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Amanda Faherty, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Ithaca College, won an award for her current research which focuses on how society and culture impact the relationships between parents and children and the development of the children.

Q&A: Assistant professor wins award for cross-cultural study

By Ashan Chandrasena, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
Amanda Faherty, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, won the Leigh Minturn Memorial Prize for Early Career Cross-Cultural Research. 
Jennifer Spitzer, associate professor in the Department of Literatures in English, will release her first book in February called, “Secret Sharers: The Intimate Rivalries of Modernism and Psychoanalysis.”

Q&A: Faculty member shares her first book-writing experience

By Vivian Rose, Staff Writer • February 7, 2023
The Ithacan spoke with Jennifer Spitzer, associate professor in the Department of Literatures in English, to discuss the process and experience of writing her book “Secret Sharers.”
Brett Bossard ’95 began his position as the new executive director of Ithaca College’s Office of Alumni and Family Engagement on Sept. 19. Contributing writer Funmi Omotosho sat down with Bossard to discuss his career journey, his transition to the college and his hopes for his new role.

Director of alumni and family engagement talks career journey

By Funmi Omotosho, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2022
Brett Bossard ’95 began his position as the new executive director of Ithaca College’s Office of Alumni and Family Engagement on Sept. 19.
Jeff Orlowski-Yang is an American filmmaker who primarily directs and produces documentaries. On Sept. 22, Orlowski-Yang will be making an appearance at Ithaca College as a 2022 Park Distinguished Visitor to give a presentation on the making of “The Social Dilemma” and a master class titled “Filmmaking from A-Z: Development, Financing, and Fundraising” from Sept. 19 to 21.

Q&A: Filmmaker talks inspiration and advice for students

By Emma Kersting, Staff Writer • September 20, 2022
Staff writer Emma Kersting spoke with filmmaker Jeff Orlowski-Yang on his process for filmmaking and advice for aspiring filmmakers.
Allison Frisch, assistant professor in the Ithaca College Department of Journalism, co-wrote a paper that won first place in the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors (ISWNE) competition for papers on the topic of “Strengthening Community Journalism.”

Q&A: Professor co-writes award-winning paper on journalism

By Ryan Johnson, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2022
Allison Frisch, assistant professor in the Department of Journalism, co-wrote a winning paper in the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors competition.
Anne Hogan joined Ithaca College as the inaugural dean of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (MTD) on Aug. 1. She most recently served at the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, as the dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts. 

Q&A: Dean shares vision for School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Contributing Writer • September 7, 2022
Contributing writer Noa Ran-Ressler sat down with new dean, Anne Hogan, to discuss her vision for the new School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
On June 9, Amy Falkner was appointed as the new dean of Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications and began her position Aug. 1. 

Q&A: Park School dean discusses transition to her new role

By Syd Pierre, News Editor • August 31, 2022
News Editor Syd Pierre sat down with Amy Falkner, dean of the Park School of Communications to discuss her transition to IC and her future goals.
On May 26, 2022, Michael Johnson-Cramer was appointed as the new dean of the Ithaca College School of Business and began his new position on July 1, 2022.

Q&A: New School of Business dean utilizes past experience

By Jadyn Davis, Staff Writer • August 21, 2022
Staff writer Jadyn Davis spoke with Michael Johnson-Cramer about what he hopes to accomplish as the new dean of the Ithaca College School of Business.
During his time at Ithaca College, Adam B. Ellick '99 worked at The Ithacan, ICTV and WICB before graduating with a degree in journalism. He is now the director and executive producer of Opinion Video at The New York Times.

Q&A: IC alum produces Opinion Video section at the NYT

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • April 25, 2022
Assistant news editor Lorien Tyne spoke with Ellick about his career in journalism and what values have guided him to the work he does now. 
Mat Fournier contributed to a collection of short stories, "“Deleuze and Children.” He wrote an entry about transgender children and analyzed the political perspective that society has when it comes to transgender children

Q&A: Professor publishes chapter about transgender children

By Ashley Stalnecker • March 26, 2019

Mat Fournier, assistant professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, is bringing discussions about transgender children into an academic setting. He recently published a book chapter,...

Jason Harrington, assistant professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, teaches an animation class on Wednesday in the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

‘Breathing In’ honors: Media studies professor garners recognition for animated film at international festivals

By Ashley Wolf, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2013
Jason Harrington, assistant professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, gains praise for his animated film, "Breathing In."
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