CEHD News

Jean K. Quam named dean of the College of Education and Human Development

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:32:55 -0600

Provost Thomas Sullivan today named professor Jean K. Quam as dean of the College of Education and Human Development, subject to approval by the University's Board of Regents at its November meeting. She has served as interim dean of CEHD since October 2008.

"Dean Quam has served with great distinction as interim dean," Sullivan said. "It is clear that she enjoys extensive support from within CEHD and beyond. She is a leader of calm and careful judgment, with strategic vision, and, very importantly, she has that very special set of skills needed to share and help realize that vision."

Learning Abroad: Northern Ireland

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:47:19 -0600

The School of Social Work is offering a learning abroad opportunity. If you are interested, please come to one of our information sessions:

Monday, Nov 2 @ 12:45-1:15PM in Undergrad Lounge in Peters Hall.

Tuesday, Nov 3 @ 2:30-3PM in Undergrad Lounge in Peters Hall.

For more information, contact: Ross Velure Roholt 612-624-8785

Iraqi visitors to present at Water for Peace symposium, Sept. 30

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:16:42 -0600

Experts and community leaders from the University of Kufa, located in Najaf, Iraq, will join University of Minnesota faculty for a symposium on the importance of clean water for health, education, and public life. The public symposium, titled Water for Peace: An Iraqi-U.S. Partnership, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 2-4:30 p.m. in Room 64 of the University of Minnesota Biological Sciences Building, 1455 Gortner Ave., St. Paul.

Learn about master's degree programs

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:59:23 -0600

The Family Social Science Roundtable is sponsoring a discussion with Tracy Templin, assistant director of admissions for the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. She will provide undergraduates with information about the school's master's degree programs in social work and public health.

Solheim quoted on student financial management

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:17:42 -0600

Catherine Solheim, Ph.D., associate professor in Family Social Science, was featured in a Minneapolis StarTribune article about teaching college students how to stay out of financial trouble. Solheim teaches a course called Personal and Family Finances, which looks at the impact of financial management on individuals' and families' quality of life. Read the StarTribune article.

Khoury named to Alzheimer's Expert Team

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:54:37 -0600

Faten Khoury, director of clinical services in the Wayne Caron Family Caregiving Center at the University, has been selected by the Minnesota Board on Aging to serve on an Expert Team in support of the Alzheimer's Disease Working Group process. The working group was mandated by the state Legislature to examine the needs of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's and to determine whether the state and current providers have the capacity to meet those needs. In addition to her work in the Caregiving Center, Khoury is a doctoral student in Family Social Science.

FSoS student elected to Gerontological Society post

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:27:32 -0600

Family Social Science Ph.D. student Amanda Matzek was elected secretary of the Gerontological Society of America's Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization. The society, the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to aging, created the emerging scholar organization in 1960 to provide students with an opportunity to be players in the field of gerontology. Over the years, the student leadership has had a role in the development of programs and activities, helping to stimulate the development of student awards and establishing a mentorship program to link students with seasoned professionals. In 1995, the Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization helped launch the society's Campus Ambassador Program, designed to establish a professional/social network on every campus where there is, or should be, an active gerontology curriculum. Amanda and the society's other new officers will officially take their positions at GSA's 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting, November 18-22 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Rosenblatt's new book explores 'shared obliviousness'

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:38:13 -0600

Paul Rosenblatt, Ph.D., Family Social Science professor, has published a new book Shared Obliviousness in Family Systems. Rosenblatt defines "shared obliviousness" as the state of being unmindful or unaware of something, and in a family setting, it means that all family members distance themselves from information they could--and maybe should--be conscious of. For more information, read the UMNews article or hear the Minnesota Moment podcast by clicking below.

Solheim: Job loss can take toll on parent-child communication

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:51:31 -0600

Catherine Solheim, Ph.D., associate professor in Family Social Science, spoke with Minnesota Public Radio about family communication after parents have lost their jobs. "When you bring in a really stressful, anxiety-producing situation, like lack of finances, and there's worry all the time, it's very easy to slip into an unconscious mode where you're not thinking all the time, 'what am I portraying?' " Read "Families Struggle to Take Away Lessons from Recession."

Hoy, Boss quoted in article about bridge collapse

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:27:41 -0600

Two University of Minnesota faculty members were quoted in a St. Paul Pioneer Press article about the two-year anniversary of the I-35W bridge collapse. Judy Hoy, a clinical social worker and community faculty member in the School of Social Work, is working with two families that were affected by the bridge collapse. She noted that, in the second year after a traumatic event, "there is an expectation that people 'get over it' ... but most people can't." Pauline Boss, professor emeritus in the Family Social Science Department and a therapist in private practice, advised that "the community needs to be patient and listen to these people's stories, even if it is two, three, five years later. Often they can't put it aside unless someone hears it." Read the full article.

Professor Emeritus James Maddock dies

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:55:38 -0600

Family Social Science Professor Emeritus James Maddock died of cancer on July 18 at age 67. Dr. Maddock worked at the University of Minnesota for 36 years. He was a founder of the University of Minnesota Medical School Program in Human Sexuality, former president of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, and co-founder, with his wife, Noel Larson, of Meta Resources Psychotherapy and Training Institute in St. Paul. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2 p.m., in the atrium of McNeal Hall on the St. Paul campus. Memorials are preferred; contributions may be made to the University of Minnesota Foundation with a notation designating the contribution to the Department of Family Social Science Neubeck Scholarship Fund (Fund # 2191). More information is available at his Caring Bridge Web site.

Doherty: Adult kids moving home not all bad

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:47:00 -0600

William Doherty, Ph.D., professor in the Family Social Science department at the University of Minnesota, was interviewed for a Kare11 story on "boomerang kids."

Danes: Family businesses more likely to survive recessions

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:57:02 -0600

Family businesses in general have better chances of making it through recessions than other businesses, according to Sharon Danes, a Family Social Science professor who specializes in family business. The StarTribune quoted Danes in an article about the large number of family teams in the real estate industry. Read the article.

Guthrie play draws on expertise from Wayne Caron Caregiving Center

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:30:04 -0600

"My Father's Bookshelf," a new play at the Guthrie Theater, used researchers from the University of Minnesota and the Wayne Caron Family Caregiving Center in Family Social Science, to develop a performance piece that educates as much as it entertains. Read the article in UMNews, or listen on the Minnesota Public Radio Web site.

Relatives of airline crash victims suffer 'ambiguous loss'

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:48:03 -0600

In a letter published in the New York Times, Pauline Boss, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the Department of Family Social Science, commented on the crash of Air France Flight 447. She noted that the families left with no body to bury suffer "ambiguous loss." Boss, who has written two books on ambiguous loss, noted, "The lack of closure causes families for many generations to ache for proof." Read the letter.

Gewirtz receives Rising Star award

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:38:27 -0600

Abigail Gewirtz, Ph.D., assistant professor in Family Social Science and the Institute of Child Development, has received the Rising Star award for 2008-2009 from the Women's Philanthropic Leadership Circle. This award is given to a pre-tenure female faculty member in the College of Education and Human Development who has demonstrated leadership and creativity in an academic area as shown by research, teaching and service. Congratulations, Abi!

Students need to understand cost of living, Solheim says

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:06:54 -0600

Catherine Solheim, Ph.D., associate professor in Family Social Science, says one shortcoming of many high school and college students is that "most don't have good handle on what it costs them to live." In an article in Finance and Commerce, she talks about what she teaches students about managing their finances.

Read the full article: Personal finance tips for grads and other young folks.

Doherty calls for Obama to remember that ordinary people can tackle big problems

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:41:03 -0600

William Doherty, Ph.D., professor in the Family Social Science department at the University of Minnesota, wrote an editorial in the St. Paul Pioneer Press contending that President Obama seems to be forgetting his call for civic engagement by ordinary people. Doherty and co-author Albert Dzur contend that "the administration seems poised to take the road most commonly traveled in health care and alleviating social problems. Instead of 'we the people' tackling problems together, it's starting to look like a version of 'we the experts' leading the masses." Read the full editorial.

Helping at-risk families attain stability

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:30:44 -0600

A five-year project aimed at helping at-risk families attain long-term stability against often formidable odds came to an end on May 30. The project, directed by Bill Doherty, Ph.D., Family Social Science professor, was featured in an article in the Star Tribune. The federally and state-funded "Minnesota Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Initiative" studied unmarried couples with children. The goal was to help the couples develop the skills to keep their families intact. Read more in the Star Tribune.

Seohee Son receives dissertation fellowship

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:18:47 -0600

Seohee Son, Ph.D. candidate in Family Social Science is the recipient of a 2009-10 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship from the Graduate School. The fellowship is intended to enable Ph.D. candidates of particular promise to devote full-time effort to the research and writing of the dissertation during 2009-10.

Doherty featured in WCCO TV story

Tue, 12 May 2009 15:13:16 -0600

Comments by William Doherty, Ph.D., Family Social Science professor, were featured in a WCCO TV report called "Should Parents Stay Together for the Kids?" He feels strongly that couples should get help in repairing their marriages rather than ending them. View the WCCO report.

Harris to head Marriage and Family Therapy program

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:23:08 -0600

Family Social Science is delighted to welcome Steven M. Harris, Ph.D., LMFT, to our department. Harris has been appointed as professor in the department and will serve as director of the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program beginning in August.

Until the economy improves

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:23:22 -0600

Ann Person, Family Social Science student, is interviewed talking about her future in our current economic climate. Read the full story.
Star Tribune, MN

Economic crisis can be trying times for families

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:47:13 -0600

The economic crisis has put many families under unbelievable stress right now. KARE 11's Julie Nelson sat down with Catherine Solheim, Ph.D. University of Minnesota Department of Family Social Science to talk about family dynamics to talk about how to handle all that stress in your home.

Click here for tips on how to lower your stress.

Kids and the economy

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:56:34 -0600

You can always count on kids to ask the tough questions, and these days kids probably have many questions about the economy. University of Minnesota Family Social Science Professor, Catherine Solheim joined TCL with some popular children’s books that can make economy talk with your kids easier on the whole family!
Watch the Twin Cities Live interview.

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:23:39 -0600

The 2009 President’s Student Leadership & Service Award (PSLSA) was awarded to FSoS majors: Annie Johnson and Lucia Yess. Each year, this award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions made by outstanding student leaders. It is presented to approximately one-half of one percent of the student body for their exceptional leadership and service to the University of Minnesota and the surrounding community.

This award is presented to approximately one-half of one percent of the student body for their exceptional leadership and service to the University of Minnesota and the surrounding community. Awards will be presented at the President's Award Banquet taking place on May 4th, 2009 in the Great Hall of Coffman Union.

Reaching out to younger students

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:15:21 -0600

Colleges used to wait until students were in high school before talking to them about higher education. But these days Minnesota colleges are reaching out to students in middle school and even elementary classrooms, to encourage them to prepare for college. Sheena Thao, an outreach specialist at the University of Minnesota, as well as a Family Social Science student, spends the afternoon in a U of M classroom talking with a group of students from a charter school in Minneapolis. Listen to the full MPR report.

Explaining family finances to your kids

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:50:28 -0600

Jean Bauer, Ph.D. a family economist at the University of Minnesota in the department of Family Social Science was interviewed by Fox news. Dr. Bauer advises parents to talk honestly with thier children, "You can take this opportunity to help them grow and develop. They're going to know something is going on if you're feeling bad about the economy or something with your job or the house."

FSoS professor, graduate student, and staff win National Award

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:30:07 -0600

Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship John Jack Award
Family Social Science professor Sharon M. Danes, graduate student Jinhee Lee, and staff member Sayali Amarapurkar’s paper titled “Determinants of Family Business Resilience after a Natural Disaster? was awarded the John Jack Award, selected by the Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship (JDE). The John Jack Award is presented to the overall best paper presented at the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Annual Conference dealing with entrepreneurship by women or minorities or under conditions of adversity. As leaders in their fields, the award winners are making an impact on government policy and on the development of small business and entrepreneurship.

The John Jack Award is accompanied by a cash prize and will be presented by JDE editor during the 2009 23rd Annual Conference of the USASBE on January 10th, 2009 in Anaheim, California.

The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) was founded in 1957 in the United States as a comprehensive organization of outstanding researchers, scholars, teachers, administrators, and public policy makers interested in entrepreneurship and small business. As the organization grew, members decided to form national affiliates, and the U. S. Affiliate of the ICSB was established in 1981. In 1985, the name was changed to the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE). USASBE is an eclectic group of government officials, directors of small business development centers, and academics in fields like finance, marketing, management, and economics united by their common interest in entrepreneurship and small business.

Formatting your dissertation

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:40:59 -0600

This spring semester Magrath Library is offering a suite of new workshops, including: Formatting Your Dissertation in Word 2007, RefWorks Basics, Extreme Googling: Collaboration Tools, Some Rights Reserved: An Introduction to Creative Commons, Google for Researchers, SciFinder - Web Access to Chemical Abstracts, and many others. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/

First Worldwide Therapists’ Leadership Virtual Conference

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:10:32 -0600

Bill Doherty, Ph.D. professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota is presenting at the First Worldwide Therapists’ Leadership Virtual Conference with a special emphasis on Leading Edge Issues, Trends and Practice Building. This is a rare opportunity to listen and connect with 14 of the most important and dynamic thought leaders of our time. Attend a conference and listen live to the great thinkers in psychotherapy today – all without leaving your home or work April 20-24, 2009.

Teaming up to deliver specialized care

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:24:32 -0600

The University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry and pediatric specialists at the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview recently joined forces to offer interdisciplinary care for children with Velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS), the most common syndrome associated with cleft palates. Anna Thurmes, Ph.D. student in the Family Social Science Department, is completing her dissertation on the psychosocial impact of VCFS on families.

Now, under one roof, specialists in cardiology, genetics, rheumatology/immunology, psychiatry, plastic surgery, speech-language pathology, otolaryngology, audiology, nursing, and dentistry have formed an integrated team that provides care for patients at the Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Clinics. More on VCFS

Doherty comments on 2009: The next big things

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:28:15 -0600

Family Togetherness Will Keep Growing
William Doherty, Ph.D., professor in the Family Social Science department at the University of Minnesota contributed to the Minneapolis Star Tribute's article on 2009: The next big things. Doherty said "This generation aspires to less independence. The upside of helicopter parenting is that these folks feel closer emotionally to each other."
Star Tribune (Minn.) Dec. 29, 2008

Family togetherness keeps growing

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:22:01 -0600

William Doherty, Ph.D., professor in the Family Social Science department at the University of Minnesota contributed to the Minneapolis Star Tribute's article on 2009: The next big things. Doherty said "This generation aspires to less independence. The upside of helicopter parenting is that these folks feel closer emotionally to each other."
Star Tribune (Minn.) Dec. 29, 2008

National Council on Family Relations honors Rosenblatt

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:50:22 -0600

Paul Rosenblatt, U of MN professor in the Department of Family Social Science, has been honored by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) as a new fellow.

NCFR is the primary academic organization in Rosenblatt's field, and he has been a member since 1970. He is the cofounder and first co-chair of the Rural Families Focus Group and founder and first chair of the Grief and Families Focus Group. Rosenblatt has also been involved in the Ethnic Minorities Section, the Education and Enrichment Section, the Feminism and Family Studies Section, and the Qualitative Family Research Network.

Fellowship status in NCFR is an honor awarded to relatively few members of NCFR who have made outstanding and enduring contributions to the field of the family in the areas of scholarship, teaching, outreach or professional service, including service to NCFR. By definition, outstanding contributions are those that have had a broad impact on the field and are enduring over time. These contributions occur infrequently. No more than 1% of the number of members in NCFR will be awarded fellowship status in one year.

Founded in 1938, NCFR provides an educational forum for family researchers, educators and practitioners to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships, establishes professional standards and works to promote family well-being.

Turner: Recent presentations

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:11:50 -0600

Family social science professor William Turner delivered the keynote address to the New Mexico Medical Society Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 6, 2008.

"Building a Bridge between Social Science and Health Policy"

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:28:43 -0600

On Friday, December 5, 2008, William Turner, Family Social Science professor, gave a presentation to the Robert Wood Johnson Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico. The title of his talk was "Building a Bridge between Social Science and Health Policy."

"An Agenda to Improve America's Health"

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:26:40 -0600

Family Social Science professor, William Turner, delivered the keynote address to the New Mexico Medical Society Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 6, 2008. The title of his talk was "An Agenda to Improve America's Health." In attendance were over 300 physicians, 12 New Mexico state legislators, and U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). The meeting, held at the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Towne, was convened by New Mexico Medical Society President, Daniel Derksen, MD.

3101 Course Guide

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:10:30 -0600

Media Mill Video

Doherty gives advice to Obama

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:56:03 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Department of Family Social Science) recently wrote an editorial offering advice to President-Elect Obama.

Solheim: Don't sugarcoat household finances

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:57:35 -0600

Professor Cathy Solheim (Department of Family Social Science) is quoted in a recent Forbes article on how to talk to children about the economy.

Don't sugarcoat household finances

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:26:56 -0600

Catherine Solheim is quoted the Forbes article How To Talk To Your Kids About The Economy.
Forbes Dec. 3, 2008

U.S. annual passion for shopping

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:48:22 -0600

Family Social Science professor, Bill Doherty, takes on the season for Americans to overspend, over schedule, and dwell in excess. A group of Minnesotans, led by Professor Doherty, is pushing back against the Black Friday tradition aiming to challenge the hyper over-consumption and frantic pace of life as the nation and world revs up for the holiday season.

Read the full press release about the group.

Economic struggles are no match for holiday shoppers
Minnesota Daily (Minn.) Nov. 30, 2008

Shop 'til you drop? This group says not
Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 28, 2008

Shades of Gray for Black Friday
CNBC Nov. 28, 2008

U of Minn. professor challenges Black Friday
Minnesota Public Radio (Minn.) Nov. 28, 2008

U prof takes on 'Black Friday' shopping mindset
Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 25, 2008

U professor pushes against Black Friday
Minnesota Daily (Minn.) Nov. 25, 2008

Church instead of shopping on Black Friday as parishioners reclaim the season
Kare 11 (Minn.)

Doherty fights hyper-consumption

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:22:15 -0600

The Black Friday Group, led by family social science professor Bill Doherty, aims to challenge the hyper over-consumption and frantic pace of life as the nation and world revs up for the holiday season.

Black Friday shopping mindset

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:02:44 -0600

In a Star Tribune article Bill Doherty, professor of Family Social Science, says “We are all bombarded with messages to buy more and bigger, and we run ourselves ragged during the holidays. This Black Friday group is a laboratory for seeking more balance in all of our lives -- something that our society sorely needs in the midst of today's challenges."

Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 25, 2008

Danes and Haberman article named outstanding by AFCPE

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:29:56 -0600

Sharon Danes, professor and family economist, and teaching specialist Heather Haberman, both in the Department of Family Social Science, are recipients of the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) Outstanding Research Journal Article of the Year designation for their article "Teen Financial Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Behavior: A Gendered View."
unfamiliar prior to the curriculum study.

Solheim: Be aware of how much you’re spending

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:25:49 -0600

In a Minnesota Daily article Cathy Solheim, associate professor of family social science, says "If you ask people how much it takes them to live for a month, most people underestimate."

Teen Financial Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Behavior: A Gendered View wins National award

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:37:10 -0600

Sharon M. Danes, Ph.D, Professor and Family Economist and Heather Haberman, Ph.D., Teaching Specialist at the University of Minnesota department of Family Social Science are recipients of the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) Outstanding Research Journal Article of the Year for their article “Teen Financial Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Behavior: A Gendered View. A social constructionist perspective was taken to investigate gender differences in financial knowledge, self-efficacy and behavior of 5,329 high school students after studying a financial planning curriculum. Male teens tended to reinforce their existing knowledge, whereas female teens learned significantly more about finances in areas in which they were unfamiliar prior to the curriculum study.

The Outstanding Research Journal Article is chosen for its thorough and appropriate review of the topic addressed, employing solid research methodologies including sound operational definitions, appropriate measuring devices, and adequate statistical analyses. The winning paper provides creative and innovative approaches to using the information in practice.

AFCPE is a professional organization focused on supporting, promoting and advancing the field of financial counseling and planning education. Our membership consists of university and Cooperative Extension educators, military financial counselors, private practitioners, and interest organization and government officials.

Be aware of how much you’re spending

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:01:52 -0600

In the Minnesota Daily article Catherine Solheim, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Family Social Science at the Univeristy of Minnesota says “If you ask people how much it takes them to live for a month, most people underestimate.?
Minnesota Daily - Minneapolis St. Paul (Minn). Nov. 19, 2008

Doherty quoted in article on vacations

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:52:26 -0600

Family social science professor Bill Doherty is quoted in an article on the importance of taking vacations, individually and as a family.

Doherty: Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be big production

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:57:56 -0600

In a Daily Journal article on Thanksgiving get-togethers, family social science professor Bill Doherty suggests going easy on mothers.

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a big production

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:39:49 -0600

A Daily Journal article on thanksgiving get-togethers, Bill Doherty, Ph.D. professor at the University of Minnesota department of Family social Science suggests "Go easy on mom: there is traditionally one person who is typically assigned to “take on the emotional and physical responsibility for the holiday�? and “actualize the cultural belief that the family is one big harmonious group.�? That person is usually mom. But no matter who it is in the family, that role shouldn’t be taken for granted.

The Daily Journal - International Falls. November 18, 2008 (Minn)

Doherty: Multigenerational families not new

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:50:36 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Department of Family Social Science) comments on the nationwide trend of parents living with an adult head of household.

Living with mom and dad

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:01:19 -0600

William Doherty, Ph.D., professor at the Univeristy of Minnesota Family Social Science department was quoted in the Star Tribune article on Multigenerational Living.

Star Tribune - Minneapolis St. Paul (Minn) Nov. 19, 2008

Zuiker to chair AFCPA conference

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:38:31 -0600

Associate Professor Virginia Solis Zuiker (Department of Family Social Science) is the 2008 Conference Chair at the national conference for the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPA). The conference will take place in Orange County, CA from November 19-21, 2008.

Conference Chair at National Financial Counseling and Planning Education conference

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:29:35 -0600

Family Social Science Associate Professor Virginia Solis Zuiker, Ph.D. is the 2008 Conference Chair at the National conference for Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPA) that takes place in Orange County, CA November 19-21, 2008.

Marriage counseling should not be a last resort

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:26:09 -0600

Jeff Vogel reviewed literature from Family Social Science Professor William Doherty, PhD. discovering Doherty believes that sometimes couples and counselors who work with couples give up too soon on relationships.

Marriage counseling should not be a last resort

Port Clinton News Herald (Ohio) Nov. 11, 2008

Yellow Pie Plate in article on inheritance planning

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:17:44 -0600

Professor Marlene Stum's Yellow Pie Plate project is mentioned in an article on inheritance planning.

Danes: Recent publications

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:08:01 -0600

Professor Sharon Danes (Department of Family Social Science) has recently published several co-authored papers.

Washington Times quotes Marlene Stum

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:13:17 -0600

Marlene Stum is quoted in the Washington Times article Advance planning can pre-empt inheritance squabbles. She talks about finding a way to help family members make informed decisions about inheritance issues and "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?"

Infidelity and the 'hook-up' generation.

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:36:20 -0600

Bill Doherty is quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press Twincities.com article We cheat more, but that doesn't mean it hurts less

Doherty: Infidelity on the rise, but still considered bad

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:04:54 -0600

Family social science professor Bill Doherty comments on a recent survey noting a rise in infidelity.

Love Dare

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:44:51 -0600

Bill Doherty, is quoted in the October 30th USA Today article Dare to try this 'Love Dare' advice?

Teen Talk: Survival guide for parents of teens wins National award

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:25:06 -0600

Jodi Dworkin, Ph.D. FSoS faculty, Chris Gonzalez, FSoS graduate student, and Colleen Gengler and Kathleen Olson, Extension Educators, Family Relations are recipients of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Florence Hall Award, 2008 State Winner for their evaluation of a fact sheet series for parents of 7th and 8th graders - “Teen Talk: A survival guide for parents of teens.�?

Award for Dworkin, Gonzalez, and Extension colleagues

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:45:32 -0600

Associate Professor Jodi Dworkin, graduate student Chris Gonzalez (both in Family Social Science), and Colleen Gengler and Kathleen Olson, Extension educators, are recipients of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Florence Hall Award, 2008 State Winner for their evaluation of a fact sheet series for parents of 7th and 8th graders - "Teen Talk: A survival guide for parents of teens."

Doherty discusses marriage-friendly therapy

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:31:36 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) describes what he means by "marriage-friendly therapy" and why he and a colleague started a Web site, Marriage-Friendly Therapists, that offers couples experienced, marriage-friendly counselors.

Koh receives 2008 Neubeck Award

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:17:00 -0600

Bibiana Koh, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Family Social Science, is the recipient of the 2008 Neubeck Scholarship for Professional Development.

Willoughby to publish in JAR

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:10:06 -0600

Family Social Science graduate student Brian Willoughby had his refereed paper entitled "The Decline of In Loco Parentis and the Shift to Coed Housing on College Campuses" selected for publication in the Journal of Adolescent Research.

The Effect of Marital Attitudes, Sexual Experience and Dating Behavior

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:41:17 -0600

Brian Willoughby, FSoS graduate student received the Wes Burr Student Paper Award for best student paper in the Family Science section for National Council on Family Relations. The paper is entitled: "The Effect of Marital Attitudes, Sexual Experience and Dating Behavior on the Practice and Endorsement of Cohabitation."

The Decline of In Loco Parentis and the Shift to Coed Housing on Campus

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:37:59 -0600

FSoS graduate student, Brian Willoughby, had his refereed paper entitled “The Decline of In Loco Parentis and the Shift to Coed Housing on College Campuses�? selected for publication in Journal of Adolescent Research.

2008 Neubeck Award

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:27:11 -0600

Bibiana Koh, FSoS Ph.D. student, is the recipient of the 2008 Neubeck Scholarship for Professional Development.

This travel award is available annually for a student presenting a paper at the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) or at other professional conferences in the family field. Bibana will present her paper at the NCFR Adoption Initiative conference this November. Neubeck ScholarshipCurrently the award is $600.

Marriage friendly therapy

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:51:27 -0600

Bill Doherty, FSoS professor, describes what he means by "marriage friendly therapy" and learn why he and his colleague started a website, www.marriagefriendlytherapists.com, that offer couples experienced, marriage friendly counselors.

Axtell and Meyer appointment to the graduate faculty

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:12:28 -0600

The graduate faculty voted to approve the nominations of Sara Axtell and Cynthia Meyer to M2 Member/Advising status on the graduate faculty at its meeting held September 15, 2008.
Congratulations Sara and Cynthia!

The criteria for membership is established by the Graduate School Social Sciences Policy and Review Council: Criteria for Membership: M2 (Member/Advising) and M (Member).

Those faculty members receiving M2 (Member/Advising) and M (Member) status should hold the Ph.D. or terminal Professional degree (e.g., MSW or JD) in the field of appointment, or a closely related field, and should be able to teach graduate courses in the appointing program. Additionally, M2s are expected to be active in research and publication, or other appropriate creative or professional activity, and to have the potential for graduate-level advising. It is expected that most recently completed Ph.D.s will be appointed at the M2 level. At the discretion of the appointing program and with a Senior Member of the program, faculty holding M2 appointment may co-advise doctoral students.

M status includes the following responsibilities: teaching; service as an examining committee member for masters’ and postbaccalaureate certificate (PBC) students; and service as a thesis reviewer for masters’ students. In minor-only programs and at the discretion of the appointing program, M status may also include service as a committee member and thesis reviewer for doctoral students, representing the field of the minor. M2 status may additionally include advising master's students; service as an examining committee member and thesis reviewer for doctoral students, and co-advising doctoral students. M2s and Ms may participate in governance of the graduate program.

U hosts international art exhibit

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:33:40 -0600

The Minnesota Daily covers the Iraqi art exhibition hosted in main office of Family Social Science (room 290). Read the full article.

Paydirt: A chance for a lesson

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:07:26 -0600

Sharon Danes gives suggestions on how to talk to your kids about what's been happening in the financial news in the Star Tribune article Paydirt: A chance for a lesson.

Doherty mentioned in article on birthdays

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:39:18 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty's (Family Social Science) Birthdays without Pressure is mentioned in a recent article.

Danes: Use crisis as lesson for kids

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:17:05 -0600

Professor Sharon Danes (Family Social Science) discusses ways to use the recent economic turmoil to teach children about finances.

Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) Trauma treatment for survivors of war and torture

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:13:37 -0600

Seminar: Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) Trauma treatment for survivors of war and torture

Claudia Catani, Ph.D., Expertise: Neurophysiology of stress reactions; epidemiology and treatment of trauma related disorders of organized and family violence, Board member of vivo Germany and Italy and Frank Neuner, Ph.D., Expertise: Psychotherapy of torture victims; clinical and neuroscientific research, Member of vivo Germany, Italy and Uganda will conduct a seminar on Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) Trauma treatment for survivors of war and torture. Cantani and Neuner are visiting from the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Bielefeld, Germany.

As part of the International Mass Trauma program of research in the Department of Family Social Science, this seminar is presented by Cantani and Neuner, its originators from Germany and vivo Foundation. NET is an evidence based intervention developed for the treatment of PTSD implemented worldwide to those affected by traumatic events resulting from war, organized violence and natural disasters. It incorporates cognitive-behavioral exposure therapy and testimony therapy, explicitly addressing the sociopolitical aspects of healing. The seminar will address the cognitive and neuroscientific background of NET, the procedure and the current state of evaluation research with asylum seekers, refugees, and war survivors in conflict regions.

This event is free and open to the public.
DATE:
Monday, November 10th, 2008
TIME:
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (seminar)
12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m. (refreshments and Q&A)
LOCATION:
University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus, 274 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Avenue

For more information contact Dr. Liz Wieling

Co-sponsored by the Department of Family Social Science and the Center for Victims of Torture

Rosenblatt talks about upcoming teleconference

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:01:42 -0600

Professor Paul Rosenblatt (Family Social Science) will be a panelist at the Hospice Foundation of America's 16th annual National Bereavement Teleconference "Diversity and End-of-Life Care." Here is a brief YouTube clip of Paul discussing the event.

Rosenblatt to speak at St. Olaf

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:54:29 -0600

Professor Paul Rosenblatt (Family Social Science) will visit St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, on October 24 to discuss his book Two in a Bed: The Social System of Couple Bed Sharing.

FSOS grad students receive AAMFT fellowship

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:45:01 -0600

Family Social Science graduate students Kimberly Diggles, Kara Erolin, and Laurelle Olsen received the 2008-2009 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Minority Fellowship.

Rosenblatt video on Diversity and EOL Care Panelist

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:45:10 -0600

Hospice Foundation of America 16th annual National Bereavement Teleconference "Diversity and End-of-Life Care" will be broadcast Wednesday, April 29 from 1:30p-4p ET. The program will focus on ways of understanding diversity and how cultural histories, traditions and beliefs can affect end of life care.

Panelist Paul C. Rosenblatt, PhD, speaks about HFA's 2009 Teleconference, Diversity and End-of-Life Care, airing on April 29, 2009.
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Video production by Limelight Communications, Inc.

Stop stealing the sheets!

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:29:53 -0600

University of Minnesota Professor of Family Social Science Dr. Paul Rosenblatt will visit St. Olaf Oct. 24 to discuss his book Two in a Bed: The Social System of Couple Bed Sharing. The event, which is part of the "Discovering Families" lecture series, will be held at 7 p.m. in Dittmann 305.
For more information contact Kari VanDerVeen at 507-786-3970.

FSoS graduate students received the 2008-2009 AAMFT Minority Fellowship

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:20:34 -0600

Kimberly Diggles, Kara Erolin, and Laurelle Olsen have received the 2008-2009 AAMFT Minority Fellowship. The 2008-09 class includes all of the inaugural students plus three additional students, totaling 23 fellows.
Funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), AAMFT has created the Minority Fellowship Program to support the training of practitioners or practitioner/researchers in mental health and substance abuse services, treatment and prevention. This fellowship program is directed at Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral students who are committed to research about and service to ethnic minority and underserved populations.

The AAMFT Minority Fellowship Program’s objective is to expand the delivery of culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to underserved minority populations and to increase the number of culturally competent ethnic minority Marriage and Family therapists. Their goal is to provide financial support and professional guidance to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in Marriage and Family therapy.

An MFP fellowship is more than a simple scholarship that only provides financial support. An MFP fellowship is a professional training appointment into a community of other students and professionals who hold similar professional interests. Indeed, the MFP provides stipends, or living allowances, to students who hold the fellowships. However, we also facilitate professional development and provide professional guidance with the aim of moving students towards high achievement in areas related to minority mental health research and services.

FSoS Graduate - candidate for Mahtomedi School Board

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:36:37 -0600

FSoS graduate, Mary Deters, is running for a seat on the the Mahtomedi school board. Read the full artilce.

Mom and Pop go over the top

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:54:44 -0600

William Doherty, FSoS professor, contributes to the Star Tribune's Opinion Exchange stating "There's a trend toward excessive parenting, often expressed through youth sports. The detritus of this obsession: Injury, burnout, even lesser achievement." Read the full article.

How to build assets

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:09:23 -0600

Catherine Solheim, FSoS professor, discusses how to build assets, interviewed by Brad Sattin of KSTP Channel 5. Listen to the full Critical Mention article.

Talking to kids about the economy

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:19:36 -0600

If children sense your stress about the economy, try the approach suggested by Catherine Solheim, FSoS Professor. Read the full Washington DC WTOP article

Troubled economy means serious talks for parents

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:13:58 -0600

If there's one bright side to growing economic problems, it may be that it's forcing parents to sit down and have the talk with their kids. Cathy Solheim, FSoS Professor, is quoted in the Canadian Press, read the article.

Solheim: Take control while Wall Street doesn't

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:58:42 -0600

With Wall Street crippled, the housing market in shambles and the cost of living rising, American families are facing some uncertainty and need thriftier ways to manage their finances. Family social science associate professor Cathy Solheim says an effective first step is to get creative and budget with help from regular old envelopes.

Download the fully produced :90 feature or download the raw interview audio.

Doherty comments on overscheduled children

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:59:24 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) comments on overscheduled children in a recent Washington Post article.

University of Minnesota Moment: Take Control While Wall Street Doesn't

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:11:33 -0600

With Wall Street crippled, the housing market in shambles and the cost of living rising, American families are facing some uncertainty and need thriftier ways to manage their finances. University of Minnesota family social science associate professor Catherine Solheim says an effective first step is to get creative and budget with help from regular old envelopes. Listen to audio: Take Control While Wall Street Doesn't

Hurd to partcipate in HECUA Metro Urban Studies

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:22:17 -0600

Gabrielle Hurd, an undergraduate student in the Department of Family Social Science, has been invited to participate in HECUA's Spring 2009 Metro Urban Studies term.

Danes comments on emotion behind money loss

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:49:39 -0600

Professor Sharon Danes (Family Social Science) discusses the emotional ramifications of a sudden loss of income.

Learning to reach lower for happiness
International Herald Tribune (France) Sept. 19, 2008

FSoS undergrad invited to participate in HECUA Metro Urban Studies

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:34:02 -0600

Gabrielle Hurd, FSoS undergraduate student, has been invited to participate in HECUA's Spring 2009 Metro Urban Studies term. She is examining issues of poverty and inequality in the Twin Cities. She will work with non-profit organizations, community activists, and politicians (among others) who will provide her with a context for understanding her readings/studies about economics, housing systems, education, welfare, government policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class segregation, and institutional discrimination.

Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) an organization of 19 liberal arts colleges, universities and associations dedicated to education for social justice. HECUA programs combine a unique approach to classroom-based work with an experiential, reflective, and critical look at the important social issues of our program sites. Our classrooms combine discussion, readings, and reflection with on-going field experience through internships, field-work, and research projects. Because social problems and social change are complex issues, our approach to understanding them draws on multiple academic disciplines, the integration of theoretical material with experiential learning, and ongoing holistic reflection.

Learning to reach lower for happiness

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:34:27 -0600

Sharon Danes, an economist and professor at the University of Minnesota Family Social Science, who advises family businesses, is quoted in the International Herald Tribune. Sharon likens the emotional reaction to a suddenly reduced income to the loss cycle in mourning a death. Read full story

Building prosperity through self-employment

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:58:57 -0600

When low-wage workers are facing layoffs or reduced hours, they become more resourceful and find many ways to earn money on the side to supplement their income. Further, individuals who are unable to find work are turning to their "side jobs" as their main source of income and now face the complexities of being "self-employed."

1-Day Conference
November 18, 2008
9 am to 4 pm
Continuing Education &
Conference Center
University of Minnesota,
St. Paul Campus

Conference details and registration Download file
The goal of this conference is to arm professionals, who work with these individuals, with tools and resources for navigating self-employment to build family stability and prosperity.

First FSoS Roundtable Meeting for Fall 2008

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:38:08 -0600

The first fall 2008 FSoS Roundtable meeting will be Tuesday, September 16th at 4:20 in 146 McNeal Hall.

FSoS Roundtable is a great way to create a sense of identity within the Family Social Science Department, establish networking opportunities, promote healthy relationships, and take part in hands-on community service and involvement.

Should you have specific questions about this growing undergraduate student organization, please contact co-presidents, Laura Skubic, Jill Moran or Amanda Matzek, undergraduate adviser.

We look forward to seeing you at the first meeting!

MN Family Formation Project-Couple Connection Event

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:18:57 -0600

On September 11, Bill Doherty led a talk on “Sharing Appreciation�? for couples and mentors participating in the Minnesota Family Formation Project. The monthly event is part of an initiative that works with unmarried and married new parents who want to form stable families in which to raise their child. After the talk, the couples and their mentors formed into small groups to discuss how to show appreciation to their partner and why showing appreciation is important to building a healthy marriage.

The Minnesota Family Formation Project takes a community organizing approach by engaging seasoned leader couples and unmarried new parents to form stable families and healthy marriages. The project matches couples with an experienced mentor couples who can help support unmarried new parents along their journey. The next couple Connection Event theme is focused on dealing with money issues as a couple.

Families try present-free parties

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:38:23 -0600

Bill Doherty was interviewed for an article on present-free parties in the Washington Times .

Ph.D. Preliminary Oral Examination

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:48:33 -0600

Karen Kramer and Kristin Schneider Dillon, both passed a preliminary oral examination for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Family Social Science.

Kristin Schneider Dillon’s committee:
Jodi Dworkin (Chair), Abigail Gewirtz, Martha Rueter, and outside member, G J August (Professor of Psychiatry)

Karen Kramer’s committee:
B. Jan McCulloch (Chair), Jean Bauer,
Catherine Solheim, and outside member, Erin Kelly (Associate Professor of
Sociology)

Congratulations to both!!!

2008-2009 Family Social Science Colloquium Kick-off

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:48:15 -0600

On Wednesday, September 10 in 278 McNeal Hall, Cathy Solheim, kicked-off the 2008-2009 FSoS Colloquium series with a short video of Tony Robbins discussing "Why we do what we do and how we can do it better" from TED.com, an Internet-based resource which brings together thought leaders and doers "who are challenged to give the talk of their lives."

After the video, graduate students and faculty reflected on the ideas Robbins presented - the invisible forces that motivate our actions - and how they relate to our roles as people, students, faculty, staff, citizens, family members, etc. There were lively discussions were both entertaining and thought-provoking.

About the FSoS Colloquium:
The Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota hosts a weekly Colloquium Series. During this hour-long forum, we invite colleagues from the university and community to share their scholarship and experiences, typically in some form of presentation. This is followed by a time for questions and dialog. Our goals are to learn about a wide variety of topics from diverse perspectives, to stretch our thinking beyond our usual comfort zones, and to engage in respectful dialog about topics related to families in their local and global contexts.

Trauma Focused Parent Coaching

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:30:00 -0600

Ambit Network has begun hosting a yearlong learning collaborative on Trauma Focused Parent Coaching. The twelve participants in the learning collaborative represent mental health providers from a variety of community agencies including Center for Victims of Torture, Centro Cultural, Tubman, and three agencies working directly with Minneapolis Public Schools: La Familia, Mental Health Collective, and African Aid. Mental health providers from these agencies will participate in 18 full days of interactive training that will prepare them to facilitate parent groups of Trauma Focused Parent Coaching beginning in fall 2008.

Trauma Focused Parent Coaching, developed by Dr. Abi Gewirtz and colleagues, is an adaptation of Parenting Through Change (PTC), a 14-week group-based parent training intervention that has been designated a National Registry of Effective and Promising Practices ‘model practice’. Developed by Dr. Marion Forgatch, PTC was originally designed as a preventive intervention to improve adjustment and curb the emergence of behavior problems among children of newly single and separating mothers (Forgatch & DeGarmo, 1999). Trauma Focused Parent Coaching seeks to build on PTC effectiveness for traumatized populations by enhancing curriculum focus on emotion socialization, emotion regulation, and mindfulness.

Dr. Gewirtz, project director of Ambit Network, will be delivering the training and ongoing coaching, together with Laura Rains of Oregon Social Learning Center. Drs. Crystal Cullerton-Sen and Dawn Reckinger will be coordinating the yearlong learning collaborative.

photo: Role Playing

Reduce harm caused by tobacco in MN’s S.E. Asian communities

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:53:55 -0600

On Saturday, August 23, 2008 50 members of the Cambodian, Hmong, Lao and Vietnamese communities gathered at Lao Family Community of Minnesota in St. Paul as part of the ClearWay Southeast Asian Tobacco Intervention Project (SEATIP). The purpose of the half-day retreat was to bring leaders and community members from four SEA together to celebrate the work of SEATIP, discuss the preliminary results of Dr. Zha Blong Xiong's research on community engagement around tobacco intervention, and explore the next steps each of the four communities can take to implement culturally appropriate smoking intervention strategies. Organizational leaders from Lao Advancement Organization of America, Lao Family Community of Minnesota, United Cambodian Association of Minnesota and Vietnamese Minnesotans Association and their invited guests from their communities participated in the retreat, which was one of the first times all four communities came together to share knowledge and collaborate on a common goal. At the retreat, 20 attending community leaders who had participated in the community leadership groups were acknowledged and awarded certificates of appreciation. Both the research project and the retreat were funded by ClearWay Minnesota. View image

Welcome the 2008 FSoS Cohort!

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:29:26 -0600

Left to Right
front row:
Roberta Daigle (Student Support Services Assistant), Jennifer Sampson (Ph.D. MFT), Xiaohui Li (Ph.D.), Erica Kanewischer (Ph.D. MFT), Laurel Davis (MA/Ph.D.), Juyoung Jang (Ph.D.), Han-NahKim (MA/Ph.D.)
back row:
Max Zubatsky (Ph.D. MFT), Jean Bauer (Professor, Director of Graduate Studies & Extension Specialist), Tisa Thomas (Ph.D.), Meaghan Nelson (Ph.D.)

Sam Rieks passed her national MFT licensing exam

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:50:38 -0600

Congratulations to graduate student Sam Rieks who passed her national MFT licensing exam in June. She is now a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.

More news on birthday parties

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:31:07 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) is quoted in an article on alternatives to elaborate children's birthday parties.

Forget the Joneses

Washington Times (D.C.) August 13, 2008

Doherty discusses Edwards' affair

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:53:57 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty discusses possible motivations behind former Senator John Edwards' extramarital affair on WCCO news.

Doherty discusses Edwards' affair

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:18:25 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) discusses possible motivations behind former Senator John Edwards' extramarital affair.

'U Of M' doctor explains Edwards' admitted affair
WCCO (Minn.) August 8, 2008

Turner writes Obama bill for food safety

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:28:51 -0600

Professor William Turner wrote a food safety bill introduced by Senator Barack Obama. The Improving Food-borne Illness Surveillance and Response Act of 2008 would improve information sharing and collaboration between public and private agencies and other organizations to effectively address food safety challenges. William had great help in writing the bill from the Centers for Disease Control, former directors of the Food and Drug Administration, and the nation's top researchers on food-borne illness, including Dr. John Besser of the Minnesota Health Department. For more information about the bill download the news release. Download file

Turner writes Obama bill for food safety

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:19:25 -0600

Professor William Turner (Family Social Science) recently wrote a food safety bill that was introduced by Senator Barack Obama. In addition, the Wall Street Journal is doing an in-depth story on the biill for an upcoming issue. The Improving Food-borne Illness Surveillance and Response Act of 2008 would improve information sharing and collaboration between public and private agencies and other organizations to effectively address food safety challenges. William had great help in writing the bill from the Centers for Disease Control, former directors of the Food and Drug Administration, and the nation's top researchers on food-borne illness, including Dr. John Besser of the Minnesota Health Department. For more information about the bill download the press release.

Ambit Network: new branding reflects mission

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:23:00 -0600

Minnesota Child Response Center is now Ambit Network. Ambit means circuit, compass and a sphere of action or influence. Network was chosen because it represents the array of resources and people at work in the organization.

Ambit Network provides insights for therapists, social service providers and frontline mental health workers who serve children and families exposed to traumatic events. The research and knowledge of Ambit Network benefits organizations through technical assistance, training, evaluation and case consultation.

Project Team:
Abigail Gewirtz, Ph.D., LP, Project Director
Dawn Reckinger, MPH, Ph.D., Associate Director
Mary Jo Avendano, PhD, LMFT, Clinical Director
Crystal Cullerton-Sen, Ph.D., Clinical Program Manager
Heidi Flessert, Program Associate
Karen Kramer, Graduate Assistant
Libby Plowman, Graduate Assistant

More on Doherty's Birthdays Without Pressure

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:39:43 -0600

Take the stress out of birthday parties
Tehran Times (Iran) August 2, 2008

Yang selected for Hmong women leadership program

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:17:49 -0600

Pa Nhia Yang, a doctoral student in the Department of Family Social Science, has been selected to participate in the Hmong Women's Leadership Institute. The Institute provides emerging Hmong women leaders with the opportunity to develop their leadership in a supportive, nurturing environment. Fifteen women were selected to participate in culturally appropriate leadership development training from August 2008 through December 2008. Participants will learn how to use and practice their leadership in a way that creates lasting change on a personal, family, organizational, and global level. They will receive monthly group mentoring and/or coaching and will organize a community project that helps the Hmong community to build sustainable, systemic wide changes around social change, particularly gender issues.

Congratulations Pa Nhia!

Turner to speak on health policy

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:14:23 -0600

Professor William Turner (Family Social Science), Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow for Senator Barack Obama, will address the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science on Friday July 18, at the Keck Center Auditorium in Washington, D.C. The title of his presentation is “Beyond Access: Expanding our Definitions of Health Policy."

Lassig wins outstanding student paper award

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:10:46 -0600

Sara Lassig, a doctoral student in the Department of Family Social Science, was chosen to receive the 2008 Graduate Outstanding Student Paper Award from the National Council on Family Relations’ Association of Councils.

Congratulations Sara!

Doherty to speak at upcoming marriage conference

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:18:17 -0600

Family social science professor Bill Doherty will be speaking at an upcoming conference on building healthy marriages.

'Smart' marriage evolves
Washington Times (D.C.) July 1, 2008

Doherty talks dads in two recent articles

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:35:15 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) and his research on fathers has been mentioned in two recent articles.

Lack of dad critical for School 9 students
Democrat & Chronicle (N.Y.) June 23, 2008

What moms can learn from dads
USA Today (Va.) June 24, 2008

Doherty discusses marriage trends

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:37:22 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) was featured in a recent Minnesota Monthly article on the troubled state of marriage.

A more perfect union
Minnesota Monthly (Minn.) July 2008

Dikkers and Solheim win DMC funding

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:28:43 -0600

Lecturer Amy Garrett Dikkers (Educational Policy and Administration) and Professor Cathy Solheim (Family Social Science) have been named 2008-09 Digital Media Center (DMC) Faculty Fellows. Each will receive funding in the amount of $10,000 to be used in support of their projects.

Congratulations Amy and Cathy!

Stum gives tips for passing on personal belongings

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:29:35 -0600

Professor Marlene Stum (Family Social Science) offers tips to families on dividing the personal possessions of deceased loved ones.

Home & Family Finance Radio: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
Credit Union National Association (D.C.) Feb. 10, 2008

Doherty: Build memories with family vacations

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:30:08 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) comments on family vacations, and their ability to build lasting memories.

Vacations are good for you, medically speaking
New York Times (N.Y.) June 7, 2008

U of M Moment: Youth drinking class for parents

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:46:44 -0600

With the recent string of young adult alcohol-related deaths across the state, the University has started to offer its online alcohol education class to concerned parents everywhere. Jodi Dworkin, an assistant professor of Family Social Science, is involved in the program and says the need is out there to help parents talk about alcohol with their kids.

Download the interview [MP3]

Caron receives posthumous award from MAMFT

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:27:31 -0600

The Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) recognized Wayne Caron's work as a professor, supervisor, colleague, therapist, and friend with a 2008 Annual Award. Wayne, a faculty member in the Department of Family Social Science, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2007 (see the Minnesota Daily article on Wayne and his many accomplishments or visit his memorial Web site).

Battaglia chosen for HECUA program

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:09:08 -0600

Laura Battaglia, an undergraduate student in the Department of Family Social Science, has been invited to participate in the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs' (HECUA) Fall 2008 Metro Urban Studies program. Laura is currently examining issues of poverty and inequality in the Twin Cities. As part of the HECUA program, she will work with nonprofit organizations, community activists, and politicians who will provide her with a context for understanding her readings and studies about economics, housing systems, education, welfare, government policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class segregation, and institutional discrimination.

HECUA an organization of 19 liberal arts colleges, universities, and associations dedicated to education for social justice. HECUA programs combine classroom-based work with experiential, reflective, and critical looks at the important social issues of their program sites.

Congratulations, Laura!

Promotion for Dworkin

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:48:55 -0600

Jodi Dworkin, a faculty member in the Department of Family Social Science, has been promoted from assistant to associate professor. The change will become effective in August.

Congratulations, Jodi!

Doherty advocates for family vacations

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:47:05 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) comments on the value of family vacations.

Help protect the family vacation
The Columbian (Wash.) May 29, 2008

Kramer wins Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship

Wed, 28 May 2008 12:22:51 -0600

The Minnesota Population Center has selected Family Social Science student Karen Kramer to receive a one-year Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship, to begin Fall 2008.

This $22,000 fellowship includes tuition and fringe benefits for the academic year. Karen will work with the Minnesota Population Center and Erin Kelly, an MPC faculty fellow, on her dissertation research. This is the first year of this University-wide interdisciplinary doctoral fellowship. The fellowship provides a unique study opportunity for outstanding Ph.D. students whose research and scholarly interests complement those of one of the University-wide, interdisciplinary research centers or institutes. Students are expected to devote a substantial amount of their time to developing their current or proposed dissertation topic during the fellowship year.

Congratulations, Karen!

Doherty comments on kids' birthday parties

Wed, 28 May 2008 09:39:17 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) comments on "supersized" children's birthday parties.

I want my party now
Toronto Star (Canada) May 28, 2008

Doherty quoted in eco birthday article

Tue, 27 May 2008 13:46:20 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) is quoted in an article on eco-friendly children's birthday parties.

Some parents trying to make kids parties less wasteful
Austin American-Statesman (Tex.) May 19, 2008

FSoS students win funds

Tue, 27 May 2008 10:43:43 -0600

Several students from the Department of Family Social Science were awarded funds for this summer and the upcoming school year:

Jaerim Lee was selected for AAUW International Fellowship. Seventy eight (78) were selected out of 1050 applicants. Jaerim will not accept the award because she has already received the University's Dissertation Fellowship award (see below).

Receiving Graduate School Dissertation Fellowships were Brian Willoughby and Jaerim Lee. The Dissertation Award is for $22,000 stipend for academic year and full benefits.

FSoS Block Grant awards for summer research activities were awarded to 3 students: Katie Brewton, Bibiana Koh, and Amanda Matzek. This award is for $5,000.

Waller Summer Fellowships for research activities were awarded to14 students: Brooke Skinner Drawz, Clinton Gudmunson, Karen Kramer, Jaerim Lee, Jinhee Lee, Tomoko Ogasawara, Ella Packingham, Dorothy Rombo, Polina Sheldeshova, Seohee Son, Jessie Evert Tripoli, Brian Willoughby, Janet Yeats, Julie Zaloudek. This award is for $5,000.

Congratulations to all of these outstanding FSoS students!

William Turner invited to board and to publish

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:47:19 -0600

Family social science professor William Turner has been invited to join the Family Process Institute board of directors. The institute is a multidisciplinary, multinational organization dedicated to the development and exchange of new theory and research about families, systems, and adaptive change.

Family Process Institute also publishes Family Process, a unique journal comprising contributions from multiple disciplines related to clinical practice, theory, quantitative and qualitative research, and training in the family and family therapy fields. The nearly 40-year-old publication caters to individuals across the professional life span.

Turner has also been invited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists London division to contribute to a volume of Psychiatrists as Professionals in the 21st Century, published by Oxford University Press. The 167-year-old Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

In pictures: FSoS Senior Portfolio Review Day

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:26:09 -0600

The Department of Family Social Science's Senior Portfolio Review Day took place on May 7. See the attached PDF for photos and captions describing the event.

Download file [PDF].

Doherty comments on lavish birthday parties

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:44:12 -0600

Family Social Science professor Bill Doherty is quoted in an article on lavish children's birthday parties.

Parents, unite! Ban birthday party blowouts
Stuff (New Zealand) May 7, 2008

Zaloudek receives Fichter grant

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:58:11 -0600

Family Social Science student Julie Zaloudek’s proposal "BEM sex role inventory and Christian Protestants’ perceptions of God (Jesus)" will receive a 2008 Fichter Research Grant equaling $10,325.

The Fichter Grant is awarded by the Association for the Sociology of Religion (ASR), an international scholarly association that seeks to advance theory and research in the sociology of religion. The Association encourages and communicates research that ranges widely across the multiple themes and approaches in the study of religion, and is a focal point for comparative, historical, and theoretical contributions to the field.

Congratulations, Julie!

Gilbert and Axtell to co-chair Transgender Commission

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:37:37 -0600

Field Coordinator MJ Gilbert (Social Work), along with Sarah Axtell (Family Social Science) has accepted the position of co-chair of the University's Transgender Commission. The commission is associated with the GLBTA Programs Office, and reports to the Vice President and Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity.

The University of Minnesota Transgender Commission works to create equity, access, and an inclusive environment for people of all genders through education, advocacy, and institutional change. The Commission strives to honor transgender people and celebrate gender diversity; make visible the systems of gender that profoundly affect all our lived experiences; and eliminate the discrimination faced by transgender and gender non-conforming students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members.

More information about the Transgender Commission can be found at http://glbta.umn.edu/trans. Anyone interested in the work of the commission, or in becoming involved, should contact MJ at 612-624-4259 or mgilbert@umn.edu.

Bauer quoted in affluenza article

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:52:06 -0600

Family social science professor Jean Bauer is quoted in an article on affluenza and money management.

$urviving the Economy: Dig out of debt
KARE 11 (Minn.) April 29, 2008

Doherty to parents: Don't act on your favorites

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:35:48 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) comments on the potentially damaging effects of parents playing favorites with their children.

Good question: Is it wrong to play favorites?
WCCO (Minn.) April 28, 2008

In pictures: Grotevant retirement party

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:21:32 -0600

As those of you who attended last week's College Awards ceremony know, Family Social Science professor Hal Grotevant is retiring from the department to join the faculty at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Below is a link to download pictures from Hal's April 18 retirement party. Enjoy!

Download photo album [.pdf].

Boss to speak at Gray tribute

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:02:53 -0600

Professor Emeritius Pauline Boss (Family Social Science) is speaking at UC Berkeley’s Tribute to Jim Gray on May 31. Jim Gray, a Silicon Valley legend, is known for his groundbreaking work as a programmer, database expert, and Microsoft engineer. Gray’s work helped make possible such technologies as the cash machine, e-commerce, online ticketing, and deep databases like Google. Jim Gray disappeared without a trace on a sailing trip to the Farallon Islands on January 28, 2007.

Speakers at the tribute will address the attributes and accomplishments that contributed to Gray’s world renowned reputation.

McCulloch and Lassig to speak at gerontology conference

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:58:53 -0600

Professor B. Jan McCulloch and doctoral student Sara Lassig, both from the Department of Family Social Science, are invited speakers at the Minnesota Gerontological Society’s 2008 Annual Conference “Aging and the Family . . . It’s all in the Genes!" on April 25. Their topic is Rural Issues in Caregiving.

More press on birthdays gone wild

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:12:11 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) offers comment in another article on super-sized children's birthday parties.

Birthday presents get a timeout from parents
Boston Globe (Mass.) March 27, 2008

Craft wins President's Faculty Multicultural Research Award

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:54:31 -0600

Assistant Professor Shonda Craft (Family Social Science) is a winner of the 2008 President's Faculty Multicultural Research Award. The award, sponsored by the University's Office for Equity and Diversity, is designed to encourage and support research on issues related to people of color, particularly in a North American context.

Congratulations Shonda!

McCulloch and Dworkin elected to NCFR

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:30:37 -0600

The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), the oldest multidisciplinary non-partisan professional organization focused solely on family research, practice, and education, has elected two members from the Department of Family Social Science:

Professor and Department Head B. Jan McCulloch has been named Chair of the NCFR Family and Health section. The mission of the Family and Health Section is to promote the health of diverse families and their members through interdisciplinary activities that facilitate excellence in family health practice, research, education, and policy development.

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Jodi Dworkin has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Education and Enrichment section. The Education and Enrichment section shares information on effective family life education, teaching materials and methods, and marriage enrichment interests. Focus Groups include Marriage and Family Enrichment, Certified Family Life Educators, Sexuality, Parent Education, Families and Grief, and Peace.

Congratulations Jan and Jodi!

FSoS student comments on upcoming election

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:10:38 -0600

Kellie Holt, a junior in the Department of Family Social Science, recently commented on the implications of being an African-American woman choosing between Barack Obama and HIllary Clinton.

Clinton-Obama race producing 'delightful dilemma' for black women
MinnPost (Minn.) March 13, 2008

Rosenblatt comments on male housework study

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:41:28 -0600

Professor Paul Rosenblatt (family social science) commented on a recent study that links men doing housework to increased sexual intimacy with their partners.

Men who do more housework may get more sex
KMSP (Minn.) March 6, 2008

Doherty discusses lavish kids' parties

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:58:00 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty in the Department of Family Social Science comments on the rise in lavish children's parties in this article from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Goody bags gone bad
Cleveland Plain Dealer (Ohio) March 3, 2008

Parents giving 'out-of-control birthday parties' left holding the bag

Sun Journal (ME) March 13, 2008

Craft shares research on women, HIV, and pregnancy

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:27:06 -0600

According to research by Shonda Craft, assistant professor of family social science, about one in four women who have tested positive for HIV expect pregnancy and motherhood to be a part of their future.

About one-quarter of women with HIV want to become pregnant
ScienceDaily (Md.) Feb. 27, 2008

Zuiker: Students should learn budget basics

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:11:51 -0600

Virginia Zuiker, associate professor of family social science, comments on the need for students to learn more about financial management.

Loan refunds: Spend on spring break or rent?
Minnesota Daily (Minn.) Feb. 21, 2008

In memoriam: Gerhard (Gerry) Neubeck

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:22:13 -0600

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dear friend, colleague, and mentor Professor Emeritus Gerhard (Gerry) Neubeck (Family Social Science). Gerry began his professional career at the University in 1948 after already experiencing a lifetime of fortune and tumult.

FSoS emerti named NCFR Fellows

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:42:15 -0600

Family social science professors emeriti M. Janice Hogan and David Olson have been named National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) Fellows. Fellowship status in NCFR is an honor awarded to relatively few members of NCFR who have made outstanding and enduring contributions to the field of the family in the areas of scholarship, teaching, outreach, or professional service, including service to NCFR. By definition, outstanding contributions are those that have had a broad impact on the field and are enduring over time. Congratulations Jan and David!

CEHD faculty help revise U tenure policy

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:19:36 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) and Assistant Professor Karen Miksch (Postsecondary Teaching and Learning) served on the University's 2006-2007 Academic Freedom and Tenure committee, a group charged with revising the University's tenure policy. The new "Procedures for Reviewing Candidates for Tenure and/or Promotion: Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty" went into effect in October.

"Tenure policy revised in historic effort"
UMN Brief (Minn.) Dec. 19, 2007

Danes comments on family-owned businesses

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:03:30 -0600

Sharon Danes, a professor and extension specialist in the Department of Family Social Science, is mentioned in an article on the management challenges of family-owned businesses.

"Marriages may hurt businesses, vice versa"
Springfield Business Journal (Fla.) Dec. 17, 2007

Parent-child communication important, says Solheim

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:54:33 -0600

Family social science professor Cathy Solheim commented on the importance of parent-child communication in a recent article on baby boomer history classes for college students.

Boomer course closes generation gap
USA Today (V.A.) Dec. 3, 2007

Buckholz to enter leadership program

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:44:48 -0600

Nikki Buckholz, a senior in the Department of Family Social Science, has been selected to participate in the 2008 Tom Burnett Advanced Leadership Program. Each spring 15 University of Minnesota students are chosen to participate in the advanced leadership development program. This program features life and career mentoring, weekly leadership workshops, and in-depth assessment of each student's personality traits, potential career paths, and leadership skills, so that each one can make a difference one person at a time. Associate Professor Cathy Solheim nominated Nikki for this program.

Gewirtz suggests uses for Halloween candy

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:53:19 -0600

Assistant Professor Abigail Gewirtz (family social science) offers tips for using Halloween candy to teach children self-control. What to do with all that Halloween candy (KARE-11 News)

Grotevant quoted in open adoption article

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:42:55 -0600

Professor Harold Grotevant (family social science) and his research on openness in adoption was mentioned in a recent New York Times Magazine article.

Family meal time important, says Doherty

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:21:18 -0600

Family social science professor Bill Doherty was quoted in a St. Cloud Times article this past Friday. The article was on a new cooking class in the St. Cloud area for preschoolers and their families. Doherty commented on the importance of family meal time to healthy child and family development.

Boss and ambiguous loss featured in Seattle Times

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:10:39 -0600

Professor Emeritus Pauline Boss (family social science) and her work in ambiguous loss were featured in a recent Seattle Times article.

Olson receives award for outstanding leadership

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:31:12 -0600

Congratulations to Trish Olson (family social science), who was presented with the Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2007 Minnesota Extension Fall Program Conference. Trish is the area program leader of Family Resource Management and director of the Center for Personal and Family Financial Education in St. Paul. This award recognizes her work connecting the external community with University resources and forging vital relationships at all levels of the organization.

Doherty's research mentioned in 'Generation M' article

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:54:33 -0600

Family social science professor Bill Doherty's research on children's free time was mentioned in a recent Eagle Tribune article on Generation M (where M stands for media).

Students cut it close with money, says Solheim

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:34:50 -0600

Family social science professor Cathy Solheim commented on college students' financial habits in a Star Tribune article.

Doherty offers tips on activist children

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:42:31 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) offers tips on parenting activist children in a recent Wall Street Journal article.

Anxious parents fuel consulting industry, says Doherty

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:31:10 -0600

Family social science professor Bill Doherty comments on the rise of professional parenting consultants in this San Francisco Chronicle article.

"Children's parties out of control," says Doherty

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:05:48 -0600

Family social science professor Bill Doherty published an editorial in yesterday's Newsday. The topic of the editorial was on the recent proliferation of lavish children's parties.

Doherty comments on sane schedules for children

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:32:58 -0600

Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) is briefly quoted in a Patriot Ledger article on managing children's schedules.

MN families under stress from bridge collapse, says Boss

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:24:17 -0600

Professor Emerita Pauline Boss (Family Social Science) comments in a Star Tribune article that Minnesota families are under enormous emotional stress from the recent bridge collapse.

In memoriam: Wayne Caron

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:56:46 -0600

As many of you already know, Assistant Professor Wayne Caron in the Department of Family Social Science passed away suddenly on Friday, August 24. The department has established the online Wayne Caron Memorial Page to give Wayne's many friends, colleagues, and family members a space in which to share their memories, tributes, thoughts, poems, pictures, or links to external Web sites. As Wayne's colleague Professor Hal Grotevant notes, "Wayne was such a lover of technology--we think he would approve." Send your posts to caron@umn.edu. (This is not Wayne's personal e-mail account. It was set up specifically for entries for the memorial page.)

An August 28 Star Tribune article remembers Wayne's many contributions to the Alzheimer's community, and gives details about funeral arrangements.

Men and women approach problems differently, says Doherty

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:45:03 -0600

In a recent Washington Post article, Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) comments on the different problem-solving techniques employed by men and women.

Boss discusses coping strategies after bridge collapse

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:55:51 -0600

Professor Emerita Pauline Boss (Family Social Science) appeared on MPR Midday this week to discuss the bridge collapse. With divers still searching the river for bodily remains, several families are coping with ambigous loss, Boss' primary area of research. Listen to her radio appearance by clicking on this link.

Doherty discusses open marriage

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:37:24 -0600

Professsor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) discusses the history of open marriage in this ABC News article.

Trembly, program to air on TPT

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:00:53 -0600

For those of you who missed it back in March, you now have a second chance to view "Pets Caught in the Crossfire of Family Violence," a program that was taped at "Building a Bridge of Hope: Interdisciplinary Conference on Family Violence and Animal Abuse." The conference, a joint effort between the University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Partners for Violence Prevention, the American Humane Association, and Minnesota's Department of Human Services, was co-chaired by none other than our own Holli Trombley, a graduate student in the Department of Family Social Science. Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) will air "Pets" on August 4 at 8pm. TPT is on channel 17.

Doherty: Don't overschedule your child

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:08:17 -0600

In a recent article in the Evansville Courier & Press, family social science professor Bill Doherty cautions parents against overscheduling children.

Stum awarded GSA fellow status

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:41:04 -0600

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has awarded fellow status to Professor Marlene Stum (Family Social Science). GSA Fellows represent the highest class of membership and are recognized by their peers for outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology.

GSA is the oldest and largest national multidisciplinary scientific organization devoted to the advancement of gerontological research. Its membership includes some 5,000 researchers, educators, practitioners, and other professionals in the field of aging. The Society’s principal missions are to promote research and education in aging, and to encourage the dissemination of research results to other scientists, decision makers, and practitioners.

Doherty comments on supersize grad parties

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:55:19 -0600

Bill Doherty, professor of family social science, comments on the rise in lavish graduation parties in this Star Tribune article.

Roadside memorials help ease grief, says Boss

Tue, 29 May 2007 12:42:21 -0600

In a recent Star Tribune article, Professor Emerita Pauline Boss (family social science) comments on the rising popularity of roadside memorials to commemorate traffic fatalities.

Mr. Turner goes to Washington

Thu, 24 May 2007 13:56:18 -0600

William Turner, professor of family social science, has been awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship, to begin September 1. The fellowship allows Turner to work in Washington, D.C. for a year with federal agencies and legislators on health policy matters, and then return to the University to pursue his own work in health policy.

Yang inducted into Phi U

Thu, 24 May 2007 13:53:40 -0600

In March graduate student Pa Nhia Yang (Family Social Science) was inducted into the Phi Upsilon Omicron Honors Society. The society honors academic excellence in family and consumer sciences.

Lassig wins gerontology scholarship

Wed, 23 May 2007 22:11:08 -0600

Graduate student Sara Lassig (Family Social Science) has been awarded the Bloedow Scholarship as an outstanding graduate student in the field of gerontology. The award was presented by the Minnesota Gerontological Society.