Office.com (online business magazine), Thursday, March 18
Research by Miami University professor James Stearns and Shaheen Borna of
Ball State shows that inmates demonstrated as much integrity as graduate
business students when forced to make ethically challenging business
decisions.
Journal-News, Friday, March 19
While giving the inaugural Firstar Bank Lecture at Miami University
economist Murray Weidenbaum said the biggest challenge facing the US is the
growing globalization of the economy and the US response to that trend.
And:
Story about the Native American Women Playwrights Archive in Miami
University's King Library quotes William Wortman (humanities librarian) and
Rebecca Howard (graduate student). Mentions "A Celebration of Native
American Women Playwrights," a two-day conference this weekend and includes
a photo.
And:
eventure! section has a feature on "A Celebration of Native American Women
Playwrights" conference this weekend.
And:
Oxford may finally have the chance to reduce or divert traffic from US 27
and downtown Oxford. For the past year, city officials have discussed the
issue with representatives from Miami University, the Butler County
Engineer's Office and the Ohio Department of Transportation. Vice mayor,
Ken Bogard, said "From the university's standpoint it's a safety issue."
Dayton Daily News, Friday, March 19
Tom Archdeacon's column is about Jay Murnem (head student manager of the
Miami men's basketball team) and his brother Kurt who, even though he had
bone cancer, insisted on attending the Miami basketball games. He died
less than 24 hours after seeing the Miami-Kent game and the team is
dedicating the post season to him.
And:
Shirley Cheechoo's autobiographical one-woman show will be presented
tonight in Hall Auditorium as part of "Celebration of Native American Women
Playwrights."
Ch. 12, Thursday, March 18
Stories on RedHawks include mention of Kentucky fans worrying about
stopping Wally; a "Wally Sandwich" at Izzy's in Cincinnati and the fact
that ReHhawk seniors Szczerbiak, Frierson and Estick are graduating this
year, in 4, 4, and 5 years respectively.
Ch. 19 Thursday, March 18
Miami's nationwide publicity is drawing attention to the region, and adds a
"buzz factor" to students considering enrolling at a school with such
excitement. Quotes Oxford mayor Bill Snavely (management), Richard Little
(univ. comm.) and Jim McCoy (admission).
USA TODAY, Friday, March 19
Feature on Wally Szczerbiak says over the years, Miami's student body has
earned the reputation for being highly competitive in the classroom but
rather apathetic for organized sports, but that way of thinking started to
go by the wayside once basketball season started. Quotes Wally, Mark
Sandy, athletic department fundraiser and Miami students. Sandy says he
hopes the enthusiasm generated by basketball will inspire alumni to give
money to help the school comply with Title IX. Includes a photo from the
pep rally.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, Friday, March 19
Women are in the spotlight at Miami University this weekend where the
Native American Women Playwrights Celebration is in full swing.
And:
Front-page story features Miami University coach Charlie Coles and Kentucky
coach Tubby Smith.
And:
Story about Miami and UK fans swarming to St. Louis quotes Matt Philip
(Miami graduate). Includes a photo of schoolchildren from an elementary
school in Godfrey, Ill. with a sign that says, "Go Miami of Ohio!"
And:
Jim Borgman's cartoon showing a small player with a basketball in a sling
next to two huge legs is titled "Wally and Goliath."
And:
Calendar items for art museum, Miami University Summer Theatre auditions
and "A Celebration of Native American Playwrights."
Miami News-Record (Oklahoma), Wednesday, March 17
Miami University, whose men's basketball team has made it to the Sweet 16,
has local ties because the university is named after the Miami Indian Tribe
that once inhabited southwestern Ohio. Quotes Chief Floyd Leonard who says
the tribe is "always keeping track of how things are going up there." He
is also says eight local students attend Miami, including two who are
graduate students. Also quotes Vince Frieden (sports information).
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Friday, March 19
Story about Miami making it to the Sweet 16 says Miami University is the
real Miami because it was founded in 1809 while the state of Florida was a
swamp. Also talks about Miami's other athletic accomplishments in football
and basketball.
Ch. 5, 9, 19, 2, 12, Wed. March 17
Miami fans gave the men's basketball team a huge send-off at a pep rally at
Millett.
Ch. 12 March 18
Miami alums and morning news personnel Cammy Dierking and Steve Horstmeyer
displayed their Redhawks shirts during morning news.
The Cincinnati Post, Thursday, March 18
Front-page story about Miami University's "Cinderella story" and Kentucky
feeling a trip to the final four is a sure thing. Quotes Bill Snavely
(Oxford mayor and Miami management professor), Wally Szczerbiak, Melba
Brown (student activities), Miami students, Bob Gates (Miami student body
president-elect), Darrel Hedric (former Miami coach) and Phillip Shriver
(president emeritus and history professor).
Sports Illustrated, March 22
Story about the teams that made it to the Sweet 16 mentions the RedHawks.
Salon (online magazine), Monday, March 8
Story about music professor G. Roger Davis' lawsuit quotes Holly Wissing
(news and public information).
Ch. 5, Wednesday, March 17
Story about TWA offering a $99 round-trip fare from Cincinnati to St. Louis
for Miami's game against Kentucky.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, Thursday, March 18
Best and worst awards after the first two rounds of the NCAA include Best
Player: Wally Szczerbiak; Best Performance by a Miami: Miami University;
Worst Performance by a Miami: Miami of Florida and Worst Office Pool
Excuse: "I thought I had the other Miami."
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