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Faith Healing, Kelly Beard

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Diving Well, Sarah Kasbeer

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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From The Editor: What's The Story?, Lee Gutkind

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Relevé: To Rise, Victoria Sottosanti

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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In The Midst Of Winter, Geoffrey Melada

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Queen Signal, Kimberly Garza

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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We're Naked Underneath Our Clothes, Jill Christman

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Illinois Masonic Hospital Annual Report, 1965, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL: Annual report for 1965 featuring statistics, photographs, and news about the hospital and nursing school.

Illinois Masonic Hospital Annual Report, 1964, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL: Annual report for 1964, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Illinois Masonic Hospital. Features updates from each department, statistics, and photographs.

Illinois Masonic Hospital Annual Report, 1963, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL: Annual report for 1963 featuring statistics, photographs, and news about the hospital, including the opening of the medical library.

Illinois Masonic Hospital Annual Report, 1961, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL: Annual report for 1961 featuring statistics, photographs, and news about the hospital and nursing school.

Illinois Masonic Hospital Annual Report, 1960, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL: Annual report for 1960 featuring statistics, photographs, and news about the hospital.

Illinois Masonic Hospital Annual Report, 1959, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL: Annual report for 1959 featuring statistics, photographs, and news about the hospital.

Illinois Masonic Hospital Pamphlet, 1957, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL: Donor solicitation pamphlet including finances and statistics for 1957.

Illinois Masonic Hospital Pamphlet, 1956, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL: Informational pamphlet soliciting donations to help fund the hospital's new building construction. Includes statistics for 1956 and photographs.

Illinois Masonic Medical Center Commemorates The Nation's Bicentennial, 1976, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Informational pamphlet on the history of the medical center to coincide with the 1976 Bicentennial. Includes photographs of buildings from 1921-1976 and a brief timeline.

Differences And Changes In Cross-Cultural Sensitivity Of German And Japanese Students Before And After Short-Term Exchange Programs, Kazumasa Nakagawa, Yuko Takahashi, Melanie Zwiorek

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Since 2012, a Japanese and a German university have conducted exchange programs. This study examined the effects of a short-term exchange program in 2023, focusing on intercultural sensitivity. Nine Japanese students and nine German students completed a 24-item Intercultural Sensitivity Scale before and after the program using a 5-point Likert scale. We performed cross-tabulations and analyzed differences between countries and pre- and post-program changes using chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests. The results suggest that even a short-term exchange enhanced Japanese students’ confidence in intercultural interactions and encouraged German students to reflect on their own culture. However, Japanese students showed lower …

Dangerous Creations, Hattie Fletcher

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Back Matter

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Piecing It Together, Pat Falk

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Makeup Of A Monster, Jamie Zvirzdin

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Prometheus Unbound, Elizabeth Fortescue

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Mystic Trinities, Kelly Hedglin Bowen

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Monsters, Margaret Wardlaw

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Unafraid Of The Dark, Susan Bruns Rowe

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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From The Editor: What's The Story?, Lee Gutkind

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Disproportionate Impact Of Hiv On Young Women In Durban: Exploring Gendered Vulnerabilities And Socioeconomic Barriers, Adrian A. Nolasco

Capstone Collection

South Africa has a high rate of HIV, with young women in Durban especially affected due to social, economic, and cultural challenges. This study looks at the experiences of young women living with HIV and the views of healthcare professionals caring for them in KwaZulu-Natal. Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with five women and three medical professionals to explore how HIV affects their lives, the challenges they face, and how they cope.

The findings show that both structural and personal barriers make it hard for young women to stick to treatment. Long waits at clinics, limited …

Changing Minds And Lives: A Substance Use Awareness Campaign, Alyssa Collins, Claire Wolfer-Jenkins, Rachel Isaac

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

Introduction: In 2024, 48.4million Americans experienced a substance use disorder (SUD),with opioid use disorder representing a significant concern. In 2024, an estimated 8 million individuals misused opioids, contributing to 54,743 fatal overdoses. College students are particularly vulnerable, with 20% reporting illicit substance use within the past month, highlighting the urgent need for focused interventions in this population.

Project Overview: Boiler Substance Awareness Network (BSAN) is a campus initiative funded by the Lead Forward Fellowship grant. BSAN educates the Purdue community about SUD to reduce stigma and foster a recovery-friendly environment. The focus is on two objectives: preparing students to respond …

Inaccessibility Harms: Exploring The Impact Of Inaccessible Campus Organizations On Disabled Students, Francis W. Q. Corvin, Natalie G. Horgan

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

There are 3.5 million Disabled college students in the United States, with 4,671 utilizing disability services at Purdue University. Nationwide, 8–14% of students in higher education are Disabled, indicating a substantial number of students whose needs should be prioritized and supported. Inaccessibility impacts the way Disabled college students are able to engage with the college experience. Inaccessible classes, restrooms, clubs, job fairs, and campuses create significant barriers thatthat extend far beyond the classroom. Disabled students face challenges in securing scholarships, finding employment, graduating on time, and achieving long-term socioeconomic stability. Recognizing these barriers, HonorServes, a community service student committee at …

One Love: An Exploration Of The Rhetoric And Culture Of Bob Marley’S Lyricism, Kaitlyn Vasilko

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

Sky High Reggae (SHR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting multicultural community connections by ensuring access to reggae music by Bob Marley and other artists that centers on global healing. SHR helps build up reggae artists, minority business owners, other nonprofit organizations, and community members through art events, concerts, and classes, all with a focus on cultural awareness. SHR aims to “enrich lives through music” (Sky High Reggae, 2022) and also partners with local schools to provide access to art supplies to “empower youth through supporting creative expression.” While conducting research on the culture of reggae music and the …