In the media

• Steven McCarthy, DHA, is quoted in the March 4 issue of the Star Tribune in a story about the current Goldstein show, "Hip Art That's Square."
• Wayne Caron, FSoS, is featured in the winter 2005 issue of Medical Bulletin for his work with Alzheimers support groups.
• Bill Doherty, FSoS, is featured in the March issue of Minnesota Monthly in a story about 10 Minnesotans who are revolutionizing the way people live. He's also quoted in the Feb. 20 issue of the Orange County Register on the importance of family meals.
• Jodi Dworkin, FSoS, was on WCCO radio on Feb. 23 discussing a new Harvard study on binge drinking. She also is quoted in the Feb. 18 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education in a story about how it is developmentally appropriate for college students to take risks.
• Beth Emshoff, administration, wrote an article for UMNnews on the Council of Academic Professionals and Administrators (CAPA) committee on benefits and compensation.
• Ted Labuza, FScN, is quoted in the Feb. 15 issue of the Minnesota Daily commenting on the University's new dietary supplement safety center.
• Marcie Jefferys, SSW, is mentioned in a Feb. 20 Star Tribune editorial about why the state of Minnesota is strapped for money.
• Mark Umbreit, SSW, is featured in the Feb. 24 issue of the Star Tribune discussing his work at the Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking. He is also in the Feb. issue of the National Association of Social Workers in a story on restorative justice as a model for healing.
• Gary Reineccius, FScN, is quoted in UMNnews discussing what makes chocolate so enjoyable.
• Joanne Slavin, FScN, is quoted in the Feb. 17 issue of the Star Tribune and in the Feb. 9 issue of the New York Times in stories about whole grains.
• Martha Rueter, Jean Bauer, Kathryn Rettig, William Turner, and Virginia Zuiker, all FSoS, are featured in a Feb. 10 eNews story on the Minnesota Diverse Families Project.
• Len Marquart, FScN, was on WCCO-TV Feb. 7 in a story on the importance of eating whole grains.
• Dan Gallaher, FScN, is quoted in a UMNnews story on fats.

New faculty and staff

• Katie Koecher, junior scientist, FScN
• Dolly Britzman, principal secretary, Admin.

Selected faculty highlights

• Steven McCarthy, DHA, has had his interactive digital work, "Identity Heft" selected for the Images Festival of Toronto, Canada, which showcases international excellence and innovation and includes many of the world's most influential and challenging artists. See www.imagesfestival.com
• Barbara Martinson, DHA, curated the National Art Education Association members exhibition held during its conference in Boston.
• Jeff Edleson, SSW, and Claire Renzetti (Sociology, St. Joseph's University) will edit a new book series on interpersonal violence for Oxford University Press. They recently completed a 10-year commitment to Sage Publications for a book series on violence against women.
• SSW's Jane Gilgun's invited, peer-reviewed article "Qualitative Research and Family Psychology" will appear in the first 2005 issue of Family Psychology. She also will be collaborating on a child sexual abuse prevention study with StopItNow! Minnesota and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services.
• Hal Grotevant, FSoS, is chair of the planning committee for the March 28 Smart Policies, Strong Families Minnesota Childrens Summit 2005. President Bruininks and the University of Minnesota will host this year's event. For more information, visit http://www.childrenssummit.umn.edu/

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