Marquette University Holiday Story Guide Released: Dec. 14, 2004 It's that time of year again when many of us are stressing out about finding the right gift, planning a party or just dealing with the holidays. Marquette University 's Communications Team has compiled a list of faculty and staff members who can help you with your holiday stories. Are holiday sales suffering this year? What are businesses doing to get customers in their stores? William Hunter, associate professor of finance Work: (414) 288-1449 How to be a smart shopper/ finding deals Mary Minson has won several shopping contests including an international contest in Canada. Mary Minson, academic adviser Work: (414) 288-5989 How much to buy children for Christmas? Robert Fox, professor of education Work: (414) 288-1469 How to control credit card spending during the holidays James Trebby, associate professor of accounting Work: (414) 288-7344 Controlling your weight during the holidays Barb Troy, assistant professor of dietetics and registered dietician Work: (414) 288-3868 The significance of Advent and Christmas Rev. John Laurance, S.J., associate professor of theology Work: (414) 288-5052 Commercialism and business ethics during the holidays Customer service/customer satisfaction Christmas gift returns Dennis Garrett, associate professor of marketing Work: (414) 288-3371 Dealing with holiday depression Stephen Saunders, assistant professor of psychology Work: (414) 288-3487 or (414) 288-7459 Daniel Cotrone, director of the counseling center Work: (414) 288-7172 Avoiding holiday burn-out Stephen Saunders-assistant professor of psychology Work: (414) 288-7459 or (414) 288-3487 Office of Public Affairs Contacts Anne Broeker Senior Media Relations Specialist Phone: (414) 288-0286 Send e-mail