Dan Gorman

University of Rochester

Dan Gorman

When people ask me about my role models, I think first of Tim Russert - a serious journalist, but also a big-hearted, genuine person. As an aspiring journalist and history scholar at the University of Rochester, I try to emulate Russert's professionalism and his zest for life. When I'm not wandering through the campus library in search of a good read, I enjoy swimming, singing, debating politics, playing my cello, working with my church group, and watching obscure movies. I'm always willing to answer emails about my writing, so if you have any comments or questions, feel free to contact me!

Articles by Dan Gorman

Dan Gorman Academic Adventures in Utah April 3, 2012 The annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research provides undergraduate students from across the nation with a forum to present their research projects. I presented my own work there, and the experience was fascinating.
Dan Gorman Growing to Appreciate Modern Art February 27, 2012 I love the Talking Heads, a band which many dismiss as "weird," yet I had always looked down on modern art. It was only recently that I realized the Talking Heads are modern artists- and like most modern art, you just need to dig a little bit deeper to see its beauty.
Dan Gorman The You-Must-Specialize Blues January 26, 2012 It seems unreasonable to expect prospective grad students to describe a narrow scholarly niche and outline a multi-year plan of study up front. It’s fine to specialize eventually, but students should have time to figure that out, once they’ve begun actual coursework.
Dan Gorman The Treasury and Guardian of All Things December 8, 2011 History is the guardian of us all, with every teacher, parent, and elder playing a role in keeping it alive. In the wake of Pearl Harbor's anniversary, let us take that responsibility as seriously as the soldiers of WWII took theirs.
Dan Gorman Things Fall Apart November 14, 2011 Why do people opt for the easy path – to do nothing in the face of evil, sexual or otherwise? It appears that many who participate in cover-ups seek to preserve the status quo. Unfortunately, they don't understand that hiding the truth only makes the eventual fallout worse, not better.
Dan Gorman The Problem with Occupy Wall Street October 27, 2011 Not all rich people are criminals. Not all institutions crafted by the 1% are bad for the 99%. And when you’re out there on your soapbox, lobby for just reforms, not "punitive" reforms.