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Community Resource Center, Molly Hercules

Student Research Symposium

This project highlights the importance of a safe space and intentional design- specifically when working with refugees in mind. The presentation will touch on the current global refugee crisis and propose a design plan for a refugee center; focused on alleviating these problems.

1860'S Clothing In America, Lynna Levin

Undergraduate Research Conference

My research focused on the Crinoline period which was a transitional period between the Romantic and Bustle Period. In addition, I explored clothing of slaves, and clothing during the American Civil War. There were clothing variations depending on wealth, class, and location. The most notable changes of this period were the use of the crinoline and Civil War uniforms. The transition of art from Romanticism to Realism and Impressionism illustrates the transition in clothing from flowy and delicate to that of a stiff and structured style.

The Impact Of The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps And Waac Branch No. 1 During World War Ii, Savannah Peterson

Undergraduate Research Conference

WAACs benefited SFA, Nacogdoches, and women during WWII, for their station effectively supplemented local income as men left to fight in the war, set precedents for similar programs, and furthered acceptance of women in male dominated fields locally and nationally, the impacts of which are still relevant

I’Ve Lost Respect For Bertolt Brecht: A Look Into The Disappearance Of The Original Production Of Pioneers In Ingolstadt By Marieluise Fleißer, Jenna Alley

Undergraduate Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Tuneless Song: A Poetic Form Proposal, Rae Bynum

Undergraduate Research Conference

The Problem

I recently asked some of my fellow poets what the purpose of poetry is to them. The consensus? Sharing experience and meaning with the reader. But what is the point of sharing these ideas if there is no one with whom to share? Poetry readers are dwindling in numbers for two main reasons: the first being that most people believe poetry to be elitist because they have only read poetry from the periods where this was true; the second reason is that “poetry” is widely available to the common person in the form of music. The form I …

Connecting Old Techniques With New Ideas, Brendan Ryan

Undergraduate Research Conference

Metalworking is an ancient field that provides numerous methods to create a similar outcome. This semester I’ve been studying several traditional techniques in jewelry making while attempting to incorporate my own designs. The techniques that I have been focusing on are casting and stone-setting. For casting, I have been experimenting with both lost-wax casting and sand-casting in order to create thoughtful, one-of-a-kind works. Casting is often the best method to use when creating organic designs. My designs include snakes and historic Viking imagery that is often easier to create by carving wax and manipulating sand molds.

The inclusion of precious …

A Modern Take On Baroque Reed-Making, Brooke Olivarez

Undergraduate Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Tracing Roots: Finding Cultural Identity Through The African Diaspora, Joy Crissmon

Undergraduate Research Conference

No abstract provided.

The Reporter Who Lost The War: An In-Depth Look At Walter Cronkite's Report On The Tet Offensive And Its Long-Term Effects, Raegan Hoyer

Undergraduate Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Forgotten Stories Of The New London School Tragedy, Clayton Jones

Undergraduate Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Mexican Folklorico And The Costumes Thereof, Gabrielle Trevino

Undergraduate Research Conference

Folk dance appears around the world and much of the time what these performers wear becomes the most famous image of a nation or country. Mexico folklorico spans throughout the nation. Its regions are home to a variety of iconic looks that vary even more so within each subculture. The image of the many folk dresses of Mexico is unmistakable and rooted in both the indigenous cultures and the colonial Spanish ties of the nation, both of which can still be visually traced back today in modern folklorico. In no way are the following examples a comprehensive list of the …

The Gilded Cage, Megan Bynum

Undergraduate Research Conference

My process begins with an idea, the content of the piece. The Gilded Cage depicts human beings’ tendency to recede within - or “cage” - themselves when faced with the world’s perceived afflictions and villains. However, in doing this, they are also kept from life’s splendor. The Gilded Cage is an installation work that creates an atmosphere. I used cage iconography and imagery to convey the intangible space which people construct as internal spaces of protection. The metallic luster and sumptuousness of the liquid gold leaf juxtaposed against the blood-red microcrystalline wax enhances the piece’s tension and duality. The gilding …

Bookshelves Full? How To Rehome, Repurpose, And Recycle Print Books., Karen Bronshteyn, Cassandra Konz

Sustainability Conference

Storing and moving books that you don't have plans to use again can be a burden. But what is a responsible way to unburden yourself? We will discuss how to donate books for charitable initiatives, online book/textbook swaps, proper recycling techniques, and a few easy crafts using books. Lastly, we will discuss a few steps that libraries and universities are taking to address sustainability.

Catholics And Protestants Today: What Unites? What Divides?, Savannah Holmes

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Applied

“If People Really Knew, The War Would Be Stopped Tomorrow": How The Press, The British State, And The Public Interacted During World War I, Faith Chudkowski

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

Mae’S Chocolatier: Rebranding A Belgian Chocolatier Company, Mackenzee Holloway, Jessica Ramm

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Creative and Artistic

Jacques Ellul: A Faith-Based Dialectic And The Techno-State's Propaganda Power, Erin Mos

Liberty University Research Week

Doctoral

Textual or Investigative

Singleness In The Church: A Call To Reconsider How Christianity Views Singleness, Maria Pulliza

Liberty University Research Week

Doctoral

Textual or Investigative

Research For A Podcast Series: Distinguishing The Voice Of God., Mark Lawton

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Creative and Artistic

Kendall's Upside Down Lithography: Reynold's Metals Company, Starkist Tuna, And One Commercial Artist's Role In The Development Of Modern Marketing, Kevan D. Keane

Liberty University Research Week

Doctoral

Textual or Investigative

Church-State Relations: The Protection Of Conscience Against Governmental Encroachment, Jennifer Decker

Liberty University Research Week

Doctoral

Textual or Investigative

Depictions Of The West: The Development And Role Of The Formal French Garden, Sydney Wray

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

The Challenger Disaster, Fiona Rainwater

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

Eastern Influence In Western Waves: George Harrison, Indian Mysticism, And The Arts In Pop Culture Of The Mid-Century, Emma Morgan

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

Bedford Alum Springs Hotel Site (New London, Va) Retains Several Features Of Victorian Period Landscaping (1850-1900), Lily Carpenter, Fanchen Ye, Timothy R. Brophy

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

Historical Investigation Of New London Alum Springs Through Elemental Analysis, Chloe Vernon, Asia Eskaros

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

Lindenwood's Sustainability Efforts And How The Community Reacts, Edward Hansford

2022 Student Academic Showcase

This project was the core of creating an experience-based learning opportunity focusing on the communication and policy promotion aspect of political campaigns. It is about a sustainability efforts campaign that lets students have a voice in the future of Lindenwood. It focused on gathering background information about students' opinions regarding decision-making processes and the techniques that the University uses in the future. The central part of the project was focused on implementing this research. For an active campaign partner, I conducted research and created a communications plan for that campaign, including pitching that plan to the administration. There were a …

A Translation Study: Idioms, Metaphors, Humor, And Expressions From Dutch To English, Shelby Kasse

2022 Student Academic Showcase

In this literary research essay, I have translated a Dutch short story into English. I translated the text in two different ways, a literal/direct translation, and a revised and research-based translation. This text includes Dutch idioms, metaphors, humor, and expressions. The translation of these directly have no significant meaning in English, which is why a translation of these should be done carefully. This research paper examines the best ways and difficulties of translating a source language, its cultural-bound references and values, into a target language.

Renaissance Fashion Of England And Italy, Alexis Litteken

2022 Student Academic Showcase

This research project is aimed at exploring the popular fashion and beauty styles of Renaissance-era England and Italy, two nations that held immense power both politically and socially during the period. Examining the influences behind contemporary trends of the Renaissance can aid in the understanding of what people were like, allowing a look into beliefs, activities, or messages a person might convey through their clothing. From the Medici family to a more middle-class family, this project will explore how a nation’s fashion can speak to more than just current style, but to the ideological, political, and societal movements being experienced.

Interlingual Translation Of A Spanish Children's Book, Addison Haddock

2022 Student Academic Showcase

Translation is often invisible to the general population, yet it is a pivotal component of our success as a social species. The vast majority of humans could not name even a fraction of the thousands of languages present, yet many of them pervade our day-to-day lives. Consequently, a translator has the paramount role of taking an author’s original meanings and relaying this information to an audience of another language, another dialect, or another period of time. To experience this for myself, I translated the children’s story La Llorona: The Crying Woman by taking its original Spanish and transferring its meaning …