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South Dakota Art Museum Newsletter, Fall/Winter 2008/09, South Dakota State University

South Dakota Art Museum Newsletters and Publications

Feminine Images Show the Influence of Women on Dunn
Featured Donors: Benders Create Endowment to Aid Exhibit, Program Funding
Adelstein Continues to be a Generous Friend of SDAM
Events Calendar
SD Artist Series Exhibits
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
Take a Trip!
Workshops & Classes
SDSU Film Society Presents: The Autumn 2008 Film Series
Egyptian Film Festival
Spotlights: DeLong Serves Museum as SDAM Board Chair, Gottsleben Loves to Meet People at the Museum, Dolores Brage, Join the South Dakota Art Museum Guild, Verschoor Chosen as One of Four Women of Distinction, Two Join SDAM Staff
SD Art Museum Donors
Museum Store …

Review Of Wall-E, Michael A Anderson

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This holiday season, I took in the computer-animated, science-fiction, romance film, WALL-E, on an early nineties 27" home television with DVD player. Both of which still work "just fine" and therefore have yet to be replaced by their owners - meaning no large panoramic flat screen, no high definition and no surround sound...And therefore my viewing experience for reviewing WALL-E may not have allowed me to experience the full effects of the Pixar Company's advanced animation and sound design. Interestingly enough, this very assumption was evident during the opening aerial scenes of the film when a fellow viewer commented on …

Friends Of Musselman Library Newsletter Fall 2008, Musselman Library

Friends of Musselman Library Newsletter

Table of Contents:

From the Director: Library’s Work with Student Employees and Interns (Barbara Holley ’54, Robert Fortenbaugh ’44, Esther Kenyon Fortenbaugh ’46); Larry Marschall’s Rainbow Shot; Library Improving User Services (Lisa McNamee, Mary Evangaliste, Gale Baker); Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln (William C. Wright ’61, Joshua Stuart ’11); Music at Musselman: Quintet; Save the Date: Torn Asunder; Richard Sautter Portrays James E. Murdoch; LibGuides; Digital Signage; Hidden Talents (John Regentin); Exhibits: Student’s Galapagos Adventure (Stephanie Molina ’09); Report of Gifts 2007-2008; Focus on Philanthropy: The China Collections (Mike Hobor ’69 and Nancy Hobor); Gettysburg Memorabilia; …

Criminal Justice Federalism And National Sex Offender Policy, Wayne A. Logan

Scholarly Publications

This paper, part of a symposium, examines the federal government's sustained effort to recast state policies regarding sex offender registration and community notification laws. While commentators have typically focused on federal Commerce Clause-based incursions on state criminal justice authority, with registration and notification the U.S. has invoked the Spending Clause, a less controversial yet more invasive strategy, driving outcomes nationwide, not merely within the federal system alone. As a result, borrowing from Justice Harlan, the U.S. has "fasten[ed] on the States federal notions of criminal justice" in a major way.

After providing an overview of the historic reluctance of the …

La Lucha Por Una Comunidad Sustentable Los Campesinos Tonocote De Breayoj: Manejo De Recursos, Desarrollo Y Elecciones, David Flannelly

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

A study about the environment and sustainability has to be soley about topics solely relating directly to nature, right? With this preconception in my mind I went off to study an indigenous subsistence farming community in the northwestern region of Argentina. Initially I solely wanted to focus on the management of resources of the community, the trees, water, and animals. Fate had other plans for my indepent study project. I arrived in the community right in the middle of the last week of historical elections for the province and the community. A new political party of farmers and other poor …

Samoa’S Tree Of Life: A Study Of The Roles Of Coconut Products In The Samoan Economy, Past And Present, Dale Hoff

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This focus of this paper is the role that coconut products have played in Samoa’s cash economy, past and present. This paper begins with a brief history of the use of coconut products in Samoa before independence. Next, the decline of the copra and copra oil industries in the 1980s and 1990s is highlighted, and several causes for this decline are explained. The current roles of coconut products such as copra oil, virgin coconut oil, whole coconuts sold locally, coconut cream, coconut shell handicrafts, and coconut wood are then analyzed. Specific attention is given to the potential role of copra …

Faith And Freedom: A Profile Of The Religious Environment In Mongolia’S Emerging Democracy, Jeffrey Sinick

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Mongolia is a rapidly globalizing nation that became both democratic and capitalistic after their 1990 revolution. In its history Mongolia has always had a strong religious influence coming mainly from Buddhism, which prevailed throughout Mongolia before the 70-year long socialist period that preceded the democratic revolution. The socialist period destroyed much of the traditional religion in Mongolia and left a spiritual and political vacuum in Mongolia after 1990. Economic hardships and religious tolerance brought forth numerous Christian religious groups and social organization that have profoundly affected the new religious environment in Mongolia, while Buddhism struggled to rebuild and retain a …

The Stallion's Mane: The Next Generation Of Horses In Mongolia, Amanda Hund

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Horses play a central role in Mongolian history and culture, yet there has been little academic research on breeding methods, either traditional or modern in Mongolia. The goal of good horse breeding is to maintain and improve the quality of the breed. By looking at the traditional breeding, we gain a better understanding of what Mongolian culture values in their horses and what they are hoping to pass on to the next generation. We can also learn how this information is passed on in an oral tradition from generation to generation of horse trainers and herders. In traditional Mongolian horse …

Vertical Distribution Of Spiders (Araneae) On A Tropical Island, Eric Brown

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The distribution of spiders into vertical layers was studied on Misali Island. In particular, differences in diversity, species richness, abundance, and body length were analyzed. A variety of collection methods were used in order to capture as many different species as possible from three levels of forest: leaf litter, groundcover (up to 1m), and understory (up to 3m). After being sorted to the morphospecies level, the spiders were cataloged and several statistical tests were run. These tests show that spiders do show species-level stratification between different levels of forest. They also pointed towards a particularly firm dividing line between species …

The Interplay Of Peace, Justice, And Logic: Bali-Bawock As A Case Study For Inter-Ethnic Land Disputes, Masumi Hayashi-Smith

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

his paper seeks to explore the conflict existing between two ethnic groups, the Bali-Nyonga and the Bawock, as a case study for inter-ethnic land dispute. Through the process of this study the researcher tried to look past arguments of logic in order to uncover the struggle for autonomy, the struggle for respect, and how damaging the muddy relationship between tradition and modernity can be. She found that ultimately models of mediation and dialogue were the most constructive in helping the conflict’s actors heal among themselves, and to develop the tools for interacting with a globalized society.

Creative Ecology: Art’S Role In Addressing Environmental And Sustainability Issues In Australia, Michael Meade

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Art has embodied the relationship between humans and the natural environment throughout the ages. As this relationship changed, many artists began to address concerns about the ways humans interact with nature. Today, more than ever, there is a need for channels of communication to address the major environmental and sustainability problems of our time. This study examines how art is influenced by environmental and sustainability concerns and the ways in which it responds to such concerns. By investigating how artists, community organizations, festivals and other initiatives encourage public awareness about environmental and sustainability issues, the study explores art’s role in …

The Role Of Zoos In Creating A Conservation Ethic In Visitors, Elean Kazarov

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This research project addresses the role of zoos in creating a conservation ethic in their visitors, with a focus on Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. The zoo educates visitors about animals, species, and habitats as well as conservation and threats to biodiversity. Interactive exhibits encourage the visitors to reflect upon the relationship between humans and animals and humans and nature, as well as solidify the zoo experience in the visitors’ minds. By providing an entertaining experience, the zoo renders visitors more receptive to conservation messages. Other messages increase respect for animals, species and habitats. Individual connections with animals are facilitated …

Economics, Epidemics & Eradication: A Case Study Of Malaria In Madagascar, Kathleen Minton

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Despite effective techniques for preventing and treating malaria, the malaria burden in Madagascar remains quite high, particularly in rural areas where poor villagers are more isolated from health services, and less likely to be able to afford prevention methods or treatment. In response to this challenge, Madagascar’s government has made malaria eradication a high priority, stating that it hopes to reduce the incidence of malaria from its current level of 1,234,520 to 320,000 by 2012, and to eliminate the disease entirely by 2018. Ultimately, though, it remains to be seen if their efforts will be sufficient to meet these ambitious …

Simon Says (Fall 2008), Erma Banks, Cynthia Fears, Callie Mcginnis, Roberta Ford, Paula Adams, Giselle Remy Bratcher, Sandra Stratford, Michelle Jones

Library Newsletters

Inside this issue:

• Addressing Student Needs: Circulating Laptops and a New Décor
• Information Commons Workshop
• Digital Microfilm Reader/Printer
• SHHHHH: You Are Entering the QUIET ZONE
• Access Ingenta: A CSU Faculty Development Initiative
• LIBR 1105 Online
• The Robert Hardaway Diary: A Piece of Historical Treasure
• Faculty Media Production Services Available at ITS
• Department Spotlight: Interlibrary Loan
• Milestone CSU Library Service Anniversaries
• Welcome Aboard
• Library Budget

Multiple Intelligences In The Classroom, Andrea Lauren Heming

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

This project addresses the current hot topic in the field of education, of Multiple Intelligences. Howard Garner, psychologist and Harvard professor, believes there are multiple ways children learn. Through that belief he created the Multiple Intelligences Theory (MI) which states there are eight ways people learn or complete tasks. This project looked at the Theory of Multiple Intelligences and analyzed how it is applied in the classroom. Through research, direct observation, and interviews with teachers, it was found how this theory is practically applied in classrooms today. The following three questions were answered in this project. How are current teachers …

The Needs Of Non-Minority Students, Joshua Moore, Stephanie Keene, Franeisha Jones, Timothy Gray

The College Student Experience (CNS 572)

No abstract provided.

Fall 2008 Farquhar Forum, Farquhar College Of Arts And Sciences

The Farquhar Forum College Magazine

No abstract provided.

Index, Marvels & Tales Editors

Marvels & Tales

No abstract provided.

Reviews, Marvels & Tales Editors

Marvels & Tales

The Tale of Tales; or, Entertainment for Little Ones. By Giambattista Basile. Edited and translated by Nancy L. Canepa. Illustrated by Carmelo Lettere. Foreword by Jack Zipes.
Review by Edward F. Tuttle and Luisa Del Giudice.

Fairy Tales from Before Fairy Tales: The Medieval Latin Past of Wonderful Lies. By Jan M. Ziolkowski.
Review by Maria Teresa Agozzino.

Politicizing Magic: An Anthology of Russian and Soviet Fairy Tales. Edited by Marina Balina, Helena Goscilo, and Mark Lipovetsky.
Review by Sibelan Forrester.

In Quest of Indian Folktales: Pandit Ram Gharib Chaube and William Crooke. By Sadhana Naithani.
Review by Andrew …

Effacement And Metaphor: Searching For The Body In Educational Discourse, Keith Nainby, Deanna Fassett

Faculty Publications

This essay concerns the body’s positioning in discussions of teaching, specifically focusing on the authors’ efforts to trace discursive invocations of teachers’ bodies by students reflecting on the teaching vocation. The authors explore, through a series of intertwined autoethnographic narratives, the research process that led them through focus group data collection and analysis, to reflections on students’ metaphorical use of the “teacher’s body” in these focus groups, to (in light of feedback from anonymous reviewers) the role of the authors’ own teachers’ bodies in constituting this research and its implications.

Heat-Shock Protein 70 (Hsp70) Expression In Four Limpets Of The Genus Lottia: Interspecific Variation In Constitutive And Inducible Synthesis Correlates With In Situ Exposure To Heat Stress, Yunwei Dong, Luke Miller, Jon Sanders, George Somero

Faculty Publications, Biological Sciences

Limpets of the genus Lottia occupy a broad vertical distribution on wave-exposed rocky shores, a range that encompasses gradients in the frequency and severity of thermal and desiccation stress brought on by aerial emersion. Using western blot analysis of levels of heat-shock protein 70 (Hsp70), we examined the heat-shock responses of four Lottia congeners: Lottia scabra and L. austrodigitalis, which occur in the high-intertidal zone, and L. pelta and L. scutum, which are restricted to the low- and mid-intertidal zones. Our results suggest distinct strategies of Hsp70 expression in limpets occupying different heights and orientations in the rocky intertidal zone. …

Gallaudet Today Volume 38 Number 1 Fall 2008, Todd Byrd

Gallaudet Today

No abstract provided.

Stony Brook Press, V. 30, N. 02, Stony Brook University. Stony Brook Press.

Stony Brook Press

v. 30, n. 02, v.:ill. ; 38 cm (original analog pub.)

Using Empirical Research To Design Government Citizen Participation Processes: A Case Study Of Citizens' Roles In Environmental Compliance And Enforcement, David Markell, Tom R. Tyler

Scholarly Publications

No abstract provided.

A Prairie Rendezvous, Vol. 10, No. 4 (Fall 2008), Grand Prairie Friends

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

When To Be A Dear Enemy: Flexible Acoustic Relationships Of Neighbouring Skylarks, Alauda Arvensis, Elodie Briefer, Fanny Rybak, Thierry Aubin

Ethology Collection

Numerous territorial species are less aggressive towards neighbours than strangers. This tolerance towards neighbouring conspecifics, termed the ‘dear enemy’ effect, seems to be a flexible feature of the relationship between neighbours, and has been shown to disappear in some species after experimental or natural modifications of the context. However, the maintenance over time of this singular relationship has been poorly studied. In this study, we followed the change of dear enemy relationships during the breeding season in a territorial songbird with a complex song, the skylark. We examined in the field the response of territory owners to playbacks of neighbour …

Visual Attention And Its Relation To Knowledge States In Chimpanzees, Pan Troglodytes, Megan J. Bulloch, Sarah T. Boysen, Ellen E. Furlong

Sentience Collection

Primates rely on visual attention to gather knowledge about their environment. The ability to recognize such knowledge-acquisition activity in another may demonstrate one aspect of Theory of Mind. Using a series of experiments in which chimpanzees were presented with a choice between an experimenter whose visual attention was available and another whose vision was occluded, we asked whether chimpanzees understood the relationship between visual attention and knowledge states. The animals showed sophisticated understanding of attention from the first presentation of each task. Under more complex experimental conditions, the subjects had more difficulty with species-typical processing of attentional cues and those …

Profile: The Annual Honor Roll Of Donors, University Relations

Profile (1996-)

The contributions showcased in this edition of Profile allow us to continue to provide an outstanding learning environment for our students regardless of their financial circumstances and regardless of their social situation. Thanks to the friends and alumni of UMM for their continued commitment to this place and for their faith in the work we do.

--From Chancellor Johnson's Message

Octg2008, Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly Manuscripts

From October 2008 Robert Kelly Archive.

Review Of Removing Barriers: Women In Academic Science, Technology Engineering And Mathematics (Bystydzienski And Bird, Eds.), And Women, Gender, And Technology (Fox, Johnson And Rosser, Eds.), And Science And Social Inequality: Feminist And Postcolonial Issues (Harding, Ed), Mary A. Armstrong

English

No abstract provided.