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6/21/2017	Francesca Fronzaglio Receives Media Association of Pittsburgh Scholarship "To be recognized for my hard work makes being a broadcast reporting student extremely worth it," she said.
6/8/2017	Public Administration Instructor Elected to National EMS Board Jill Oblak was elected to the National Association of EMS Educators 2017 Board of Directors.
6/6/2017	Students Meet With Senior Editors From Major Magazines at Creative Nonfiction Conference The 2017 Creative Nonfiction Writers' Conference was held on the Point Park University campus May 26-27.
5/31/2017	Engineering Students Design New Annunciator Call System for Turtle Creek Fire Department Residents in Turtle Creek Borough have experienced a greater sense of safety for the past two years, thanks to a thriving custom fire call annunciator system designed for the Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department by Point Park University electrical engineering technology students.
5/31/2017	Spring 2017 Issue of The Point Now Online News about the Rowland School of Business, new Pittsburgh Playhouse, student athletes and much more!
5/23/2017	Graduate Experience Prepares Alumna Jenny Snow to Present Thesis at National Conference Snow presented her thesis, A Content Analysis on the Internet News Media and the Growth of Human Trafficking," at the Broadcast Education Association conference in Las Vegas.
5/17/2017	2016 Musical Theatre Alumna Viveca Chow Makes Broadway Debut in Miss Saigon "All of the classes at Point Park gave me a solid foundation for technique (especially acting), and built my confidence up so I started to feel like I could be competitive in this field after graduation," Chow said.
5/11/2017	Students to Study in Iceland and Ireland International Media Class studies abroad May 13-26.
5/11/2017	Communication Majors Attend National Broadcasting Conference in Las Vegas Students got a first-hand look at the latest and advanced broadcasting equipment at the 2017 National Association of Broadcasters Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
5/8/2017	Point Park Students Host, Present at Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference Students presented research related to the theme "Bridging the Divide," and led a "City as Text" exploration, which provided conference attendees a chance to visit Pittsburgh's neighborhoods.
4/24/2017	Point Park University Professor Joins Fulbright Specialist Roster Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., joins the roster for a three-year tenure.
4/20/2017	80edays Electric Vehicle Global Team Co-Pilot Speaks to M.B.A. Business of Energy Class Silicon Valley technical innovator and engineer Don Christian spoke to students about his experience traveling around the world in an electric car as co-pilot of one of the international 80edays teams.
4/14/2017	Business Students Compete in American Marketing Association Competition Assistant Professor Paige Beal's Principles of Marketing class created a retail marketing plan for PPG Paints.
4/5/2017	Point Park University Students Travel to New York City for Alternative Spring Break Students visited Rockefeller Center, Central Park, The New York Public Library, Radio City Music Hall and NBC Studios.
4/4/2017	The Money Thing: Faculty Help Students Prepare For Their Financial Lives After College Professor of Economics and Finance Angela Isaac, Ph.D., and Nelson Chipman, M.F.A., executive director of Point Park Online, created a course that educates and encourages students to make smart financial decisions during and after college.
3/30/2017	Thirteen Students Inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society Undergraduate and graduate students were inducted into the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society at a ceremony on campus March 23.
3/29/2017	Professor is Guest Editor for Journal of Humanistic Psychology Special Issue Brent Robbins focused on alternatives to the DSM-5 approach to psychiatric diagnosis.
3/23/2017	Southwest Airlines Station Leader Discusses Ethical Leadership with M.B.A. Students How ethical leadership is implemented and embraced at one of the world’s largest airline carriers was the focus of Theresa Anderson’s March 16 presentation to M.B.A. students.
3/20/2017	Alumna Gabriella Sorrentino is a Dance Captain for Hamilton \| Broadway in Chicago "I teach current cast and future replacements the show, take notes throughout the week (which are given out to the cast), run rehearsals and collaborate with the creative team," she said.
3/20/2017	Students to Develop, Produce and Perform New Works with Pallas Theatre Collective The new partnership with the musical theatre program brings new works to campus each year.
3/15/2017	SAEM Professor, Concert Promoter Striving to Make Pittsburgh a Music City Ed Traversari, M.B.A., is working with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to cultivate a more vibrant music scene in Pittsburgh.
3/7/2017	Point Park to Host 2017 Creative Nonfiction Writers’ Conference Writers, editors and publishers from Esquire, Harper's, New Yorker, Paris Review and The New York Times Magazine are among the presenters.
3/6/2017	Professor Serves as International Grant Review Expert on Research Integrity Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., served as an international grant review expert for the Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) on issues of quality and integrity in scientific research.
2/24/2017	Faculty Profile: Meet April Daras, Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre "I feel lucky every day to be on this path with my students — working together toward a common goal: their growth and their resilience as artists," said Daras.
2/17/2017	@PointParkU hosts #sbmkt101 Twitter chat on Super Bowl ads Point Park University hosted an experiential learning activity during the Super Bowl using hashtag #sbmkt101.
2/15/2017	Point Park to Host 2017 Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology Psychology practitioners, researchers from all over the U.S. will be on campus March 30-April 2 discussing research, education and social responsibility in the field of humanistic psychology.
2/7/2017	Behind the Lens with Ben Schonberger, Instructor of Photography at Point Park "My classes move fast and the expectations are high. The students are always up for a challenge and the opportunity to take a risk when the bar is raised. I love that," he said.
2/6/2017	Musical Theatre Major Tony Lorrich Performs in The Royale at City Theatre Company "The idea that Point Park's program could mold me into a triple threat excited me and pushed me to apply, audition and eventually attend," Lorrich said.
1/31/2017	Public Relations and Advertising Major Wins Renaissance Scholarship from PRSA Pittsburgh Lauren Joseph was awarded the Renaissance/Bob O'Gara Scholarship at a ceremony Jan. 26, 2017.
1/27/2017	Education Student and Professor Selected as Keynote Speakers Timothy Grebeck and Matthew Vogel, Ph.D., presented to students with disabilities at the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV Conference.
1/18/2017	M.A. Alumni Profile: Meet Elizabeth Willard, Proposal Writer, Pricewaterhouse Coopers "The flexibility of this program is priceless for working professionals like me. I was able to work full time and take full-time classes, feeling supported by both my job and my school," said Willard.
1/9/2017	People of Point Park: Dimitris J. Kraniou, Ph.D., an International Catalyst Professor Dimitris Kraniou, Ph.D., uses his world experience to leave a lasting impression on Point Park University.
1/9/2017	Honors Program Students Pay it Forward Through On-Campus Volunteer Activities During the fall semester students sponsored "Pink Feet," a series of events to increase awareness and raise money for breast cancer research — specifically for Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh — raising $1,200.
1/3/2017	Business Faculty Present Scholarly Research at NABET Conference Michele Langbein, Ph.D., Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., and Gita Maharaja, Ed.D., discussed their research on ethical leadership and accreditation.
12/13/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Mark Burrell, Assistant Professor of Dance "Stepping directly off of the Broadway stage into a studio has been exhilarating while watching the young artists cling to every word and detail of my personal stories that have shaped my career," Burrell said.
12/5/2016	Professor Presents to Science Teachers, Featured in National Geographic Videos Brendan Mullan, Ph.D., presented "Change and the Cosmos" Dec. 3 at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference and also appears in two new National Geographic Videos.
11/28/2016	Award-Winning Actor, Writer and Director Bryan Cranston Visits Point Park University "To be successful in this business you need talent, persistence, patience and luck," said Cranston.
11/15/2016	Faculty Profile: Jill Thomas, Ph.D., Discusses Her Passion For Clinical Psychology Meet Jill Thomas, Ph.D., associate professor and director of clinical training in the M.A. in clinical-community psychology program at Point Park.
11/11/2016	Students Present at Honors Conference Tim Grebeck, Nicki Jones, Sarah Martin and Professor Helen Fallon traveled to Seattle for the conference.
11/9/2016	Get to Know Tracey Brent-Chessum, Assistant Professor of Theatre at Point Park "Students work to give 100 percent in the same way I do ... I’m in a place where we are all working towards the same goal and have a similar view of hard work and success," she said.
11/2/2016	Students Network and Develop Professional Skills at PRSSA National Conference Presentations led by Vera Bradley, Warner Bros. TV, NCAA, among others.
11/1/2016	Ph.D. in Community Engagement Students Develop Program Reviews for the POISE Foundation "This assignment gave me the opportunity to engage with an emerging nonprofit in the City of Pittsburgh," said student Veronika Panagiotou.
10/31/2016	Black Maria Film Festival Tour Comes to Point Park Professor John Rice's film, "The End of Blessings," will be featured Nov. 10.
10/21/2016	Public Admin Grad and Instructor Help With Hurricane Relief Efforts Kate Jones and Roy Cox, Ed.D., deployed to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Florida shortly after Hurricane Matthew hit.
10/18/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Colleen Hooper, Dance "Students in my class take a very active role in their learning. I present them with ideas, readings, and performance goals, and I expect them to work individually and collaboratively to understand these concepts and to share their opinions and reflections," said Hooper.
10/12/2016	2016 Musical Theatre Alumnus Peter Hughes is a Mainstage Performer for Disney Cruise Line "Point Park prepares triple threats ... The esteemed faculty teach a strong foundation for auditioning, focusing on maintaining a motivated and professional attitude," said Hughes.
10/12/2016	Engineering Professor Brings Work Experience From Iran and Canada to the Classroom Meet Yaser Roshan, Ph.D., a new assistant professor of electrical engineering at Point Park University.
10/12/2016	Fall 2016 Issue of The Point Magazine Now Online Get a peek inside the Fall issue of the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
10/6/2016	Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology The conference is part of the American Psychological Association and will be held March 30-April 2, 2017 at Point Park.
10/5/2016	Point Park Veterans Joint Leadership Event Features Downtown Pittsburgh Field Exercises The School of Business hosted its second Veterans Joint Leadership Initiative event Sept. 23, which included team field exercises and a conference on campus.
10/3/2016	Point Park Professor Presents on Assessment and Curriculum Innovation Tatyana Dumova participated in the Pennsylvania Communication Association Conference in Johnstown.
9/27/2016	Screenwriting Major Learns the Craft of Writing a Script and Storytelling at Point Park "The screenwriting program at Point Park has taught me so many important, intricate details on not only the craft of writing a script, but the craft of storytelling as a whole, as well as how the cinema industry works," said Staudt.
9/23/2016	Public Administration Professor Teaches Fire Instructor Course in Japan Robert Skertich, Ph.D., recently taught Japanese firefighters and officers a Fire Instructor I certification course at United States Marine Corps’ Camp Foster.
9/22/2016	SAEM Professor Presents on Storytelling Data at Marketing Conference Paige Beal, M.B.A., was part of a panel discussion at the Marketing Management Association Educators' Conference in Providence, R.I.
9/13/2016	Fall Events at the Center for Media Innovation Guest speakers include Richard Drew, Fred McLeod, Diane Rehm and others.
9/13/2016	First Amendment Photo Exhibit Opening at the Center for Media Innovation Inaugural photo gallery focuses on expressions of free speech, Sept. 16-Oct. 7.
9/8/2016	Point Park’s First Doctoral Students to Graduate Defend Their Dissertations Amy Miller, Laura Miller and Kelly Noyes successfully defended their dissertations Aug. 29 and were awarded Ed.D. degrees.
9/1/2016	Advice to the Class of 2020 at Convocation: Set Goals, Get to Know Faculty, Classmates and the Community Members of the Point Park community offered advice to help guide the Class of 2020 on their new path as college students.
9/1/2016	Point Park University Earns National Recognition as a 2016-2017 College of Distinction Point Park earned this honor for demonstrating high-level results across four distinctions.
8/17/2016	Point Park Welcomes 14 New Full-Time Faculty Meet new faculty who bring real-world experience into the classes they teach.
8/12/2016	Founder of 'Eat That, Read This' Blog Visits Point Park Adam Shuck, founder of the daily news blog "Eat That, Read This," met with interns from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Point Park.
8/10/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Zeva Barzell, Associate Professor of Theatre "One of the most important messages I try to convey to my students is to have a taste for excellence in their work and to really know and understand their craft," said Barzell.
8/8/2016	Professor Matthew Vogel Strives to Instill in His Students a Passion for Special Education Meet Matthew Vogel, Ph.D., assistant professor of special education at Point Park University.
7/15/2016	Professor Publishes Book on the Benefits of Horror in Children’s Literature In her new book, Jessica McCort, Ph.D., discusses the many benefits horror texts provide for young readers.
6/28/2016	Faculty and Career Development Center Help Education Students Land Teaching Jobs for Fall Thanks to the PERC Education Job Fair and the support and guidance from education faculty and Career Development Center staff, several Point Park spring 2016 education graduates have full-time teaching positions lined up for the fall.
6/17/2016	Point Park Professor Presents to Community College Presidents Jamesena Talbott, D.M., discussed community engagement programming at the Strategic Horizons Network Conference held June 13.
6/10/2016	Meet M.A. Student Candice McDermott, Marketing Intern, Edgar Snyder & Associates "Writing is one of my passions, and this internship has helped me develop a voice for blogs and PR writing," said McDermott.
6/2/2016	Clinical-Community Psychology Grad Classes Help Alum Become a More Empathic Supervisor Meet Kevin Gallagher, a 2015 M.A. in clinical-community psychology alumnus
5/27/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Randy Baird, Professor in Point Park's M.B.A. Energy Concentration Baird is also a regional outage manager for NRG Energy, one of the nation's leading integrated Fortune 200 power companies.
5/26/2016	Psychology Faculty to Give Sample Lectures at Grad Open Houses June 7 and 22 Prospective M.A. and Psy.D. clinical-community psychology grad students can hear lectures from Brent Robbins, Ph.D., and Robert McInerney, Ph.D.
4/29/2016	Psychology Professor Serves as Guest Editor of Scholarly Journal Brent Robbins, Ph.D., is the guest editor of the May 2016 issue of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology.
4/28/2016	Students Present Research Related to the Seven Deadly Sins at Undergraduate Symposium Students across all majors presented research surrounding the wonders of pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth this year at the Annual Undergraduate Symposium.
4/27/2016	Point Park Professor Judges International Media Competition Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., served on a panel of judges for the Communicator Awards Competition.
4/26/2016	High School Students Explore Stage AE, Learn More About Point Park's SAEM Program More than 100 high school students from Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia spent the day at Stage AE for Point Park's Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management High School Workshop.
4/22/2016	Faculty Member Helped 2015 Alumnus Launch His Information Technology Career Meet Jonathan Grzandziel, 2015 information technology alumnus and business analyst for PITT OHIO.
4/22/2016	SAEM Professor Leads AMA Collegiate Marketing Plan Competition As co-vice president of academic outreach, Paige Beal, M.B.A., recruited marketing professionals to judge the April 15 competition.
4/19/2016	Students Present at 2016 Northeast Regional Honors Conference SAEM majors Nicolette Jones and Anna Livia Rice presented at the conference in Cambridge, Mass.
4/13/2016	Campus Event Focuses on Reintegrating Veterans into the Workforce Point Park's organizational leadership program hosted a Joint Leadership Initiative with faculty, staff and regional business leaders April 8.
4/8/2016	Professor Named Vice Chair of PA Judiciary Education Board Nathan Firestone, J.D., professor of political science, was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
4/7/2016	Secondary Education Student and Professor Present on Autism Timothy Grebeck and Matthew Vogel, Ph.D., recently spoke at three schools in the Seneca Valley School District.
4/1/2016	Electrical Engineering Major Offered at Point Park for Fall 2016 Point Park’s new program combines rigorous theoretical study in electrical engineering with extensive laboratory experience.
3/28/2016	Point Park Professor Publishes Book on Online Social Networks Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., published "Social Networking: Redefining Communication in the Digital Age."
3/23/2016	Business Professor Presents, Models at Inspiring Lives Conference Michele Langbein, Ph.D., presented "Leaders Empower Lives" and modeled on the runway at the gala.
3/22/2016	Professor Leads Webinar on Social Marketing in the Performing Arts Industry David Rowell, M.F.A., moderated an Association of Performing Arts Presenters webinar March 17.
3/22/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Jason McDole, Assistant Professor of Dance "I love walking into class knowing that my students are there to learn about what they love. I find so much joy teaching young people who really want to commit to what's in their hearts," McDole says.
3/15/2016	WYEP Chooses SAEM Program as Partner for Reimagination CD Project for Area Youth Through a new partnership with 91.3 WYEP's Reimagine Media program, students and faculty in the SAEM program are providing training and support for area youth interested in the music industry.
3/14/2016	Professor Presents Workshops in Spain for International Women’s Day Helena Knorr, Ph.D., presented workshops on leadership and professional development at the University of Valencia.
2/24/2016	Intelligence Professor, Director Named Special Member of Vidocq Society Gregory Rogers, J.D., was named a Special Member of the Vidocq Society.
2/24/2016	SAEM Professor Earns Recertification as a Fundraising Executive Teresa Gregory, M.F.A., recently earned recertification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive by CFRE International.
2/23/2016	International Faculty Come to Point Park From Around the Globe Meet Point Park's faculty who hail from various countries around the world.
2/18/2016	New Professor Transfers His International Engineering Expertise to the Classroom Meet Aram Parsa, Ph.D., P.Eng., Point Park's new assistant professor of mechanical engineering technology.
2/12/2016	Meet Matt Pelfrey, M.F.A. Low-Residency Program Director and Assistant Professor "I love working with students and helping them articulate their vision, so the chance to interact with both young and mature writers is a thrill," said Pelfrey.
2/4/2016	Winter 2016 Issue of The Point Magazine Now Online Check out the latest edition of the magazine for our alumni and friends.
2/3/2016	SAEM Students Expand Professional Network in Performing Arts Industry at APAP Conference Sports, arts and entertainment management students and alumni met with more than 80 industry professionals and performers at the 2016 Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference.
2/2/2016	Conservatory Dance Company Presents World Premiere of 'Five' 'Five' is a collaborative work by Ruben Graciani and Kiesha Lalama, Feb. 5-14 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
2/1/2016	Alumna, Professor Serve on Disaster Medical Team During State of the Union Public administration grad Kate Jones and Robert Skertich, Ph.D., were ready to respond to an emergency during the latest State of the Union address.
1/29/2016	Faculty Profile: Jessica McCort, Ph.D., Fosters a Love for Writing in Her Composition Classes Jessica McCort, Ph.D., recently joined Point Park as an assistant professor of composition and rhetoric as well as coordinator of the University's Writing Intensive Program.
1/28/2016	Professor in National Publications Psychology Today and Mad in America Sharna Olfman, Ph.D., discusses child mental health controversies and the epigenetic origins of schizophrenia.
1/26/2016	New Accounting Instructor Shares His Life Experiences as a Refugee With Students Meet Ishwari Subedi, M.Com., M.Acc., full-time instructor of accounting in the School of Business.
1/25/2016	Faculty Member Brings 25 Years of Criminal Investigation Experience Into the Classroom Meet Andrew Richards, M.A., full-time instructor for the Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies.
1/25/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Patrick Mulvihill, D.Ed., Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Before joining Point Park, Mulvihill was an academic advisor for South University, a technical specialist for PNC Bank and a product coordinator for Fisher Scientific.
1/18/2016	Meet Joseph DeFazio, CRPC, Ph.D., School of Business Instructor and Financial Planner Joseph DeFazio, CRPC, Ph.D., who recently joined the School of Business faculty, brings his expertise in the finance industry to Point Park's classrooms.
1/11/2016	Leadership Professor Selected by Euroleague Basketball to Teach Yoga to Youth in Spain Helena Knorr, Ph.D., recently participated in Euroleague Basketball’s corporate social responsibility program.
1/8/2016	Meet Brendan Mullan, Ph.D., Astrophysicist and Assistant Professor of Physics at Point Park Mullan is an internationally respected astrophysicist, science communicator and education program developer and director.
12/9/2015	M.B.A. Students Write Essays on Ethical Leaders They Admire, Finalists Present at Annual Event Stephanie Mueller won the 2015 Ethical Leadership Essay Writers Forum with her presentation on Rosalind Brewer, president and CEO of Sam’s Club.
12/7/2015	People of Point Park: Professor Christal Chaney is still on her educational journey Education Professor gleans inspiration from everywhere and aims to share her passion for education with the future teachers of the world.
11/13/2015	People of Point Park: Professor Andrew Conte; Good reporting takes love The recipe for success in journalism is patience, hard work, and love.
10/27/2015	Professor Mulvihill Serves as Panelist at Pittsburgh Leadership Conference Patrick Mulvihill led panel discussions on "Prepping for a Position of Power" and "Smart People Take Smart Risks."
10/26/2015	Business Faculty Present International, Health Care Research at Conference Professors Archish and Gita Maharaja presented their research at the Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology meeting.
10/22/2015	Graduate students and faculty present research at Penn State York Six students presented competitive research papers and posters that stemmed from class projects.
10/21/2015	SAEM Professor Serves as Panelist at Marketing Conference in Puerto Rico Paige Beal, M.B.A., discussed the importance of rebranding sales as business development to enhance an organization's reputation.
10/20/2015	Physics Professor Lectures on Benefits of Universe's Shortcomings Brendan Mullan, Ph.D., presented "Everything in the Universe is Terrible: Here's Why That's Awesome," Oct. 16 at the Allegheny Observatory.
10/14/2015	Professor Presents Psychology Research on "Living the Good Life" Brent Robbins, Ph.D., presented his research on positive psychology at the American Psychological Association's 2015 convention in Toronto, Canada.
10/13/2015	Ethical Leadership Essay Writers Forum for Graduate Students Nov. 13 As part of the Fifth Annual Ethical Leadership Speaker Series, students will will compete for $500 in an essay writers forum.
10/9/2015	Criminal Justice Professor and Alumnus Brings 40 Years of Legal Experience to the Classroom Meet Richard Linzer, J.D., interim director of the Master of Science in criminal justice administration program and visiting associate professor.
9/29/2015	Public Administration Instructor Receives 2015 Firefighter Hero Award Thomas Cook, assistant chief of Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, was honored by the American Red Cross of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
9/16/2015	Point Park Professor Selected as Business Communicator of the Year Elaine Luther, D.Sc., has won IABC/Pittsburgh’s 2015 Business Communicator of the Year Award.
9/1/2015	Professor Weighs in on Technology in University-Community Partnerships Tatyana Dumova's work is published in the book "Community Engagement in Higher Education."
8/26/2015	Information Technology 2015 Alumna Hired by Business Instructor Upon Graduation Erika Jones landed the position of compliance analyst with ClinicalConnect Health Information Exchange.
8/26/2015	Point Park Welcomes 18 New Full-Time Faculty New faculty bring industry expertise and real-world experience into the classes they teach.
8/24/2015	Professor Presents at Ecological Society of America Conference Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., discussed research he conducted on plant succession in a restored floodplain wetland.
8/12/2015	Helen Fallon Brings More than 20 Years of Real-World Experience to Journalism Program Fallon is a part-time copy editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and teaches journalism classes at Point Park. Watch her video to learn more.
8/12/2015	Public Administration Student, Faculty Lead Firefighter Training Tony Zoroya, Robert Skertich and Thomas Cook led a training at the Allegheny County Fire Academy.
8/10/2015	Faculty Profile: Sharna Olfman, Ph.D., Psychologist and Professor of Psychology Olfman is a professor of psychology at Point Park and a private practice psychologist.
7/24/2015	Steve Hallock Authors 'Justice Delayed' The book is a true saga of crime, its investigation and trial, and of the effects of a murder in Monaca, Pa.
7/14/2015	Public Administration Professor Leads Disaster Preparedness Training Robert Skertich, Ph.D., recently served as an incident commander at a Center for Domestic Preparedness bioterrorism training in Anniston, Ala.
7/10/2015	Faculty Q&A: Meet Ruben Graciani, Chair and Associate Professor of Dance "I love the energy when I come to work, not just from the students, but also from the city. It's really encouraging," Graciani said. Watch his video to learn more.
6/16/2015	Faculty Profile: Meet Robin Walsh, Associate Professor of Theatre Associate Professor Robin Walsh studied Acting at Point Park University and West Virginia University — earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts. Her regional acting career is ongoing and helps keep her fresh as a teacher.
6/10/2015	High School Students Visit Point Park for Black Men Teaching Conference The conference addressed the need for more black male teachers in America’s schools.
6/5/2015	Faculty Profile: Meet Jack Allison, Theatre Jack Allison has directed at most of the major regional theatres in the United States, Canada and Europe. He has staged acclaimed productions in New York and has received prestigious awards for his direction.
5/11/2015	Professor and Students Attend Honors Conference Helen Fallon and students planned and presented at the Northeast Regional Conference.
4/29/2015	Faculty Profile: Robert Meyers, Graphic Design Meyers earned a B.F.A. in graphic design from Bowling Green State University and an M.F.A. in graphic design from Kent State University.
4/22/2015	Meet Sean Elliot Martin, Ph.D., Instructor of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies Martin was appointed a full-time instructor for the Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies.
4/10/2015	Psychology Students and Faculty Present Research at Conference in Chicago Research work was presented at the Eighth Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology.
3/24/2015	Information Technology Major To Focus on Building Skills in Advanced Programming The re-launched program will focus primarily on helping students build applicable knowledge in advanced programming, big data and business entrepreneurship.
3/3/2015	Latest Research in Children’s Mental Health is Focus of Book, Film Event Professor Sharna Olfman, Ph.D., and Filmmaker Kevin P. Miller, will lead a discussion on campus April 10.
12/23/2014	Professor Presents on Social Entrepreneurship and Global Leadership Jamesena Talbott, D.M., presented at the 16th Annual International Leadership Association Global Conference in San Diego, Calif.
12/19/2014	Undergraduate Humanities and Human Sciences Majors Showcase their Research Point Park students who conducted research this fall got the opportunity to present their work Dec. 6 at the Seventh Annual Undergraduate Research Conference held on campus.
12/12/2014	Creative Writing Majors Take Master Class with Award-Winning Poet Marcus Wicker Wicker taught an interactive poetry master class exclusively for Point Park students Dec. 4 as part of the University’s Writers’ Series.
12/10/2014	Public Administration Instructors Mix Academics with Real-World Experience Students have the unique opportunity to be taught by city fire chiefs, EMS administrators, public safety professionals and more.
11/14/2014	Ethical Leadership Event Addresses Organizational Forecasting Panelists were Jon Delano, J.D., Timothy McGuire, Ph.D. and James Haley, Ph.D.
11/6/2014	Professional Engineer Discusses Design of The Tower at PNC Plaza Jeremy Snyder, P.E., associate principal for BuroHappold Engineering, presented to students and alumni.
10/29/2014	History Students Visit Holocaust Memorial Museum, Meet with Survivor Students heard first-hand stories on the Holocaust from survivor and museum volunteer, Bob Behr.
10/9/2014	Botany Class Studies Wetland Conservation, Collaborates with Allegheny Land Trust Through their lab work on tree growth and wetland vegetation, students taking Botany 205 with Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., are learning about the conservation of floodplain wetlands.
10/7/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet Barbara Barrow, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of British Literature Prior to joining Point Park's faculty, Barrow taught, co-taught and served as a teaching assistant for courses in literature, composition, and film at Washington University.
10/3/2014	Graduate Student Research Featured at Communication Conference The impact of communication technology on society was the focus of the work of School of Communication grad students.
10/1/2014	YWCA Greater Pittsburgh to Honor Business Professor and Police Chief Edward Scott and Jeffrey Besong will receive 2014 Racial Justice Awards on Oct. 29 for their work in supporting equity and diversity in their professions.
9/4/2014	Graduate Students Present Research on Air Pollutants, Conservation, Public Health Point Park’s M.S.E.S. program is designed for individuals seeking positions as environmental professionals in industry, regulatory agencies and nonprofit organizations.
7/22/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet Christopher Rolinson, Associate Professor of Photojournalism At Point Park, Rolinson has introduced new courses, collaborations and partnerships to expand and diversify the photography and photojournalism programs.
7/14/2014	Professor Selected as one of the New Pittsburgh Courier's 2014 Men of Excellence Meet Gregory Rogers, J.D., a professor of criminal justice and intelligence studies at Point Park University.
7/9/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet Vincenne Revilla Beltran, Ph.D., Professor of Education Revilla Beltrán has more than 40 years of experience in a variety of roles. She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Counselor and National Board Certified Coach.
7/3/2014	Singapore Educators Meet with Graduate Education Professors Professors Richard Gutkind and Vincenne Revilla Beltrán hosted educators from Singapore Polytechnic on campus June 26.
7/1/2014	SAEM Professor Selected as a Facilitator for Performing Arts Conference David Rowell, M.F.A., was selected to be a lead facilitator at the Mid-Atlantic Performing Arts Market conference.
6/30/2014	High School Students Discuss Their Week at Accounting Career Awareness Program Students learned about accounting as a career choice, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, the art of public speaking, business etiquette and more.
6/30/2014	Organizational Leadership Professor Helena Knorr Presents in Mexico City Knörr presented at the Second International Meeting in Entrepreneurship Development.
6/30/2014	Students in Human Nutrition Class Visit Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank During their visit, the students learned about nutritional challenges the organization faces as well as the logistics of distributing food throughout the Western Pennsylvania region.
6/12/2014	Ed Traversari Shares His Expertise on Pittsburgh's Entertainment Industry SAEM Associate Professor Ed Traversari was the keynote speaker at a recent Pittsburgh Association of School Retirees luncheon.
6/11/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet Philip Winters, Associate Professor of Theatre Philip Winters has more than 35 years of professional experience as an actor.
6/10/2014	Meet Edward Scott, George Rowland White Endowed Professor, Accounting and Finance Learn about Professor Scott's teaching style and watch a video interview with him.
6/4/2014	SAEM Professor Presents at Arts Administration Conference in Montreal Assistant Professor Teresa Gregory, M.F.A., C.F.R.E., co-presented "Community Connections: Learning Through Collaboration" May 30.
6/2/2014	Cinema Professors Present at Film Summit Steve Cuden and Elise D'Haene spoke at the seminar held in Downtown Pittsburgh.
5/30/2014	Associate Professor and Chair Presents at Sport Management Conference Steve Tanzilli, J.D., presented on the topic “Representing Athletes off of the Field” at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference.
5/28/2014	Professor Bill Moushey Teaches Real-World Journalism at Point Park Bill Moushey is a professor of journalism in Point Park's School of Communication.
5/21/2014	Point Park Hosts Black Men Teaching Conference for High School Students Students learned about the need for more black male teachers and the benefits the teaching profession offers.
5/19/2014	Instructor's Teaching Based on Years of Experience Working in Public Health Field Anthony Gaglierd teaches various courses in the undergraduate natural sciences majors as well as the M.S. in Environmental Studies program.
5/9/2014	Professor to Offer M.A. in Clinical-Community Psychology Demo Class Robert McInerney, Ph.D., will give a demonstration of a Point Park master’s-level class in clinical-community psychology May 29.
5/7/2014	Bruce Springsteen’s Stage Manager Meets with SAEM Students During Concert Setup SAEM Associate Professor Ed Traversari took a class of students to the CONSOL Energy Center to see what it takes to set up for a show of this magnitude.
5/7/2014	Students From Norwin School District Process Mock Crime Scenes at CSI House Teacher Paula Giran decided a visit to the University would be a “perfect fit” for enhancing the forensics lessons she was teaching to her fifth and sixth grade students.
5/6/2014	Undergrad Students Present Wide Range of Research Topics at 2014 HHS Symposium The symposium also included a keynote presentation from Don Mitchell, Ph.D., distinguished professor of geography at Syracuse University.
4/30/2014	Nelson Chipman Speaks at Broadcast Education Association Conference Chipman discussed Point Park's involvement on "The Chair" documentary series.
4/28/2014	Point Park Professors Discuss Global Immigration Issues at Faculty Colloquium Faculty from Iran, Spain, Greece, India, Peru, Afghanistan and the U.S. presented on various issues surrounding global immigration.
4/24/2014	High School Students Explore Abstract Geometry at Annual Math Symposium The symposium offered students a fun mix of team problem-solving activities along with geometrical exploration in Downtown Pittsburgh.
4/22/2014	Meet Mark Wintz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Intelligence and National Security His areas of teaching experience include American foreign policy, intelligence case studies and military history.
4/17/2014	Point Park's BOLD Program to Celebrate its Second-Year Achievements The April 30 event will honor student participants, mentors and community partners who have contributed to the success of the program.
4/16/2014	Honors Program Students and Professor Plan Annual Conference, Present Work Helen Fallon and Honors Program students helped to plan the event for more than 550 attendees.
4/15/2014	Professor and Graduate Student Awarded Grant to Study Lichen Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., and Joshua Daugherty, will be studying the species diversity and distribution of lichens at Pymatuning State Park this summer.
4/11/2014	Chaos Topic of Electrical Engineering Technology Professor's Lecture Gregg Johnson, Ph.D., will present the Finkelhor Lecture on April 16 at 3 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall ballroom.
4/8/2014	Scholarship Into Political Action is Focus of Keynote Speaker at HHS Symposium Don Mitchell, Ph.D., distinguished professor of geography at Syracuse University, will be the keynote speaker on April 18.
3/28/2014	Professor Speaks on Fiduciary Ethics at Association Meeting Michele Langbein, Ph.D., presented the talk at the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
2/21/2014	April Friges Displays Work at Local Exhibit "Pop Explosion: the Artist and Popular Culture," is on display at Sweetwater Center for the Arts through March 29.
2/13/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet Sarah Schulz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science Her research interests focus on mental health, medical sociology and gender studies.
2/13/2014	Theatre Professor and Alumna Direct 'Heads' at The Pittsburgh Playhouse Professor John Shepard and alumna Kate Bodner directed The REP's production of Heads at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
1/22/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet April Friges, Assistant Professor of Photography "I emphasize interdisciplinary practices. My students are not only working with the two-dimensional picture, but thinking outside the classic notions of what photography means today in the art world versus the commercial world," said Friges.
12/6/2013	SAEM Department Offers New Course Focused on the Recording Industry The course is co-taught by Jesse Naus, president and head engineer of Red Caiman Media and Mark Fritzges, vice president of promotions for Atlantic Records.
12/5/2013	Faculty Profile: Kirstin Hanley, Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric Hanley’s research focuses on the intersections between proto-feminist literatures and composition studies.
12/4/2013	Professor Selected to Give Commencement Address at Pittsburgh Airport Robert Skertich, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker at the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighters 2013 graduation ceremony.
12/4/2013	Conservatory Dance Company Presents Nicolas Petrov's ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company honored Professor Nicolas Petrov with a full-length production of Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, Dec. 10-15 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
12/3/2013	Visiting Assistant Professor Monica Payne Directs Hecuba at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presented Hecuba at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, directed by Visiting Assistant Professor Monica Payne.
11/21/2013	CITY Connections Program Receives Grant, Students Serve as Mentors CITY Connections at Point Park University recently received a $15,000 grant from the Trustees of Massey Charitable Trust to add research and one-on-one mentoring to the program.
11/20/2013	Professors, Alum Present at American Society for Competitiveness Conference Dimitris Kraniou, Ph.D., Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., and Dawn Parasolick, M.B.A., presented papers on forensic accounting and global economic pathology.
11/13/2013	Professors and Alumna Present Research at Business Conference James Haley, Michele Langbein, Archish Maharaja, Gita Maharaja, M.H. Sidky and Dawn Parasolick presented research at the Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology conference.
11/4/2013	Faculty Profile: Meet Arleen Wheat, Assistant Professor of Special Education Prior to joining Point Park, Wheat was assistant superintendent of special education and pupil services for North Allegheny School District.
10/28/2013	Prague Writers’ Festival Makes its U.S. Debut at Point Park, Features Author E.L. Doctorow Drawing more than 200 people, the festival’s Friday evening event featured internationally-renowned author E.L. Doctorow, who gave a world premiere reading of his latest novel.
10/21/2013	Environmental Science Professor Presents at 2013 Susquehanna Water Science Forum Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., recently gave a research presentation on “Conservation Assessment on Fishing Creek in Columbia and Sullivan Counties."
10/11/2013	Professor Speaks About Developing Women Leaders at Conference in Colombia Helena Knörr, Ph.D., recently traveled to Medellín, Colombia, to speak about “Developing Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs.”
10/10/2013	Visiting Artist Cara Friez Brings Industry Experience to Cinema Program Some of her most notable production opportunities include work for the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, As the World Turns, NightTalk on PCNC and the short film Moving in Together.
10/7/2013	Point Park M.B.A. Director Travels to India and Afghanistan with IACBE Leaders Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., joined the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education on visits to various higher education institutions.
9/27/2013	Point Park Greek Trip Highlights and Study Abroad Discussion on Oct. 24 The event will feature discussion on international travel opportunities for students and a recap of the Point Park 10-day trip to Greece.
9/18/2013	World Premiere of ‘Soldier’s Heart’ Features Students, Alumni and Staff Directed by John Amplas, Soldier’s Heart runs Sept. 27-Oct. 13 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
9/17/2013	School of Communication Part-Time Faculty Members Win Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award Gina Catanzarite and Maria Kakay were part of a team that produced "Hunger: Our Hidden Crisis."
9/16/2013	Point Park to Offer Low-Residency M.F.A. in Screenwriting and Playwriting Beginning in the fall of 2014, the Conservatory of Performing Arts will be offering Downtown Pittsburgh's first low-residency Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting and playwriting.
9/11/2013	Global Cultural Studies Program to Host Documentary Film Series This Fall Screenings of the films "The Take," "Fast Food Nation" and "Cultures of Resistance" will be shown on Sept. 23, Oct. 16 and Nov. 11, respectively.
8/21/2013	Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’ Opens New Season at Pittsburgh Playhouse Directed by Robert A. Miller (son of Arthur Miller), 'All My Sons' previews on Sept. 5 and runs Sept. 6-22.
8/20/2013	Professors Write Paper on Preventing Fraud through Accounting Information Systems The paper will be published in the journal Issues in Information Systems.
7/26/2013	English Program Director Elected President of Rotary Club of Pittsburgh P.K. Weston, Ed.D., is only the fourth woman to be elected president in the organization's 101-year history.
7/2/2013	Professor Maharaja Presents on Business of Health Care to Medical Students Chatham University recently welcomed Point Park's M.B.A. program director to present on "The Business of Health Care" to its physician assistant students.
6/28/2013	School of Communication Students Travel Abroad to Study Media Landscape in Germany Media and historical visits included Die Welt, Ketchum Pleon, Freie University, BMW Munich headquarters and museum, Dachau Concentration Camp and the Neuschwanstein Castle.
6/19/2013	M.B.A. Director Presents on Higher Ed Recruitment Challenges at Conference Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., presented at the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education’s Summer Institute for Chairs and Deans.
6/6/2013	Professors to Offer Free Master’s Degree Level Clinical Psychology Classes Associate Professors Robert McInerney, Ph.D. and Brent Robbins, Ph.D. will give free master’s degree level psychology classes on June 27 and July 25.
6/5/2013	Point Park Professors, Student and Alumni Honored at Golden Quill Awards The Golden Quill competition recognizes professional excellence in journalism in Western Pennsylvania.
5/31/2013	The REP Announces 2013 - 2014 Season The season opens Sept. 6 and runs through April 6 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
5/30/2013	Assistant Professor of Screenwriting Steve Cuden Pens "Beating Broadway" Assistant Professor Steve Cuden's new book, "Beating Broadway: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations," published in April.
5/30/2013	Graduate Business Professor Presents at Fourth International Space Arts Workshop Dimitris Kraniou, Ph.D., recently co-presented on the topic “Economics/Exonomics and Outer Space."
5/15/2013	Meet Robert Ross, Assistant Professor of Global Cultural Studies Ross is a geographer whose teaching and research interests center on the geographies of capitalism. His areas of specialty include the Middle East and North America.
5/13/2013	Professors to Research Early English Drama and Victorian Literature Robert Alexander, Ph.D. and Megan Ward, Ph.D., are part of teams awarded grants for further study in the areas of Early English Drama and Victorian literature.
4/23/2013	Professors, Alumna Discuss International Student Recruitment at IACBE Conference Dimitris Kraniou, Ph.D., Archish Maharaja, Ed.D. and M.B.A. alumna Dawn Parasolick, presented at the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education’s annual conference.
4/15/2013	Professor to Give History on the Rise and Fall of 1890 Baseball Players' League On April 18, Robert Ross, Ph.D., assistant professor of global cultural studies, will give this year's Leonard Finkelhor Lecture.
4/8/2013	Graduate Education Department Welcomes Educators from Central and South America Professors Vincenne Revilla-Beltran, Ph.D., and Richard Gutkind, Ph.D., recently presented to a group of educators from Central and South America.
3/28/2013	Explore Extraterrestrial Issues at a Faculty-Student Colloquium April 4 Attendees will be encouraged to analyze issues of planetary proportions that can have global implications.
3/25/2013	Professors Present on Hermeneutics of Love at Psychology Conference Robert McInerney, Ph.D. and Brent Robbins, Ph.D. presented on the hermeneutics of love at the American Psychology Association’s Division 32 Annual Conference.
3/21/2013	CDC Publishes Paper by NSET Instructors on Efficacy of Respirators with Surgical Masks Edward Sinkule and Jeffrey Powell's paper was featured as a "Top 10 Article of the Week" by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
3/20/2013	Part-Time Professor Andrew Conte Honored by Scripps Howard Foundation In the category of business/economics reporting, Conte won the William Brewster Styles Award for "$hadow Economy," co-written with reporter Lou Kilzer and editor Jim Wilhelm.
12/18/2012	Meet Luis Palacios-Salguero, Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance Assistant Professor Luis Palacios-Salguero, Ph.D., teaches Principles of Macroeconomics, Money and Banking and International Economics, among other courses.
11/27/2012	Public Administration Professor Leads Medical Team in Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Efforts Equipped with an extensive background in emergency management, Robert Skertich, Ph.D., assistant professor of public administration, led relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
11/20/2012	Meet David Rowell, Assistant Professor of Sport, Arts and Entertainment Management David Rowell, M.F.A., assistant professor of sport, arts and entertainment management, has taught and worked in theatre management all over the United States.
11/8/2012	Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies Chair Named President of Local Black Law Enforcement Group Gregory Rogers, J.D., was recognized at NOBLE’s 12th Annual William H. Moore Awards and Scholarship Banquet held at Point Park on Oct. 27.
11/6/2012	Professor Sidky Earns International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Master's Degree M.H. Sidky, Ph.D., recently received a master’s degree in international cooperation and humanitarian aid from the Humanitarian Aids Studies Centre.
10/30/2012	History Professor Authors Article Published in French Journal Jehnie Reis, Ph.D., recently authored the article "Debating Indochinese Identity: French Idealism and Interwar Protest at the Cité Universitaire"
10/24/2012	School of Business faculty to present research at NABET Conference The Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology conference will be held Oct. 25-26 in State College, Pa.
10/12/2012	Faculty Profile: Gregg Johnson, Electrical Engineering Technology Gregg Johnson, Ph.D., was recently appointed associate professor of electrical engineering technology for the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology.
10/10/2012	Point Park to Offer Master’s Degree in Clinical-Community Psychology The School of Arts and Sciences will be offering a 36-credit Master of Arts degree in clinical-community psychology beginning in the Fall of 2013.
9/26/2012	Faculty Profile: Meet Amy Cesario, Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting Cesario is teaching courses in Introductory Accounting I and Computer Applications of Accounting.
8/23/2012	Professor Travels the Southeastern Mediterranean, Meets Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Dimitris J. Kraniou, Ph.D., recently traveled to Israel, Cyprus and Greece as part of his research on the geo-political conflicts of the Southeastern Mediterranean region.
8/1/2012	Professor Co-Authors Article on Economic Stress and Disaster Resilience Robert Skertich, Ph.D. recently co-authored the article “A Bad Time for Disaster: Economic Stress and Disaster Resilience.”
7/30/2012	M.B.A. Program Director Receives 2012 ICAM Leadership Award Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., earned the 2012 leadership award at this year's International Conference on Advances in Management in Nassau, Bahamas.
7/23/2012	M.B.A. Students Enhance Analytical Skills Through Course on Extraterrestrial Issues Professor Dimitris Kraniou's special topics course on "Macro-Projects and International Regimes" encourages students to analyze issues of planetary proportions.
6/26/2012	Professor Lorelei Stein Elected to Family Services of Western PA's Board of Trustees Family Services of Western Pennsylvania announced this month that Professor Lorelei Stein, Ph.D., has been elected to the organization’s Board of Trustees. She will serve a three-year term.
5/25/2012	Green Teacher Magazine Publishes Article by Professor of Environmental Science The spring 2012 issue of Green Teacher magazine featured an article by Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., titled “The Power of Cladistics.”
5/23/2012	Public Administration Professor to Teach Course at Training Summit on Emergency Preparedness Robert Skertich, Ph.D. will be teaching a 16-hour Advanced Incident Command course at the Integrated Medical, Public Health, Preparedness, and Response Training Summit.
4/26/2012	National Psychology Conference Allows Students to Showcase Their Original Research and Meet Scholars Approximately 200 professionals, scholars, and faculty came to Point Park University for the Fifth Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology.
4/20/2012	Meet Robert Alexander, Professor of English and Director of the University’s Writing Program Robert Alexander, Ph.D., professor of English and director of the University’s writing program, has been teaching at Point Park for 40 years.
3/19/2012	Public Administration Professor to Present Research on Pittsburgh's Cold War Air Defense on March 29 Robert Skertich, Ph.D. will share his research on the history of Pittsburgh’s Cold War air defense on March 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Northland Public Library.
10/14/2011	Meet Assistant Professor Matthew Pascal, Mathematics Assistant Professor Matthew Pascal, Ph.D., comes to Point Park after teaching mathematics at various universities including West Virginia University, Towson University and American University.
10/7/2010	Dumova Publishes in a Communication Assessment Primer Released by the National Communication Association Tatyana Dumova, associate professor in Point Park University’s School of Communication, has joined a group of assessment experts in the field of communication to develop a comprehensive guide for measuring discipline-specific outcomes of student learning.