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College Faculty in the News: October 25, 2018

Ben McCall, Executive Director of the Hanley Sustainability Institute, explains how lessons in sustainability can go beyond the classroom when parents teach their children about packing sustainable lunches. The story was picked up by several media outlets across the country.

Follow these stories and other recent media coverage of the service, research, scholarship and commentary of College of Arts and Sciences programs and their faculty.

“Why the Christian idea of hell no longer persuades people to care for the poor”
The Conversation, Oct. 23, 2018
Assistant Professor Meghan Henning, Department of Religious Studies.

“Partisanship runs deep in America - even among ‘independents’”
The Conversation, Oct. 17, 2018
Assistant Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science.

“‘Comrade Cordray:’ Ohio GOP tries to tie Cordray to Communist Party”
Dayton Daily News, Oct. 15, 2018
Assistant Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science.

“Students getting an immersive experience with ‘Dracula’”
E-Life & Arts, Dayton Daily News, Oct. 14, 2018
Assistant Professor Aili Bresnahan, Department of Philosophy and Humanities Commons Coordinator.

“Pope Francis accepts resignation of D.C. archbishop Wuerl, amid criticism of the cardinal’s handling of abuse claims”
The Washington Post, Oct. 12, 2018
Associate Professor Sandra Yocum, Department of Religious Studies and University Professor of Faith and Culture.

“The Heat: Sierra Leone’s new president and Cameroon’s election”
CGTN America, Oct. 10, 2018
Professor Julius Amin, Department of History and Alumni Chair in Humanities.

“Ohio GOP Rep. Balderson faces midterm rematch against Dem he just beat”
Fox News, Oct. 9, 2018
Lecturer Daniel Birdsong, Department of Political Science.

“Family 411 - Sustainable Lunches”
WKRC.com/Local 12, Cincinnati, Sept. 25, 2018
Also broadcast up on KMEG14/Fox44, Sioux City SD and KTVO.com, Kirksville MO
Executive Director Ben McCall, Hanley Sustainability Institute.

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