Press
Media
WBEZ Chicago Public Radio / Worldview with Jerome MacDonnell. The Politics and Logistics of a World Heritage designation.
WBEZ Chicago Public Radio’s “Worldview” with Jerome MacDonnell. Israel Drops Ties With UNESCO after New Jerusalem Holy Sites Resolution.
ABC News (Australia) / Rear Vision with Keri Philips. World Heritage—Too much of a good thing?
ODLI On Air podcast, Sustainable Study Abroad with Dr. Michael A. Di Giovine. West Chester University, November 16, 2022.
Meaningful Journeys podcast, “Pilgrimage beyond the Officially Sacred” (aired 7/30/2020).
The Umbra Podcast, Think Like an Anthropologist. (Interview with WCU Field School director and students). Episode 17, November 2023.
“Walking in Faith” with Barbara Shinkle, Holy Spirit Radio WCOJ1420. June 25, 2020.
Meaningful Journeys podcast, “Study Abroad and the Quest for an Anti-Tourism Experience” (aired 11/8/2021).
What’s the Deal with the Feast of the Seven Fishes? “Fight Back with Libby Znaimer” Zoomer Radio AM740/FM 96.7 Toronto. December 21, 2023.
“Celebration of Teaching: Teaching with Technology Showcase” (livestream, March 3). WCU Office of Digital Learning and Innovation (ODLI) (see 34:30 mark).
Interview, “Passing Time with Dr. Rob,” with Chester County Historical Society President Rob Lukens, WCHE 1520 a.m., October 29, 2014.
Press
The Vibe: Why Setting Campus Culture is Critical. EDgage Magazine, July 22, 2022.
Allie Yang, “What is the Feast of the Seven Fishes?” National Geographic. July 26, 2023.
Valdesolo, Fiorella. “Fishing for a Holiday Feast”. The Globe and Mail. December 13, 2023.
Ivy Wu, How Virtual Realty Became a Much-Needed Tech Revolution for Museums. Blue Tech Wave Media. December 4, 2023.
Tom Gardener, “Gospel Truths: A Symbolic Struggle over Ancient Manuscripts”. The Economist. March 24, 2018, pp. 75-76.
Grace Porto, Author in The Conversation: teenager Carlo Acutis’ upcoming canonization reflects the Vatican’s desire to Appeal to a New Generation. Catholic Vote. August 23, 2024.
Justin McClain. “Notre Dame and the Museumification of Faith.” National Catholic Register, April 29, 2019.
Sarah Laskow, Miracle Towns: Where Plastic Junk Becomes Holy Relics. Atlas Obscura, September 23, 2015.
Susan Snyder. Why West Chester, at 150 Years Old, Has Emerged as the State System’s Best. Philadelphia Inquirer. September 5, 2021.
Zheng Jingmao (2023). “為保護還是成就觀光？世界遺產的未來挑戰”[“Sightseeing for conservation or achievement? Future challenges for World Heritage”]. Yahoo Taiwan. January 20, 2023.
Lisa Wangsness, A Matter of Heart and Soul: Reliquary of Italian saint visits Boston. The Boston Globe, Metro Section, Thursday, September 22, 2016 pages B2, B4.
Bianca Giacobone. “Feast of the Seven Fishes: Origin and Where to Enjoy in New York City.” La Cucina Italiana, December 21, 2019.
Ariel Sophia Bardi, “Mass Tourism: Bad for Culture but Good for Women?” PassBlue: Independent Coverage of the UN. June 13, 2017.
Lana Bortolot. “Seven Things You Should Know about the Feast of Fishes” Forbes, December 24, 2022.
Baker, Nick and Keri Philips for Rear Vision. The idea of World Heritage hasn’t worked out as planned. Has it fallen victim to its own success? ABC News (Australia) / Rear Vision. December 19, 2022.
Lan Anh. Chuyên gia Đại học Chicago (Mỹ) trao đổi về Unesco và Di sản thế giới [University of Chicago expert (USA) discusses UNESCO and World Heritage sites. Quang Ninh Dien Tu, Travel section. December 11, 2011.
Emma Bickerstaffe The Making of an Exhibit. The Quad, February 3, 2020.
Jonah Bayer, “Why the Oldest Form of Travel Could be the Most Popular in a Post-COVID World”. Travel + Leisure, November 25, 2020.
Cooking up a storm of memories and identities Times of India. January 17, 2016.
Exploring the World: How Tourism and Cosmopolitanism Intersect. West Chester University News. March 3, 2023.
"Seven Things You Should Know about the Feast of Fishes” Bharat Express News (India), December 25, 2022.
Wellness and Spiritual Tourism after COVID-19. Anthropology of Tourism Interest Group blog. July 4, 2020.
Mollie Lapsey. Edible Identities: A Heritage Inspired Potluck Supper. Think Global Heritage blog. October 19, 2018.
Vietnam National University (2011). “Nhiều diễn giả hàng đầu thế giới thuyết trình tại ĐHQGHN” [Many of the world’s top speakers present at VNU”] Website story. December 5, 2011.
Interview on Padre Pio pilgrimage and the revitalization of Pietrelcina. NTR24 TV, Benevento, Italy.
Quoted in Ramsden, Simon (2008). “Angkor Wat: Perspectives and Reflections” Adrenaline, Oct. 8, 2008.
Quoted in Wilson, David (2008). “Tracking the Heartbeat of Vietnam: Top 10 Attractions Near the Historic Town of Hoi An. Travelroads. August 12.
Quoted Bay in Wilson, David (2008). Through the Misty, Mountainous Maze. The Star. August 12.
Museum Press
Anthropologist Paul Stoller: Surrounded by the Spirits”. WCU Magazine, West Chester University Fall/Winter 2023, p. 18.
Leah Mikulich, West Chester University Museum Exhibit "Surrounded by the Spirits’ Seeks to Enchant and Mesmerize". Vista Today, October 31, 2023.
Aiden Alexander, Aiden. “Surrounded by the Spirits: An Exploration of West African Healing Practices at WCU Museum”. MyChesCo. October 25, 2023.
Bill Rettew “West African culture featured in West Chester University’s Surrounded by the Spirits Exhibit.” Daily Local News. October 4, 2023.
Free Lecture on Slavery Coming to West Chester University February 13. Daily Local. February 9, 2023.
Leah Mikulich. WCU Welcomes Executive Director of Philadelphia’s Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery. Vista Today. February 11, 2023.
“Beyond the Bell” Guest Speaker Examines Global Citizenship Via Maps MyChesCo. October 19, 2022.
Bill Rettew. Philadelphia History Spotlighted in Philadelphia Exhibition. Daily Local News. October 18, 2022 p. 3.
CBS 3 News Philadelphia: “WCU Students Pay Tribute to Philadelphia’s Global Heritage with New Museum Exhibition.” CBS 3 News. October 13, 2022 4:00 p.m.
WCU Museum Studies Students Create and Install Exhibition Paying Tribute to Philadelphia’s Diverse Heritage Beyond the Liberty Bell. West Chester University News, October 7, 2022.
History of West Chester University buildings topic of live Zoom lecture series. Daily Local News January 7, 2022.
David Bjorkgren. Celebrate WCU’s Sesquicentennial with More Programs in the Museum’s Live Zoom Lecture Series. Vista Today, Feb. 17, 2022.
Museum Examines 150 Years of History at West Chester University. Daily Local. Oct. 26, 2021.
Johnson, Ashley. West Chester Showcases 150 Year Legacy through Museum Exhibit. 6 ABC Action News. October 8, 2021.
Emma Hogan. History and Heritage Exhibit Opening. The Quad. September 20, 2021.
West Chester University’s 150th Anniversary Kicks Off with Fanfare September 17. Daily Local, September 16.
WCU’s Museum Prepares for Sesquicentennial Exhibition, The Patch, July 10.
Bill Rettew. Earth Day a colorful event in West Chester. Daily Local News. April 22, 2021.
Anthropology Museum’s ‘Earth Day at 50’ Exhibit Shifts to Fall. West Chester University website. April 29, 2020.
Emma Bickerstaffe The Making of an Exhibit. The Quad, February 3, 2020.
Interactive Model of Berlin Wall on Exhibit at WCU. Daily Local News. June 4, 2019.
Bill Rettew, WCU Students Design Museum Exhibits. Daily Local News. May 2, 2018.