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Ecological Crisis And The Re-Enchantment Of Nature In Jaime Huenún’S Reducciones., Ida Day

Modern Languages Faculty Research

Chilean poet Jaime Huenún’s Reducciones (Reductions; 2012) explores the social and environmental consequences of European colonization since the second half of the nineteenth century, when southern Chile received thousands of German immigrants as part of a state-sponsored colonization plan. Confronted with large stretches of impenetrable native forests, the colonists began a deforestation process in order to prepare the land for agriculture and livestock farming, which left a profound impact on the society, economy, and geography of the region. In less than a century, the region spanning La Araucanía to Chiloé lost at least three million hectares of native forests. The …

Songs Of Passage And Sacrifice: Gabriella Ghermandi’S Stories In Performance, Laura Dolp, Eveljn Ferraro

Modern Languages & Literature

In this time and on this page, Spivak's island seems an apt place to begin a discussion about storytelling, resistance, and belonging. This chapter documents a conversation originating from two disciplinary perspectives-literature (Ferraro) and music (Dolp). We explore how spoken-word performance in a global context can facilitate social empowerment, craft a cultural past, and invigorate political consciousness. Although our analytical strategies and some of our conclusions differ, we share the assertion that the notion of artistic citizenship as it is defined elsewhere in this collection is considerably complicated, and even requires redefinition, in the context of non-Western cultures. Our present …

Comparing Two Cbm Maze Selection Tools: Considering Scoring And Interpretive Metrics For Universal Screening, Jeremy W. Ford, Kristen N. Missall, John L. Hosp, Jennifer L. Kuhle

Early and Special Education Faculty Publications and Presentations

Advances in maze selection curriculum-based measurement (CBM) have led to several published tools with technical information for interpretation (e.g., norms, benchmarks, cut-scores, classification accuracy) that have increased their usefulness for universal screening. A range of scoring practices have emerged for evaluating student performance on maze selection (e.g., correct restoration, incorrect restoration, correct restoration minus incorrect restoration, and correct restoration minus one-half incorrect restoration). However, lack of clear understanding about the intersection between scoring and interpretation has resulted in limited evidence about using maze selection for making universal screening decisions. In this study, 925 students in Grades 3-6 completed two CBMs …

Flood Realities, Perceptions, And The Depth Of Divisions On Climate, Lawrence C. Hamilton, Cameron P. Wake, Joel N. Hartter, Thomas G. Safford, Alli J. Puchlopek

Sociology

Research has led to broad agreement among scientists that anthropogenic climate change is happening now and likely to worsen. In contrast to scientific agreement, US public views remain deeply divided, largely along ideological lines. Science communication has been neutralised in some arenas by intense counter-messaging, but as adverse climate impacts become manifest they might intervene more persuasively in local perceptions. We look for evidence of this occurring with regard to realities and perceptions of flooding in the northeastern US state of New Hampshire. Although precipitation and flood damage have increased, with ample news coverage, most residents do not see a …

Innovations Palpitations: The Confusing Status Of Geographically Misdescriptive Trademarks, Mary Lafrance

Journal of Intellectual Property Law

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 041, Number 06, October 3, 2016, Grand Valley State University

2016-2017, Volume 41

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

Sport And Peace-Building In Divided Societies: A Case Study On Colombia And Northern Ireland, Alexander Cardenas

Peace and Conflict Studies

In recent years, sport has been acknowledged by a broad range of organisations as a viable tool to promote peace in highly volatile contexts. Acknowledging the complexity and myriad of issues that shape and define the Colombian and Northern Irish struggles, this article explores the use of sport to advance peace-building as seen through the lenses of the personnel involved in designing, supporting and implementing sport-based peace interventions (SDP officials) in both regions. This paper found points of commonality and divergence between Colombia and Northern Ireland showing that the unique conflict dynamics in both cases have played a major role …

2016 October 3 - State Of The University Address, Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University

Office of the President Speeches

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Humphreys, Leonard Oral History Interview, Larry Meredith

Emeriti Society Oral History Collection

Professor of History (1970-2000). Topics include: Foundation of School of International Studies (SIS), History of Callison College, and First World History Course in US College History.

The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 5, 10-03-2016, Krysteana Scribner

Free Press, The

New graduate building could be coming to campus -- Building connections for honors students to Iceland -- Understanding rights and responsibilities under Title IX -- Portland’s METRO bus set to take over current student transit -- Exclusion versus Inclusion: What kind of atmosphere does USM provide?

Geology Colloquium | No Cursing Crying No Cookies Women Trailblazers In Geomorphology, Nov. 4, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Struggles For Access To Justice In Appalachia Panel, Nov. 17, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Fall 2016, Asian Studies Minor Grows In Breadth And Popularity, Sandhya Shetty

UNH International Educator Newsletter

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Should We Fix The Bugs? Mitchell Lecturers Discuss Emerging Issues In Genetics And The Law, Ub Law Forum

UB Law Forum

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Exceptional Scholars: Ub Honors Braverman And Barbas For Excellence In Research, Ub Law Forum

UB Law Forum

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Exploring Faculty Perceptions Of Student Incivility In Social Work: Results From A National Survey, Elizabeth A. Wahler, Karen Badger

Social Work Faculty Publications

The literature suggests that incivility is a growing problem in college classrooms, but few studies have examined incivility within social work programs. Using a national sample of social work instructors (n=327), this study examined faculty experiences with social work student incivility in both undergraduate and graduate education. Results showed that some behaviors often deemed disrespectful or inattentive do occur in social work classrooms, and they occur more frequently in undergraduate classes than graduate classes. Although rare, hostile behaviors were also reported by faculty. Discussion of these findings includes recommendations for addressing incivility in the context of preparing social work students …

Irreconcilable Differences, Ryan Irwin

History Faculty Scholarship

A review of "Irreconcilable Differences" by Jeremy Friedman.

Daily Announcements October 2016, Wofford College. Office Of Marketing And Communications

Communications Office Daily Announcements

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The Lived Experience Of The English As A Second Language Rn-Bsn Degree Completion Student Integrating To An Online Learning Environment, Sonique S. Sailsman

Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Enrollment in registered nurse-bachelor of science in nursing (RN-BSN) degree completion programs have increased in the last several years. Due to this increase, many programs have begun to offer their RN-BSN programs completely online or in a hybrid format. Often times, students who choose to pursue their degree online come from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds and speak English as a second language (ESL). There is limited research about the experiences of these students in this unique learning environment. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of RN-BSN ESL nursing students who are engaged in learning …

Differential Heating In The Indian Ocean Differentially Modulates Precipitation In The Ganges And Brahmaputra Basins, Md Shahriar Pervez, Geoffrey M. Henebry

GSCE Faculty Publications

Indo-Pacific sea surface temperature dynamics play a prominent role in Asian summer monsoon variability. Two interactive climate modes of the Indo-Pacific—the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean dipole mode—modulate the amount of precipitation over India, in addition to precipitation over Africa, Indonesia, and Australia. However, this modulation is not spatially uniform. The precipitation in southern India is strongly forced by the Indian Ocean dipole mode and ENSO. In contrast, across northern India, encompassing the Ganges and Brahmaputra basins, the climate mode influence on precipitation is much less. Understanding the forcing of precipitation in these river basins is vital …

Inscrutable Places For Cyborgs, Christopher Bressler, Colin Thomas Hoover

Architecture Thesis Prep

More and more humans interface with digital devices to mediate their experiences with external information. This project seeks to explore the architectural implications of this trend as it reaches its logical conclusion in the cyborg mind. Although the project is positioned in the near future, architects practicing today will have to deal with the interaction between their architectural manifestations and the cyborg interface. This does not mean that this is a predictive project. We will be focusing on generating techniques which begin to explore the tools necessary in organizing and envisioning this world, while focusing less on the detailed inner …

Issue 69, Autumn 2016, Society Of Bead Researchers

The Bead Forum: Newsletter of the Society of Bead Researchers

Circular or Half-Moon Marks on Old Beads, by Alison Kyra Carter. • Two Unusual Drawn-Glass Bead Varieties from Quebec, by Karlis Karklins, Érik Langevin, and Adelphine Bonneau. • The Earliest European Bead in North America, by Karlis Karklins. • An Introduction to the Beijing Bead Museum and Library, by Walker Chin. • Mystery Bead from the Historic Jamestown Settlement, by Karlis Karklins and Merry Outlaw.

Testing Predictions Used To Build An Agrivoltaics Installation On A Small-Scale Educational Model, Katie Kinney, Rebecca Minor, Greg Barron-Gafford

STAR Program Research Presentations

Models are valuable tools for explaining and testing systems. Small-scale models can be especially useful for educational purposes. For models to be useful, they have to accurately depict the larger system that they are describing. A novel man-made system, known as an agrivoltaic structure, is being constructed at Biosphere 2 near Oracle, Arizona. The word agrivoltaic is a combination of agriculture and photovoltaics, or solar farming. My research involved creating a small-scale version of this system for educational purposes. The model of this system tested two predictions: that plants will grow better in the shade of a panel and that …

The Nontraditional Madison Experience

Madison Magazine

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Year Of Russia Research Guide, Ashley T. Hoffman, Olga Koz Mls, Dm, Olga Russov

Research Guides & Subject Bibliographies

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Crown Of The Continent And The Greater Yellowstone Magazine - Fall 2016, University Of Montana, Missoula

Crown of the Continent and the Greater Yellowstone Magazine

Table of Contents: Marias Pass...So Near, Yet So Far... -- Deep Freeze: Ice Patch Archaeology in Glacier National Park -- Hey! Glacier National Park...You've Come A Long Way Baby -- An Artist With A Camera -- Losing Their Best Friends -- Lifesaving Rivers -- Making Bears Behave -- "Tuff" Hiking -- Yellowstone Lake: A Haunting Mystery -- Book Reviews -- Field Notes

The Master Of The Mississippi, The King Of The Klondike!: History And Authenticity In The Life And Times Of Scrooge Mcduck, Peter Cullen Bryan

Journal of South Texas English Studies

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New Spiritan Universities: Marian University College, Bagamoyo, Luke Nnamdi Mbefo C.S.Sp.

Spiritan Horizons

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Center For Geospatial Studies Newsletter. 2016 No.10 (October), Minnesota State University Moorhead, Center For Geospatial Studies

Geospatial Center Newsletters

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Rethinking Victim-Based Statutory Sentencing Enhancements, Kevin Bennardo

Florida State University Law Review

Punishment enhancements that are triggered by some trait of the victim are deeply en-trenched in American criminal statutes. The research underlying this Article identified over 120 distinct traits that a victim could possess that would statutorily enhance the offender’s punishment. These enhancements are often based on an inherent trait of the victim (e.g., age, disability), the victim’s occupation (e.g., law enforcement officers, utility workers), or a non-occupational role-based undertaking (e.g., jurors, visitors at a detention center).

This Article argues that such victim-based statutory enhancements should be eliminated. First, they are dreadfully inegalitarian. These enhancements send the message that society prefers …