Newsmakers -- March/April 2000 Newsweek Tony Grasha, psychology, was quoted in the "Focus on Your Health" section concerning the detection of pharmacy errors. Grasha has done extensive research on this subject. Jay Y. Gonen, a retired professor from psychology, was cited in a roundup of new books analyzing Nazi Germany. Gonen has written a book called The Roots of Nazi Psychology. U.S. News & World Report Laura Wexler, Medicine, was quoted in a story about a woman's heart disease dangers. New York Times A pre-election "Ohio Poll" from UC's Institute for Policy Research looking at Ohio's primary on Super Tuesday was mentioned. Los Angeles Times Eric Rademacher, Institute for Policy Research, was quoted in an analysis of John McCain's campaign prospects in Ohio. Rademacher was also quoted in a separate Times story about the city of Columbus, Ohio, and how its demographics make it a perfect test market. Washington Post Paul Keck, psychiatry, was quoted on the effects of bi-polar disorder in relation to a hostage standoff where the hostage-taker suffered from the disorder. A pre-election "Ohio Poll" from UC's Institute for Policy Research looking at Ohio's primary on Super Tuesday was mentioned. Chicago Tribune UC's Aronoff Center for Design and Art and Vontz Center for Molecular Studies were the subject of an architecture column that compared the strengths and weaknesses of each building. University architect Ron Kull was quoted in the column. UC's signature architect program was also mentioned in a story in The Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel. Randall Cottrell, Education, was quoted in a Tribune story about the impact of school health centers. The Chronicle of Higher Education Wayne Hall, Arts & Sciences, was quoted in a story about pressure on faculty in arts and sciences colleges to become more involved in teacher education. CBS Radio Gabrielle M. de Courten-Myers, Medicine, was included as part of the program, "The Osgood File," for her research findings that men have more brain cells than women. The same research was also the subject of stories by The Associated Press and The Cleveland Plain Dealer. CNN The network's "Early Edition" coverage previewing Super Tuesday in the presidential primary elections included mention of the latest results from the "Ohio Poll," conducted by UC's Institute for Policy Research. Miami Herald Bill Kramer, fire science, was quoted about efforts to contain a fire in Key West. Detroit News Eric Rademacher, Institute for Policy Research, was quoted in an article about John McCain's presidential campaign in Ohio. Toronto Star UC, as the founding school of the first co-op program in the world, was mentioned in a story about co-op. Minneapolis Star-Tribune An article documenting years of problems for factory workers exposed to vermiculite cited work done by researchers from UC's environmental health department and NIOSH in discovering the dangers of the material. Columbus Dispatch Ala Tabiei, Engineering, was quoted in an article about how his research would benefit should Ohio be chosen as the site for a new supercomputer center. St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times An article about college students opting for alternatives to traditional spring break destinations included information about UC's African American Cultural and Research Center choir touring through several Southern cities. Hartford (Conn.) Courant Andrew Hudgins, English, was featured in an article about students from Trinity College leading a poetry workshop. Hudgins, who was in the midst of a 10-day residency at Trinity, was among the poets studied. Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Sun-Sentinel Bill Kramer, fire science, was quoted in an article about the effectiveness of a new fire repellant. Alumni making news: Gregory T. Geswein, who received both his bachelor's and MBA degrees from UC's College of Business Administration, has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer for Diebold, Incorporated, a provider of integrated self-service delivery systems and services that had reported revenue of $1.3 billion in 1999. Tony Zingale, who holds bachelor's degrees in from UC in business administration and electrical and computer engineering, is the president and CEO of Clarify Inc., a San Jose, Calif.-based corporation that is the second-largest provider of customer relationship management software. Zingale recently participated in the "Principal for a Day" program at Homestead High School in Cupertino, Calif., where he spent the day meeting with students and faculty, sharing his experiences as a leader in the software industry. Stephen Flaherty, a CCM graduate, was featured in a Nashville Tennessean story about his role on the creative team for the Broadway musical, "Ragtime." Flaherty wrote the score for the show. Jeffrey Baum, a graduate of CCM's master's program in arts administration, has been named executive director of the National Repertory Orchestra and Breckenridge Music Institute in Colorado. He will also oversee the Breckenridge Music Festival. Students making news: Heather Renee French, Miss America 2000, who earned her fashion design undergraduate degree at UC and is currently a graduate student in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, testified before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittees on Benefits and Health. French has made helping disabled veterans a major emphasis for the year she will spend as Miss America. She also was recently named the recipient of the American Legion Auxiliary's Public Spirit Award. 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