Business Week, Friday, Sept. 3
This month, OSHA is expected to release a final draft of proposed rules
aimed at reducing musculoskeltal injuries in the workplace.  These measures
would require many companies to institute a formal ergonomics program,
which involves evaluating workplace hazards, training employees and, in
some cases, buying new equipment.  Marvin Dainoff (director, Center for
Ergonomic Research) says, "If you take it seriously, it'a win-win
situation, because when employees are comfortable, they do better-quality
work and are more productive."

Glamour, Tuesday, August 31
Experts in fitness, nutrition and psychology have found that although the
appeal of living a healthier, longer life can get people to start
exercising and eating properly, it is rarely strong enough to inspire them
to keep up the regimen.  Quotes Jay Kimiecik (physical education, health
and sport studies).

Ch. 12,  Tuesday, Sept. 21
The American College Health Association recommends college students
consider the vaccine for meningitis, to prevent the rare but deadly
disease that seems to hit students living in dorms more often than
other young people.  Parents of former Miami University student
Elizabeth Pence, who died of meningococcemi in 1997, said they had
their younger daughter, a freshman elsewhere, get the vaccine.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, Thursday, Sept. 23
MBA graduates at Miami and major business graduate schools are more often
choosing to work for somewhat less money at smaller high-tech firms instead
of joining corporate ranks in order to, as Miami grad Robert Smith said,
"get into an industry that's getting ready to make a big change in the way
we do things."  Also quotes Ray Gorman (associate dean of curriculum,
business school) and MBA students Michele Hargis and Jose DaCosta.
And:
Obituary for Betty Herold, who was hostess at Miami's Simpson Guest
House.  Mrs. Herold died, at the age of 86, on Sunday.

Emmy (North Hollywood, CA), Oct/Nov. 1999
"Academy News" section says thirty-one college and university students
spent the summer learning firsthand about the television industry as part
of the Television Academy Foundation's internship program.  A list of the
interns, their category, their school and their host includes Miami
University student John Blumenschein, whose category is broadcast
advertising and promotion.

Post-Tribune (Gary, IN), Friday, August 27
Story about the growing problem of underage drinking says alcohol has been
a part of college life for decades, and since it isn't going away, college
administrators must play a role in teaching that drinking is not a benign
activity.  Miami University has taken a step in that direction by offering
alternatives for students such as late night movies and laser tag to keep
students occupied.

Journal-News, Thursday, Sept. 23
Ercel Eaton's column talks about some of the continuing education classes
at Miami-Hamilton.
And:
Photo of Miami students at Miami-Hamiltonn during festivities for the last
day of summer of the current millennium.

Dayton Daily News, Thursday, Sept. 23
Tina Rezash (alumna) will soon take over as the first female news director
at WTOV-TV, the NBC affiliate in the Steubenville, Ohio, Wheeling, W.Va.
market.

WGRR, Thursday, Sept. 23
Bob Dylan will perform on Homecoming weekend at Miami University.

Sussex Countian (DE), Wednesday, Sept. 1
Story about the University of Delaware being ranked 22nd among the nation's
top public universities by U.S. News & World Report says the school shares
the ranking with five other schools, including Miami University.

Freedom Forum (Arlington, VA) and USA Today Web Edition, Friday, Sept. 3;
MSNBC, Thursday, Sept. 2; Reuter News Report and ABC Online (NY),
Wednesday, Sept. 1; The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN), Tuesday, August 31
Stories about Nathaniel Snow and Brad Allen trial.

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