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Abstract Art And Controversy: A Case Study Of Louis Bunce’S Airport Mural And Other Portland Art Controversies, Michael P. Craven Dec 1997

Abstract Art And Controversy: A Case Study Of Louis Bunce’S Airport Mural And Other Portland Art Controversies, Michael P. Craven

Dissertations and Theses

This thesis examines a series of controversies in Portland, Oregon during the 1950s triggered by the placement of modem art in strategic public locations. This study examines the controversy surrounding the installation of Louis Bunce's mural at the Portland International Airport and the series of modern art controversies that followed the mural incident.


Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar Dec 1997

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Archives Records

Commencement program listing graduates.


Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee Dec 1997

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

WKU Archives Records

WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.


Observing King's Legacy, Kathryn Ritchie Dec 1997

Observing King's Legacy, Kathryn Ritchie

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a Faculty Senate vote on the University observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a school holiday.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs Dec 1997

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Stamper, John. Gary Ransdell Shuffles Top Jobs
  • Olmsted, Miki. On a Cold Winter’s Night – Red Shield Lodge, Homeless
  • Back, Shannon. University Receives Negative Critique – Institutional Review
  • Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell, Consultant Had Prior Discussions – James Fisher
  • Moore, Leigh. Applied Physics Institute Project to Help Keep Air Clean – Coal
  • Stamper, John. Five Programs Remain on List – Programs of Distinction
  • Deck the Hill with Christmas Gifts
  • Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Christmas Gifts
  • Hensley, Fred. Editorial Misrepresents WKU Foundation
  • People Poll: What Do You Want for Christmas? …


Um Plans Christmas, Kwanzaa Celebrations, Jodi Sokolowski Dec 1997

Um Plans Christmas, Kwanzaa Celebrations, Jodi Sokolowski

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

People across campus are gearing up to celebrate the holiday season and many incorporate religion into that celebration.


Recognize Martin Luther King Day, Kathleen March Dec 1997

Recognize Martin Luther King Day, Kathleen March

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Each academic year as January nears the University of Maine begins to think again about Martin Luther King, about the day officially designated to honor his life and teachings. Like several other national holidays, this one currently does not bring with it a day off from classes at this university. Several reasons have been cited for this: one is the academic year is already too short.


Christian Truth, Isaac J. Kimball Dec 1997

Christian Truth, Isaac J. Kimball

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The article "Suppressing minorities with religion," which appeared in Friday's Maine Campus, is based on stereotypes and ignorance.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs Dec 1997

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Stamper, John. Western Narrowing Field of Top Programs – Programs of Distinction
  • Back, Shannon. Adult Day Care Center Seeking Private Partner
  • Lynn, Kelley. Wish Lists: Gifts They Never Got – Christmas Presents
  • Father to Face Murder Charge – Richard Figgs, Evan Figgs
  • Beauties Prepare for Pageant – Black & Gold Beauty Pageant, Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Phonathon Exceeds Goal – Institutional Advancement
  • Back, Shannon. Ruling Called Censorship – College Heights Herald, Freedom of the Press
  • Mains, Brian. Dorm Fire Leaves Students Sleepless – Poland Hall
  • Back, Shannon. Regents to Hear …


Suppressing Minorities With Religion, Hillary Montgomery Dec 1997

Suppressing Minorities With Religion, Hillary Montgomery

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

While perusing the discussion folders in my FirstClass account recently, I happened upon the gender folder. For some odd reason, a number of files pertained to the subject of God and religion. Whatever the reason for using this folder to discuss such debated issues is no matter, rather the content of these messages really got me thinking.


A Study Of Ideological Change In Reggae Music From 1971 To 1993, William H. Stanley Dec 1997

A Study Of Ideological Change In Reggae Music From 1971 To 1993, William H. Stanley

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to see if the reggae music that became popular in the United States was ideologically different from the reggae that originated in Jamaica. The hypothesized change was derived from a model developed by Humphrey Regis (1994, 1988) labeled “cultural domination by re-exportation”. It was determined that early reggae music and the Rastafarian religion had very similar ideologies. The change within reggae music was measured against the Rastafarian belief system.

A content analysis of twenty-five songs was undertaken. The method of doing ideological analysis of the reggae lyrics was derived from Cormack (1992). The sample …


Connecting To Communities: Transformational Leadership From Africentric And Feminist Perspectives, Joan L. Arches Dec 1997

Connecting To Communities: Transformational Leadership From Africentric And Feminist Perspectives, Joan L. Arches

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Twenty female administrators in human service agencies serving diverse ethnic communities were interviewed to provide an understanding of their struggles and leadership styles. Applying both Africentric and feminist theoretical frameworks to inform the political frame advanced in theories of transformational leadership, connecting with community and community building were strategies for providing leadership.


Review Of Queer Science: The Use And Abuse Of Research Into Homosexuality. Simon Levay. Reviewed By Carol Tully, Tulane University., Carol Tully Dec 1997

Review Of Queer Science: The Use And Abuse Of Research Into Homosexuality. Simon Levay. Reviewed By Carol Tully, Tulane University., Carol Tully

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Simon LeVay, Queer Science: The Use and Abuse of Research into Homosexuality. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 1996, 364 pages, $25.00 hardcover.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1997

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Mayo, Travis. Western to Face Eastern in Playoff Bout – Football
  • Back, Shannon. Paul Patton to Address Fall Graduates – Commencement
  • Siria, Stephanie. Student Showcases Passion for Car Audio – Heather Henderson
  • Lanter, Charlie. Nursing Grade Policy Changes After Protest
  • Professor Pleads Not Guilty – Steve Boilard
  • Free Football Tickets Available
  • Stamper, John & Leigh Moore. Teachers Disagree About Internet Use in Classes
  • Back, Shannon. Cyperstudy: Virtual Campus Planned Here – Southern Regional Education Board
  • Student Government Association Should Focus on Dorm Problems – Housing & Residence Life
  • Harlow, …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1997

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Back, Shannon. Faculty Hopeful About Gary Ransdell
  • Frazier, Stephan. Flashbacks – Shenanigans
  • Lanter, Charlie. Student Government Association Seeks Money for Off-Campus Rent
  • Harper, Molly. Incentives Lacking for Pep Band Members – Music
  • No Classes Wednesday – Thanksgiving
  • Adopt-A-Child Needs Volunteers
  • Thanksgiving Dance Tonight – Delta Sigma Theta
  • Lanter, Charlie. University Center Board Can Spend Big
  • Karen, Matthias. Historian Compares U.S., Russian Education Systems – Ludmilla Zelezmeva
  • Batcheldor, Matt. Post Office Adds Services
  • WKU Foundation Should Open Records to Public
  • Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon WKU Foundation Secrecy
  • People Poll: What …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1997

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Batcheldor, Matt. Building Upkeep Among Worst – Capital Construction Institutional Requests, Banks Report
  • Harper, Molly. Seeking Refuge – Bosnians, Amela Dijab, Refugees, Mutual Assistance Center
  • Stamper, John. Private Gifts Key to Growth – Endowments, WKU Foundation
  • Theatre Production Begins Tonight – ATE Shorts, Theatre & Dance
  • Lanter, Charlie. Housing Measure Up for Vote – Student Government Association, Scholarships, Apartments
  • Students Reports Rape
  • Mains, Brian. State, City Police Target 31-W – Traffic Violations
  • Western Should Do More to Promote Teams
  • Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Support Athletics
  • Hyde, Jason. Student Government …


Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee Nov 1997

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

WKU Archives Records

WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes.


Ua12/2/1 Men's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1997

Ua12/2/1 Men's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

  • Robinson, George. Nothing But Hard Work
  • Robinson, George. Challenge Ahead for Tops’ Lone Senior – Steven Bides
  • Abrell, Chris. Melvin Adams Changes Focus, Ready to Help Toppers
  • Abrell, Chris. Hilltoppers’ Junior Center Learns from Experience – Ravon Farris
  • Mayo, Travis. Joe Harney Leading Toppers With Hard Work
  • Christian, Jenny. Junior Pursues Lifelong Dream – Kyle Chapman
  • Robinson, George. Vince Edwards’ Quickness, Focus to Ease Topper Transition
  • Christian, Jenny. Guard Deepens Position – Monty Latimer
  • Robinson, George. Forward in Father’s Shadow – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.
  • Sisco, Scott. Versatility Lee Lampley’s Strength
  • Ramsey, Sarah. …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1997

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Lanter, Charlie. Sober Drivers Get Free Drinks – Alcohol, Student Government Association
  • Back, Shannon. Western Greets New President – Gary Ransdell
  • Mains, Brian. Local Bar Sold At Auction for $70,000 – Baker Street Café
  • Police to Set Up Road Checks – Drunk Driving, Alcohol
  • Kentucky Poet to Speak – Richard Taylor
  • Jimmie Price Leaving Women’s Studies
  • Lynn, Kelley. New Support Group Offers Help for Depression – Depressed Anonymous
  • Solve Pedestrian Safety Problem Now – University Boulevard, Skywalk
  • Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon University Boulevard Unsafe
  • Martz, Michele. Professor Deserved Extension …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1997

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Lanter, Charlie. Skywalk Proposal Delayed – University Boulevard
  • Mayo, Travis. Especially Sweet – Football
  • Back, Shannon. University Debates Tenure Review
  • Millennium Bug to Be Discussed – Y2K, Year 2000 Date Conversion (Computer Systems), Information Technology
  • Stamper, John. Delayed Tuition Brings Student Tax Break
  • Batcheldor, Matt. Old Radon Tests Inaccurate; More Planned
  • Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Football
  • Hilltoppers Are Back in the Ball Game – Football
  • People Poll: How Important Is a Good Football Program to Western?
  • Hawkins, Angelia. Give to Those Who Are Really in Need of Gifts – …


Ua12/2/1 Women's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1997

Ua12/2/1 Women's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

  • Brewer, Jerry. Team Ready for New Start After Soured Season
  • Brewer, Jerry. Team Feels Like a Family
  • Brewer, Jerry. Guard’s Game Like Poetry – Laurie Townsend
  • Brewer, Jerry. Leslie Johnson Seeking Old Form
  • Finch, Mike. Senior’s Up-Tempo Style Key to Lady Tops Defense – Sha’Ronda Allen
  • Brewer, Jerry. Silence Sends Big Message – Danielle McCulley
  • Mayo, Travis. Crowd Favorite Sparks Lady Topper Teammates – Kristi Hartley
  • Ramsey, Sarah. Jennifer McGinnis Gets Chance
  • Abrell, Chris. Shea Lunsford Called Most Improved
  • Sisco, Scott. Speed, Defense Make Katashia Witcher Hard to Handle
  • Mayo, Travis. Junior …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1997

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Lanter, Charlie. City, State to Help Search for Skywalk Money – University Boulevard
  • Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell to Take Helm Monday
  • Moore, Leigh. Computer Literacy Class Considered – Information Technology
  • Stamper, John. Taking the Gift of Money – WKU Foundation
  • Reception for Gary Ransdell Planned
  • WKYU-FM Fund Drive Raises $105,000
  • Englert, Jennifer. Fitness Workshop in Preston Health & Activities Center Sunday, FiTOUR
  • Computer Literacy Essential Part of Life – Information Technology
  • Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Computer Literacy
  • People Poll: Would A Computer Literacy Requirement Be Helpful to Students?
  • Enyart, …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1997

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Back, Shannon. Regents Approve Gary Ransdell Contract
  • Siria, Stephanie. Festivities Bring Toppers Together – Homecoming
  • Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education Oks Journalism, Mass Media & Technology Building
  • Stamper, John. Tuition Increase Rate Holds Steady
  • Thomas Meredith Wins Alumni Award
  • Scholarships Available – Multiple Sclerosis Association
  • Regents Back Skywalk Plan – University Boulevard
  • Stamper, John. Program Expectations Set – Journalism, Programs of Excellence
  • Stamper, John. Commission Kills Landlord, Tenant Act – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, URLTA
  • New Law Would Help Prevent Hazing Problem – Fraternities and Sororities …


Wic Recognizes Role Models, Elizabeth Beaulieu Nov 1997

Wic Recognizes Role Models, Elizabeth Beaulieu

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Every year, the Women in the Curriculum and the Women's Studies Program honor three women with the Maryann Hartman Award for contributions and accomplishments. It is the groups' intent that the recognized women serve as a source of inspiration for all women.


Support Key To Onward Success, Christie Johnston Nov 1997

Support Key To Onward Success, Christie Johnston

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Onward Program, nationally known as the Student Support Services has striven to help students disadvantaged by a physical, mental or financial obstacle since 1970.


Computer Speech No Different From Others, Ryan Robbins Nov 1997

Computer Speech No Different From Others, Ryan Robbins

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Last week's filing of a civil rights lawsuit by the state against University of Maine student Casey Belangers for threatening another student on FirstClass raises concerns for how the First Amendment relates to computer networks.


Education Puzzle Needs Solutions, Misty Edgecomb Nov 1997

Education Puzzle Needs Solutions, Misty Edgecomb

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

See Dick and Jane. Look! They go to school. See Jane go through the metal detector. The school policeman smiles. See Dick go through the metal detector. Oh no! Look, Dick has a gun.


Women Gain Confidence Through Self-Defense Courses, Krista Marrs Nov 1997

Women Gain Confidence Through Self-Defense Courses, Krista Marrs

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

With the ongoing concern for student safety on campus, two public safety officers are offering a women's self-defense class and both say participants are making great progress.


Mr. Gnu Comic Strip, Travis Dandro Nov 1997

Mr. Gnu Comic Strip, Travis Dandro

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A four-panel comic strip drawn by Travis Dandro depicting a bigoted perspective of both people of color and individuals with disabilities.

Long description.

Panel one contains one figure, a highly stylized, anthropomorphized Gnu (or African antelope with along head and beard), presumably the title character of the strip, Mr. Gnu. The character is holding a cereal box in front of him. Lettering over the character's head reads: "Hey kids! I'd like to introduce a new cereal!"

Panel two contains a close up of the cereal box with the lettering, "Sammy Davis CRUNCH" over a stylized drawing of a character that …


Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee Oct 1997

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

WKU Archives Records

WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.