September 14, 2009 at 1:05 pm
The latest Pew Research Center survey of Americans’ attitudes about media now show nearly two-thirds believe that news stories often are inaccurate – a big shift since 1985 when only 34 percent felt that way. Pulitzer-winning College of Communication Dean Tom Fiedler thinks legitimate media are getting a bum rap.
“Much of the negativity toward the news media about its alleged lack of trustworthiness derives, I believe, from the lack of credibility by those who masquerade as journalists but are merely entertainers and commentators.”
Contact Tom Fiedler, 617-353-3488, tfiedler@bu.edu
September 14, 2009 at 10:51 am
"Your busy schedule may be wreaking havoc with your health. Not surprisingly, a study of young adults in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association observed that "eating on-the-run" was associated with a higher consumption of soft drinks, fast food, fat, and saturated fat, and less healthy foods such as whole grains, fruits, and veggies."
A busy schedule often accompanies meals and snacks on-the-go. Take this short quiz, administered by Registered Dietitian and healthy eating expert Joan Salge Blake, to discover how to make healthy choices while "on the fly."
September 14, 2009 at 9:11 am
President Obama is using the one-year anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers to reiterate his push for financial regulatory reform. Law Professor Cornelius Hurley, director of the Morin Center for Banking and Financial Law and a former counsel to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, can discuss where the reform effort has come and where it might be going.
Contact Cornelius Hurley 617-353-5427, ckhurley@bu.edu
September 11, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Joseph Cassano, the executive who ran the AIG Financial Products unit that nearly killed the insurance giant a year ago, reportedly will be eyed by a federal grand jury for alleged securities fraud. Law Professor Tamar Frankel, an authority on securities law, says the buck must stop somewhere.
"What President Truman understood and practiced surely the management of a far smaller unit, such as a large corporation, must understand and practice."
Contact Tamar Frankel, 617-353-3773, tfrankel@bu.edu
September 11, 2009 at 1:36 pm
With the one-year anniversary approaching of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Inc., debate is under way over whether the government could have prevented the demise of the investment bank. Former Federal Reserve Bank examiner Mark T. Williams, who teaches finance in the School of Management and is writing a book on Lehman's fall, can discuss what happened then and since.
Contact Mark T. Williams, 617-358-2789, williams@bu.edu
September 11, 2009 at 11:59 am
Post-bankruptcy General Motors is launching a new "May the Best Car Win" marketing campaign with a money-back offer aimed at luring back customers. School of Management marketing Professor Shuba Srinivasan says the campaign should create buzz but likely will have a low rate of return.
"This offer could serve to reassure prospective car buyers already considering GM models, but is unlikely to resonate with people who aren't willing to consider GM vehicles."
Contact Shuba Srinivasan, 617-353-5978, ssrini@bu.edu
September 11, 2009 at 11:00 am
The Boston University Art Gallery (BUAG) presents the largest ever exhibition of Korean missionary photographs in the United States, Missionary Photography in Korea: Encountering the West through Christianity. A travelling show presented by The Korea Society, the exhibition documents the encounter between East and West which occurred in Korea during the late 19th century. Missionary Photography captures the dawning of the new religious identities, culture clashes, and altered societal landscape of Korea which resulted from these Western Missions. The gallery is free and open to the public from today until 10/25.
September 10, 2009 at 5:02 pm
The FDIC is winding down the emergency program which guaranteed debt issued by big banks. Now the question is how will they fare without such assistance. Law Professor Cornelius Hurley, director of the Morin Center for Banking and Financial Law and a former counsel to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, says the those 19 "too-big-to-fail" banks may have been spoiled by the subsidy.
"Attention now will turn to the cost-of-funds gap between those anointed institutions and all others."
Contact Cornelius Hurley, 617-353-5427, ckhurley@bu.edu
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 their unwavering support of the institution’s dual missions of education and research excellence,” said Brown, who in collaboration with the Leventhals will determine how the contributions will be allocated. “Their timely gift -- at a critical phase in the university’s history -- will bolster our promise to raise the necessary funds to ensure the access of qualified students to the university and to enhance our world-class faculty in all schools and colleges.”
September 10, 2009 at 9:00 am
In accordance with the Boston University Sustainability Program, administrators have been distributing red recyclable bags around campus for the past week, reading "Reduce Your Impact". The bags, encouraging students to “go green”, include ten suggestions in order to achieve a more sustainable campus:
1. Power Down Computers
2. Bring Your Own Mug
3. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
4. Think Before You Print
5. Use Compact Flourescents
6. Turn Off the Lights
7. Take Shorter Showers
8. Carry a Reusable Shopping Bag
9. Walk More, Drive Less
10. Wash Clothes in Cold Water
