Nov. 26-Dec. 3
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Professor of Computer Science Hala ElAarag, PhD, received the Outstanding Engineering Educator Award from the Florida Council Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, as reported by Engineered Systems in the Dec. 1 article, "Stetson University Professor Receives Outstanding Engineering Educator Award." Maureen Breakiron-Evans '76, Chair of the Stetson Board of Trustees and Cubic Corporation Independent Director, was named a recipient of the 2020 Director of the Year award for Corporate Governance by Corporate Directors Forum, according to Business Wire. Law Professor Royal Gardner received the Society of Wetland Scientists' 40th Anniversary Award on Dec. 1 for exemplary work in wetland science and continued contributions to SWS. Associate Professor of Counselor Education Judith A. Burnett, PhD, and alumna Joey Lynn Jachec were featured in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, "Stetson professor, student work with Kenyan orphans affected by AIDS," on Nov. 30. Burnett was also featured in a Dec. 1 Spectrum News 13 segment on her work with Kenyan orphans. Associate Professor of Accounting Valrie Chambers, PhD, was mentioned in the Accounting Today article, "People & firms on the move: RubinBrown adds tax partner," on Nov. 25 for being appointed to the Diversity + Inclusion Advisory Task Force of the Florida Institute of CPAs. Chambers was also quoted in the article, "Stetson University professor Valrie Chambers appointed to FICPA Diversity + Inclusion Advisory Task Force," on Nov. 26. Associate Professor of Mathematics Hari Pulapaka, PhD, was featured in Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide on Nov. 27. The article, titled, "Pulapaka releases new book dedicated to vegetarian cuisine," highlights Pulapaka's most recent cookbook, memoir and philosophical guide-in-one: "Dreaming In Spice: A Sinfully Vegetarian Odyssey". Eric Kurlander, PhD , the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of History, was quoted in the Nov. 26 Mysterious Universe article, "The Bonkers Astrology Battle of World War II." The Hometown News mentioned Stetson in the Dec. 3 article, "Surge in new cases continues in Volusia," which noted Stetson had 18 cases at the time. Professor Emeritus of Political Science T. Wayne Bailey, PhD, co-authored a Guest Commentary titled, "8 reasons to celebrate the county charter," on Dec. 1 for the West Volusia Beacon. Rajni Shankar-Brown, PhD, Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair of Social Justice Education, was quoted in the TV news segment, "Families make up 40% of homeless population," on WMAR-TV, an ABC affiliate in Maryland. The segment also mentioned the Hatters University Scholars. Assistant Professor of Education Melissa Parks, PhD, was quoted Nov. 23 in the National Geographic article, "Science experiments that will feed your kids' brains." Stetson was mentioned in an article in the Pensacola News Journal, entitled "Let Florida colleges, universities decide how to keep students safe from coronavirus." The story noted Stetson's commitment to student safety.
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Sophomore Emily Derrenbacker wrote a guest column for TCPalm.com, entitled "Florida's politicians need to address the threat of rising seas." Stetson Law 3L George Thurlow wrote a Nov. 29 column for the Palm Beach Post called, "Point of View: Socialism is not the answer, or the future for Democrats." Visiting Law Professor Robyn Powell was interviewed on Good Day Orlando on Dec. 1 to discuss the possibility of COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools and businesses. Law Professor Elizabeth Berenguer was interviewed for the Ipse Dixit podcast on Nov. 27 to discuss Critical Legal Rhetoric. Law Professor Andrew Appleby's article, "Designing The Tax Supermajority Requirement," in the Syracuse Law Review was mentioned by the TaxProf Blog. Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in the Columbia Daily Spectator in a Dec. 4 article called, "How could higher education change under the Biden Administration?" Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Dec. 4 NBCLX article called, "Trump's Four Seasons Total Landscaping Bill: On the House." Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Nov. 26 article for Elite Daily called, "Donald Trump's Thanksgiving 2020 Tweet Celebrated A Controversial Supreme Court Ruling." Law Professor Andrew Appleby’s article with Walter Hellerstein called, "State Estate Taxes and the Due Process Clause" was published in the Nov. 23 edition of Tax Notes State from Tax Analyst. Law Professor Elizabeth Berenguer’s article, "Gut Renovations: Using Critical and Comparative Rhetoric to Remodel How the Law Addresses Privilege and Power" with Lucy Jewel and Terri A. McMurtry-Chubb, was published in the Harvard Latinx Law Review. Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Nov. 25, "Medicare's Care Compare;" Nov. 27, "Health & Income Security Gaps For Older Americans of Color;" Nov. 30, "Taking Grandma Home; But What Happens When Grandma Goes Back to the SNF?;" Dec. 2, "Register Now-SNT Webinar January 6, 2021;" Dec. 2, "How SSA Hold Harmless Works;" Dec. 3, "The Business Side of SNFs;" and Dec. 4, "The COVID Crisis in One Florida LTC Facility." Stetson Law was mentioned on NonProfitPRO for a Nov. 27 article called, "Stories of How Nonprofits Are Engaging With Donors and Volunteers." The article, "Stetson Athletics End of the Year Awards," appeared Nov. 29 in the Sanford Herald. Former Stetson Law faculty member John B. "Jack" Roe, 78, of Holmes Beach and Grand Detour, Illinois, died Nov. 27 from a rare untreatable form of cancer known as myelofibrosis, according to The Islander newspaper.
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Alumna Blair Parke published the article, "Why Do Some People Claim That Christmas Is a Pagan Holiday?," at Crosswalk.com on Dec. 2. The Florida Bar board certified Jacksonville Assistant General Counsel Sonya Harrell in city, county and local government law, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record. A 1994 graduate of Stetson University College of Law, Harrell practices in the tort litigation department. Alumnus Dean Trantalis was re-elected mayor of Fort Lauderdale, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Nov. 20-25
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American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) is partnering with Stetson University to offer undergraduate students an expedited pathway to medical school, along with grants and scholarships, according to the article, "AUA College of Medicine Establishes Admissions Agreement with Stetson University," on Fat Pitch Financials. The news also appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Arizona Republic and many other media outlets. Stetson was mentioned in the article, "2000 Sales Students Make Friends with a Robot During COVID," in Fat Pitch Financials on Nov. 24. The article also appeared on Yahoo Finance, the Arizona Republic Online, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Buffalo News and in numerous other media outlets. "Stetson Basketball mourns the loss of long-time coach Glenn Wilkes," appeared on WESH-TV Channel 2 news on Nov. 22. Similar stories appeared on WKCF-TV and WFTV-TV, and in the Daytona Beach News- Journal and Orlando Sentinel. Associate Professor of Public Health Asal Johnson, PhD, was quoted in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on Nov. 22 in the article, "Is a traditional Thanksgiving gathering safe? Volusia-Flagler health officials say no." Johnson said, "I know it would be very hard for people not to gather with family especially after several rough months of isolation. But these gatherings will have consequences." Stetson was mentioned in an editorial in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on Nov. 17 and in The Ledger Online, entitled "Let Florida colleges, universities decide how to keep students safe from coronavirus." The editorial noted Stetson’s commitment to student safety. Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was featured in the podcast, "Violent Media and Its Effects, and How Madness Shaped History," on Player FM. Psychology Professor Christopher Ferguson was quoted in, "Is video game addiction a thing?" on Nov. 22 on The Post Millennial. Stetson chaplain, Sensei Morris Sekiyo Sullivan, was quoted in the West Volusia Beacon on Nov. 19 in the article, "Stetson's Yule Log Lighting goes virtual." WNDB Radio featured the story, "Two Stetson University Professors Receive Fulbright Awards," on Nov. 17, about Eric Kurlander, PhD, the William R. Kenan, Jr. professor of history, and Nathan Wolek, PhD, Lydia Pfund endowed professor of digital arts and music technology. Associate Professor and Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair of Social Justice Education Rajni Shankar-Brown, PhD, and alumna Autumn Johnson were featured on WFMZ-TV in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in the Nov. 18 article, "Never give up: From homeless high schooler to college grad." Other News:
Stetson was mentioned in the article, "Volusia's 2021 MLK Jr. celebrations canceled due to pandemic," in the West Volusia Beacon on Nov. 22. Stetson has canceled its MLK breakfast. "Trump's Hairstyling Tax Deductions May Not Make The Cut" quoted Associate Professor of Accounting Valrie Chambers, PhD, in Law 360 Tax Authority. "Stetson gets $296,000 from U.S. Department of Justice" appeared in the Hometown News on Nov. 19. Stetson junior Samantha Rivera wrote the article, "Protect kids from dangerous exploitation of the digital world," as a guest columnist for the Orlando Sentinel on Nov. 20. Law Professor Andrew Appleby’s article, "State Estate Taxes and the Due Process Clause," with Walter Hellerstein was published in Tax Notes on Nov. 23. Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Nov. 23, "Changes to Social Security for Those Still Working?;" Nov. 24, "Recent AP Report on Nursing Homes-It's Not Just About COVID;" and Nov. 25, "Medicare's Care Compare." Law Professor Andrew Appleby presented State Insurance Taxation at the NESTOA (Northeastern States Tax Officials Association) Annual Conference on Nov. 9-13. Juan C. Antúnez, writing for the Florida Probate & Trust Litigation Blog, cited a Stetson Law Review article in his Nov. 24 post called, "How to ethically represent disabled adults in contested guardianship proceedings." Nov. 13-20
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Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, published a guest commentary at the Orlando Sentinel titled, "History of last four years can teach lessons." He wrote, "Whether we like Biden or not, it's time for us all to come together and find our way forward as a nation of proud Americans. Both those on the right and left have important ideas to share, and my hope is we can learn to talk in a more civil manner." Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson also wrote the article, "Culture & Media: The History Wars," for Areo Magazine. Associate Professor of Public Health Asal Johnson, PhD, was quoted in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on Nov. 14 in the article, "6,933 new coronavirus cases statewide and 73 deaths reported in Florida, 7 in Volusia." Associate Professor and Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair of Social Justice Education Ranji Shankar-Brown, PhD, was quoted in a Nov. 14 article on KSAT.com in San Antonio, Texas, entitled "A force for change: Getting homeless families off the streets." Eric Kurlander, PhD, the William R. Kenan, Jr. professor of history, and Nathan Wolek, PhD, the Lydia Pfund endowed professor of digital arts and music technology, were featured in a NewsDaytonaBeach.com article, titled "Two Stetson University Professors Receive Fulbright Awards," on Nov. 17. Professor of digital arts and music technology, Nathan Wolek, was mentioned in Sierra magazine on Nov. 15 for his research on soundscapes and the Young Sound Seekers program in an article entitled, "A Burgeoning Movement Improves Outdoor Accessibility for the Blind." Law Professor Peter F. Lake was featured in an episode of "Getting to The Bottom of It" podcast produced by The GW Hatchett about what changes to higher education may be made under President-elect Joe Biden’s administration. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Salon article on Nov. 14 called, "Project Veritas could face legal liability for postal worker's ballot fraud allegations, experts say." It was also picked up by Yahoo News and Raw Story. The Daily Mail in the United Kingdom cited research by Professor Chris Ferguson in the Nov. 15 article, "Playing video games benefits mental health, Oxford University scientist claims." Professor Chris Ferguson was quoted in the Nov. 16 Wired article, "Far Cry 5 Helped Me Escape Real Life, Until It Didn't." Ferguson noted how people use video games and other fictional media during times of real-life troubles. "People seem to get drawn toward nihilistic media when they’re in more difficult times," he said. Professor Chris Ferguson was quoted by Missouri-based Cumulus radio station, KPLA's radio segment on Nov. 17, saying an increasing number of studies indicate that violent video games do not lead to more aggression in teens. The article, "Stetson University receives $296K grant from Department of Justice," appeared in The Published Reporter on Nov. 9 and quoted Colleen Vanderlip, MA, director of Stetson’s Wellness and Recreation Department.
Other News: Stetson student Erica Carnegie, a Miss Clay County Teen, wrote a piece, "Letters to the Editor: My unconventional journey to the crown," in the West Volusia Beacon on Nov. 13. Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was quoted in a Nov. 19 article in the Legal Examiner called, "Supreme Court cameras an issue that won't go away." Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Nov. 17 article on TheGrio that was also picked up by Yahoo News called, "USPS whistleblower not alone during affidavit, video shows." Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a Nov. 18 analysis for Talking Points Memo called, "Giuliani Whiffed On A Legal Question Every Law Student Knows The Answer To. But The Underlying Issue Is More Complex Than It Seems." It was featured on SCOTUSblog. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted on WFTV for a Nov. 17 segment about faithless electors. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spellicy was quoted in a Nov. 19 segment on WFTS ABC Action News called, "Manatee County leaders looking into options to keep businesses open in case of another lockdown." Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a Nov. 20 op-ed for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "Dark Money in the 2020 Election." It was mentioned by the Election Law Blog. Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Nov. 16, "Making DC More Dementia-Friendly?," Nov. 17, "Catching up on Nursing Home Articles," Nov. 18, "Stetson's Journal of Aging Law & Policy Call for Papers," Nov. 18, "Dolly Parton-The Next Chapter of Her Life," Nov. 19, "Stan Lee: litigation over the last years of his life," and Nov. 20, "Briefing Paper Advancing Guardianship Reform and Promoting Less Restrictive Options."
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Alumni Robin Diedrichs and Brian Levine, both teachers, transformed an unused classroom into a life-sized Candy Land for their students at Citrus Grove Elementary School in DeLand, according to a Nov. 11 article in Motherhood Moment. The two also were featured Nov. 8 in a Daytona Beach News-Journal article, "DeLand students get escape after teachers transform classroom into Candy Land." Alumnus Dean Daire, PhD, was recently appointed president of the Council of Academic Deans from Research Education Institutions. Alumnus James Weart published a new book titled, "Common Sense: A Real Party Movement," on the need for the existence of a new American political party to focus on the middle class. Alumnus and former technology director of Scott County Board of Education, Mike Lay, was featured in the Independent Herald article, "School system honors longtime technology director Mike lay by renaming facility for him," on Nov. 16. Alumnus Jim Whittaker was featured in the Apopka Voice article, "Apopka manufacturing business finds fresh ways to move forward despite COVID," on Nov. 13. Whittaker is the president of Collins Manufacturing, which was chosen to be Lockheed Martin’s Small Business of the Year. Alumnus Michael Morrison was quoted in MSN.com on Nov. 19. The article was titled, "For Daytona's Sal Ronci, music was life; bandleader died of coronavirus." Law alumna Reneé Monfort has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony took place during the 2020 Annual Meeting and 70th Anniversary Celebration of the College. Law alumna Carrie Ann Wozniak is one of six candidates nominated by a judicial nominating commission to fill the vacant seat left on the Fifth District Court of Appeal when Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Justice Jamie Rutland Grosshans to the Florida Supreme Court, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Law alumnus Robert "Bob" Magielnicki Jr. Esq. was named a new senior vice president and legal counselor of United Bank, the largest publicly-traded company headquartered in West Virginia. He will be senior vice president, director of Advanced Planning and Trust Legal Counsel, according to The Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Law alumnus Stefan Beuge joined the Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors’ Rights practice group of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Tampa as a senior attorney. Nov. 6-12
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Professor of History Paul Croce, PhD, published an opinion article in the West Volusia Beacon titled, "Halloween Year meets Halloween night" on Nov. 5. "In 2020," Croce writes, "every day has been like Halloween. It's been a year of scares and shocks." Associate Professor and Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair of Social Justice Education Rajni Shankar-Brown, PhD, was quoted in the Nov. 11 article by WMC 5, a Memphis-based NBC affiliate, entitled "Best Life: Getting homeless families off the streets." Shankar-Brown discussed the homelessness issue in the United States. "Families with children are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population," Shankar-Brown said. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted on Elite Daily for Nov. 12 article, "Can Trump Challenge The Election Results In Court? Here's What’s Going On." Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was featured on Bay News 9 for an interview on Nov. 7 regarding the presidential election. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted by MarketWatch in a Nov. 11 article called, "Alleging fraud, GOP seeks to overturn election results in Michigan, Pennsylvania." Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted by ABC Action News WFTS in a Nov. 6 segment called, "Trump Campaign files lawsuits in several key battleground states."
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Angela Delmedico, an Advisory Board Member of Stetson's Disruptive Leadership program and CEO of Elev8 Consulting Group, was accepted into the Forbes Business Council, as reported by multiple news outlets. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote an analysis for The Brennan Center for Justice called, "The Most Expensive Election Ever," which was also picked up by the Election Law Blog. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was interviewed on WMNF MidPoint on Nov. 9 for a conversation about the presidential election. Law Professor Ciara Torres Spelliscy was interviewed for Fusion TV for a Nov. 10 segment about the lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign regarding the election. Law Professor Jason Palmer was featured on the Legal Theory Blog on Nov. 11 for his forthcoming St. John's Law Review article, "Separation of Powers Analysis of Forum Non Conveniens' Adequate Available Forum." The new Stetson Law Tax Innovators Exchange was featured on The TaxProf Blog. Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote a Nov. 9 blog for the CrimProf Blog called, "Podgor on Trading on Carpenter (1987) and Being Gay."
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Alumna Andria (Long) Herr '83 was elected to Seminole County Commission District 5 on Nov. 3, as reported by the Orlando Sentinel article, "Seminole Republicans maintain control of commission, constitutional offices." Law alumna Kayla Richmond of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. was honored during the Lee County Bar Association's Pro Bono Awards held virtually on Oct. 16. Alumna Blair Parke published the article, "11 Things to Know about the History of Thanksgiving," at Crosswalk.com on Nov. 3. Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced 18 appointees to serve on various state councils, including Law alumna Rachel Davidson to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. She currently serves as Director of the Governor's Office of the Child Advocate and has worked within the agency since 2017. Oct. 31-Nov. 6
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Professor of Environmental Science and Studies Wendy Anderson, PhD, was elected to the Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District, as reported by the Daytona Beach News-Journal. The article, "Voters elect John Nelson, Wendy Anderson to Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District," on Nov. 4 reported that Anderson won 59.4% of the 247,504 votes counted. Stetson students Daliany Gerena and Alex Moker were featured in South Florida CityBizList on Nov. 4 for being awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships. Stetson archivist Kelly Larson was featured in the West Volusia Beacon article, "Haunted History tour walks Stetson students through campus frights" on Oct. 31. Larson coordinated the second annual Haunted History walking tour to explore urban legends on campus with students and others. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was interviewed on NPR's Marketplace Morning Report on Nov. 4 for a segment called, "Campaign spending could continue long after Election Day." Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in U.S. News & World Report for a Nov. 5 article called, "Where Supreme Court Justices Earned Law Degrees." Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was quoted WTSP Channel 10 on Nov. 4 for a segment called, "Constitutional expert lays out President Trump’s legal options." Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in multiple segments on ABC Action News WFTS in Tampa on Nov. 4 about President Trump's claims of voter fraud immediately following the election and various lawsuits his campaign filed. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was interviewed for a Nov. 5 episode of Intersection on WMFE with Matthew Peddie called, "Unpacking The Election."
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Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was featured on Bay News 9 for In Depth features about the election, particularly on voting in Pennsylvania and whether the Supreme Court may get involved. The news segments aired on Nov. 4, Nov. 5 and Nov. 6. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was featured on Bloomberg TV and Radio First Word on Nov. 6. Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan was featured in the Tampa Bay Times on Oct. 26 in an article called, "St. Petersburg couple built their own 'nursing home' next door." Both Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy and alumna Pam Bondi were featured in a Nov. 5 Tampa Bay Times article called, "Pam Bondi throws herself into Trump effort to stop counting votes." Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Nov. 6 Harvard Crimson article called, "Amid Ongoing SFFA-Harvard Appeal, Justice Department Continues Investigation into Harvard Admissions." Adjunct Law Professor Scott Stephens was quoted in the Tampa Bay Times in a Nov. 3 article called, "Tampa judge who lost primary asks Florida high court to nix results." Law Professor Ellen C. Podgor was featured on the CrimProf Blog for her forthcoming Brigham Young University Law Review article, "Obstruction of Justice: Redesigning the Shortcut." Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted on t3n, which was picked up by MSN Germany, for a Nov. 2 article called, "2020 US election – what role do social media ads play." Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Nov. 2 Tampa Bay Times article called, "Florida's election night — and beyond: Here’s what you need to know." Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was quoted in a WFTS ABC Action News article/segment called, "Issues weighing on voters on Election Day." Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was interviewed on Bay News 9 on Nov. 3 for a segment called, "Lawyers Prepped And Ready Ahead of Any Election Issues." Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Nov. 2, "Register Now: Webinar on Representing Persons Under Guardianship," Nov. 3, "Think Before You Visit: Resuming Visitation in LTC Facilities," Nov. 4, "Two Updates from SSA," and Nov. 5, "SNF Infection Control Oversight-Does It Work?"
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Alumna Julie Kaidor was featured in the Falmouth Enterprise article, "Falmouth Native Writes Book For Schoolchildren Dealing With The Pandemi," on Nov. 4. Alumnus David Johnson was featured in a Nov. 3 Click Orlando article for his re-election as the Seminole County property appraiser. Alumna Rachel Cosker was featured in the Speed on the Water article, "Legacy Daughters Of The Go-Fast Marine Revolution," on Nov. 3. The Corix Group of Companies announced that Law alumna Lila Jaber has joined their Board of Directors effective immediately, according to an announcement. Law alumna Kelly Jackson published an article called, "Judicial protection for food assistance programmes," in New Food Magazine.