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Volume 38, No. 2 |
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News Briefs |
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Introduction to InfoHawk |
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Longevity of University employees recognized |
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Seminar series on cold war America continues |
"Quote.....Endquote"
"It’s not bad to be nervous and it’s not bad to be angry. We have these emotions because they serve useful functions for us." David Watson, professor of psychology, countering the false assumption that a positive attitude enhances health (New York Times, Aug. 15).
"There are no mystery foods here." Greg Black, IMU Food Service manager, putting the chefs right in the public eye in the newly opened Hillcrest Market Place (Iowa City Gazette, Aug. 17).
"Disability is everywhere in history, once you begin looking for it, but conspicuously absent in the histories we write." Douglas Baynton, assistant professor of history, noting the renewed interest in disability studies among scholars (New York Times, Aug. 20).
"Before we can change our bodies, we have to change our minds." Venise Berry, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, sharing the wisdom she has gained from her lifelong struggle with weight, the basis of her newest book All of Me (The Birmingham News, Aug. 24).
"The whole visit was a curious affair. It was like a Hail Mary pass on Mandela and Clinton’s part to solve a very intractable problem." Joel Barkan, professor of political science, finding President Clinton’s recent visit to Africa long on symbolism and short on substance (The Washington Times, Aug. 30).
"The pill requires human input. The Norplant is there doing its business." Ann Laros, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, explaining the low failure rate of a prescription contraceptive that’s implanted under the skin of the arm (Des Moines Register, Aug. 28).
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