Authors and Artists

Philip M. Brown ’64 edited Student Discipline: A Prosocial Perspective (Rowman & Littlefield, 2016), a follow-up to a two-volume set he co-edited, the Handbook of Prosocial Education (2012). The current book examines the science and evidence-informed programs that support a prosocial approach to school discipline. Brown posits that the foundation for a safe school rests on creating a healthy school climate, a caring community where students feel safe, and relationships that facilitate prosocial growth as well as academic learning.
 

Using copper alloy materials in a hospital setting substantially decreased the hospital’s bacterial burden, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control. This study shows for the first time that copper maintains the reduced bacterial load in both occupied as well as cleaned, unoccupied rooms. These results could reduce the number of health care-associated infections. Led by Shannon Hinsa-Leasure, associate professor of biology, the study found significantly fewer bacteria on copper alloy products such as grab bars, toilet flush valves, IV poles, switches, keyboards, sinks, and dispensers. Authors included Queenster Nartey ’16 and Justin Vaverka ’15.

In April of 2016, featured paintings by Julia Johnson Rothenberg ’63 were selected for the 2016 Columbia County Council on the Arts Juried Art Show (Hudson, N.Y.) and featured at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center in Spencertown, N.Y.

Will Bennett ’13, a musician in Columbus, Ohio, has released his debut album, Wichita, with his band, Will Bennett & The Tells. Vinny Newton ’12 plays bass in the band. The self-released album is available for order as a limited-edition compact disc and as a digital download.