Newswise — Saint Joseph's University political experts who cover a wide variety of fields, including political science, history, business ethics, economics, education, linguistics, health services and marketing are available to comment on the upcoming debates and beyond. From the ethics of political advertising to the state of the economy, experts offer unique insights into important issues facing voters as we enter the final weeks of the 2008 presidential campaign. Topics, contact information and links are below, or call the Office of University Communications at 610-660-1222.
Election newsroom site: http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/
It's a Gamble: Choosing Vice Presidential Candidates, Randall Miller, Ph.D., political analyst and professor of history. WATCH VIDEO.
http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/vpcandidates.html
Political Free Speech or Deceptive Advertising? John McCall, Ph.D., business ethicist and professor of management and philosophy. WATCH VIDEO.
http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/freespeech.html
Women of the 2008 Presidential Campaign, Katherine Sibley, Ph.D., chair and professor of history. WATCH VIDEO.
http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/women.html
No Issue Left Behind: The Future of Education in America, Encarna Rodriguez, Ph.D., assistant professor of education. WATCH VIDEO.
http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/education.html
Who Can Fix the Economy? Benjamin Liebman, Ph.D., economist and assistant professor of economics.
http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/economy.html
What They Say and What They "Say": Analyzing the VP Debate, Elaine Shenk, Ph.D., linguist and assistant professor of Spanish.
http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/language.html
Why Candidates Need the Right Cast for Celebrity Endorsements, Natalie Wood, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing.
http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/celebrities.html
How Green is My Presidential Candidate? Susan Liebell, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science.
http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/environment.html
Health Care for All? Jack Newhouse, health care expert and assistant professor of health services.
http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/healthcare.html
What Influences Young Voters? Diane Phillips, Ph.D., marketing expert and chair and associate professor of marketing.
http://www.sju.edu/news/vote08/youth.html
Background: Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive, educational experience. One of only 139 schools with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,200 full-time undergraduates and 3,100 graduate, part-time and doctoral students. Steeped in the 450-year Jesuit tradition of scholarship and service, Saint Joseph's was recently named to the 2007 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for General Community Service. The University strives to be recognized as the preeminent Catholic comprehensive university in the Northeast.
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