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Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 49 Number 3, Winter 2007, Santa Clara University Jan 2007

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 49 Number 3, Winter 2007, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

14 - TOUGH CALL By Jim Shepard. Mike Carey '71 reveals what it takes to earn your stripes as a head ref in the NFL.

16 - REDEFINING NATURE By Steven Boyd Saum. Is it the end of wilderness as we know it? And could genetically modified crops be better for the environment? Read what SCU scientists are saying.

18 - THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU A transglobal photo essay by David Pace.

24 - PANETTA ON IRAQ By Farid Senzai. A Q&A with Leon Panetta '60, J.D. '63, member of the Iraq Study Group and chief of staff …


Fact Sheet, Yale University Office Of Institutional Research Jan 2007

Fact Sheet, Yale University Office Of Institutional Research

Fact Sheets

No abstract provided.


When The Well Runs Dry: An Exploration Of Water Conservation And Blue Theology, Margaret H. Ferris Jul 2006

When The Well Runs Dry: An Exploration Of Water Conservation And Blue Theology, Margaret H. Ferris

Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary Culture

Worldwide, freshwater is becoming scarce as the Earth's population increases, the effects of pollution and global warming shrink available resources, and agriculture demands rise. As theological communities offer distinctive contributions to the dialogue, theologians need to address the crisis and provide appropriate analysis and solutions from the perspective of "Blue Theology". This paper formulates such an approach, offering some of the first efforts made towards addressing the global water crisis through a theological lens. Within the Abrahamic tradition, the essay examines: how water is specifically beloved by the Divine; and the implications of God's love of water. The paper next …


Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research Jan 2006

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.


Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 48 Number 3, Winter 2006, Santa Clara University Jan 2006

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 48 Number 3, Winter 2006, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

8 - WELCOME HOME, STEVE By Steven Boyd Saum. Basketball superstar Steve Nash '96 comes home to Santa Clara for a unique honor: a ceremony retiring his Bronco jersey. In a convocation address, he tells how Santa Clara changed his life. Now he wants the University to take its mission global.

12 - THE SCHOOL OF HOPE By Martha Ellen Stortz. Scholar and teacher Bill Spohn earned deep affection and the respect of the Santa Clara community in his years directing the Bannan Center for Jesuit Education. When he was stricken with cancer, he and his wife, Marty Stortz, looked …


A Comparison Of Methods To Construct An Optimal Membership Function In A Fuzzy Database System, Joanne Marie Cunningham Jan 2006

A Comparison Of Methods To Construct An Optimal Membership Function In A Fuzzy Database System, Joanne Marie Cunningham

Theses and Dissertations

A fuzzy set is one in which membership in a category is not Boolean, rather items have a degree of membership. Fuzzy databases expand on this idea by storing fuzzy data and allowing data to be retrieved based on its degree of membership. Determining the degree of membership that satisfies the largest number of users is difficult. Five different methods of determining the membership function: the Direct Rating Method, the Random Method with step sizes of .02 and .03, the Steplock Method, and the Weighted Average Method, were compared on the basis of convergence and user satisfaction. The results support …


Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 47 Number 2, Fall 2005, Santa Clara University Oct 2005

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 47 Number 2, Fall 2005, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

6 - THE DRIVE TO CREATE by Elizabeth Kelley Gillogly '93. Albert Hoagland, an adjunct professor at SCU for more than 20 years, helped to build the first disk drive. Now is he working to preserve the history of magnetic disk storage.

10 - UNFINISHED MESSAGE by Toshio Mori. We share an excerpt from a collection of short stories by Mori, whose work highlights the plight of Japanese immigrants in the U.S. during World War II. The book is a part of the California Legacy Series, a partnership between SCU and Heyday Books.

14 - THE FAMILIAR STRANGER By Cynthia …


A Comparison Of The Danish And The Virginia Secondary Teacher Education System: Their Values And Emphasis On Mathematics Content Knowledge, Bettina Dahl Sep 2005

A Comparison Of The Danish And The Virginia Secondary Teacher Education System: Their Values And Emphasis On Mathematics Content Knowledge, Bettina Dahl

The Mathematics Enthusiast

In this paper I will first examine an example of secondary mathematics teacher education in the USA, namely Virginia, then compare it with the secondary teacher education in Denmark. The purpose is both to investigate how much mathematics the students get in the respective systems and secondly to see what this type of teacher education communicates about the values emphasized in the various countries’ education systems. I spent more time on explaining the Danish education system than that of the USA and the single states since it is assumed that the reader is familiar with these systems. One cannot necessarily …


Tme Volume 2, Number 2 Sep 2005

Tme Volume 2, Number 2

The Mathematics Enthusiast

No abstract provided.


Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research Jan 2005

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.


Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 46 Number 1, Summer 2004, Santa Clara University Jul 2004

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 46 Number 1, Summer 2004, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

8 - A PUZZLING PROFESSOR By Adam Breen. Byron Walden, an assistant professor of mathematics at SCU, draws on his knowledge of numerical analysis to create crossword puzzles for The New York Times.

10 - THE LAUNCHING PAD By Larry Sokoloff J.D. '92. Top government agencies, other universities, and companies are relying on the University's Robotics Systems Lab-and its students-to build and monitor satellites.

16 - A NOVEL TEAM By Kristin Lenore '04. The University's publishing partnership with Heyday Books aims to help preserve California's cultural legacy.


Liberal Arts - Spring 2004, University Of Mississippi. College Of Liberal Arts Apr 2004

Liberal Arts - Spring 2004, University Of Mississippi. College Of Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts Newsletters

Transformations creating new homes for visual, performing arts departments


Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 45 Number 4, Spring 2004, Santa Clara University Apr 2004

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 45 Number 4, Spring 2004, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

8 - TOP TEACHERS By Elizabeth Kelley Gillogly '93-Meet three SCU professors who received University awards for teaching excellence and curriculum innovations.

10 - BLAZING THE TRAIL By Victoria Hendel De La O. There are many unique challenges and rewards for the hundreds of first-generation college students at SCU.

14 - THE SCU DIFFERENCE By Margaret Avritt. The value of an SCU education goes beyond statistics and scores. Students at this university have experiences that engage and transform them.

18 - MIND OVER MONEY By Hersh Shefrin and Meir Statman. Two SCU professors of finance explore how psychology can help …


A Brief Look At Mathematics And Theology, Philip J. Davis Jan 2004

A Brief Look At Mathematics And Theology, Philip J. Davis

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 46 Number 3, Winter 2004, Santa Clara University Jan 2004

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 46 Number 3, Winter 2004, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

8 - AN ARTIST WITH A MISSION By Elizabeth Kelley Gillogly '93. In his latest series, Howard Anderson '71 created paintings of the 21 California missions.

10 - THE SPIRITUALITY OF GIFT GIVING By Tom Beaudoin. Is it possible to turn our gift giving into a spiritual exercise?

14 - RAISING ARIZONA By Susan Shea. Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano '79, a rising political star, uses the lessons learned at SCU to serve her state.

20 - LEAVING COMMUNISM BEHIND By Jane Curry. An SCU professor and Fulbright Scholar researches forgiveness and justice in post-communist Poland.


Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research Jan 2004

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.


Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 7, Issue 3, College Of Arts & Sciences Jan 2004

Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 7, Issue 3, College Of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.


The Faith Factor: New Testament Cosmology In Its Historical Context, Keith A. Burton Jan 2004

The Faith Factor: New Testament Cosmology In Its Historical Context, Keith A. Burton

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.


Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 45 Number 2, Fall 2003, Santa Clara University Oct 2003

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 45 Number 2, Fall 2003, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

12 - 'A FAVORITE ABODE OF SCIENCE' By Elizabeth Kelley Gillogly '93. A new exhibit of Santa Clara University's scientific equipment from 1851-1900 reveals the Jesuits' early dedication to scientific inquiry, and the ways in which the University contributed to the history of science.

14 - COMING HOME By Mitch Finley '73. More than 60 million Americans are Catholic, but millions of them are estranged from the Church. More often than you might think, however, "lapsed Catholics" decide to come home to the Church. Why did they leave? And what brings them back?

18 - STUDENTS TO THE RESCUE By …


Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 7, Issue 2, College Of Arts & Sciences Oct 2003

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

Arts and Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.


Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 45 Number 1, Summer 2003, Santa Clara University Jul 2003

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 45 Number 1, Summer 2003, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

8 - MASS APPEAL By Erin Ryan. Each week hundreds of students close their books for the night and crowd into Mission Santa Clara for an informal 10 p.m. Mass. The service has drawn students and the community to church for more than 30 years.

10 - BREAKING THROUGH By Francisco Jimenez. An excerpt from the autobiography of Jimenez, who faced many challenges since he and his family entered the United States from Mexico when he was 4. Through work in the fields, to deportation, to struggles in English class, he persevered. And now he's a professor at SCU.

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Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 44 Number 4, Spring 2003, Santa Clara University Apr 2003

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 44 Number 4, Spring 2003, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

8 - DREAMS REFLECT OUR WAKING WORLD By Kelly Bulkeley. A teacher of religious studies at SCU argues that dreams are much more than just personal - they reflect larger issues in culture, politics, and society.

12 - SCHOOL WORK By Jean Merl. High school students in South Central L.A. are gaining valuable job skills while they help pay for their private education. And SCU alumni are helping to make it all work.

18 - BELIEVING IN HEALTH By Thomas G. Plante. Research shows that religion may be good for your health, but that does not mean that doctors will …


Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 6, Issue 6, College Of Arts & Sciences Apr 2003

Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 6, Issue 6, College Of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.


Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 6, Issue 5, College Of Arts & Sciences Mar 2003

Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 6, Issue 5, College Of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.


Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 6, Issue 5, Pt. 2, College Of Arts & Sciences Mar 2003

Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 6, Issue 5, Pt. 2, College Of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.


Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 45 Number 3, Winter 2003, Santa Clara University Jan 2003

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 45 Number 3, Winter 2003, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

10 - ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AT SCU By Paul Locatelli, S.J. ln an adaptation of his convocation address, SCU 's president describes the University's goal to educate "the whole person."

12 - 'BECKHAM' BOOSTS SCU SOCCER By Victoria Hendel De La O. References to SCU in the hit movie have brought international attention to the women's soccer program.

14 - SEEKING SOLUTIONS Experts vi sit campus to discuss the issue of clergy abuse and work on a book about the topic.

18 - UNEARTHING THE PAST By Connie Skipitares. SCU archaeologists, anthropologists, and students probe a site near campus to learn …


Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 6, Issue 4, College Of Arts & Sciences Jan 2003

Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 6, Issue 4, College Of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.


Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research Jan 2003

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.


Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 6, Issue 2, College Of Arts & Sciences Oct 2002

Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 6, Issue 2, College Of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.


A Brief Look At Mathematics And Theology, Philip J. Davis Jun 2002

A Brief Look At Mathematics And Theology, Philip J. Davis

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.