“Oftentimes, people
pick a name that makes a statement about their identity
as a couple.” Ellen Lewin, professor of women’s
studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
explaining the ways same-sex couples choose a surname
following commitment ceremonies (Boston Herald, May
6).
“If there is poor public understanding of
what we do, it’s our issue, it’s our
problem. It’s too facile to say that people
don’t understand what we do. If there is poor
public understanding, we are the ones who bear the
burden of explaining it.” David Skorton, University
president, discussing results of a poll that revealed
Americans’ complaints about colleges’ day-to-day
practices (The Chronicle of Higher Education, May
7).
“Republicans will stick with Bush until there’s
a major disaster, unless something cataclysmic occurs.” Peverill
Squire, professor of political science in the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences, advising democratic
presidential candidate John Kerry to avoid bashing
the current president (Globe and Mail, May 11).
“I think viewers make a pretty clear distinction
between Fear Factor and the images of abuse we saw
over the past few days.” Mark Andrejevic, assistant
professor of communication studies in the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences, responding to suggestions
that the humiliation and degradation seen in the
recent treatment of Iraqi war prisoners seemed similar
to some reality TV fare (San Diego Union-Tribune,
May 13).
“If I have the machine home in my basement,
I can take it apart, I can replace the microprocessor,
I can replace anything I want.” Doug
Jones,
associate professor of computer science in the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences, warning that the widespread
practice of sending voting machines home with election
workers before an election creates a dangerous opportunity
for fraud (San Jose Mercury News, May 13).
“Perhaps cleanliness is not so healthy.” Joel
Weinstock, professor of internal medicine
in the UI Carver College of Medicine, suggesting
that, because
children are not as regularly exposed to parasites
and are living in more immaculate conditions, they
are becoming more susceptible to diseases (The
Gazette,
May 13).
“When you see a half-million [patients] a
year, you’re going to generate a number of
suits.” Daniel Fick, associate professor (clinical)
of family medicine in the UI Carver College of Medicine,
pointing out that UI Hospitals and Clinics stands
up well in comparison with peers when it comes to
malpractice payments (Omaha World-Herald, May 18).
“I hate to see people throw out their wedding
dress, or their baby blanket or old photos. They
might be able to save them. There is no guarantee
but it’s worth a shot.” Nancy
E. Kraft,
head of the UI Libraries preservation department,
discouraging flood victims from tossing soiled—but
cherished—items, which often can be salvaged
within 72 hours of being damaged (Detroit Free
Press,
May 28).
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