Stetson in the News

Stetson In the News

Nov. 28-Dec. 5

Top Stories:

• Associate Professor of Finance and Executive Director of Graduate Programs Giovanni Fernandez, PhD, and Dean of the School of Business Administration and Professor of Management Neal Mero, PhD, were quoted in the Dec. 3 Daytona Beach News- Journal article, "Stetson sees enrollment double in online MBA program." • Dean Michèle Alexandre was mentioned in a Dec. 2 article on Blacknews.com called, "Nearly 1,000 people gather to increase the number of black lawyers at the National Black Pre-Law Conference." Alexandre presented as part of a panel of deans and received the John Mercer Langston Legal Education Leadership Award at the event. Stetson University College of Law also was honored with the Diversity Outreach Champion Award for commitment to recruiting black law students. • Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, published the article, "Is Gender a Social Construct?" at Quillete on Nov. 30. Ferguson discusses the debate around the malleability of gender and the belief that gender is socially, rather than biologically, constructed. "Ultimately, the mantra that 'gender is a social construct' is misleading and may cause significant confusion and unnecessary acrimony," Ferguson wrote. "It is more reasonable to suggest that gender is an internalized sense of masculinity/femininity that is shaped by a complex interaction of genetic, hormonal and social forces." • Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Studies Jason Evans, PhD, was quoted in the Nov. 30 article at Northwest Florida News titled, "Long live the king (tides)." • Spectrum News 13 ran a segment featuring Pete Dunn, former baseball coach of the Stetson Hatters for over 30 years, after he was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame. • Sara Smith, a senior and president of the Stetson University NOW chapter, was quoted in the Nov. 30 Daytona Beach News- Journal article "ERA advocates, including those from Volusia, seek Florida Legislature support." • Law Professor Royal Gardner’s quote in the Associated Press article, "Bringing the world’s buried wetlands back from the dead," is making national and international rounds again this week, appearing in 30 different news outlets, such as The Seattle Times.

Other News

• Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Dec. 1 article in The Dallas Morning News called, "UT students want faculty with sexual misconduct histories fired. What's the university's response?" However, he was misidentified as David Lake. A correction was issued in the Dec. 3 edition, and the online story has been updated. • Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Fort Myers News-Press article that also appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat on Dec. 2 called, "A Florida college student died studying abroad. She wasn't the first and parents want answers." • Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Yahoo! Finance article on Dec. 4 called, "Here's what happens to a candidate's money when they drop out." • Law Professor Ellen Podgor was quoted in a Nov. 26 article in the ABA Journal called, "To perp walk or not: When to do white- collar defendants get to surrender peacefully?" • Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Dec. 2, Elder Law Issues as Part of Candidate Platforms; Dec. 3, Stories About Alzheimer's; and Dec. 4, Who is Going to Buy Boomers' Homes?. • Law Professor Peter F. Lake co-authored an article sponsored by JAMS and published on The Chronicle of Higher Education website called, "Mediation is Make an Impact on College Campuses."

Alumni News

• Alumnus Wesley Whatley was featured in an article on The Advocate titled, "Thank a Gay Man for Helping Run Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" for helping to put together the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Whatley has worked at the company for 17 years. • Alumnus Alfred Harvey published an article in the November/December issue of Drug Development and Delivery titled, "Prefilled Syringes – Selecting the Right Primary Container for Injectables in Acute Care."

Nov. 22-27

Top Stories:

• Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Studies Jason Evans, PhD, was quoted in the Nov. 25 Jacksonville.com article "Rising seas mean higher tides, flooding 'new normal'." According to the article, "A combination of moon-driven high tides, tropical storms and rising sea levels were blamed for 'exceptionally high' tides in South Florida this fall, particularly in the Keys, said Jason Evans, an associate professor at Stetson University in DeLand." • Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in the CBC Radio – Canada article, "'Let people play responsibly:' How this instructor is pushing back on addictive video game design." According to Ferguson, "Comparing video games to cocaine is not, in any way, supported by the data we have at this point." • Professor Chris Ferguson was also quoted Nov. 22 in a radio segment on Soft Rock KPLA 101.5 in Columbia, Missouri. Ferguson discussed a recent German study finding no link between violent video games and decreased empathy and sensitivity to violence in adolescent males. • Associate Professor of Counselor Education Judith Burnett, PhD, was featured in a Nov. 25 post at the 360 Magazine titled, "Inua Partners in Hope." Burnett, in collaboration with the Inua Partners in Hope, has been helping Kenyan youth whose lives have been impacted by HIV/AIDS for the past three years. • Dean Michèle Alexandre was mentioned in a Nov. 23 press release on Erie News Now and other outlets because she was a presenter for the Black Pre-Law Talk as part of the 15thAnnual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2019 at Columbia Law School in New York City. • Assistant Professor of Practice Lou Paris was featured in the WalletHub piece "Best Business Credit Cards." "The only advantage of using a business credit card is the business will develop a credit history," Paris said. "This will be relevant as the business seeks greater financing. Besides this, business and personal cards are essentially the same thing." • Stetson's Roland George Investments Program was featured in multiple press releases after students pitched five Florida stocks and trustees voted to buy $130,000 worth of stocks. • Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a Nov. 25 opinion piece for The Brennan Center for Justice website called, "Nepotism and the Impeachment Inquiry."

Other News:

• Dean Michèle Alexandre was featured in The Gabber on Nov. 20 after the Gulfport Public Library hosted a welcome reception for her. • Law Professor Andrew Appleby was quoted on Nov. 8 on Law360 Tax Authority analyzing the Commerce Clause implications of a state tax case that is being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. • Law Professor Peter Lake was quoted in The GW Hatchet in Nov. 25 article called, "Panhel leaders silent about sorority diversity trainings." • Law Professor Andrew Appleby presented "Targeted Taxes: Localities Take Aim at Large Employers to Solve Homelessness and Transportation Challenges" at the National Tax Association Annual Meeting on Nov. 21. • Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Nov. 21, New Replication Guide on Guardianship WINGS Projects; Nov. 24, 2020 Medicare Premiums Released by CMS; and Nov. 25, The Cost of Caregiving- Emotionally and Financially-for Caregivers.

Alumni News:

• Alumnus Ryan Benson was appointed to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation by Gov. Ron DeSantis, as reported on Nov. 26 by the official website of Florida's governor. • Alumnus Michael Shiles was cast as the proprietor in a Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol production of Assassins, as reported by Broadway World Orlando on Nov. 21. • Alumnus Elijah Garland was featured in a Nov. 21 Ocala Star-Banner article, titled, "Local grad needs help to launch "The Maniac Circus" cartoon," for his $15,000 kickstarter campaign to develop a cartoon. • Gino Santos '82 was featured in a press release for his reception of the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award from Stetson. Santos is the founder and CEO of Premium Blend, an low-proof liquor business based in Miami. • Law alumnus Max Blackman and Law alumna Karla Ravenel joined the Tampa office of Kelley Kronenberg, according to a press release on PR.com.

Nov. 15-21

Top Stories:

• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Nov. 15 article on Vox called, "Did Trump just commit witness tampering? I asked 7 legal experts." The article was picked up by MSN Canada and MSN Australia. • Professor of Finance Stuart Michelson, PhD, was quoted in the Nov. 14 U.S. News & World Report article, "How to Invest in Preferred Stock ETFs." • Law Professor Peter Lake was quoted in a Nov. 18 article on Forward called, "Does an International School Operating in NYC have a 'No Israelis' Policy?" The story was also picked up by Elder of Ziyon blog. • Director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy Peter Lake was quoted in an article at the Columbia Spectator titled, "Students and Faculty Say Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination at Columbia is Systemic. Why Are They Turning Away From the System Built to Address It?" The article, published on Nov. 14, discusses the recent sexual harassment and discrimination allegations at Columbia University as well as the system put in place to deal with these issues. • Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a Nov. 19 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice website called, "A Trump Administration Plan that Could Boost Corporate 'Dark Money' in Elections." The Election Law Blog mentioned/linked to the article.

Other News:

• Law Professor Ellen Podgor was mentioned in a Nov. 18 post on Business Law Prof Blog called, "Insider Trading Stories at UT Law" for her participation at the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy symposium at UT Law earlier this month. • Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was a guest on the BYU radio show Top of Mind with Julie Rose on Nov. 19 discussing how President Donald Trump is now turning to the U.S. Supreme Court to protect his tax returns from becoming public. • Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Nov. 16, Caregiver Respite with Shelter Pets!; Nov. 18, Do You Think Your Parents are Stubborn?; Nov. 18, Guidelines for Financial Institutions; Nov. 19, Issue Brief on Medicare Part D; and Nov. 20, June 2020 Conference on Law Teaching & Learning

Alumni News

• Alumna Lauren Baker Murray was featured in a Nov. 16 article from Tampa Bay Newswire for her presentation of the Straz Music Discovery Series at The Franciscan Center. • Alumnus Colin Jewell was named chairman of the board of the Tidelands Health Foundation, as reported by the Nov. 21 South Strand News article, "Surfside Beach attorney named chairman of the Tidelands Health Foundation board." • Law alumnus and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis was voted Best Local Politician, Best LGBT Activist, and Best Attorney as part of the SouthFloridaGayNews.com "Best of 2019" for the People category in Broward County. • Law alumna Catherine A. Hunter joined Creighton Construction & Development its in-house legal team, according to a brief in Gulfshore Business.

Nov. 8-14

Top Stories:

• Stetson Professor of History Eric Kurlander, PhD, was quoted in The New York Times on Nov. 13 in an article titled, "NASA Renames Object After Uproar Over Old Name's Nazi Connotations." Kurlander describes the Nazi connotation associated with the term Ulma Thule, which previously was given as NASA's unofficial name for a space object. "This isn't just some obscure element among hundreds of others in the Nazi cosmology," Kurlander said. "They named a tank division after Thule in World War II. It keeps popping up, which is why it probably makes sense not to name something that anyone has any interest in Thule. It has too much baggage as this point." • Stetson College of Law Dean Michèle Alexandre was featured in Florida Trend's "11 Florida women in leadership roles." Alexandre said she grew up in Port-au- Prince, Haiti, and experienced income inequality firsthand. "In Haiti, it's 0.001% rich, and everyone else is struggling," she said. Her working-class parents emphasized education and studying hard. "My mom had a favorite saying: 'Life doesn't owe you anything.' The reality in Haiti is it was cutthroat." • Chair of Finance Stuart Michelson, PhD, was quoted in the Nov. 14 U.S. News & World Report article, "How to Invest in Preferred Stock ETFs." • Royal Gardner, director of the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy at Stetson University, was quoted in the Nov. 5 article, "Bringing the World’s Buried Wetlands Back From the Dead" by The Associated Press. • Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's tweet was quoted on ComicSands.com in a Nov. 13 article, "Rudy Giuliani's Op-Ed Defending Trump Against Impeachment Backfires Big Time," and on a Huffington Post article, "Rudy Giuliani's Op-Ed Defense Of Donald Trump Backfires Spectacularly," and again on Raw Story in an article called, "Rudy Giuliani harshly mocked after admitting Trump's guilt in new WSJ column." • Law Professor Peter Lake was mentioned in a Nov. 11 post on Freedom Bunker Daily in an article called, "Joe Biden's record on campus due process has been abysmal. Is it a preview of his presidency?" • Double Hatter Lila A. Jaber, BA '88, JD '90, regional managing shareholder at Gunster, has been appointed to the Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2020, according to a press release from Gunster. She was appointed to the Board of Trustees of Stetson University in May 2019.

Other News:

• Law Professor Peter Lake was quoted in The Columbia Spectator in a Nov. 14 article called, "Students and Faculty Say Gender- Based Harassment and Discrimination at Columbia is Systemic. Why Are They Turning Away From the System Built to Address It?" • Stetson's Reimagining Advocacy conference and Law Professor Stacey-Rae Simcox was mentioned in a Nov. 11 blog post called "Advocating for Veterans" by Hilary Reed on the Appellate Advocacy Blog. • Law Professor Kirsten K. Davis wrote a Nov. 14 blog called, "Digital Public Commentary:" A New Rhetoric for Lawyers? for the Appellate Advocacy Blog. • Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Nov. 10, The Wrong Goodbye; Nov. 11, Elder Justice Toolkit Released; Nov. 12, More Student Views on Recent Events; Nov. 13, Older Americans Act Reauthorization Passes House; and Nov. 15, Two Recent Articles About Dementia. • Adjunct Law Professor Joe Bodiford continues to be featured on WCTV for analysis of the Segura trial. You can view the complete video clip.

Alumni News:

• Suzanne Forbes was named managing partner at James Moore Company on Nov. 1, according to a memo from The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. • Law alumna Wendy DePaul is entering the race for Hillsborough Circuit Court Judge Group 39, according to Florida Politics. • Law alumnus Ben Sorrell, an associate with the law firm of Syprett Meshad, has been appointed to the Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), according to Tampa Bay Newswire. Sorrell's two-year term with the committee begins January 1, 2020. • Law alumnus Mark J. Joseph joined Aloia, Roland, Lubell & Morgan, PLLC as an associate attorney, according to a press release. • Law alumnus Brian Kramer, Gainesville prosecutor, has filed paperwork to run for Eighth Circuit state attorney to replace Bill Cervone when he retires next year, according to the Gainesville Sun.

Nov. 1-7