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The Rainbow Connection: Theorizing The Efficacy Of Private Texts, Liz Rohan

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Texts written privately often find new contexts, new uses, if writers become mindful of Bakhtin’s notion of “great time.”

Jaepl, Vol. 18, Winter 2012-2013, Joonna Smitherman Trapp, Brad Peters

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Essays

Douglas Hesse - Writing and Time, Time and the Essay

Liz Rohan - The Rainbow Connection: Theorizing the Efficacy of Private Texts

Christy I. Wenger - Writing Yogis: Breathing Our Way to Mindfulness and Balance in Embodied Writing Pedagogy

Lavinia Hirsu - Reflections on Accidental Testimonies and Spectacular Witnesses

Heather Trahan - Queers, Cupid's Arrow, and Contradictions in the Classroom: An Activity Theory Analysis

Shelly Sanders & B. Cole Bennett - Gatekept: Inviting Creative Community Literacy

Out of the Box

Richard Leo Enos - Outside the Box and onto a Dusty Trail

SPECIAL SECTION: Administration, Ethics, and Spirituality

Paul …

Queers, Cupid’S Arrow, And Contradictions In The Classroom: An Activity Theory Analysis, Heather Trahan

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

“Third generation” activity theory can help instructors support and also deal with gay romance in the classroom.

Even Administrators Have Souls, Paul Puccio

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Faculty have a critical role to play if they want administrators to be more than unilateral decision-makers.

Study Guide For United In Anger: A History Of Act Up, Matt Brim

Open Educational Resources

The United in Anger Study Guide facilitates classroom and activist engagement with Jim Hubbard’s 2012 documentary, United in Anger: A History of ACT UP. The Study Guide contains discussion sections, projects and exercises, and resources for further research about the activism of the New York chapter of ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power). The Study Guide is a free, interactive, multimedia resource for understanding the legacy of ACT UP, the film’s role in preserving that legacy, and its meaning for viewers' lives.

Telling The Truth As Wpa, Beth Daniell

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

After reflecting upon students, a writing program administrator looks hard at two other challenging situations and questions the truthfulness of her approaches to each.

Back Matter

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

No abstract provided.

Docu-Commencement, Brian Wallace, Kay Healy, James Johnson, Jennifer Levonian, Gilbert Plantinga

Books, pamphlets, catalogues, and scrapbooks

New print, photographic, sculptural, video, and installation works based on intensive artist residencies held during Bryn Mawr College’s 2012 Commencement weekend.

Exhibition held at Bryn Mawr College Class of 1912 Rare Book Room, Canaday Library, from October 25 to December 14, 2012.

The Sound Of Fury: Teaching, Tempers, And White Privileged Resistance, Tema J. Okun

Catalyst: A Social Justice Forum

This essay focuses on the resistance of students situated in positions of privilege in classrooms addressing issues of dominance, identity, and oppression related to race and racism. Examining the psycho/social history of two critical aspects of resistance – defensiveness (related to guilt and shame) and denial – the author draws from both practice and theory to explicate the roots of this resistance and offer specific, effective ways to support students in moving through resistance into responsibility.

The Grizzly, December 1, 2011, Liz Kilmer, Nick Pane, Jacquelyn Heikel, Jenna Yaich, Lisa Jobe, Jordan Demcher, James Noebels, Julia Fox, Sara Sherr, Sarah Bollert, Satchel Summers, Julia Glauberman, Eilish Bennett, Rosemary Clark, Shane Eachus

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Former Child Soldier Speaks for Peace • Landscaping Initiative Looks to Keep Campus Fresh • Fulbright Scholar to Join Ursinus This Spring • HIV Couple Speak on Sexual Health in Bomberger Auditorium • FFO Educates Students to Combat Bullying • Whitians' Woman to Watch: Stephanie Nocito, 2012 • Senior Interns with GlaxoSmithKline • UC United Aims to Help with Organization-run Events • Opinion: "Baby Bio" Insults Humanities Majors; Penn State Scandal Could Impact Victims of Sexual Assault; Students Desire an Off-Campus Shuttle Service; UC Provides Alternatives, Prepares for NBA Lockout • Post-Season Honors and Early Season Struggles

Hiring And Recruitment As Rhetorical Strategies: An Analysis Of The Way Businesses Approach Graduating University Students And Influence Their Choices, Sean D. Gibson

Communication Studies

To answer the question, which rhetorical strategies are most persuasive to university graduates regarding hiring and recruitment, I surveyed three classrooms with a questionnaire that gauged university graduates attraction to three different types of rhetorical strategies. The rhetoric came from three major businesses that recruit university graduates: College Works Painting, Peace Corps, and Hewlett Packard.

Each one of these businesses uses a different type of strategy to recruit university graduates. College Works Painting uses an Experience Illusion strategy based on the premise that the company will help train university graduates to become managers and leaders in business. Peace Corps’ uses …

Poly Press Association: Unifying A Department Through The Development Of A Student Organization, Jessica Tam

Journalism

The Poly Press Association is designed to help students who are enrolled in the journalism department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California as they go through their academic years in the university. The goal of this project is to unite all three of the department’s concentrations – Public Relations, News Editorial, and Broadcasting – to create a more holistic environment. With the help of faculty intuition and student opinion, this student organization is centered on helping and building a stronger department.

The Grizzly, November 17, 2011, Liz Kilmer, Nick Pane, Jenna Yaich, Lisa Jobe, Ron Stranix, Eva Bramesco, Julia Fox, Sarah Bollert, Marina Mccann, Anna Larouche, Dave Muoio, Hilary Gibbs, Shane Eachus, James Noebels, Dixon Speaker

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Professor Named "Huffington Post" Contributor • November Focuses on Sophomores • UCDC Offers Multiple Performances This Week • Bearitones, B'Nats Premiere "Let's Du Et!?" • Students Compete at Simon Business School • Senior Interns at Sacred Heart • MCS Department Welcomes Professor Kirstie Hettinga • Opinion: Good Writers are an Endangered Species • Men's Indoor Track and Field has Conference Championship Aspirations • Martell Wins Defensive Player of the Year Award • Success is a Tradition for Racich's Wrestling Program • Field Hockey Headed Back to Final Four

The Grizzly, November 10, 2011, Liz Kilmer, Nick Pane, Jordan Demcher, Ron Stranix, Lisa Jobe, Rosie Clark, Jenna Yaich, Sarah Bollert, Jane Helmick, Kahlil Pitman, Marina Mccann, Sara Hourwitz, Sabrina Mcgettigan, Victoria Cameron, Jacquelyn Heikel, James Noebels

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Dean Judith Levy Announces Retirement • Faculty to Challenge Students in Charity Game • Students Offered "Working World" Experience • Student Spearheads Peer Advocacy Program • "Which Fork?" Prepares Students • Senior Spends Summer Interning at Arts Center • Committee Kicks Off Preparation for 29th Annual Airband Event • UC Junior Wins Miss NJ "Most Photogenic" • Best Buddies Forms Lasting Bonds • Opinion: Graduation Date Change Helps More Than Hurts; Bring Back "Baby Bio" for Non-Science Majors • Men's Basketball is Young, but Well-Prepared • Women's Basketball Turns to Senior Leadership • Women's Track & Field Ready for Championship …

The Grizzly, November 3, 2011, Liz Kilmer, Nick Pane, Dave Muoio, Sabrina Mcgettigan, Lisa Jobe, James Noebels, Lauren Tedesco, Hilary Gibbs, Jessica Long, Sarah Bollert, Jacquelyn Heikel, Jenna Yaich, Marina Mccann, Shane Eachus, Victoria Cameron

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Sustainability the "Future" for Ursinus • Career Services Holds Internship Event • Asher Serves up Expert Advice for Students • Center for Writing Increasing its Versatility • Deacle Joins BE Department • SIFE Visits Area Middle Schools • Senior Spends Summer at Philadelphia Zoo • Share Poetry, Prose Each Week • Opinion: DREAM Act Offers Possible Solutions; Internships are a Valuable Experience for Students • Field Hockey Gears up for Stretch Run • Wild Weather Weekend for Fall Sports Teams • Senior Spotlight: Mike Alfieri, Men's Soccer

The Grizzly, October 27, 2011, Liz Kilmer, Nick Pane, Robert Kelley, Dave Muoio, Lisa Jobe, Sabrina Mcgettigan, Sarah Bollert, Rosie Clark, Stacy Shapiro, Emily Fogel, James Noebels, Marina Mccann, Victoria Cameron, Shane Eachus, Satchel Summers

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

New U Fair Welcomes 40+ Vendors • String Ensemble to Make Debut Tomorrow • IT Department Hosts Tech Expo • Internship Profile: Rebecca Kamm • UCARE Community Week • Saturday Night Fun with the Nerf Club • PostSecret Comes to Ursinus College • Opinions: Graduation Change Irritates Students; Campus Safety is a Necessity, Not a Luxury • Roller Hockey Team Resurrected at Ursinus • Stortz and Narang Lead Bears into Cross Country Championships • Senior Spotlight: Jess Porcelan, Women's Soccer

The Grizzly, October 13, 2011, Liz Kilmer, Nick Pane, Hilary Gibbs, Satchel Summers, Lisa Jobe, James Noebels, Connor Gregory, Ron Stranix, Jordan Demcher, Sabrina Mcgettigan, Kyu Chul Shin, Sophie Zander, Dave Muoio, Victoria Cameron

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

UCARE Draws More Blood, Donors • "Ursinus is Talking About" Author Speaks on Novel • Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Released • Alcohol-Related Hospitalizations Rise, Confuse Administration • Berman Exhibit Honors Muhlenberg Family • Ursinus GSA Provides "Genuine Acceptance" for All • UC's Dr. Clouser Lectures on Birds' Habitats • Renaissance Band Takes Students Back in Time • Opinion: New Law in Alabama Intrudes on Citizens; Tips to Avoiding the Feared "Freshman 15" • UC Water Polo Stresses Fun Over Seriousness • Men's Soccer Gears Up for the Stretch Run • UC Rugby Making Bigger Commitment

The Grizzly, October 6, 2011, Liz Kilmer, Nick Pane, Hilary Gibbs, Lisa Jobe, Marina Mccann, Connor Gregory, Sarah Bollert, Lauren Goldstein, Lauren Tedesco, Jordan Demcher, Robert Kelley, Jacquelyn Heikel, Victoria Cameron, Jenna Yaich, Rosie Clark

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Fong, CPPC Developing Strategic Plan • Study Abroad Undergoes Major Changes, Relocation • Art Department Sponsors Trip to New York City • Residence Life Sponsors First-Ever "Sexual Olympics" • Senior Spends Summer Researching Parkinson's • International Film Festival: A Glimpse Into Other Cultures • Wismer on Wheels Offers Helping Hand • Club Promotes Suicide Awareness • Anti-anxiety Group Aims to Relieve Stress • UC Club Soccer Kicks Off First Full Season • UC Fencing Club Looking to Increase its Numbers • Coach Profile: Mark Feinberg, Swimming

A Review Of Not For Profit: Why Democracy Needs The Humanities, Laura A. Desisto

Democracy & Education

A review of the book Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities, by Martha Nussbaum (Princeton University Press, 2010).

Higher Education And The Arts And Humanities In A Consumer Society, Eric Bain-Selbo

Philosophy & Religion Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.