Dec. 19, 2008

NEWS

-- On Friday, Dec. 26, the History Channel is tentatively set to air an episode of "Modern Marvels" that features the RMU club baseball team and Dave Synowka, professor of sport management and director of RMU's Sport Management Program. The episode examines stadium lighting, and includes the club baseball team playing at PNC Park. Synowka discussed baseball history and the impact that night games have had on the sport. The show is set to air at 8 p.m.

-- Valerie Powell, university professor of computer and information systems, organized a community discussion on Dec. 16 on integrating medical and dental care data. Powell, an expert in health care information systems, was joined by experts at Apelon Inc. and the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. The discussion group emphasized that failing to share dental and medical information can place patients’ health at risk. Powell and her colleagues plan to submit their recommendations to the incoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama. You can read about the event in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

EDITOR'S NOTE -- The Minuteman will be on hiatus until Friday, Jan. 9 because of the holiday break. Happy holidays, and we'll see you next year!

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