UA In the News — Oct. 16

UA In the News — Oct. 16

Psychopaths in the C-Suite?
American Psychological Association – Oct. 15
The seemingly never-ending stream of corporate scandals over the past decades, from Enron to Theranos, suggests that something is rotten in corporate leaders. Many place the blame on psychopaths, who are characteristically superficially charming but lack empathy, anxiety, or any sense of blame or guilt … About the Authors: Karen Landay is a PhD candidate in Management in the Culverhouse College of Business at the University of Alabama.
Stylist (U.K.) – Oct. 16
Medical Xpress – Oct. 16
Scinexx (Denmark) – Oct. 15
Eurasia Review – Oct. 15
Health Medicine Network – Oct. 15
Medical Xpress – Oct. 15
EurekAlert – Oct. 15
Science Codex – Oct. 15

BS and the Nature of Knowledge
Psychology Today – Oct. 11
What is real knowledge, and how is it separated from bullsh*t? This question jumped into my mind as I read (UA professor) Joshua Wakeham’s excellent article “Bullsh*t as a Problem of Social Epistemology.”

UA professor says it’s best to give money for disaster relief
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 15
Many people are hesitant to write out a check because giving an item donation feels more heart felt and personal, but that isn’t always the best bet when it comes to remotely contributing to disaster relief. Dr. Horsley, an associate professor of public relations at the University of Alabama has some insight on how you can maximize the benefits of your donations.

Alabaster Church of God holding Fall Fest
Alabaster Reporter – Oct. 16
A local church will give families a chance to enjoy the fall weather while having some fun in late October, as it recently scheduled its fall fest … For the majority of the event, the University of Alabama’s Big Al mascot will also make a guest appearance, Stroup said.

Events recognize transfer students this week
Crimson White – Oct. 15
Who: First Year Experience and Retention Initiatives are hosting Transfer Student Recognition Week. What: Celebration of transfer students at The University of Alabama.

University to celebrate National Fossil Day
Crimson White – Oct. 15
The University will celebrate National Fossil Day as established by the National Parks Service. National Fossil Day was celebrated for the first time on Oct. 12, 2010.