September 10, 2009 at 9:00 am
Alan M. and Sherry M. Leventhal have pledged $10 million to Boston University, a contribution intended to motivate substantial parallel gifts for student financial aid and professorships, announced BU President Robert A. Brown. “Alan’s and Sherry’s very generous pledge will serve as a compelling stimulator for other individuals to contribute to the university, and reflects […]
September 3, 2009 at 9:09 am
AAA is reporting that labor day travel is going to slump this year not because of the economy but, rather, due to it’s placement on the calendar: September 7. Dean of BU’s School of Hospitality Jim Stamas is available to comment on school year travel and the hospitality industry’s reaction to a later-than-usual Labor Day […]
August 21, 2009 at 10:15 am
School of Education Professor and Sports Psychologist Len Zaichkowsky has his own theory on why NFL quarterback Brett Farve decided not to retire: “..this is what he knows, he’s a football player, a professional quarterback, and he knows he’s one of the best” and what it will take for Favre to finally leave the game: […]
August 7, 2009 at 12:07 pm
According to a recent University of North Carolina study, eating disorders now affect 60% of American women. New eating disorder categories, like “calorie prisoners” and “career dieters,” are becoming evermore prevalent and can be just as serious as traditional eating disorders like bulemia and anorexia. Nutritionist Joan Salge Blake and talk about the implications of […]
July 30, 2009 at 10:49 am
“A new research study, hot-off-the presses, has shown that conventionally grown produce is as nutritious as organic fruits and veggies. This is good news as a well-balanced diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables, no matter how they are grown, is your best defense in fighting heart disease, certain cancers, stroke, and diabetes….all major […]
July 28, 2009 at 11:36 am
“Americans are battling the bathroom scale and are losing the battle. The CDC reports that two thirds of American adults and one fifth of children are overweight. Small, continued steps are needed to change our habits through healthy eating, adding physical activity to our day, and modifying our behaviors. Here are 52 small steps to […]
A recent study has shown a decline in in-room movie purchases at hotels among business travelers. A surge in available technologies enabling business travelers to bring entertainment with them, or view it online, is to blame. Some of the most popular online services are Hulu and Amazon Video on Demand while Netflix remains a strong […]
July 24, 2009 at 10:33 am
A New Jersey man is suing Denny’s acccusing the restaurant chain of having a salty menu; noting that some meals at Denny’s contain more than 5,000 milligrams of sodium (over 3,500 more than the suggested daily amount). Representation for Denny’s, which has about 1,500 restaurants nationwide, called the lawsuit “frivolous and without merit.” Nutrition Professor […]
Trade schools specializing in everything from the cosmetology to radiologics are finding their enrollment growing during the economic downturn. Enrollees, schools are discovering, are nearly twice the age of the typical enrolled student; schools believe they are professionals looking for a career change. Dean Jay Halfond, of BU’s Metropolitan College, can discuss these recent surges […]
