Professional Announcements

David Van Nuys, Psychology Emeritus, who produces an Internet radio show and podcast that is listened to around the world, has recently received positive notice by the magazine Scientific American. Scientific American Mind, which is published by Scientific American, recommended Shrink Rap Radio in the August/September 2007 issue. Editors commented: "Every week psychology professor David Van Nuys of Sonoma State University interviews a leading psychologist about his or her specialty, covering a broad range of topics from mental health to spirituality and even business leadership. The animated discussions often delve into the personal lives of the host and guests, offering listeners a rare glimpse of the people behind the science." For more information, visit www.ShrinkRapRadio.com or www.WiseCounselPodcast.com.

Noelle Oxenhandler, English, has had a new book published entitled "Three Wishes: An Experiment in Desire," by Random House (2007).  

Greta Vollmer, English, has been approved as a Fulbright Senior Specialist in Applied Linguistics. This makes her eligible to be matched with program requests from overseas academic institutions in her area of expertise, or to develop a scholarly exchange project with an overseas institution during the next five years.