Newswise — February is the month of love and other "matters of the heart." Several Central Michigan University experts are available to comment on topics related to this theme.
TOPIC: V-Day: Raising awareness of sexual violence against womenSOURCE: Stephen Thompson, associate professor, physical education and sport, and coordinator, Sexual Aggression Services
http://www.stephenmthompson.com
Feb. 14 is now a day dedicated to more than Valentines and love. "Vagina Monologues" playwright Eve Ensler has dubbed the day "V-Day" to draw attention to sexual aggression toward women. Central Michigan University's Stephen Thompson, a nationally known expert, can speak about V-Day and issues dealing with sexual aggression, stalking, rape, harassment, avoidance and prevention strategies, behavioral analysis, and profiles of offenders. A frequent lecturer and workshop presenter at sites nationwide, he is the author of the book "No More Fear" and a comprehensive study of the criminal profile of date/acquaintance rape offenders, and he also founded Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates, a nationally recognized CMU program designed to boost sexual aggression awareness on campus.
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TOPIC: Heart healthSOURCE: Paul Visich, professor, School of Health Sciences
http://www.chp.cmich.edu/hsc/faculty/paul-visich.htm
In a month known for Valentines and chocolates, it may seem easy to put health concerns aside. A Central Michigan University expert says that there is no better time than today, however, to begin focusing on your heart health. Paul Visich is an authority on exercise physiology and public health issues in epidemiology. He was a clinical exercise physiologist and associate director of the Institute for Cardiovascular Health at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Visich holds a bachelor's degree in health education from the Pennsylvania State University and a master's degree in exercise physiology from George Williams College, as well as a doctorate in exercise physiology and a master's degree in public health from the University of Pittsburgh. His expertise lies in the areas of how exercise and activity can influence one's health, the evaluation and education of cardiovascular disease risk factors in children, and the influence of exercise on patients with chronic diseases. Visich is one of eight researchers selected nationwide to study the impact of genetic makeup on normal muscle tissue.
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TOPIC: Love-themed reality television showsSOURCE: Patty Williamson, instructor of broadcast and cinematic arts
http://www.bca.cmich.edu/alumni/UBCAsite/facultyDetail.asp?employeeID=14
From "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" to "Joe Millionaire" to "Flavor of Love," love-themed reality shows have become a television staple. And even the non-romantic reality shows seem to spawn love affairs within their casts or between cast members from different reality shows. Central Michigan University's Patty Williamson can discuss these and other reality television trends and phenomena. She is an expert on reality television — among other media-related topics — and is available to comment on reality shows, reality stars, media criticism, popular culture and more. Among Williamson's additional areas of expertise are audience research and the film and television rating systems. She specializes in film criticism and theory. Williamson also can talk about television and radio programming.
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TOPIC: Library Lovers' Month
When it comes to conducting research or browsing through a collection of treasured tomes, America's libraries hold a special place in the hearts of many people. In honor of National Library Lovers' Month, two Central Michigan University library administrators (and self-professed library lovers) are available to share their thoughts on the important role libraries play in contemporary society.
SOURCE: Anne Casey, associate dean, University Libraries
Anne Marie Casey has been associate dean of libraries at Central Michigan University since July 2002. She holds a bachelor's degree in classics and Irish studies from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, a master's degree in medieval studies from the Catholic University of America and master's degree in library science from the University of Michigan. Casey is currently pursuing a doctorate in managerial leadership in the information professions at Simmons College. She has been active in the distance learning section of the Association for College and Research Libraries since 1993. She also has served on the Michigan Library Association's board of directors. Casey was honored by the ACRL in 2007 with the distance learning section award.
SOURCE: Frank Boles, director, Clarke Historical Library
A national authority in the archival field, Frank Boles has served as director of Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library since 1991. He recently was selected to serve as the vice president/president-elect of the Society of American Archivists. Prior to his arrival at CMU, Boles worked for the University of Michigan's Bentley Historical Library and the Chicago Historical Society. He received his archival training at Wayne State University and holds a doctorate in history from the University of Michigan. Boles can speak on genealogy; researching family history; the preservation and management of historical materials; and how to use county and court records, census results and other materials for historical research.
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