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Guardians Of Knowledge: Redefining Libraries, Carlee Cash, Libby Hagan, Maddie Klumb, Heyna Suit, Spencer Thompson, Crystal Williams

GSP at Murray State University

Since their founding in ancient times, libraries have been a cornerstone of society, playing a key role in creating informed citizens that participate in and uphold societal values. In Kentucky, libraries serve to increase literacy rates, strengthen community ties, and provide resources to the public. However the traditional library is facing difficulties staying relevant in the modern, technological age. In order to survive, libraries in the future need to evolve and return to their beginnings as centers of learning and innovation.

The Future Of Libraries, Eli Best, Lauren Cravens, Mia Derks, Lillian Eells, Kelly Mattingly, Johnathan Tobbe

GSP at Murray State University

In the past decade, research has repeatedly shown a decrease in state funding for libraries and consequently a lowered interest in preserving libraries as a part of society. This has caused a lack of emphasis on community outreach and education as a whole. In order to remedy these problems, our class has spent the past few weeks brainstorming multiple ideas such as programs that should be included in libraries, more appealing library decor, and an architectural design that would enhance the opportunity for growth and discussion while still preserving the sense peace and tranquility that a library should provide. To …

Technical Training And Readiness University For The Disabled, Wyatt Wells, Robby Draper, Claire Kleum, Zach Farrell, Dahra Lambert, Vishaal Balamurugan

GSP at Murray State University

Technical Training and Readiness University (TTRUD) is a school for the disabled that would equip them with the 21st century skills needed for them to excel in the workforce. Skills include those such as technical skills, how to handle social encounters in the workplace, and basic training to be prepared to function for the job field they want to enter. To qualify, the applicant must be on disability, and would go through a thorough application process. TTRUD would be a non-profit organization and would rely mostly on donations, grants, and other government funding. We also plan to collaborate with any …

President's Remarks

Jackson Purchase Historical Society Journal Archive

President's Remarks

William H. Mulligan, Jr.

2016-17 Meetings Of The Jackson Purchase Historical Society

Jackson Purchase Historical Society Journal Archive

2016-17 Meetings of the Jackson Purchase Historical Society

William H. Mulligan, Jr.

Does Quilting Matter?

Jackson Purchase Historical Society Journal Archive

Does Quilting Matter?

Bobbie Smith Bryant

Friends Of Humanity, Enemies Of Bondage: Kentucky's Antislavery Evangelicals And Their Legacy

Jackson Purchase Historical Society Journal Archive

Friends of Humanity, Enemies of Bondage: Kentucky's Antislavery Evangelicals and Their Legacy

Andrew Landreth

The Historical Context Of The Mexican Expedition Of 1916

Jackson Purchase Historical Society Journal Archive

The Historical Context of the Mexican Expedition of 1916

William Schell, Jr.

Book Review: Forrest: On The Way To Fort Pillow

Jackson Purchase Historical Society Journal Archive

Book Review

Forrest: On the Way to Fort Pillow

Marvin Downing

Memories Of Mayfield, Kentucky During World War Ii: An Interview With Mrs. Frances Bennett

Jackson Purchase Historical Society Journal Archive

Memories of Mayfield, Kentucky during World War II: An Interview with Mrs. Frances Bennett

Megan Dobrose

2017-06-09, Board Of Regents, Murray State University

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

2017-04-21, Board Of Regents, Murray State University

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Nonprofit Storytelling: Framing The Message For Compelling Communication, Abigail A. Siegel

Steeplechase: An ORCA Student Journal

Effectively communicating mission, values and social impact within the nonprofit sector is a complex task that can reflect on and shape organizational success. This research explores storytelling as a communication technique by developing best practices and writing advocates’ stories for nonprofit organizations associated with the United Way of Murray-Calloway County. Storytelling develops empathy and allows organizations to share success stories, acting as a springboard for future constituent and stakeholder engagement. By capturing the personal experiences of individuals, it provides evidence of organizational impact in ways that statistics cannot, and supports the organizations’ overall activities by improving fundraising, developing a brand …

Collegiate Media Literacy On The Muslim Community, Tori Wood, Victoria Lanaghan, Abeer Anwaar, Rochele Rosa

Steeplechase: An ORCA Student Journal

A research report measuring the media perception of the average college student in the context of the muslim community and religion. By using a media clip from CNN and distributing a survey on the prior and post watching viewpoints, the perceptions of the muslim community and religion by a college student were analyzed. This report evaluates the accuracy of the media's portrayal of the muslim community and college student's media literacy on the topic in America. Results depict that college students have a deeper understanding of the muslim community that goes beyond the American media portrayal. The report concludes that …

The Tipping Point: A Case Study Of The Bernie Sanders Movement And Hashtag Activism In The Postmodern Public Relations Perspective, Alissa Sommerfeldt

Steeplechase: An ORCA Student Journal

Within the field of public relations, professionals utilize case study methodology to research efficient public relations tactics and strategies. Specifically, a public relations case study is an-depth qualitative analysis of a particular public relations campaign performed by an organization, providing a vital tool for public relations scholars to study complex phenomena within their contexts (Baxter, 2008, p. 2).

This particular case study will be examining public relations in a deeper sense than the traditional view of public relations merely serving as a relationship management role within an organization. Instead, public relations activism as a demonstration of the postmodernist worldview will …

Wendy's Story In J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Jessica Hedrick

Steeplechase: An ORCA Student Journal

Although known today as simply Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie’s classic children’s novel was originally titled Peter and Wendy. This paper explores the famous children’s story from Wendy Darling’s perspective, taking particular interest in the narrator’s contradictory stance on Wendy her agency in the original novelized text. Peter Pan may be the most well known of Barrie’s characters, but the novel’s story is Wendy’s. The relationship between a mother and her children forms the crux of the novel; without Wendy, without her relationship with her own mother and her desire to play grown-up, there is no story. Peter Pan …

Publication Information, Rachel L. Wood

Steeplechase: An ORCA Student Journal

Publication Information for Steeplechase Vol. 1, Issue 1

Improving Tissue Integrity In Intensive Care Unit Patients, Stacie L. Hearell

Scholars Week

Throughout clinical experiences in western Kentucky intensive care units, it has been observed that critically ill patients are not receiving fully implemented skin care practice according to hospital and company policy. Patients are not turned completely to one side or the other due to size, mechanical intubation, and other medical devices that may be intimidating to staff. Alderen et al., (2011) states that “in mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients, pressure ulcer risk is high and may result in negative patient outcomes and increased healthcare costs.” Gallant, Morin, St-Germain, and Dallaire (2010) state that “In practice, pressure ulcers are indicators of …

Mass Media And The Immigration Ban, Collin Morris, Leo Rosado, Hannah Tomes, Nolan Winbun

Scholars Week

Our Topic is the Immigration Ban Vs Mass Media, which will focus on the opinions of the ban and how media content can change the public's opinion. The problem we are addressing is the tendency of the general public to form opinions without research or knowledge of the topic they are considering. Data collection through surveying students is the best way to examine our study because we get a diverse collection of opinions on our topic. Our groups is examining four classrooms with surveys, two in which we show video content and two without. Results will be shared at Scholars …

2017-02-24, Board Of Regents, Murray State University

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Project Lead The Way 2017 Program Booklet, Project Lead The Way/Posters-At-The-Capitol

Posters-at-the-Capitol

Project Lead The Way 2017 Program Booklet

Contents:

Schedule of Activities

Map

Participant Listing

Student Abstracts

Posters-At-The-Capitol 2017 Program Booklet, Posters-At-The-Capitol

Posters-at-the-Capitol

Posters-at-the-Capitol 2017 Program Booklet

Contents:

Welcoming Remarks

Posters-at-the-Capitol Organizing Committee

Welcome Letter from Mr. Robert King

Schedule of Activities

Mezzanine Map

Participant Listings

Eastern Kentucky University

Kentucky State University

Kentucky Community & Technical College System

Morehead State University

Murray State University

Northern Kentucky University

University of Louisville

University of Kentucky

Western Kentucky University

Programs of Distinction

Student Abstracts

Framing The Talk: Scholarship As Conversation In The Health Sciences, Candace K. Vance

Faculty & Staff Research and Creative Activity

Scholarship as Conversation, one of the threshold concepts in ACRL’s Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, is and always will be an important concept for students to understand. The idea behind this frame has traditionally been introduced to students across the disciplines in the context of citing sources correctly, giving scholarly attribution, and avoiding plagiarism. These tenets are repeated in English class lectures, library orientations, as well as many other classes requiring research and writing. The Scholarship as Conversation frame continues to reflect these tenets in the knowledge practices; however, the frame has much broader implications that are crucial …

Alterity, Rebecca Goldman

B.A./B.S. Practicum Group Exhibit (ART 499)

Aristotle once said that “the aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance”. To me this means that we do not create art in order to show the objects or subject matter as is, but instead to show what the subject matter means to us or how we interpret it. The work that I create isn’t necessarily representational. Instead it takes a more abstract form of the object that I’m trying to interpret.

When it comes to making my work, I enjoy exploring the use of line and value so the image …

Libraries Of The Future, Caleb Hodges, Andrew Littlefield, Emma Mitmesser, Deborah Myers, Sydney Rogers, Colleen Scott

GSP at Murray State University

Libraries have been the source of innovation throughout human history. People today do not understand the importance of libraries and the resources they can provide to a community or society. This causes libraries to not receive the appropriate funding to support both their programs and new literary materials. The inspiration for libraries of the future is derived from the trends that will attract the citizens of tomorrow. Libraries will be more involved in the community and provide the public with accessible technology. Our ideas to improve libraries will gain the public’s interest and keep the fire of knowledge alive. Some …

Growing Old In America, Where Do We Go From Here?, Holly Trevino

Integrated Studies

We at times find ourselves with an elderly grandparent, parent, sibling, partner or friend and we not sure what the next step is for them concerning their healthcare of everyday living and how to obtain it. This paper will help you explore the different options of care from home care to skilled nursing facilities and everything in-between. It will also give you information to help relieve stress worry if the decision you have made is the best fit for your loved one.

Correctional Recreation: An Overview, Michael Ryan Alexander

Integrated Studies

This paper will examine different aspects related to correctional recreation with the intent of establishing that it is a valuable tool and should be continually implemented in prisons. A multitude of sources and studies were researched and used to provide the information. The history of recreation in correctional settings is presented as well as the types of recreation that have been made available in institutions across the country. The benefits and goals of correctional recreation are then examined. These benefits include physical and psychological gains, increasing institutional safety, as well as reducing recidivism. The role recreation plays in institutions is …

The Effects Of A Vegetarian Diet, Kelly R. Mathis

Integrated Studies

The purpose of this paper is to equip individuals with knowledge of the effects of a vegetarian diet. This paper will provide factual research for a group of individuals willing to investigate how certain dietary choices can provide benefits for current and future generations in all aspects of life. The consumption of a vegetarian diet impacts a person’s health, the environment, the economy, and society. This concept is examined through the idea of nutrition ecology. Exploring concepts related to these four components will provide insight into the food consumption choices that people make while also understanding the effect it may …

Play In Early Childhood Education, Sarah Ellis

Integrated Studies

The information in this paper was found in books, Murray Sates library website and other online sources. The purpose of this paper is to define play and the many roles and benefits it has for early childhood education. In this paper, it will define play by what many theorists and researchers have defined it by. The history section will be focused on the different theorists and their thoughts and beliefs about play, This paper will also discuss many sub topics to play such as outdoor play, babies and play and learning and play connected. Towards the end of the paper …

Access To Substance Abuse Treatment In Western Kentucky, Robin Palmer

Integrated Studies

Abstract

Substance abuse in Western Kentucky has reached near epidemic proportions. One of the major concerns for this epidemic is limited access to treatment. Although access to treatment in Western Kentucky may be limited, the region offers many different treatment options. This manual will help each individual to take an honest look at their drinking and drug use, assist them into entering a treatment facility, and provide long term treatment alternatives to help obtain sobriety. Recovery is a way of life and results vary for each person and are dependent upon their efforts to change their entire way of life. …