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Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 37, Sacred Heart University

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Mr. SHU is crowned — SHU gives away free tuition — Biology department receives grant to study songbirds -- Poster showcase presents senior projects -- Secret Service Officers speak at SHU — Can your daily habits be a result of OCD? — Where students flock when the weather’s hot — Art & Design host senior Portfolio night --Slapstick comedy brings out best in Segel --SHU Forces proves talent at showcase -- Senior co-captains lead dance team to 4th in Nationals -- Media studies students display creative work for community -- Women's lacrosse wins first ever NEC title

Tracing The Threads: A Curriculum Study Of The Dialogue Of Otherness In The Histories Of Public And Independent Schooling, Kelley Jean Waldron

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This work is a postmodern, historical analysis that seeks to trouble the private/public distinction that is traditionally drawn in educational history and theory by examining the histories of public schools and independent schools around the topics of identity politics, accountability, and globalization. Although there is much literature and research regarding these topics within the context of public schooling, much of it is ahistorical in many respects. There is much less scholarly work discussing these topics in the sector of independent schooling. The majority of the literature on the topics of identity politics, accountability, and globalization in schooling takes an either/or …

Modern Leonidas: Spartan Military Culture In A Modern American Context, Samantha Henneberry

Senior Honors Projects

His tomb is pointed to with pride, and so are his children, and his children’s children, and afterward all the race that is his. His shining glory is never forgotten, his name is remembered, and he becomes an immortal, though he lies under the ground... (excerpt from Tyrtaeus 12) The Spartan national war-poet Tyrtaeus wrote the above hymn in the seventh century BC as a dedication to the brave hoplites who gave their lives for Sparta. Its words are startlingly relevant to a modern American society currently at war; a society full of families who take great pride in their …

The Pacifican May 1, 2008, University Of The Pacific

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Theory Of Victory, J. Boone Bartholomees

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

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Aligning “Soft” With “Hard” Power, Henrietta Holsman Fore

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

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Collaborative Strategic Planning And Action: A New Approach, Fred T. Krawchuck

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

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Narses And The Birth Of Byzantine Egypt : Imperial Policy In The Age Of Justinian, Marion W. Kruse Iii

Honors Theses

Late Antiquity has long been portrayed as a period of transition between the classical and medieval worlds. Its history, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, has been forced to fit the contours of a transitional model, and no figure has been as ill-treated by this interpretive schema as the Emperor Justinian (r. 527-565 AD).

Justinian is known both as the last Roman and first Byzantine emperor; in fact he was neither. It is true that he ruled an empire which was both physically and intellectually the heir of Augustus' Rome and that he introduced wide-ranging reforms which were maintained by …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 36, Sacred Heart University

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Photojournalist opens eyes at SHU -- Phi Omega Tau hosts AIDS walk to raise awareness -- Student Government winners -- Professors receive grant to study horseshoe crabs -- Double majors find jobs easily in work world -- Does GPS get you there or no where ? -- From the new SHU Idol to American Idol --The 'Big' mystery behind your favorite man in red -- Professor Semel actively engages students to keep learning interesting -- Softball suffers setback with three loss weekend -- Girl’s lacrosse earns share of NEC regular season title with victory over Blue Devils -- Men’s lacrosse …

Poetry And Ritual: The Physical Expression Of Homoerotic Imagery In Sama, Zachary Holladay

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Sufi poetry of the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE/132-655 AH) exhibited a particular penchant for highlighting the relationship between humankind and God with homoerotic language. While the homoerotic nature of Sufi poetry has received considerable scholarly attention, the ritual expression of such literature has not. The ritual of sama was a practice that occurred in the Sufi institutions and incorporated various elements of the poetry examined. By listening to the poetry, in the form of song and often with accompanying instrumentation, the mystics would experience transient moments of altered state experiences, usually interpreted as moments of union with God.

This thesis …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 34, Sacred Heart University

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Prof. Robert Russo elected to state senate -- Student government elections: Who are the candidates?-- Health Fair to inform students on how to keep healthy--Former O-Reilly Factor guest speaks at SHU -- Refurbished Hawley Lounge --Nu Espilon Omega hosts suicide awareness walk -- Decision 2008: What SHU says about the Iraq War -- Trend alert: sloppy by day, stylish by night -- Sacred Heart home to Conn. Day of Percussion -- Paul Herman puts on his dancing shoes with stars -- Who will be crowned the next Mr. SHU? Meet the contestants -- Graduate student creates “Mi Abuela, ” an …

In The Mind Of A Legend, Adrienne Tam

ESSAI

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Prisoners Of Civil War : Treatment In The Hands Of Captors, Lauren O'Connor

Constructing the Past

The prisoners on Rock Island, though some would later describe it in awful, vivid detail, were provided with far more than many prisoners could expect. Aside from proper food, water, shelter, and latrines, the prisoners were given much freedom to do with their time what they so desired. Prisoners were allowed what reading material they received from friends and family, and they formed debate societies, drama clubs, and mock trials. Lastly, beginning in 1864, prisoners at Rock Island who so wished were allowed to enlist in the Union Army. Prisoners who did not want to be exchanged back to the …

Philosophies Of Imprisonment In Late Antiquity, Mary Olson

Constructing the Past

One of the few things that prisons were not used for, in a legal sense, was punishment. However, a multitude of laws outlined the necessity of a quick trial and short jail time. Imprisonment was seen as an inconvenience to all parties involved, and a constant flow, rather than maintaining the status quo, was the way prisons were supposed to work. There existed no sense of the prison as a final destination for the guilty, “no one [was] to be condemned to permanent imprisonment.” Manifesting a distaste for imprisonment in general, Roman law prohibited jail time and simultaneously ascribed the …

Justice In Many Rooms Since Galanter: De-Romanticizing Legal Pluralism Through The Cultural Defense, Mitra Sharafi

Law and Contemporary Problems

Sharafi explores the emergence of legal pluralism during 1970s and 80s and discusses its relation in the cultural defense. Legal pluralism was more than a methodological stance intended to help lawyers and anthropologists talk to each other; it was an ideological commitment. In the 1980s, scholars like Marc Galanter and Sally Merry inaugurated the legal-pluralist sequel to the "what-is-law" debate between legal positivists and natural-law advocate. There are two major changes in the conception of legal pluralism brought about by the works of Galanter and his colleagues. The first was the shift from the understanding of legal pluralism as a …

Collector, Larissa Cleveland

Theses

This thesis compliments my photographic investigation into an individual and societal preoccupation with collecting and the narrative or symbolic power of objects. My experiences as a child surrounded by my father’s mass collection of civil war artifacts prompted my continued interest in the pursuit of collecting and also to question the nature of hobby versus obsession. In this paper, I consider the personal and social conditions present in Western society that inform an inherent need to possess, create order, gain status, knowledge and to preserve. I discuss the creation of a persona through possession, but also question to what extent …

The Darker Side Of Martin Luther, Emily Paras

Constructing the Past

In 1543 Luther published his infamous On the Jews and Their Lies. His main arguments can be divided into four major parts. In the first part, Luther attacked what he considered the Jews’ “false boasts,” mainly their lineage and covenant of circumcision. In the second part, he debated key biblical passages. Third, he focused on the grossest medieval superstitions concerning the Jews are the focus of the third part. The fourth, and final, part included Luther’s recommendations for actions concerning the Jews. For the purposes of this paper, the fourth part of this treatise will be primarily examined. It contains …

Oliver Cromwell : Man Of Force, Robert Ekkebus

Constructing the Past

Oliver Cromwell was not born a genius like Napoleon and was well into the latter half of his unimpressive and quiet life by the time he was elected to the Long Parliament. Despite this, in slightly over a decade Cromwell became the strongest person in England. His rise to the top involved many steps and Cromwell never seemed to lose momentum on his way up. Yet he was not a political mastermind. He was not always successful in bringing about his desired results, and he did not show consistently great political abilities that one would think would be necessary to …

The Pacifican March 27, 2008, University Of The Pacific

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Founder's Day And Honors Convocation, George C. Wright

President Emeritus George C. Wright Speeches

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The Pacifican March 20, 2008, University Of The Pacific

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The Pacifican March 6, 2008, University Of The Pacific

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2008 Nsu Fact Book, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Fact Book

This 16th edition of the Nova Southeastern University Fact Book reflects expanding body of data and information that provides perspective on the university's character, growth, and accomplishments. The 2008 Fact Book continues to provide narrative, numeric, and graphic representation of the university, including history, characteristics, and developments of the institution, Data are presented in both tabular and graphic formats tp provide pertinent detail, and general trends highlighted.

Gypsy Pentecostals: The Growth Of The Pentecostal Movement Among The Roma In Bulgaria And Its Revitalization Of Their Communities, Miroslav Atanasov Atanasov

ATS Dissertations

Gypsy Pentecostals is a ground-breaking study of the Pentecostal movement among the most marginalized ethnic group in Bulgaria - the Roma, more widely known as 'Gypsies.' This phenomenal movement started about fifty years ago, but it has seen its greatest growth in the recent years of the Post-Communist period. It has transformed the Roma communities in positive and constructive ways and advanced their integration into society. The dissertation is a thorough analysis of the movement and the first scholarly text on it written from the perspective of a Pentecostal missiologist.

The text reviews Roma history, which is a fascinating story …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 31, Sacred Heart University

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Local celebrity named Board of Trustee, SHU alumnus, John Ratzenberger, accepts new title -- Reality show's David "Punk" Otunga to visit SHU -- Tips for students who are looking to live off campus--Sacred Heart delegation will be leaving for one week to work with elementary and secondary school children in El Salvador--Healthy Eating Revisited: article series Sponsored by the Eating Disorder Task Force -- Award shows left in the dust by students--Dancing to the top of Div. 1 schools--Digital Printing Service offered at Mail Center--Men’s hockey secures home ice for playoff opener--Wrestling falls to Rider, travel to CAA Championships--Quinnipiac scrapes …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 30, Sacred Heart University

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NFL head coach Tony Dungy speaks at SHU (photos) -- Record turnout for Spring Career Fair -- CJ masters program receives accreditation -- Students voice opinions on political front -- New season under way for campus Channel 3 -- Performance of ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ in the Edgerton -- What does it take to be Mr. SHU? -- Student Life is searching for 2008 summer Orientation Leaders -- Jacquelin Bouthot set out for Zambia, working for the Mongu Branch of the Cheshire Home Society of Zambia -- Welch College of Business offers MBA for Liberal Arts, Science -- Men’s hoops drops …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 29, Sacred Heart University

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Men’s indoor track and field team clinched its first Northeast Conference title -- Sorority brings Active Minds to campus -- Obama's campaign trail brings him to Connecticut -- Chinese imports affecting what we eat and wear -- Students are inspired to improve leadership skills -- SHU chosen “College of the Week” by youth political Web site YourThreeCents.com -- Rachel’s Vineyard Ministry offers support -- Drinking posters around the campus causes reactions -- Students speak out against animal killing for the sake of fashion -- Men's track and field captures first NEC title: Women take third, behind St, Francis (Pa,) and …

The Pacifican January 31, 2008, University Of The Pacific

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Dead Reckoning (Book Review), Edward L. Ayers

History Faculty Publications

Long before she became the first female president of Harvard University in July 2007, Drew Gilpin Faust showed herself to be an inventive, energetic, and restless historian. Her first book, in 1977, focused on a subject many people had doubted was a subject, "the intellectual in the Old South." Five years later, she produced what is still the fullest — and most disturbing — portrayal of a white Southern planter, a man who sought complete mastery over the white women in his charge as well as over the enslaved people he claimed as property.

Soon after that, in a series …

The Effects Of Multimedia-Supported Problem-Based Inquiry On Student Engagement, Empathy, And Assumptions About History, Thomas Brush, John Saye

Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning

This research extends a continuing line of inquiry investigating how multimedia resources might be joined with other support structures to effectively implement problem-based inquiry (PBI) activities in secondary history classrooms. Two history teachers with experience in PBI implemented a technology-supported problem-based civil rights unit in their classrooms. Analysis of data obtained from classroom observations, observations of student presentations, and student and teacher interviews suggests that the multimedia problem-based unit provided an authentic context for encountering historical content, provoked empathetic views of historical dilemmas, and encouraged meaningful encounters with historical issues that promoted engagement and more advanced epistemological beliefs about history. …