Newsmakers -- June 12, 2000 The New York Times David Schoenbaum of the University of Iowa wrote an in-depth article about the UC's College-Conservatory of Music and its expanded facilities on campus. Also, Barbara Bardes, dean of Raymond Walters College, was quoted in a story about how members of Congress are likely to vote on issues, with Bardes asserting that foreign policy votes are less pivotal than issues that directly affect voters at home. Newsweek Margery Gass, Medicine, was quoted in an article about the risks to women who use estrogen-replacement therapy to deal with the sexual side effects associated with menopause. Washington Post UC's Ohio Poll was cited in an article about the potential presidential aspirations of Ralph Nader and their possible impact on Al Gore's campaign. The article also appeared in the Memphis Commercial-Appeal. USA Today Mike Margolis, political science, was quoted in an article about the impact of the Internet on voting. He was similarly quoted in The Atlanta Journal- Constitution, The Florida Times-Union and The Dubuque (Iowa) Telegraph Herald. Los Angeles Times Kevin Grace, Archives and Rare Books, was quoted in a story about Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight and the controversy surrounding the punishment meted out to him last month. Associated Press Tony Grasha, professor of psychology, was quoted in an article about how America's increasing love of air conditioning puts pressure on utilities. New Orleans Times-Picayune Bradford Mank, College of Law, was quoted in an article that examined the concept of environmental justice and how it relates to residents of polluted communities. Columbus Dispatch The paper reported that Ohio Governor Bob Taft would serve as speaker at UC's Commencement this year. Indianapolis Star Paul Keck, Medicine, was quoted on the effectiveness of a drug called Zyprexa for patients that struggle with schizophrenia. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette David Adams, CCM, was mentioned in a story about a scholarship talent competition for students. Raleigh (N.C.) News and Observer Holt Parker, Classics, was quoted in an article about Hollywood's view of gladiators as opposed to what the reality was in ancient times. The story also appeared in the Edmonton (Alberta) Sun. Dayton Daily News Mike Sanders, communication, assisted the paper with a story project where a family attempted to go through a week without using technology that has been developed since the 1950s. Sanders helped identify post-50s technology in the house. Also, in other separate stories, James Stever, head of political science, was quoted in an article about controversy in local government in Lebanon, and Walter Langsam, adjunct assistant professor in DAAP, was quoted in a story about reaction to the design for the Reds' new ballpark. Public Relations Tactics Steve Depoe, department head in communication, was quoted in a cover story that appeared in the newspaper of the Public Relations Society of America. Planning Magazine Work by UC planning students to tranform 50-square-blocks of a troubled Cincinnati neighborhood into and urban "eco-village" was featured in the April issue of the magazine. Alumni making news Stan Chesley, former chairman of the UC Board of Trustees who earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the university, was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. Thomas J. Fogarty, a graduate of the UC College of Medicine, was featured in a New York Times article as the winner of the annual Lemelson-MIT Prize for inventors. He was recognized for his Fogarty Embolectomy Catheter, an invention that revolutionized vascular surgery after he published a paper describing the device in 1963. Still the world's most widely used catheter for blood-clot removal, the Fogarty balloon catheter was the progenitor of a family tree of balloon catheters used for a wide range of surgeries. Fogarty, now a professor of surgery at Stanford University, first envisioned the device while a student at UC. Wade Smith, a graduate of UC's College of Medicine, was the subject of a profile in Denver's Rocky Mountain News. Smith, a former pro hockey player with the Cincinnati Stingers, is now an orthopedic trauma surgeon in Denver. Craig Muhlhauser, who received his bachelor's and master's degrees from UC's College of Engineering, has been named president and chief operating officer of Exide Corporation. Exide is the global leader in the lead-acid battery business and electric-energy storage solutions. Ben Perks, who earned both his MBA and law degree at UC, has been named Navigant Consulting's executive vice president and chief financial officer. Navigant Consulting, Inc., is a management-consulting firm with a global reach that provides strategic, financial, management and expert services to large companies, government agencies, legal counsels, and regulated industries. Vic Kulkarni has been appointed chief operating officer of Sequence Design Inc., the premier provider of timing and power optimization for design closure in system-on- chip integrated circuits. Kulkarni holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from UC. Joseph Collins, a UC graduate, is co-author of Peterson's Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America. J.L. Nave, who holds master's degrees in both business administration and arts administration from UC, has been named the new executive director of the Baton Rouge (La.) Symphony Orchestra. Students in the news Vincent Madonna, a high school senior in Westbury, N.Y., was profiled for his aspirations as a clarinetest on National Public Radio's "Weekend Edition Sunday" show. Madonna will be attending CCM this fall. Olivia Nebal, a recent UC grad and former co-op student, was quoted in a Washington Post story about what factors are important in job placement to students coming out of college right now. Robin Miller, a student in the College of Engineering, was quoted in the Tampa Tribune about her experiences in trying to qualify for this summer's "X Games." Miller is a skateboarding specialist. Archive of Previous Newsmakers Contact the Division of Public Relations and tell us about your newsmaking project.