Happiness expert Christine Whelan’s advice about the new Omicron variant, and steps you can take to stay emotionally on track.
Media Mentions
News clips and media mentions featuring experts from the School of Human Ecology
Carter: Virgil Abloh approach to design was distinct
“He was an architect, he was a designer, he was an artist, and he could really see connections and possibilities across all of these different fields,” said Sarah Carter, Executive Director of the Center for …
Carter: Virgil Abloh was interdisciplinary designer
Whelan: Avoid scams on Giving Tuesday
Fairbanks & Carter reflect on Virgil Abloh legacy
O’Brien: Thanksgiving day shopping
Wong: Think differently & reuse this holiday season
“The shortage reminds you of the fact that maybe instead of buying new things, you can reuse, or maybe be more innovative or creative to use what you have.” Professor Wong notes, “”People are buying …
Whelan: Birth rate declining
More people are saying they simply do not want to have children for no reason in particular. “This is a trend we have been seeing for years; the birth rate is declining. It was declining …
Whelan: Ok to pass on Black Friday
Feeling compelled to spend money right now is normal. Who doesn’t want to be like the advertisements’ grinning models, with an armful of gifts? “This time of year, there is a lot of pressure to …
Whelan says upcoming holidays will be expensive
Retail sales increased in October with 20% of shoppers over-buying gifts to account for supply-chain issues. “Retailers are expecting November and December sales to be up 10%,” said Dr. Christine Whelan, a clinical professor of …