Gerald Cohen

In the news: Cohen, Ghasr, Strassner, Zoughi

Posted by on October 2, 2018

  • Described as “the unquestioned champion of single-word studies,” Dr. Gerald Cohen is featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s Sept. 27 article, “From Criminal Slang to Modern Acceptability: ‘Kibosh.’”
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  • 50 years already? Celebrate with Cohen and Long on Sept. 12

    Posted by on September 6, 2018

    On Sept. 1, 1968, Dr. Gerald Cohen, professor of Russian and German, and Dr. Gary Long, professor of chemistry, began teaching at Missouri S&T. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Business will host a reception to honor them for 50 years of service 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in the second floor gallery of Curtis Laws Wilson Library. A brief program will begin at 3:30 p.m.

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    Cohen co-authors book on ‘kibosh’

    Posted by on January 8, 2018

    The phrase “put the kibosh on,” meaning “to put an end to,” dates back to an early 19th century poem, but a Cockney chimney sweep brought thephrase to the general public, says Dr. Gerald Cohen, a professor of German and Russian.

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    In the news: The Chronicle, Denver Post, Lady Science blog, New York Times, Science360, St. Louis Public Radio

    Posted by on November 7, 2017

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