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A Focus On Face-To-Face Communication As A Source Of Relational Life And Renewal Of Community Within The Church, Ronald Edwin Hammer

DMin Project Theses

Increased digital engagement at the cost of in-person interactions has negatively impacted communal life in the Gateway City Church — St. Charles Ministry. Amid an increase in online connectivity, relational connections have suffered as church members add more and more to their already busy schedules. Research has noted multiple ways in which this significant drift from inperson engagement has brought harm to people’s overall health. The literature demonstrates a key root of this phenomenon to be widespread efforts to incorporate digital church engagement in an attempt to supply convenient access to spiritual resources. This tension between convenience and suffering relational …

2024-2025 Master Of Music Recital - Jenna Salliman (Piano), Jenna Salliman

Master of Music Recitals

No abstract provided.

Spring Concert: April 27, 2025, Andrew Bruhn

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

April 27, 2025

Sunday Afternoon

6:00 p.m.

Spring Concert: April 27, 2025, Mark Grizzard, Tim Fredstrom, Andrew Bruhn

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

April 27, 2025

Sunday Afternoon

3:00 p.m.

Senior Showcase: April 27, 2025, Darius Botley, Charlie Machamer, Thaddeus Tukes, Dr. Emma Taylor, Jameel Stephans

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

April 27, 2025

Sunday Afternoon

5:30 p.m.

Graduate Recital: April 27, 2025, Daniel Ota, Grace Eom, Lydia Cermak, Jeason Lopez

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

April 27, 2025

Sunday Afternoon

4:00 p.m.

Chamber Recital: April 27, 2025, Gina Russell

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

April 27, 2025

Sunday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Fashion And Film: The Art Of Costume Design, Abigail C. Stalder

Senior Honors Theses

A costume designer’s job is to create wardrobes that fit the film’s aesthetic, context, and personality of each character. Costume designers take inspiration from trends, incorporating them into their work through their own creative process, inspiring fashion designers and trend-setters to implement the styles in new ways. Thus, producing an endless cycle — an ecosystem wherein both fashion and film thrive off each other, continuously evolving to create beauty on and off the screen. Aligning my creativity and knowledge of both fashion and film, I participated in the making of six student films, costuming over 30 named characters as well …

Graduate Lecture Recital: April 27, 2025, Chona P. Noble, Olesia Pupina

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

April 27, 2025

Sunday Evening

8:30 p.m.

Guest Artist Recital Series: April 27, 2025, Ira Gold, Susan Archibald

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

April 27, 2025

Sunday Afternoon

2:00 p.m.

The Philosopher’S Art: The Alchemical And Religious Writings Of Sir Isaac Newton, Caleb J. Stamp

Senior Honors Theses

Sir Isaac Newton is inarguably one of the most famous yet divisive geniuses in human history. His writing touched on a staggering variety of topics, including chemistry, physics, and history, among others. Some of his less well-known works – most notably, his alchemical experiments and his prophetic commentaries – have created wildly conflicting views of both him and his theories. However, Newton’s alchemical and religious writings are crucial to understanding his broader worldview: namely, that the spiritual and natural aspects of the world worked together in a universe created by a supreme God who ordained that reality operates in a …

How Much Wood Would A Scene Painter Paint If A Scene Painter Could Paint Wood: Scenic Wood Grain Techniques, Rebecca S. Yee

Research and Creativity Symposium

“Scenic painters, we paint wood to look like wood”. In this project I used knowledge from my time in UMW as a scenic painter to further my skills and focus on wood grain techniques. In this collection of 5 wood grain samples, I used wood graining tools and a brush separately to compare the different outcomes that were produced. Wood grain samples include pristine softwood and hardwood, aged softwood and hardwood, and wood panels in the style of trompe l'oeil.

Take Me Home? Understanding Refugee Resettlement Knowledge On The Wvu Campus, Kaitlin Stewart, Dylan Gay, David Olchowoj

CRC Research Symposium

Studies find that knowledge about refugee resettlement plays a significant role in the willingness of communities to accept refugees. Knowledge about refugees and refugee resettlement plays a significant role in other factors that shape refugee acceptance such as perceived ethnic threat. Perceived ethnic threat, or the belief that an ethnic group poses a threat economically, socially, or culturally to another, contributes significantly to a host community’s willingness to accept and care for refugees. This perceived threat escalates as federal governments use refugees and migrants as scapegoats for acts of violence and terror and blur the lines between refugees, asylum seekers, …

Establishing The Creative Network: Wv's Arts Entrepreneur Ecosystem Project, Mckayla R. Braun, Domenica Queen

CRC Research Symposium

The Tamarack Foundation for the Arts’ (TFA) the fellowship for the arts is an art foundation committed to nurturing the next generation of artists by providing a comprehensive support system designed to promote both creative and professional development. Through its fellowship program, TFA provides artists with access to critical resources, including financial literacy education, mentorship, and structured opportunities for artistic and professional growth. Recognizing that creative talent alone is not always sufficient to sustain a long-term artistic practice, TFA’s mission is to equip fellows with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive both within and beyond the studio. As part …

2024-2025 Senior Recital - Miriam Smith (Violin), Miriam Smith, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Jeremy Jefferson

Junior and Senior Recitals

No abstract provided.

What The Uk Can Learn From India About Trans Rights And Inclusive Feminism, Ammel Sharon

Popular Media

The article reflects on the UK Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of “woman” under the Equality Act 2010, noting its impact on trans inclusion in public spaces. In contrast, Indian feminist and queer movements have embraced more inclusive, self-reflective approaches to gender, resisting fixed legal definitions. Drawing on examples from sports activism, legal scholarship, and grassroots organising, the author calls for collective ethics that expand rather than restrict the possibilities of belonging.

Ddx170 Project 2 Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

Project 2 involves the creation of a logo for a fictional company. The logo design visually represents the fictional company and describes what goods or services they provide, and who the target audience is. The project includes a logo design, business card, letterhead, 3 mockups, style guide, rationale and end of project reflection.

Volume Cxliv, Number 19, April 25, 2025, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Ddx170 Project 1 Example 2, Sae University College

Exemplars

Project 1 involves the creation of a motif and patter that has been developed from a historical design movement. The project includes the motif design, motif pattern, visual report, rationale and project reflection.

Ddx219.2 Social Media Content Creation Example 2, Sae University College

Exemplars

This project involved creating a cohesive suite of social media content tailored to the student’s chosen creative project. The work is exemplary for its consistent visual style, platform-specific content design, and alignment with the strategic goals defined earlier. Additionally, the student demonstrated strong collaborative skills by providing thoughtful, constructive feedback to peers, reflecting both creative and professional growth.

Ddx219.2 Social Media Content Creation Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

This project involved creating a cohesive suite of social media content tailored to the student’s chosen creative project. The work is exemplary for its consistent visual style, platform-specific content design, and alignment with the strategic goals defined earlier. Additionally, the student demonstrated strong collaborative skills by providing thoughtful, constructive feedback to peers, reflecting both creative and professional growth.

Ddx219.2 Social Media Content Creation Example 3, Sae University College

Exemplars

This project involved creating a cohesive suite of social media content tailored to the student’s chosen creative project. The work is exemplary for its consistent visual style, platform-specific content design, and alignment with the strategic goals defined earlier. Additionally, the student demonstrated strong collaborative skills by providing thoughtful, constructive feedback to peers, reflecting both creative and professional growth.

Ddx170 Project 1 Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

Project 1 involves the creation of a motif and patter that has been developed from a historical design movement. The project includes the motif design, motif pattern, visual report, rationale and project reflection.

Reinterpreting Catuṣkoṭi In Contemporary Philosophy: Tensions Between Non-Classical Logic And East Asian Buddhist Soteriology, Ronald S. Green

Philosophy and Religious Studies

This study aims to evaluate the reinterpretation of the concept of catuṣkoṭi (tetralemma) in contemporary philosophy, particularly within the discourse of non-classical logic, and to compare it with traditional interpretations found in East Asian Buddhism. The research addresses the tension between modern logical approaches—such as those proposing the addition of a fifth truth value (ineffability)—and soteriological frameworks within traditions like Mādhyamaka, which emphasise the function of liberating individuals from conceptual entanglements. This study employs qualitative methods, incorporating hermeneutic and comparative approaches, along with close textual analysis of classical primary sources, including the Mūlamadhyamakakārikā, and the works of East Asian Buddhist …

A Sacramental Model For Digital Ecclesiology: Theological Retrieval For A Mediated Church, Caleb J. Atha

Senior Honors Theses

The widespread proliferation of digital technologies has opened the door to new ecclesiological questions and challenges for the Christian denominations that have integrated these technologies into their community life and liturgical practices. American evangelicalism is proposed to be especially susceptible to the aforementioned challenges due to its ecclesiological emphases and general posture towards digital media. Using Marshall McLuhan’s seminal insights in media theory, this work argues that the role of digital media in the church shows a significant congruence with Christian sacramental theology. The concept of the digital church is analyzed through McLuhan’s tetrad framework and its weaknesses are highlighted. …

Examining The Economic Impact Of Jesus, Carter F. Slyker

Senior Honors Theses

This thesis examines the economic impact of the person of Jesus and applies economic theory to the historical and biblical accounts of his ministry on earth. The study will consider the social and economic conditions of the first century Roman Empire within the context of Judea and Galilee, while focusing on key issues including poverty, social hierarchy, and taxation. It will explore three primary aspects of Jesus’ ministry to assign economic impact: the crowds he drew, the miracles he performed, and the principles he taught. These acts challenged the societal and economic norms of that culture and positively impacted communities …

Writing Skills: The Essentials, Gina Braun

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Writing Skills are an essential component of communicating and develop over time. It does not matter the intention of writing, it is a skill used daily, and we must prepare our students to have the adequate skills they will need to function as writers. Writing skills taught in school are focused on academic writing, which should transfer and generalize across settings. Writing skills take on different forms with a variety of levels of importance. The necessary writing skills needed include; the writing process, which is supported by, mechanics, writing for a variety of purposes, and finally, building technological skills.

2024-2025 Performance Forum (Chamber Juries) - April 25, 2025, Devin Foster, Christian Bartholomew, Ruzanna Usmanova, Elizaveta Goryunova, Onyim Chen, Paola Garcia, Pablo Camacho, Julian Rauh, Ethan Sanchez, Verse Tomac, Reagan Nguyen, Aneliya Novikova, Shuqi Yang, Rosa Ortega Ianelli, Sheng Yuan Kuan

Performance Forum

No abstract provided.

Ddx170 Project 2 Example 2, Sae University College

Exemplars

Project 2 involves the creation of a logo for a fictional company. The logo design visually represents the fictional company and describes what goods or services they provide, and who the target audience is. The project includes a logo design, business card, letterhead, 3 mockups, style guide, rationale and end of project reflection.

Lmu Jazz Band Spring 2025 Performance, Benjamin Bruflat, Dma

Band Programs

No abstract provided.