Perspectives

Laurie F. Maffly-Kipp, PhD, discusses the history and status of Mormonism for “Hold That Thought,” a podcast series from Arts & Sciences.

David Rushing, executive chef at the Danforth University Center, talks about his experience on the TV show “Extreme Weight Loss” and his healthier lifestyle.

Vincent Sherry, PhD, of Arts & Sciences, writes about Marjorie Perloff, who is giving a lecture and receiving the university’s International Humanities Medal on Wednesday.

Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH, a disease prevention expert at Siteman Cancer Center, writes on the American Association for Cancer Research blog about starting healthy habits during youth to lower breast cancer risk.

A group of Brown School students, studying both social work and public health, write a piece, featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, about preventing mental illness.

Economist Stephen Williamson, PhD, of Arts & Sciences, writes on his blog about lessons from the financial crisis.

Rebecca Rothney (AB ’71) has been named a “Traveler of the Year” by National Geographic Traveler. Rothney founded the nonprofit organization Pack for a Purpose.

Darren Dochuk, PhD, discusses evangelical Protestantism’s relationship with the oil industry for “Hold That Thought,” a podcast series from Arts & Sciences.

James V. Wertsch, PhD, director of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, writes in The Straits Times about the debate within Russia over its destiny.

Martin Jacobs, PhD, has published a new book, “Reorienting the East: Jewish Travelers to the Medieval Muslim World,” which studies Jewish travel writing from that era.