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Welcoming The Stranger: An Exploration Of The Nature Of The Work Of Mennonite Christians In The Work Of Refugee Assistance In The Region Of Waterloo, Paul Millar

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Mennonite Christians in the Kitchener Waterloo region have been involved in the work of refugee assistance for the past 25 years as an expression of their Christian faith. Their involvement is primarily in two forms. One form of refugee assistance is through providing sponsorship to refugees from overseas to Canada. Sponsorship is done through the Mennonite Central Committee of Ontario and Federal Private Sponsorship Program. In this program, Church congregations commit themselves to the financial and settlement support of the sponsored refugee(s) for a minimum of one year. The other form of assistance is through the funding and staffing of …

Missiology Of Roland Allen, J. D. Payne

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Roland Allen was a prolific writer. During his lifetime, he authored numerous books, pamphlets, and articles. Upon examination of Allen’s writings regarding the Church, the researcher encounters certain themes over and over again. Allen was a master of redundancy. His repetition was necessary; in fact, it was strategic. The contemporary scholar must remember that Allen was arguing against a long-standing missionary tradition. The mission station approach to international missions was still in vogue. The tenacity of the mission boards and missionaries was great and a single writing against the problems of the day would not result in the needed paradigm …

The Challenge Of Playing Multiple Arthurian Characters, Cynthia Lowa

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines the portrayal of multiple roles in a production of Camelot, written by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Performance and content analysis identifies and explores the difficulties and challenges in portraying multiple roles in this production, including the understudying of the leading role of Guenevere. A detailed historical analysis provides background into origin of the Arthurian legend and an examination of its historical development. A social analysis provides information on the role of women in medieval society with a discussion of the customs and laws that applied to them. Furthermore, a structural analysis of the script examines …

Treatment Issues For Native Americans: An Overview Of Individual, Family, And Group Strategies, Cindy L. Juntunen, Paula M. Morin

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

The need for improved counseling and mental health services for Native Americans is readily apparent. Several significant mental health concerns exist within the Native American population, including high rates of depression, suicide, substance use, and post-traumatic stress syndrome (Indian Health Services, 2001). In fact, the Indian Health Services (IHS) reports that mental health concerns account for more than one third of the demand for services from IHS facilities. However, there is a serious lack of resources for meeting these needs. Furthermore, an astounding lack of attention is paid to Native American issues in the professional counseling and psychological literature, which …

Tamil Asylees And U.S. Social Workers : Intercultural Communication In The Context Of Refugee Services, Emily Josephine Hagadorn

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This research study explored how intercultural communication factors such as values and communication styles might affect the interaction between Tamil asylees and their U.S. social workers. For this qualitative study, I interviewed 11 Tamil asylees and conducted a focus group with 3 U.S. social workers at an agency serving the Tamil participants. Based on the findings of this research as well as the literature review, this thesis reveals culture-specific information about Tamil asylees and highlights the implications of the research to the fields of intercultural communication, refugee studies, and social work. Findings revealed the following: culture general assumptions overshadow the …

Documentary Editing, Volume 26, Number 4, Winter 2004--Front Matter

Documentary Editing: Journal of the Association for Documentary Editing (1979–2011)

Cover--Photo of State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN--Title page--Publication information--Contents--Contributors

Gvsu Undergraduate And Graduate Catalog, 2004-2005, Grand Valley State University

Course Catalogs, 1963 - Current

Grand Valley State University 2004-2005 undergraduate and/or graduate course catalog published annually to provide students with information and guidance for enrollment.

Danish Lutheran Churches In America: Contributions Of The United (Danish) Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1896-1960, Edward A. Hansen

The Bridge

The United Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church was formed in 1896 by a merger of two Danish immigrant groups. One group, the "Blair Synod" had been excluded from the Danish Lutherans organized in America in 1872, in a controversy mainly involving the Bible as the Word of God. The second group, the "North Church," had been organized in 1884 by Danish members of the NorwegianDanish Evangelical Lutheran Church (founded in 1870). These Danes had withdrawn peaceably from their Norwegian brethren, in order better to serve immigrants from Denmark. By the 1940s this united church had changed from almost exclusive use of …

Representing The Juvenile Delinquent: Reform, Social Science, And Teenage Troubles In Postwar Texas, William S. Bush

History Faculty Publications (Archived)

No abstract provided.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 028, Number 19, December 8, 2003, Grand Valley State University

2003-2004, Volume 28

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 028, Number 18, December 1, 2003, Grand Valley State University

2003-2004, Volume 28

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Inside Unlv, Gian Galassi, Katrina Hudak, Carol C. Harter, Eric Sandgren, Tom Hagge

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

Postcolonial African Consciousness And The Poetry Of Agostinho Neto, Irene Marques

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

In her paper, "Postcolonial African Consciousness and the Poetry of Agostinho Neto," Irene Marques introduces the magic words of a great poet with the question: can poetry carry enough sorrow, enough strength, enough fire, enough love, enough wisdom, enough care, and enough horror to penetrate the hearts and the souls of the oppressed and the oppressors so that both will desperately want to escape their sinister labels? For Marques, this question represents an old quandary and one that many of us wish could be answered with a simple yes. Marques analyses Neto's poetry in the context of littérature engagé: if …

Action Research Dialogue And Praxis: How A Participatory Evaluation Design As A Case Study Unfolded To Restructure An American Indian Program (Alp) And Reconstruct A Thirty Year Relationship With An Ivy League, Land-Grant University, Rebecca Maldonado Moore

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 8th Annual National Conference (2003)

The AlP at Cornell University underwent a major internal restructuring process that engaged multiple stakeholders between 1998 and 2000. The methodological, philosophical, political, and pragmatic value of this process will be detailed along with implications for other ethnic programs needing to reassess their relationship with a given institution. Key Terms: Action research, participatory evaluation, search conference

Obstacles To Inter-Racial Understanding: Some Psychological Aspects , Jenina Lepard

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 8th Annual National Conference (2003)

This presentation will examine the issue of racial prejudice both within and beyond the workplace from a psychological perspective. It will explore insights and illustrations from the field of psychology and related disciplines. Suggestions will be made for how we can monitor and improve our interactions with people of different ethnic origins, so that we may be more confident in our ability to ensure successful building of diversity in predominantly white institutions.

Women Of Color And White Women: In Dialogue Across The Boundaries , Kathleen Brown

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 8th Annual National Conference (2003)

Most of the time will be spent in structured dialogue, focusing on our experiences as women of color and as white women in the academy. Topics will include the issues that impact us as women and ways in which we can work together collectively and collaboratively

Lanthorn, Vol. 38, No. 14, November 13, 2003, Grand Valley State University

Volume 38, July 17, 2003 - June 17, 2004

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 028, Number 15, November 10, 2003, Grand Valley State University

2003-2004, Volume 28

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 028, Number 14, November 3, 2003, Grand Valley State University

2003-2004, Volume 28

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

The Deaf Catholic, November-December 2003

ICDA The Deaf Catholic

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in USA

ICDA The Deaf CatholicFinding Aid

Psychological Factors Influencing Perceived Entrepreneurial Success Among Nigerian Women In Small-Scale Businesses, Benjamin Osayawe Ehigie, Ugonma Eme Umoren

Journal of International Women's Studies

This paper considered self-concept, perceived managerial competence, work stress and business commitment as important psychological variables for perceived entrepreneurial success among female entrepreneurs. A study was conducted to examine these factors, using 213 female entrepreneurs. The results showed that although all the predictor variables jointly accounted for perceived entrepreneurial success only business commitment contributed significantly. But in the independent prediction of the variables, only self-concept and business commitment were significant. Additionally, number of children significantly influenced perceived success with females having 5 children and more, and those having 1-2 children reporting better success than those without children or having 3-4 …

Ua12/2/1 Careers, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding job searches and employment.

• McDowell, Dedra. Careers
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Employers Want Star Qualities
• Lester, Kevin. Career Services Center Useful for Students
• Hagan, Laura. 22 Percent of Employers Will Increase Hiring
• Mason, Kristy. Expo Might Help Freshman
• Pike, Daniel. Job Search Getting Less Appealing
• Toone, Stephanie. Applicants Must Start Searches Early

Ua61/5 Social Work Newsletter, Wku Social Work

WKU Administration Documents

Social Work newsletter contains articles:

• MSW Scholarship to Honor the Career of Mrs. Rosalyn Stamps
• May, Dean. Notes from the Department Head
• BSW Students Sponsor Social Work Day at WKU
• Focus on Field: BSW Field Supervisor Sale Buchanan, MSW, CSW
• The Kentucky Foster Care Census: Phase II
• MSW Orientation: The New Legacy Begins
• SSW/Students Social Workers: Then & Now
• Meet Our New Faculty: Fall 2003 – Cindy Snyder, Muh Bi Lin, Michelle Blake

Ua1b5 New Faculty 2003-2004, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

List of new WKU faculty.

Inside Unlv, Cate Weeks, Diane Russell, Carol C. Harter, Martin Watson

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 7, Issue 2, College Of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.

The Silent Witness, October 2003

Silent Witness, The

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Washington, D.C.

The Silent Witness Finding Aid

Music At Northern Iowa, V22, Fall 2003, University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Rhythms: Music at the University of Northern Iowa

Contents:

Greetings from the Director
-- Suzuki School success story
-- Students First Campaign update
-- St. Petersburg exchange programs continue
-- Jazz CD available
-- Concert Chorale tours Europe
-- Scholarship Benefit Concert
-- Students win recognition
-- Marilou Kratzenstein retires
-- New Faculty
-- Jazz Quintet travels to Costa Rica
-- Hall of Fame welcomes Washut
-- A very good year
-- Faculty Activities
-- Beethovenfest! marathon a success!
-- Alumni News
-- Emeritus Activities

Democracy Through An Undemocratic Institution? The Church As Part Of Civil Society, Anne Gathuo

Trotter Review

With the resurgence of civil society in the last two decades, the church has risen in importance as an agency for democracy, campaigning for government reform and conducting civic education among citizens. Yet the church remains internally undemocratic and rigidly traditional. Can an institution that refuses to embrace democratic practices help enhance democracy in the wider society in which it operates? The author discusses the advantages and disadvantages that the church has in democratization, relative to other groups in civil society.

The Enduring Black Church And Its Critics: A Book Review Of Omar Mcroberts's Streets Of Glory, Kenneth D. Johnson

Trotter Review

This review examines several theses and methodologies regarding Black Church activism and contribution to community economic development in an economically depressed inner city neighborhood as presented in Omar McRoberts's Streets of Glory (University of Chicago Press, 2003). It finds the questions of interest, but empirical support for many of the author's theses lacking when considered from a cross-comparative national perspective.