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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Martin edits award–winning history | Ramsdell elected to national board

COMPENDIUM OF ALCOHOL HISTORY EARNS AWARD

Scott Martin

Alcohol has been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, and used for everything from religious purposes to a simple toast to seal a business deal. Dr. Scott Martin, chair of the Department of History, had a hand in an award–winning publication that presents the rich history of alcohol, along with the cultural and social phenomena used for both good and ill. Martin is the editor of the 1,774–page "SAGE Encyclopedia of Alcohol: Social, Cultural and Historical Perspectives" published by SAGE Publications.

During the American Library Association's midwinter meeting on Jan. 10, the encyclopedia was one of 10 publications named to the 2016 Outstanding References Sources List. According to Andrew Boney, senior acquisitions editor at SAGE Publishing, "This is a great honor in the academic publishing world and a well–deserved recognition for all of the hard work you (Martin) put into the project."

The encyclopedia includes a total of 550 entries organized A–Z, a detailed index, alcohol statistics, toasts in languages from around the world and a helpful resource guide directing students to classic books, journals and websites for more extensive study.

Stinson on the challenges of convicting a police officer for an on–duty shooting – The Los Angeles Times

Stinson on the number of police convicted for on–duty killings – Huffington Post

RAMSDELL ELECTED TO BOARD OF GRADUATE ENROLLMENT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Keith Ramsdell

Keith Ramsdell, director of graduate enrollment and assistant dean of the Graduate College, has been elected vice president of the 2015–16 executive committee of the governing board of NAGAP: The Leader in Graduate Enrollment Management. NAGAP is the only professional organization devoted exclusively to the concerns of individuals working in the graduate enrollment management environment.

Ramsdell will be installed for a two–year term along with other new officers at the organization's annual meeting in April, to be held in Nashville.

One of his main goals as vice president is to "develop future leaders in graduate enrollment management by providing expanded opportunities for members to engage and network through committee and other volunteer service," he said.

STUDENTS, STAFF PERFORM MLK TRIBUTE PROGRAM TONIGHT

BGSU students, staff and alumni will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a special performance tonight (Jan. 14), joined by the Bowling Green High School Madrigals choir and children of staff members.

"The Fulfillment of the Dream: Spoken Word, Songs, and Theatre" will explore the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Bowen–Thompson Student Union Theater and is free and open to the public.

Organized by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), the performance is sponsored by 10 BGSU student organizations and includes participants from each, said director Sheila Brown, OMA associate director.

Zoom News holiday schedule

Zoom News will not be published on Jan. 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The next edition will be Jan. 21.

IN BRIEF

Caryl Crane Youth Theatre at BGSU Firelands rings in 2016 with the magical musical "Cinderella," playing Jan. 28–Feb. 7 in McBride Auditorium on the BGSU Firelands campus.

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