Professor Smith Subject of an Article
Professor Vernon Smith was the subject of an article in Bellingham Journal, entitled “Nobel laureate to give economic presentation at Western Washington University.” The article announces his visit to the campus to give a presentation titled, “The Housing Bubble that Engulfed the Economy, 1997-2006: Parallels with the 1920’s,” and details his many other achievements. Read
OC Register Quotes Professor Darmer on Prop 8
Professor Katherine Darmer was quoted in an article in the Orange County Register, entitled “Court upholds ban, affirms existing same-sex vows.” The article discusses the California Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Proposition 8’s ban on gay marriage while allowing the 18,000 gay marriages that already exist to continue, and the challenges that both sides face
Professor Rotunda Quoted on CBS Radio
Visiting Professor Kyndra Rotunda was interviewed on CBS News Radio for her thoughts on the president’s recent statement about closing the Guantanamo Bay detention center.
Professor Darmer Publishes Op-Ed
Professor Katherine Darmer published an op-ed in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, entitled “Booting out Torture.” The piece addresses the John Yoo debate held at Chapman.
Professor Bogart Writes Book on Property Law
Professor Daniel Bogart’s new book, Inside Property Law: What Matters and Why (co-authored with John Makdisi) is available now from Aspen Publishers.
Professor Rotunda Makes Radio Appearance
Visiting Professor Kyndra Rotunda was interviewed on Radio America/WND’s “Dateline Washington” to discuss President Obama’s decision to resume military tribunals for Guantanamo Bay detainees. Rotunda said, “The Obama administration has gone back, looked at the rules, probably looked at some of the evidence against detainees, I would guess, and has basically decided that what the
Professor Bogart Received Award for Achievement
Professor Daniel Bogart received a 2009 Valerie Scudder Award from Chapman University, recognizing his outstanding achievement as a faculty member.
Professor Hall Quoted in Article on ECCC
Associate Professor John Hall was quoted in an article in Phnom Penh Post, entitled “Doubts cast over veracity of ECCC personnel audits, observers say.” The article discusses legal action being brought against the Khmer Rouge Tribunal over an alleged kickback scheme. Hall states, “The audits were never intended to detect the type of corruption that
Professor Campbell Quoted in Article
Visiting Professor Tom Campbell was quoted in an article in the San Francisco Chronicle entitled, “Factions lobby over potential Obama court pick.” The article discusses the politics surrounding the president’s potential choice to succeed Justice Souter in the Supreme Court, including his filibuster-proof majority in the Senate and the pressures from various lobbying groups. Campbell
Dean Eastman Quoted on First Amendment
Dean John Eastman was quoted in an article entitled, “Verdict against critic of creationism.” The article discusses a May 1, 2009 ruling that a CUSD schoolteacher had violated the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause by calling creationism “religious, superstitious nonsense” in a school setting. Eastman stated, “School districts are routinely sued for making one statement that