Unfortunately, in an economy like today's, Matthew Brink, director of Career Development at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, has no secret tricks for landing a job. "It's all about using the tried and true tactics for job hunting, but giving the process more time and effort," he says.
Scientists from around the globe will celebrate the bicentennial of Charles Robert Darwin's birth, as well as the 150th anniversary of his monumental work, On the Origin of Species on or about February 12, 2009. "Both Darwin's birth and the sesquicentennial anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species are major landmarks in the history of science, which is why so many institutions around the world are commemorating these events," notes Scott McRobert, Ph.D., a geneticist and evolutionary biologist who has traveled to the Galapagos Islands, the site of Darwin's case studies during his voyage on the HMS Beagle.
The typical American consumer is accustomed to unwrapping a hamburger from their favorite fast food establishment and finding "the works": lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and a few packets of ketchup on the side. However, according to John Stanton, Ph.D., chair of food marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, the "frills" that come with fast food or restaurant meals could become a thing of the past.
David Allan, Ph.D., an entertainment marketing expert, says Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band's slotted performance during Super Bowl XLIII's halftime show is just another example of the NFL playing it safe. "Remember when rock was risky?" asks Allan. "Well now it's the safest thing to broadcast during Super Bowl halftime, except for country."
Cyber Monday and the Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays of online shopping that follow can be frustrating "” and expensive "” for some employers. But Claire Simmers, Ph.D., co-author of "The Internet and Workplace Transformation," says she has seen a recent shift in corporate attitudes concerning employees who shop online at work.
With news of a recession, it's no wonder that many Americans are feeling anxious about their financial situation this holiday season. According to Saint Joseph's University Psychologist Phyllis Anastasio, Ph.D., these anxieties are amplified by constant media reminders.
Out of economic necessity, many parents will have to say "˜no' to their child this Christmas. Sally Black, Ph.D., assistant professor in health services at Saint Joseph's University, warns parents to do more than just say "˜no.'
Purse strings are tightening for individuals and corporations alike this holiday season, and donations may be the first to be cut from holiday budgets. Non-profit organizations should take steps to ensure they stay afloat during the current economic recession, says Ray Sarnacki, visiting assistant professor of management at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
While many are focusing on race and the breaking of barriers, Graham Lee, Ph.D., professor of political science at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, is talking about the changes he's observed in voting trends. "This is a turning point," explains Lee. "What we have is no longer party-centered voting. We've entered the era of "˜candidate-centered' politics. Most voters aren't strong Democrats or strong Republicans anymore. Party is important, but it keeps getting less and less important."
Before the election results rolled in late Tuesday night, political analysts across the country were feverishly predicting which states would go blue or red. Now that the dust has settled and the electoral map is clearly painted, those same experts are looking back on the campaigns to analyze how Senator John McCain and President-Elect Barack Obama got where they are today.
This season, holiday shoppers will be shifting their purchasing habits. Instead of buying the latest electronic gadgets, consumers will be more likely to purchase gifts from familiar brands. "When a child gets frightened, he instinctively reaches for his security blanket. Consumers do the same in frightening economic times - they look for the familiar and are less prone to take risks," explains Michael Solomon, Ph.D., professor of marketing and director of Saint Joseph's University's Center for Consumer Research.
With the election days away, politics is currently a major topic of conversation everywhere. Political conversations will soon become even more charged after the November election when there are clear winners and losers. But do politics make for safe water-cooler conversation? Such talk can be risky, according to Eric Patton, Ph.D., assistant professor of management at Saint Joseph's University.
October baseball is not something to which fans of the Philadelphia Phillies are well accustomed. As recently as two years ago, the sight of someone wearing a red hat emblazoned with a white "P" after the first of the month would have raised eyebrows in Philadelphia; after all, autumn is Eagles season. But after last year's playoff appearance "“ the first for the Phillies in 14 years "“ interest in the team is extending well beyond the dog days of summer.
With operating costs rising, employers around the country are entertaining the advantages of a four-day work week. Proponents of the abbreviated schedule boast benefits of cost savings, easier commutes, increased leisure time, and its viability as an alternative to layoffs. So why isn't this trend becoming widespread?
Waiting until late in your college life to visit the campus career center can make a job search overwhelming. According to Matthew Brink, a University career counselor, students who make the trip as freshmen and continue to visit all through their college years, are more likely to land a job out of college. At Saint Joseph's University , Brink outlines a four-year plan for all students.
Political leaders, economic analysts and journalists are comparing the current financial meltdown to the Great Depression. "Worst Crisis Since the '30s, With No End Yet in Sight" was a recent baleful headline from The Wall Street Journal. But while many senior citizens who lived during that time have personal memories of the Depression, for most Americans, the events that occurred between 1929 and the early 40s seem long ago and far away, and they are difficult to imagine as a likely eventuality for the near future.
Members of the Erivan K. Haub School of Business faculty at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia are available to speak about the financial crisis: consumer psychology as it relates to personal finance; impact on business education; mechanics of what's happening on Wall Street; ethical mistakes made at every stage of the subprime-mortgage debacle; taxpayer reaction to the "bailout"; and the job market for graduates.
Elaine Shenk, Ph.D., assess the speaking style of Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden and explains how both vice presidential candidates resonated with the American public.
Saint Joseph's University political experts who cover a wide variety of fields, including political science, history, business ethics, economics, education, health services and marketing are available to comment on the upcoming debates and beyond.
Many in the world community saw Russia's military response to pleas for help from South Ossetia as a pretext to invade Georgia, which it promptly did. Lisa Baglione, chair and professor of political science at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, sees the incipient Georgian-Russian conflict, and other clashes that have erupted throughout the region "“ in Croatia, Bosnia, Chechnya, Kosovo and elsewhere "“ as a complex problem related to the devolution of sovereignty.
The Democratic and Republican national conventions are next up on our nation's political "“ and television viewing "“ agenda, and following the pizzazz of the Beijing Olympics, the respective leadership of both parties will have work to do to keep Americans tuned in, according to Randall Miller, Ph.D., political analyst and professor of history at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
It's natural for first-year students to encounter challenges associated with the transition to college life. For many students the academic demands are great, dorm-life may be their first experience sharing a living space, and there is so much unstructured time to manage. As director of Saint Joseph's University's Office for Student Success, Kim Allen-Stuck, Ph.D., has some advice to help students ease into the college experience.
The 2008 Olympics present both opportunity and challenge for hosting nation China, namely in the area of tourism, says Brent Smith, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. "China, like much of East Asia, remains very foreign to most Westerners, especially from the United States," he says. "Visitors to its larger cities, such as Beijing, are usually impressed by what they'd not expected to see."
A Democratic convention during an unpopular war in the last months of an even more unpopular presidency: Chicago, 1968? Try Denver, 2008! But will denizens of the Rocky Mountain state be driven to sip from politically incorrect water bottles because of psychedelic substances lacing their pristine reservoirs? Not likely, says Katherine Sibley, Ph.D., chair and professor of history at Saint Joseph's University.
The current economy is putting a strain on everybody's pocketbook and food is no exception. You don't need to watch the evening news to know that food prices are rising faster than the average; just walk down the supermarket aisle. John Stanton, Ph.D., chair of food marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, offers ten things you can do to reduce the cost of your food bill while still eating well and not taking too much time.
From their vantage point in Philadelphia, 10 Saint Joseph's University political experts are available to comment on the Pennsylvania Democratic primary and Philadelphia's second Democratic debate on April 16, six days before the Pennsylvania primary. The experts' topics are listed below; to read their comments, visit http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/
With the economy fast becoming the number one issue in voters' minds this election season and the Bear Stearns takeover sending shockwaves through Wall Street, the word recession is making its way from the business pages to everyday conversations. Cristian Pardo, Ph.D, assistant professor of economics at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, says that many of the corrective measures in the past don't seem to be working.
HBO's current miniseries "John Adams," which is based on historian David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of the same name, is earning praise from television critics for an historical accuracy and gritty realism that is as close to the real thing as we are able to imagine.
There is no question that autism is on the rise and the statistics speak volumes about this dramatic increase," says Michelle Rowe, Ph.D., a professor of health services at Saint Joseph's University. She reports that this year alone it is estimated that 24,000 children will be diagnosed. "It's important for people to understand the higher number of diagnoses is not because the criteria for autism has expanded," explains Rowe.
The proposed XM/Sirius Satellite radio merger on Monday wasn't necessarily a bad day for broadcast radio. David Allan, an entertainment marketing professor at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, sees the merger as an opportunity for broadcast radio to reestablish its roots by providing more local content.
Commenting on the rhetoric of change in the 2008 presidential campaign, rhetorician Owen Gilman, Ph.D., professor of English at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia says "America is all about words; we are a nation built upon words, so they really do matter."
There are many issues at the forefront of voters' minds as the 2008 presidential election grows nearer. Education, however, has not been one of them. But Encarna Rodriguez, Ph.D., assistant professor of education at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, believes it should be because of the impact on the future of our country.
Amidst the hectic scrambling for dinner reservations and artfully prepared floral decorations for Valentine's Day, it's unlikely that one may stop to think about who St. Valentine was or why his feast day is celebrated with red-heart gift cards and plush teddy bears.
Whether it's out of frustration with the current administration or because they've embraced and identified with a candidate's platform, young people are voting in record numbers this primary season. With this early and significant turnout, candidates and political pundits want to know more about this demographic and their voting behavior before November's election day.
Katherine A. S. Sibley, Ph.D., chair and professor of history at Saint Joseph's University and an expert in the role first ladies have played in the White House, comments on the new dynamics gender diversity brings to this history-making election.
The adage that more is better is certainly true when it comes to Super Bowl advertisements. Companies are spending as much as $2.7 million for a 30-second television spot to capture the attention, and perhaps coax a chuckle out of the 90 million game watchers on Super Bowl Sunday. Advertisers are also supporting their television commercials with online spots in hopes of extending the experience for viewers.
No longer "corrupt and contented"? Noted political commentator Randall Miller, Ph.D., of Saint Joseph's University discusses the sweeping changes expected in Philadelphia with the inauguration of Mayor-elect Michael Nutter.
The quintessential holiday scene "“ if not children eagerly unwrapping presents from under the Christmas tree "“ normally involves a family gathered around a table covered with home-cooked food. The reality is that, for the rest of the year, families don't routinely convene during mealtimes.
Whether your holiday tradition involves a buffet brunch or a sit-down dinner with seven fishes, abundant amounts of food will be featured. And with the cost of food outpacing the rate of inflation over the past year, entertaining your crowd will be pricey.
While the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control recently announced that Internet bullying has increased by 50 percent, the reality is that Internet bullying is still relatively less common than other forms of bullying, according to Sally Black, Ph.D., an assistant professor of health services at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, who studies bullying. She cites name-calling, exclusion and physical abuse as more common forms.
The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. "“ his name and personality instantly identify him as one of the world leaders of Civil Rights reform. His cultural legacy conjures many iconic American sights and sounds: images from the Montgomery bus boycott; 1963's March on Washington; the "I Have a Dream" and "Mountain Top" speeches; the tragic photos of his assassination in Memphis, and his funeral procession in Atlanta.
In the wake of the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech, America is asking tough questions about its gun laws. But at the same time, Americans are also asking if stricter gun laws will really lead to less violence. Maria Kefalas, Ph.D., sociologist and director of Saint Joseph's University's Institute for Violence Research and Prevention is not convinced that it's the guns that equal violence.
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