The Catskill Chronicle

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY (February 12, 2013) – On Tuesday, March 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m, SUNY Sullivan will host a panel discussion to examine the recent shootings in Newtown, CT. The event is f

ree and the public is encouraged to attend.

The intense reaction to the Newtown shootings has sparked a national conversation, but is that conversation devolving into simplistic solutions and political posturing? This panel will discuss the multifaceted dimensions of the causes, lessons, and appropriate responses to this tragedy. The presentation will be followed by questions and answers.

Participating in the panel will be:

Dr. Cynthia V. Marcello, Professor of Business & Information Technology
As the developer and director of SUNY Sullivan’s Gaming & Simulation program, Dr. Marcello will address the varying opinions that people hold as to the connection between violent video games and violent behavior in youths. During her presentation, Dr. Marcello will summarize both pro and con arguments and provide summations of findings from several research studies.

Dr. Beverly Moore, Professor of Psychology
Dr. Moore is a licensed psychologist in New York State and has served as Chairperson of the Division of Health, Social, & Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Sullivan. Her work includes a combined seven years of research and teaching within state correctional facilities, and provision of psychological services for sex offenders, both adult and juvenile. Other research interests include neuropsychology and pedagogy as therapeutic alliance. Professor Moore will be presenting on the relationship between criminal violence and persons diagnosed with mental disorders.

Thomas Lambert, Professor of Sociology
Professor Lambert will be discussing how society has balanced dealing with a variety of dangerous issues – including smoking, driving, and alcohol – versus individual and property rights. He will also be discussing how money influences politics and policy, as well as constitutional issues involved in gun control policies.

The panel will be joined by Allison Horan, Chief of Staff for Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, and will be chaired by Anne Ruszkiewicz, Associate Professor of Liberal Arts & Humanities at SUNY Sullivan.

For more information on this event, please contact James Goldfarb, SUNY Sullivan’s Director of Student Life, at 845-434-5750, extension 4292, or by e-mail at jgoldfarb@sunysullivan.edu.