Author: snowell
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Faculty Spotlight: Sheng-Ping Yang
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Sheng-Ping Yang (Business and Economics) recently published a paper “The Determinants and Growth Effects of Foreign Direct Investment: A Comparative Study,” which will appear in the forthcoming 2024 issue of the Journal of Risk and Financial Management. The paper presents a key finding on how policy decisions influence the effects of foreign capital investment on…
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Faculty Spotlight: Kathy Lund Dean
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Kathy Lund Dean (Business and Economics) was re-appointed as Honorary Professor at the University of St. Andrews business school. Her Adjunct Professorship at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, was also renewed. Both appointments run until mid-2027.
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Faculty Spotlight: Marta Podemska-Mikluch
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Marta Podemska-Mikluch (Business and Economics) recently appeared on the Hayek Program Podcast, hosted by Mikayla Novak, to discuss entangled political economy (EPE)—a sub-discipline of political economy that explores the intricate ways private and public sector exchanges intersect. The Hayek Program Podcast, part of the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics…
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Faculty Spotlight: Hayley Russell
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Hayley Russell (Health and Exercise Science), Lucie Henrich ’25, Ellen Becken ’25, Kate Carlson ’25, Lauren Hecht (Psychological Science), and Lauren MacLean ’24 presented at the Association of Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV over fall break. Lucie, Ellen, and Kate presented a poster titled, “Strava is to me what Instagram is…
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Faculty Spotlight: Maddalena Marinari
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Maddalena Marinari (History) was featured in The New York Times, sharing her expertise on the complex history of immigration in the United States. Dr. Marinari’s research and teaching cover an impressive range of topics, from immigration history and U.S. identity to America’s place in the world. A leading scholar with a focus on twentieth-century U.S.…
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Faculty Spotlight: Peg O’Connor
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Peg O’Connor (Philosophy) published an article, “Whippet Good? William James, Nitrous Oxide, and Igniting the Yes Function,” in The Palgrave Handbook of Psychoactive Drug Use. Yes, the title was inspired by the classic Devo song, “Whip It.”
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Faculty Spotlight: Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
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The Library’s Rachel Flynn, Anna Hulseberg, and Kate Sonsteby presented a session entitled “Friendship Bracelets and Open Mic Night: Engaging Students in Library Outreach,” at the Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference in Rochester on October 24.
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Faculty Spotlight: Justin Knoepfel
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Justin Knoepfel (Music) was awarded the 2024 Dr. Carlo A. Sperati Award at Luther College on October 27. Carlo Sperati, a pillar of Luther College and the Lutheran music tradition, was the conductor of the Luther College Concert Band for 38 years until his retirement in 1943. His work ethic and demand for perfection and…
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Faculty Spotlight: Jon Ivan Gill
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Jon Ivan Gill (Philosophy) delivered the Powell Lecture in Religious Studies at Elon University on October 28 in Elon, NC. His address focused on exploring hip-hop’s influence and intersections with philosophy, religion, and social justice.
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Peter Stark Appointed Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker Endowed Professor of International Business and Entrepreneurship
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We are excited to announce that Peter Stark, Instructor of the Practice in Business and Economics, has been named the Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker Endowed Professor of International Business and Entrepreneurship. This endowed professorship was established in 2012-13 by Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker with the mission to promote excellence in teaching and learning…