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Justified By Faith: The Upper Susquehanna Lutheran Synod And The Pennsylvania Natural Gas Fracking Controversy, Lena R. Connor

Pomona Senior Theses

An exercise in applied Christian ecotheology, this thesis focuses on a community of Lutheran church bodies (ELCA) in North Central Pennsylvania as they grappled with natural gas hydraulic fracturing in the summer of 2012. In the paper, I employ a combination of theological, environmental, historical, and ethnographic research methodologies to ground my analysis of how this synod of Lutherans to date has approached the fracking boom. My primary research question is: How might the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA--as a representative body of 131 Lutheran churches that are steeped in tradition--use its history, community involvement, theology, and church structure …

Building Upon Common-Pool Resource Theory To Explore Success In Transitioning Water Management Institutions, Christina M. Hoffman

School of Natural Resources: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Nebraska, like many regions around the world, is faced with the challenge of adapting to a new era in water management. Increasing demands for water resources, mounting concerns over threatened and endangered species, and obligations to abide by interstate water allocation agreements have motivated Nebraska to revisit traditional water management approaches. However, although Nebraska’s water management institutions have undergone much change, little research exists on the influence these changes have had on the ability of water institutions to successfully manage water allocations. This research (1) qualitatively explores the perspectives and experiences of stakeholders in the overappropriated region of the Platte …

Sac Outreach Bulletin 2013, The South Asia Center

Newsletters from the South Asia Center

No abstract provided.

Fruitful Communities: Evaluating The History And Impacts Of Treepeople’S Fruit Tree Program, Kayla B. Imhoff

Pitzer Senior Theses

TreePeople is a Los Angeles based non-profit organization that uses environmental education, initiatives, and programs to engage with the greater community to work towards the goal of a sustainable future for Los Angeles. The Fruit Tree Program is one of TreePeople’s longest running programs of 29 years, which distributes free bare-root fruit trees to economically disadvantaged communities as a source of fresh fruit and the other environmental benefits that trees offer. This paper is a comprehensive report detailing the history of the program and the impacts it has had on communities across Los Angeles County. Looking at three communities in …

Recording The Beginnings Of South Carolina River Diving, Drew Ruddy

Faculty & Staff Publications

Mr. Ruddy published an article virtually identical to this in the May 2013 issue of SCIAA's newsletter (v17/#1), Legacy, p.p. 4-5.

Muscogiana Vol. 24(1), Spring 2013, Edward Howard

Muscogiana

No abstract provided.

Otterbein Aegis Spring 2013, Otterbein Aegis

Aegis: The Otterbein Humanities Journal

Contents: Editors’ Introduction; Interview with Dr. Terry Castle; Interview with Dr. Karen Stohr; Essays: Olivier Messiaen and the Quartet for the End of Time—Jody Sjogren; No Ultimatums Necessary: Defending Diverse Poetry—Beth Gier; Are Negative Duties Enough? Basic Goods Deficits and the Institutional Approach to Human Rights—Beth Dwyer; Israel contra Becker: Rescuing the Enlightenment?—Emmy Hammond; Book Reviews: Ruins—Zach Alexander; Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself: A Road Trip With David Foster Wallace—Toshia Fries; Beautiful Souls: Saying No, Breaking Ranks, and Heeding the Voice of Conscience in Dark Times—Beth Dwyer; Mortality—Emmy Hammond; Gone Girl—Whitney Reed; Ten Thousand Saints—Beth Gier; The …

Editor's Note, Joseph Drew

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

Deciding To Fight: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study On Decision-Making In Conflict Situations, Rebecca Kay Lefebvre

Dissertations, Theses and Capstone Projects (Full IR Collection)

Does culture matter in decision-making? Existing literature largely assumes that the cognitive processes that inform decision-making are universally applicable, while only very few studies indicate that cultural norms and values shape cognitive processes. Using a survey based quasi-experiment, I examine cross-country differences in cultural traits and decision-making processes among undergraduate students in the U.S. and Ghana. A comparison between the groups shows the constraining impact of culture at three levels: individual, societal, and situated. At an individual level, those who are more collectivist are more dependent in their decision-making. At a societal level, students from a collectivist society (Ghana) are …

(Re) Producing Gendered Knowledges: How Institutional Ecologies And ‘Supple’ Objects Influenced Academic Understandings Of Women, Gender, And Sexuality In The U.S., Christine Wood

Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary Culture

This essay examines how researchers’ differing definitions of core categories of analysis in women’s and gender studies have yielded a wide variety of knowledge about gender, women, and sexuality across research institutions. The paper draws on historical records from five women’s and gender studies programs and departments in the U.S. and interviews with their faculty. In their formative years these programs defined their purpose similarly: to address the paucity of research on women and the social problems of sex inequality, where the working definition of “woman” was ontologically uncontested. Gradually scholars incorporated a broad range of analytic epistemologies into the …

Before And While You Are A Leader...You Are A Disciple! A Retreat For Pastoral Ministers In The Diocese Of San Diego, María Olivia Galván

LMU Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Earth News, V36, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Earth Science.

Earth News

Inside this issue:

-- From the department head
-- News from the faculty & staff
-- Solar Viewing
-- News from emeritus
-- Sunday at the Quarry
-- The STORM Workshop
-- Gamma Sigma Chapter - Sigma Gamma Epsilon
-- Congratulations to the Graduates of the Department of Earth Science
-- Seminars
-- Student Research
-- Internships
-- UNI Earth Science Department Recognized for 10-Year Collaboration with ILPA at Annual Convention
-- Student Scholarships & Awards
-- Top Pick Article
-- UNI Earth Science 2012 Update Conference
-- Activities 2012
-- Alumni Spotlight: Bill and Teri Brecht
-- News from …

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter, V6, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Philosophy And World Religions.

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Notes from the Head
-- On Art and Censorship
-- On Freedom and Equality
-- The Most Important Book I Ever Read
-- Faculty Spotlight: Jerome Soneson, Professor of Religion
-- End of the Year Luncheon
-- Graduates 2012-2013
-- Final thoughts from graduating senior Emily O'Loughlin
-- Student Interview: Stef McGraw, Philosophy
-- Student Interview, Yu Sasaki, Study of Religion
-- Biannual Book Sale
-- Dr. Massimo Pigliucci: "Revisiting the Demarcation Problem"
-- Alumni Spotlight: Alison Suen, Philosophy
-- Alumni Spotlight: Amy Hoyer, Study of Religion
-- Alumni Response Form

Annual Report, General Education Committee, 2012-2013, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. General Education Committee

USF St. Petersburg General Education Committee Reports

The 2012-2013 academic year annual report from the General Education Committee, a committee under the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's Faculty Senate.

Library Perspectives, Issue 48, Spring 2013, Friends Of The Oberlin College Libraries

Library Perspectives Newsletter

This issue includes items about the Tony Musante '58 collection of personal papers, Gabriele Brandstetter, Special Collections items in exhibitions at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, and much more.

Research View, Spring 2013

Research View

Contents of this issue include:

Probing for Poisons: Is it a common cold or pesticide exposure?

Quick Looks: Trophy horns, antlers smaller than a century ago -- University unveils programs of distinction -- 'Mammals of Montana' named 2012 honor book -- English faculty member wins literature award -- Bio station scientist honored with top conservation award -- University scientists propose new drought severity index

Yellowstone's Prehistoric Bear Hunters: UM archaeology reveals lives of ancient park visitors

Caring for Cutthroat: Student's research helps managers protect struggling trout species

Focus, 2013, Spring, Andrews University

Focus

FOCUS (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

White Collar Crime And Morality: How Occupation Shapes Perception, Marshall R. Schmidt Dr.

Department of Justice Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

White-collar crime is on the rise in the United States and globally. The general public has historically been seen as apathetic to white-collar criminals and their crimes; however more recent studies have shown that prior conclusions on perceptions of white-collar criminals may have been inaccurate. In this paper, I examine the role that occupation has in forming perceptions of white-collar criminals. Using Status Characteristics Theory, a structural social psychological theory that links an individual's status characteristics to evaluations of their morality, trustworthiness and competency, vignette experiments are constructed that allow for offender status and offense seriousness in various white collar …

Friends Of The Children: Portland Postsecondary Preparation Recommendations, Hillary Horn Montuori

Anthropology Theses

The process of defining "postsecondary success" is an integral part of preparing for it. Ultimately, postsecondary success begins as a goal within the formal education system because it denotes success after high school. But then we must ask, "What is the goal of that high school education?" In my time as a research intern with Friends of the Children (FOTC), concepts of productivity, access, and knowledge have all been central to answering this question. On one level, the question has a pragmatic answer: FOTC youth should be able to earn a living wage. On another level, the question is much …

Portland State Library Update: News For Supporters And Friends; Spring 2013, Portland State University Library

Library Newsletters

In this issue: Accessing the Millar Library 24/7; Corey and Stacy Lohman: Supporting Student Success Scholarship; Meet a Library Student Employee and Upcoming Events

Kevin W. Hector, Theology Without Metaphysics: God, Language, And The Spirit Of Recognition, Jeff Snapper

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.

Haki: A Musical Activism Project, Katrina Doyle

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Meaning both “Justice” and “Rights” in Kiswahili, “Haki” is a musical activism project seeking to expose injustices and human rights issues that bury themselves under the surface of Kenyan society. Its mission is to give a voice to the voiceless. To bring awareness to the rights Kenyans have according to their own laws, and what they can do to seek justice. Before songwriting, I researched the four areas – human trafficking, child sexual abuse, police abuse of power, and education inequality – extensively. I sought the expertise of Kenyan NGO leaders and studied many readings. This is a non-traditional ISP. …

The Teaching Of The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade And It’S Lasting Implications On The African Diaspora, Mara Meyers

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Objectives

i. Gain an understanding of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade from the Ghanaian perspective

ii. Understand the ways in which the history of slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade are a part of Ghanaians identities today

iii. Acquire knowledge regarding Ghanaians understandings of the African Diaspora

iv. Explore Ghanaians views on the history of slavery as compared to African Americans perspectives on slavery

4. Methodology: For this research I used a versatile approach. I observed and taught two Social Studies classes at a school in Cape Coast, both of which were of relevance to my topic. I also interviewed, both …

Even Flowers Bloom On Unmarked Graves: Stories Of Disappeared South Africans, Willa Goldberg

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This ISP is a departure from the usual format. After gathering information from the MPTT, experiencing an exhumation, and interviewing relatives of two disappeared individuals – I endeavored to write a fictional four part story inspired by the previously mentioned activities. Although much of my project is heavily based on factual information, I utilized a creative license to create a story that also explores my journey as an observer, participant, and interviewer.

As previously mentioned the main methodology utilized was interviews. Other methodologies employed included observation, participation, and information gathered from secondary sources (for example, the MPTT’s files on missing …

Traditional Healing In Madagascar: A Study Of A Tandroy Ombiasa And His Methods Of Healing, Haleemah Jackson

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

In Madagascar, traditional healthcare is practiced and used by those who have no other access to healthcare or who simply cannot afford it. This form of healthcare is known throughout in the form of the Ombiasa. These men and women not only have extensive knowledge on the land around them and the healing capabilities of local plants, they are also the mediums in their communities between the spirit world that guides and the human world that is in constant need of guidance. In the Ifotoka and Morafeno region in the south of Madagascar there is a powerful and well known …

An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Khan Academy Videos For Teaching Mathematics At Menzi High School, Naman Barman

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The goal of this practicum is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Khan Academy videos as a tool for teaching Maths in a low-resourced school. The Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization based in California whose mission is to produce engaging videos for students to learn Maths, science, and other subjects. The Khan Academy videos have garnered more than 350 million views on YouTube and have thus proven to be a valuable learning tool for many students. This project analyzes the effectiveness of these videos for teaching Maths to Grade 9 students at Menzi High School, a low-resourced school in …

Adapting & Appropriating Art From Afar: Negotiating A Global Identity Through Popular Culture, A Study Of Salsa In The Senegalese Context, Elizabeth Bockenfeld

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The following study is essentially an attempt to explore cross-cultural exchange and the resulting (re)creation of different forms of cultural expression. In its broadest sense it aims to explore the quotidian, cultural sides of globalization. It takes for its focus the re-appropriation of salsa music in Dakar, Senegal. Through interviews and participant observation in a number of salsa venues, I explore the various meanings Senegalese salseros put into salsa music and dance. Senegalese salsa is rooted in a very concrete historical background, while also holding meaning for the present. In short, the appropriation of salsa into the Senegalese context serves …

“Queering The Rainbow Nation”: An Analysis Of 11 Gay And Lesbian Capetonians’ Perceptions Of Lgbt Identity In Cape Town And The South African Government’S Commitment To Lgbt Equality, Ryan Sasse

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The South African government has made vast strides in the fight for LGBT equality, strides that are unparalleled by any other nation on the African continent. Unfortunately, the lack of hate crime legislation within the country—as well as the government’s unwillingness to address the nation’s resulting violence—often overshadows the accomplishments that have been made over the last few years. Keeping in mind that “[f]eminist research goals foster empowerment and emancipation for women and other marginalized groups, and feminist researchers often apply their findings in the service of promoting social justice for women,” we can see how the LGBT community is …

Cameras And Incense: Negotiating Religious Dance On Tourist Bali, Emma Brandt

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The small island of Bali has become famous throughout the world as a center of arts and culture. Tourists visit the island in droves each year to collect traditional paintings, carvings, and fabrics, and to watch performances of dances, gamelan, and puppet shows, all of these based in a Shivaite Hindu tradition that has absorbed elements of Buddhism and Islam, as well as bits and pieces from the religions of China and other erstwhile visitors to the island. Bali, a strongly Hindu island in one of the world’s largest Muslim countries, has achieved a worldwide fame perhaps greater than the …

Standardized Chaos: A Portrait Of The Indonesian Education System, Andrea Bucciarelli

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The Indonesian education system exists to provide children across the archipelago with a high quality education that bears relevance to life and culture in Indonesia. School attendance is mandatory for at least nine years, however schools have yet to achieve 100% enrollment at any level. School curriculums, unified by national guidelines, cover a wide range of subjects and evaluate students on their knowledge at the end of each schooling level, through a national exam. Teachers are often, but not always, employed by the central government and assigned to teach in public schools. Other teachers may work part-time at public schools, …