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For information: LATROBE, PA - The Center for Political and Economic Thought in cooperation with the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government at Saint Vincent College presented a Civitas Forum on Principles and Policies for Public Life called "Alternative/Conservative Media" Wednesday, October 4. Saint Vincent College President Jim Towey said forums like Civitas at SVC are where "the pursuit of truth and culture meet." He said the College will continue to offer opportunities to learn about life through various opinions. The forum featured Dr. Jay Richards, Mr. Michael Anton, Mr. Nick Schulz and Mr. L. Brent Bozell. The participants addressed media concerns from a number of perspectives not often explored on college campuses in America. Dr. Richards is a research fellow and director of Acton Media at the Acton Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Anton is the chief speechwriter for News Corporation chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch. Mr. Schulz is the editor of TCSDaily.com and has worked in media circles and the ideas industry as a writer, editor, television producer and policy analyst. Mr. Bozell is the founder and president of the Media Research Center, the largest media watchdog organization in America. In his presentation, Mr. Bozell explained that 25 years ago the American public did not believe in media bias and today most of America agrees that the media do not present a neutral stance. He alleged that liberals control network news broadcasts, but cable, AM radio and the Internet have helped convey a more conservative message. Mr. Bozell predicted, "Television as we know it will not exist in 10 years and the news media will be different." He gave examples of inroads conservatives have made in American media, but he believes the liberal media still dominates America. Mr. Bozell said broadband capabilities will keep conservative media on the cutting edge and will help change the way news is presented in America in the future. "The forum on alternative and conservative media was important in that it allowed our students and guests the opportunity to consider the way that news is packaged and distributed to them," Dr. James R. Harrigan, assistant professor of political science and director of the Civitas Forum, said. "The Civitas Forum at Saint Vincent College is important because it bridges the gap between the academic and civic worlds." He said the forum allowed the audience to "see the interior workings of the press, and we are all more well-informed as a result." After the forum Mr. Schulz wrote, "Two things were striking about Saint Vincent: The faculty and students there are serious about ideas and scholarship; but they also like to have fun. Too many schools lack the first or have too much or too little of the second. Saint Vincent seems to have found a balance of which Aristotle would approve. If Martians visited Washington today they'd think our species nuts. If they visited Saint Vincent, they'd think we are both wise and good."
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(Cutline: The Civitas Forum at Saint Vincent College on Wednesday,
October 4, organized by director of the Civitas Forum and SVC professor Dr.
James Harrigan (second from right) included speakers Michael Anton, Nick Schulz,
L. Brent Bozell, and Dr. Jay Richards.)
From February 19-26, a group of Saint Vincent College students got a first-hand look at living and working abroad. Dr. Dan Mertens, Professor of Management, escorted his Global Experience class to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Students had spent the past four months keeping activity logs while researching Prague, planning the trip, and performing fundraising activities. While abroad, the 20 students were not passive observers of Czech culture; they enjoyed interacting with people living, working, and studying in Prague. Shopkeepers and employees were receptive to questions, as were other college students. The students of BA525 also participated in a variety of lectures and tours. - Ashlee Erny The
Prague trip was an activity of the Spring Break Global Experience Club
started by Dr. Mertens, who led a group of students to London, England
in 2004. The club is currently 22 members strong, including 5
officers. Matthew Tarallo is club president. In March 2006,
the club will travel to Seville, Spain. |
March 16, 2005, Dr. Francis Diebold, Professor of Economics, Finance and Statistics at the University of Pennsylvania, will present the 69th lecture in the Alex G. McKenna Economics Education Series: “The Outlook for Interest Rates and the Macroeconomic Economy.”
March 2, 2005, Dr. Ronald J. Pestritto, Professor of Political Science at the University of Dallas, presented a lecture in the Government and Political Education Series of the Center for Economic and Policy Education: “Woodrow Wilson: Father of Modern America?” The series is directed by Dr. Bradley Watson.
February 19-27, 19 Saint Vincent College students will accompany Dr. Dan Mertens of the McKenna School to Prague as part of a two credit course entitled: BA 525 Global Experience.
February 16, 2005, Jim VanHorn, Chief Council at Hollinger International Inc., presented a lecture in the McKenna School’s Business Lecture Series, “Hollinger Inc.: A Case Study in Corporate Governance.” The lecture series is directed by McKenna School Adjunct Professor Mark Abramovic.
February 9, 2005, Dr. Linda Babcock of Carnegie Mellon University presented the 68th lecture in the Alex G. McKenna Economic Education Series: “Women Don’t Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.”
February 5, 2005, Dr. Thomas Cline is quoted is USA TODAY, “Marketers have own big game on Sunday.” http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/admeter/2005-02-03-bowl-cover-usat_x.htm
January 29, 2005, Dr. Bradley C.S. Watson, McKenna School political science professor received the school’s first endowed chair: The Philip M. McKenna Chair in American and Western Political Thought. While on sabbatical during the 2004/05 academic year, Dr. Watson will be a visiting Professor and James Madison Fellow at Princeton University.
December 2004, The McKenna School announces the establishment of an Asset Allocation Lab. The lab utilizes Reuters StockVal, which provides financial data on approximately 6,000 firms.
November 2004, The McKenna School’s Center for Global Competitiveness (CGC), took 12 area firms to Beijing, Shanghai, and Qingdao on a trade mission to augment exports to China. Conservative estimates are that the mission will result in 1.2 million dollars of exports almost immediately. The CGC is directed by James Kunkel.
In the News: go to http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04069/282945.stm and http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_198509.html and http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/2004-08-23-adcandidates_x.htm and http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/westmoreland/s_244463.html
The Alex G. McKenna School has received a generous gift from alumni Mark and Natalie (Legin) Metz. The gift will be used to endow Dr. William Hisker’s office in the newly renovated Aurelius Hall. The office will be named The Metz Room. If you are interested endowing an office for your favorite professor, classroom or conference room, please contact Dr. Gary Quinlivan at GQ@stvincent.edu. |
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