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Bmcc Borough Of Manhattan Community College 2022-2023 Bulletin, Borough Of Manhattan Community College

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This is the official college catalog for 2022-2023. It contains course descriptions as well as information on degree programs, college resources and services, admissions, tuition and fees, financial aid, a profile of the college, and rules and regulations.

In God’S House, There Are Many Rooms: A University Minister Reflects Upon Fratelli Tutti., Melanie-Prejean Sullivan

Faculty Publications

For over fifty years, Roman Catholics who are interreligious leaders have been guided by the Second Vatican Council document, Nostra Aetate. The author, a retired university lay minister in the United States, was one such interreligious leader who worked with students, faculty, and staff of all faiths and none on a small Catholic campus to create an atmosphere open to diversity, inclusion, and respect for all. Her office facilitated campus programs that encouraged service, dialogue, and spiritual growth. In twenty years, campus ministry involvement grew from three dozen primarily Catholic students to over 400 students of many different faiths. …

2022-2023 Strategic Plan, Morehead State University. Student Government Association.

Student Government Association Records

2022-2023 strategic plan of the Morehead State University Student Government Association.

2022-2023 Operating Budget, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Operating Budgets Archive

2022-2023 Operating Budget of Morehead State University.

A Brown Buffalo’S Observations On Color(Blindness), Legal History, And Racial Justice In The Rocky Mountain West, Tom I. Romero

Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship

This essay is a series of three observations about interrogating and complicating the meaning of color for all of us who call the Rocky Mountain West home. Published as part of the University of Utah Law Review’s annual symposium asking legal academics and law practitioners to 'tell our stories', this essay is designed to highlight the importance of racial consciousness in the legal geography of the Rocky Mountain West. These observations are divided into three reflections. In the first, I explore what has long been the defining feature of race relations in the Rocky Mountain West—the persistent tension between the …

Arginine Catabolism And Polyamine Biosynthesis Pathway Disparities Within Francisella Tularensis Subpopulations, Yinshi Yue, Bhanwar Lal Puniya, Tomáš Helikar, Benjamin Girardo, Steven H. Hinrichs, Marilyn A. Larson

Department of Biochemistry: Faculty Publications

Francisella tularensis is a highly infectious zoonotic pathogen with as few as 10 organisms causing tularemia, a disease that is fatal if untreated. Although F. tularensis subspecies tularensis (type A) and subspecies holarctica (type B) share over 99.5% average nucleotide identity, notable differences exist in genomic organization and pathogenicity. The type A clade has been further divided into subtypes A.I and A.II, with A.I strains being recognized as some of the most virulent bacterial pathogens known. In this study, we report on major disparities that exist between the F. tularensis subpopulations in arginine catabolism and subsequent polyamine biosynthesis. The genes …

Species-Specific Responses To Landscape Features Shaped Genomic Structure Within Alaska Galliformes, Sarah A. Sonsthagen, Robert E. Wilson, Sandra L. Talbot

Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit: Staff Publications

Aim: Connectivity is vital to the resiliency of populations to environmental change and stochastic events, especially for cold-adapted species as Arctic and alpine tundra habitats retract as the climate warms. We examined the influence of past and current landscapes on genomic connectivity in cold-adapted galliformes as a critical first step to assess the vulnerability of Alaska ptarmigan and grouse to environmental change. We hypothesize that the mosaic of physical features and habitat within Alaska promoted the formation of genetic structure across species.

Location: Alaska, United States of America.

Taxa: Ptarmigan and Grouse (Galliformes: Tetraoninae).

Methods: We collected double digest restriction-site- …

2022 Acts Of Synod, Crcna

Agendas and Acts of Synod

Grand Rapids, MI: Rev. José Rayas, president; Rev. Derek Buikema, vice president; Rev. Aaron J. Vriesman, first clerk; Ms. Luann D. Sankey, second clerk

Immature Bull Shark Habitat Use And Residency In The Manatee River, A Non-Thermally Altered Nursery Area, Cecilia Hampton

Theses & ETDs

The Manatee River is a non-thermally altered estuarine river that flows into the southern edge of Tampa Bay. Prior studies suggest that temperature and salinity are the primary factors driving juvenile bull shark habitat use. However, previously-studied nurseries at latitudes similar to the Manatee River have been in thermally-altered rivers. The objective was to examine immature bull shark use of this habitat in relation to variation in temperature and salinity. A network of acoustic receivers was deployed within the Manatee River to track movements of acoustically-tagged juvenile bull sharks (n=20). Incorporating data from New College’s temperature/salinity loggers and from USGS …

Reducing Inconsistencies In Our Attitudes Towards Animals, Alicia Bednar

Theses & ETDs

Why do we classify some animals as disgusting pests and some as beloved pets? Although many people do not enjoy recognizing it, there are many obvious inconsistencies concerning the way in which we perceive, categorize, and consequently treat animals based on our relationships with them. The same animal might be classified as both a potential pest or pet, depending on the environment and context it is placed in, such as rats and snakes. Others may fall into categories that make them lab subjects or food. The categories we place animals in are automatically mentally associated with varying degrees of moral …

Physiological Indicators Of Menstrual Cycle Phase: A Two-Part Study On Developing A Method Of Menstrual Cycle Phase Determination And Assessment Of Menstrual Cycle Impacts On Brain Activation, Anna Feldbush

Theses & ETDs

The menstrual cycle, and associated variations in hormone status, are a powerful moderator of both behavioral and physiological variables. However, current methods of determining menstrual cycle phase in research are largely unreliable and often cumbersome to put to use in a study. This two-part study examined two bio-markers of menstrual cycle phase for the application in research. Study 1 assessed the viability of salivary ferning - a crystal pattern formed in dried saliva that is linked to ovarian hormone status -- in identifying menstrual cycle phase. The two sampling types used in this study demonstrated that although salivary ferning patterns …

Ruining The Remake: An Investigation Of Fan Expectations For Live-Action Adaptations, Nailah Davis

Theses & ETDs

This thesis investigates fan dissatisfaction with live-action film adaptations. Fans show displeasure with live-action adaptations that stray too far from the source material and claim that “unfaithful” movies ruin the original text. Adapters and Adaptation Studies scholars attribute fan dissatisfaction to their engagement with fidelity criticism: the comparison between an adaptation and its source material, where one considers the source material to be the superior art form. I argue that filmmakers cause fan dissatisfaction with live-action adaptations through contradictory marketing practices. Filmmakers and scholars encourage fans to judge adaptations independently of the original texts, but film advertisements and movie trailers …

Educating The Bodymind In Dickens’S Our Mutual Friend And Mccaffrey’S The Ship Who Sang, Maggie O'Rourke

Theses & ETDs

My thesis asks how we as humans relate to the world through the “body” and “mind or “bodymind.” The “bodymind” can be explored through good and bad education, as one way we relate to the world is through knowledge. But, there is also the knowledge of our body through the senses which is our first form of knowing. As we gain knowledge, we make sense of our initial sensations of being and from these processes we form our-Self. Using Charles Dickens’ Our Mutual Friend and Hard Times, through the lens of Paulo Freire’s educational existentialist theory of knowledge; I consider …

Cloud 10: An Exploration Of Immersive Theatre’S Many Benefits And The Process Of Creating My Own Cafe, Kyla Hunter

Theses & ETDs

Immersive theatre, at its core, prioritizes bodies and the human experience. Theatre goers are typically acclimated to a passive experience that encourages distancing between the audience and the imagined world. So, by utilizing immersive theatre as a tool, I will be bridging that gap and exploring how the benefits of this genre help to integrate non- traditional theatre goers into the world of theatre. I do this by examining immersive theatre's use of sensory stimulation, audience engagement and agency, interactivity, connectivity, and more. With this in mind, I’ve created my own immersive theatre piece, Cloud 10: an immersive and interactive …

Modeling Ecological Interactions Between Two Species Of Parasitoid Wasps, Michelle Voight

Theses & ETDs

The competitive exclusion principle is a commonly accepted notion within ecology; it asserts that two species with identical niches can not coexist indefinitely over ecologi- cal time. The Lotka-Volterra model of competition explores this notion by predicting the outcome of competitive events between two species. Using data on two species of parasitoid wasps, Nasonia vitripennis and Melittobia digitata, this model was ap- plied to determine the outcome of interspecific competition. The analysis found the population growth of M. digitata was possibly negatively impacted by the presence of N. vitripennis. Comparatively, the results indicated N. vitripennis was likely to be either …

Spatial Modeling Of The Relative Abundance Of Bird Populations In Peninsular Florida Using Citizen Science Data, Veronica Lee

Theses & ETDs

In our thesis, we will model the relative abundance of ten selected bird species in peninsular Florida using data from eBird, a citizen science project developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will implement strategies developed by the Cornell Lab to make best use of citizen science data in the modeling context, such as imposing structure on the data by filtering for effort on the behalf of eBird participants. We will begin by conducting generalized linear modeling using the quasi- Poisson, negative binomial, and zero-inflated Poisson distributions for the response variable. We will use covariates related to both environment …

Native Representation In Typee And Heart Of Darkness: An Examination Of The Intersection Of Anti-Imperial Critique And Ethnography, Saoirse White

Theses & ETDs

No abstract provided.

Sustainable Tourism: How We Can Reduce The Negative Impacts Of Tourism In The National Parks, Lily Burse

Theses & ETDs

Tourism to the national parks is beneficial for the tourist, but the parks themselves are at risk of environmental damage. Sustainable tourism is offered as the solution to minimize the negative impacts of tourism. This thesis aims to outline three ways sustainable tourism can be implemented within the national parks. Specifically, infrastructure, government involvement, and education will be explored alongside the case studies of Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Everglades National Parks. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks were used to illustrate the value of infrastructure in sustainable tourism. Infrastructure can be used to encourage sustainable choices, or even entirely eliminate …

Ncf To-Do’Er: A To-Do List Web Application That Assists Students With Time Management Skills, Rowan Holop

Theses & ETDs

Research indicates that effective time management skills play a critical role in student outcomes. Providing students with tools and resources for managing their time can improve academic performance, lower stress, and enhance health. This thesis presents NCF To- Do'er, a web-based to-do list application that offers assistance with time management skills. Unlike other to-do list applications, NCF To-Do'er is explicitly designed for students. When making a to-do list, students are given the option to answer a brief questionnaire. This feature provides students with time estimates and priorities for their tasks, automating vital time management skills. NCF To-Do'er provides another tool …

A Grizzly Situation An Issue Assessment Of Grizzly Bear Management In The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Macie Robison

Theses & ETDs

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the few remaining areas in the contiguous United States that contains a stable and thriving population of grizzly bears ( Ursus arctos horribilis). Management policies and practices have heavily impacted the success of this species’ survival. This thesis examines the relationship between the public, government agencies, and the state of Yellowstone’s grizzly population both spatially and temporally. It addresses both historic and current issues facing grizzly bears in the ecosystem today, and includes stakeholder perspectives gathered through unstructured interviews, historic documents, and legislation. It concludes that the future management of grizzly bears is …

Preventing Collapse Through A Synthesis Of Nietzschean And Confucian Philosophy, Daniel Schell

Theses & ETDs

No abstract provided.

Examining The Role Of Premenstrual Symptomatology In Emotion Regulation, Interoceptive Awareness, & Cortisol Reactivity To Competition, Sophia Laney

Theses & ETDs

Premenstrual disorders, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), are defined by significant fluctuations in mood, behavior, and cognition across the menstrual cycle that are inextricably linked to a differential sensitivity to cyclical hormone changes. This thesis aimed to investigate several psychological and biological correlates of premenstrual symptomatology, including emotion regulation difficulties and interoceptive abilities, as well as how premenstrual disorders are connected to cortisol reactivity and competitive stress. Two different studies were conducted to achieve this. In Study 1, self-reports, along with a competitive behavioral task and hormone assay data, were used to assess 54 participants’ extent of premenstrual symptomatology, cortisol …

“The Hand That Rocks The Cradle:” Exploring Contemporary Depictions Of Motherhood In Literature, Thalia Sanchez

Theses & ETDs

This thesis focuses on exploring depictions of motherhood in popular twentieth and twenty-first century literature. I use shifting trends in maternal literature as a means of identifying women’s shifting anxieties and frustrations around motherhood, specifically through the lens of the traditional nuclear family structure. In Chapter 1, I analyze the cultural mythology of the Virgin Mary, in conjunction with Shin Kyung-sook’s novel Please Look After Mom. The aim of this chapter is to create an understanding of what it takes to be considered a “good mother,” and the limitations of the sociocultural vision of the perfect mother. In Chapter 2, …

The Effects Of Cannabidiol Exposure On The Nervous System Regeneration Of The Planarian Dugesia Dorotocephala, Talia Neally

Theses & ETDs

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical currently being researched for its potential medical applications which are thought to include pain, nausea, and muscle tension, anxiety, and depression. An under-explored use for CBD and its medical capabilities is treating pregnant women for the most uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms. Unfortunately, there is little to no knowledge currently available as to whether use of CBD during pregnancy is safe for the developing fetus. The present study uses planaria as a model for CBD exposure during development. As will be reviewed, planaria consist of 30% stem cells known as neoblasts which gives them the unique ability …

Indigenous Aesthetics And Post-Revolutionary Nationalism: Defining Mexicanidad Through The Popular Arts And The Best-Maugard Method, Katie Margerison

Theses & ETDs

After the Mexican Revolution ended in 1920, President Álvaro Obregón (1920-1924) enacted a national reconstruction plan that aimed to establish a unified national identity through visual culture. The plan foregrounded efforts toward the cultural inclusion and integration of Mexico’s substantial yet marginalized indigenous population. Through a variety of government-sponsored events, initiatives, and educational programs related to the visual arts, Obregón sought to unify the nation by promoting indigenous culture as integral to Mexican identity. In this thesis, I examine the key ways in which Obregón’s administration was involved in popularizing indigenous aesthetics and integrating them into modern Mexican culture, while …

In The Misery Business: Female Serial Killers As Seen In U.S Popular Media, Natalie Roldan

Theses & ETDs

This thesis identifies stereotypes and gender issues that are all-encompassing in serial killers, more specifically female serial killers in the United States. The subsequent representation in the media through connections between psychology, criminology, and popular culture show how many female criminals and serial killers have been changed to fit the narrative of the professionals in said fields. Using the theories of Cesare Lombroso and Sigmund Freud as time markers for the period that they were written in. Using articles from feminist journals, psychological journals, and historical journals based around criminology, along with film reviews and basic background information, this thesis …

Not Another Cinderella Story: Immigrant And Refugee Storytellers In Contemporary Youth Literature, Alexandra Conte

Theses & ETDs

This thesis argues that immigrant and refugee youth protagonists in Erin Entrada Kelly’s The Land of Forgotten Girls, Tae Keller’s When You Trap a Tiger, and Daniel Nayeri’s Everything Sad is Untrue use storytelling to navigate trauma. In recent years, prestigious youth literature awards such as the Newbery and Printz have gone to diverse books, including books depicting immigrants or refugee children that use storytelling to cope with traumas such as poverty, abuse, grief, and displacement. In Kelly and Keller’s novels, the Asian American protagonists inherit the position of the family storyteller to heal the matriarchal family unit following the …

Patio Pollinators: Teaching Wildlife Gardening And Appreciation Through A Video Game, Malakai Hall

Theses & ETDs

Pollinator populations are in decline globally. Pollinator gardens, even small ones, play a vital role in supporting urban pollinator populations. The beneficial effects of pollinator gardens are increased when the gardens are planted with native species. However, figuring out which species are native to a given area and which ones are best for pollinators takes time and energy that may deter many from starting a garden. Given the teaching power of games, I have created a video game that teaches its players to establish and care for a pollinator garden with flora native to the Sarasota area. The purpose of …

Ludic Becoming, Joshua Pettit

Theses & ETDs

No abstract provided.

The Spatial Analysis Of Seagrass Bed Propeller Scarring In Sarasota County, Bella Shuler

Theses & ETDs

Seagrass is important to marine ecosystems because of its immense oxygen production, protection provided for and from other organisms, and influence on water quality. Humans have the ability to impact the important marine plant seagrass in several ways. One of the damaging ways that have widespread effects is through propeller scars formed by boats. South of Tampa Bay, the smaller Sarasota Bay has experienced several seagrass restoration projects over the past decades as a result of propeller scarring. This study aimed to determine the number of scars, as well as the hot and cold spots of scarring, and visually analyze …