Arts and Humanities Commons^™

Removing The Veil: An Audiovisual Exploration Of Medieval Jewish Art, Ray Kaplan

Student Research Symposium

• Purpose: analyze the harmful narratives created by antisemitic art, uplift Jewish Medieval artwork instead
• In-progress URCO, to be done at the end of April
• Ultimate product: video essay
• Project delayed due to evolution of original concept
• Where it's at now

Women’S Rights Across Borders: Challenges And Progress In Afghanistan, India And The United States, Zita Mpinganzima, Taylor Romer, Gracie Richter, Sydney Hersom

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

The Violation of women's rights remains a significant issue worldwide, with women facing challenges with access to opportunities, inequality to their male counterparts, negative social norms, and lack of legal protections. According to the World Bank 2.4 billion women do not have the same economic rights as men, women still have only three-quarters of the legal rights afforded to men and one in three women globally has experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence. In countries such as Afghanistan, India, and the United States, women face severe restrictions under Taliban rule, gender discrimination, wage gap, gender discrimination, violence, and efficient …

A Difference Of Opinion: How Resilience Can Change Your Life, Haleigh Fors

Student Research Symposium

Racial bias is often a difficult topic to talk about, even though it is a daily occurrence. these prejudices appear in all aspects of the lives of the people who are affected. Mexican Americans are one of the minorities that experience the greatest prejudice because of their race, and these prejudices are not limited by age. Mexican-American children are at the greatest disadvantage because there is little they can do to change their situations, and it becomes even more difficult when you consider that many children also do not have the support of their parents.

My analysis serves to consider …

Designing To Harmonize With The Environment, Demi Harmon

Student Research Symposium

Architecture has the power to either disrupt or harmonize with the natural environment. This research explores how buildings can be designed to blend seamlessly with their environment through three key principles: form integration, material integration, and site-adaptive design. By studying how natural landscapes shape architectural form, how locally sourced materials create harmony, and how buildings can work with rather than alter topography, this project highlights strategies for designing spaces that feel like an organic part of their surroundings. Through case studies of successful projects, this research demonstrates that thoughtful design can enhance both the built and natural worlds, proving that …

Designing For Everyone: The Impact Of Ada In Interior Design, Mimi Miyazawa

Student Research Symposium

In interior design, everyone is considered in the design process to ensure each place is safe, functional, and comfortable. ADA (American Disability Act) is always used in public buildings and is considered for individuals and families in residential buildings. Interior designers ensure places can be usable. This also helps companies prevent lawsuits and become more friendly, allowing people to trust and feel welcome.

Learning To Laugh At The Bomb: Las Vegas & Atomic Testing, Max Demers-Wolf

Student Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Effects Of The Built Environment On Intergenerational Interaction, Hyrum Worth

Student Research Symposium

What are the effects of intergenerational interaction? Who do they impact, and how?

Benefit Of Harp Music In A Music Therapy Setting, Emma Christensen

Student Research Symposium

Music therapy is an evidence based form of arts therapy that utilizes music in order to achieve non musical goals. Music therapy is an accessible, personalized form of therapy that utilizes music making in the forms of improvisation, composition, reception, and performance. This often includes, but is not limited to, the use of guitar, piano, and singing.

While not the most common instrument used in music therapy settings, the harp has a reputation for bringing peace and comfort to listeners due to the timbre and resonance of the instrument. With its similarities to the harp, research on the monochord table …

Mid-Century Modern Design's Influence On Homes Of Today, Michael Lowe

Student Research Symposium

Mid century modern design emerged after the end of World War 2 with its height between 1930's-60's. There was a sense of optimism and a sense of wanting to move on from the tragedy and devestation the war had inflicted.

Color And Behavior Theory In Mental Wellness Centers, Abigail Johnson

Student Research Symposium

Color significantly influences human behavior, mood, and cognition, making it a powerful tool in design. Different colors evoke specific emotional and psychological responses due to their wavelength, cultural associations, and personal experiences. Understanding how color affects behavior helps create spaces that support desired outcomes, such as relaxation, focus, or social engagement.

The Importance Of High-Quality & Culturally Sensitive Maternity Centers, Dani Merrick

Student Research Symposium

Culturally sensitive maternity care is essential for improving maternal and infant health, especially in underserved communities. Despite the U.S. spending $111 billion annually on maternal care, the country experiences some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates among high-income nations. Limited access to prenatal and postnatal care increases birth complications, preterm births, and postpartum health issues, particularly in rural areas. Research shows that community-based maternal health models, including midwifery and doula services, improve outcomes by addressing social determinants of health and increasing access to care. By offering prenatal exams, education, counseling, prenatal massage, and midwife-led deliveries, maternity centers can …

Latinx Education: Catalyst For Permanent Socio-Economic Change, Evan Schellhous

Student Research Symposium

This poster explores the transformative impact of education in empowering the Latinx community, drawing on insights from four contemporary films: Spare Parts, McFarland USA, Walkout, and A Million Miles Away. Each film depicts unique narratives where education is pivotal in overcoming socio-economic challenges, cultural barriers, and systemic inequities. Spare Parts narrates the inspiring journey of Latino students who, with determination and innovative spirit, defy stereotypes to excel in science and technology. McFarland USA illustrates how mentorship and community support enable under-resourced Latinx athletes to break the cycle of poverty through academic and athletic success. In Walkout, historic student-led protests …

The Curse Of El Dorado: How The Californnia Gold Rush Shaped The History Of Hawai'i, Ernesto Coronado

Theses and Dissertations

In the discourse of Western historiography, we fail to account for the importance of the Hawai’ian Islands. American imperialism did not stop with the occupation of the Pacific Coast but continued into the Pacific. In the mid-nineteenth century, Hawai’i and its monarch, King Kamehameha III, stood at the center of a dispute between Britain, France, and the United States. King Kamehameha III used the California Gold Rush and Hawai’i’s location to his advantage to garner capital and prevent the imperial powers from annexing his kingdom. However, even he knew he could not stop the mass wave of Hawai’ians leaving the …

Isaac Sand, Tuba, April 8, 2025 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recitals given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Dictating The Divine: Revisiting Authorship, Intention, And Authority From Sacred Texts To Generative Ai, James Hutson, W. Travis Mcmaken

Faculty Scholarship

This article interrogates the historical practice of mediated authorship in religious texts to draw critical parallels with contemporary debates surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI), specifically large language models (LLMs). By juxtaposing the mediated authorship of sacred texts, such as the Hebrew Bible and New Testament—where figures like the Apostle Paul dictated theological concepts to scribes who infused these directives with their interpretive insights—with the generative processes of LLMs, this research underscores the shared dynamics of co-constructed authorship across historical and technological contexts. Employing interdisciplinary methodologies from art history, textual studies, and reception theory, as well as theological and biblical studies, …

Musical Theatre Nyc Industry Showcase -Senior Capstone, Erica Aubrey

SPARK Symposium Presentations

Musical Theatre BFA candidates put together and perform a 35-minute Senior Showcase for New York City Industry Personnel. This culminating performance was presented in NYC on April 8, 2025 for Casting Directors, Agents, Directors, Choreographers and Managers. Post this performance, students are asked to meetings with talent reps, and are are asked to auditions for projects they are right for, further launching them into their professional careers post graduation.

The Invisible Health Care Provider: Informal Caregivers Within Medical And Faith Communitie, Dr. Julie Yonker, Erin Cawley, Joseph Devries, Elianah Reynolds

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

• Training – Professional Caregivers

• Training – Faith Community

• Training – Informal Caregivers

March Madness Plus, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

March Madness, the NCAA marketing term, often is anything but. This year in both the women’s and men’s rendition, March Madness spilled over, as it often does into April. The final weekend, featuring the men’s and women’s semi-finals and finals, offered more madness than could have been hoped for.

20250408: Marshall Artist Series, 2025, Marshall Artist Series

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Artist Series at Marshall University from March-April 2025. Items were received in April 2025. Items include movie-sized posters of the programs from the Artist Series, including Javier Zamora, BANFF Mountain Film Festival, and more. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents

The Fear Of Yahweh: Introducing Scripture’S Wisdom Literature For Biblical Counseling, Alexander Lee

Senior Honors Theses

Biblical wisdom literature is one of the most neglected areas of Scripture related to biblical counseling. Biblical counseling is formulated on the sufficiency of Scripture, so a deeper examination of any area of Scripture is sure to enlighten the biblical counselor. Wisdom in biblical counseling was introduced through an examination of the fear of Yahweh. A proper fear of Yahweh connects the counselee with the revelation of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, leading to a transformation of the client’s character toward a flourishing life. An existing case study was examined, highlighting how these findings can be implemented in the …

The Art Of Craft: An Inquiry Into The Illusion Of Difference, Abigail Cancel

Honors Theses

The art of craft: an inquiry into the illusion of difference is an exploration of why art and craft have been historically separated and the ways in which this idea pervades into the modern world. It touches on the importance of art to society overall, as well as the undeniable significance of craft to the art world.

2025-04-08 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from April 8, 2025.

Sonnerie's Woodwind Quintet: April 8, 2025, Dr. Kimberly Risinger, Dr. Jillian Kouzel, Dr. David Gresham, Dr. Rachel Hockenberry, Prof. Galina Kiep

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

April 8, 2025

Tuesday Morning

11:00 a.m.

Graduate Recital: April 8, 2025, Holly Peters, Momoko Gresham, Sara Eckert, Noah Berkshier

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

April 8, 2025

Tuesday Evening

6:00 p.m.

Senior Recital: April 8, 2025, Lydia Cermak, Grant Cermak

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

April 8, 2025

Tuesday Evening

8:00 p.m.

Lubiya (El-Khirbeh): A Late Hellenistic, Roman And Early Byzantine Village In Lower Galilee, Yardenna Alexandre, Michal Oren-Paskal, Gil Tsioni

Qadum: Journal of Excavation Reports from Israel

A small archaeological excavation carried out in 2005–2007 on a hilltop in the Lavi Forest in Lower Galilee uncovered a small area of the village of Lubiya that was settled in the Late Hellenistic to early Byzantine periods. The earliest exposed building complex was constructed on the bedrock and comprised parts of two residential units with a shared long wall, an internal courtyard and several rooms. An underground complex beneath the units comprised individual basement storage elements that were subsequently joined to form an underground hiding complex, dated by the associated finds to the time of the First Jewish Revolt …

The Influence Of Field Experiences On English Language Teachers' Preparedness: An Analysis Of Teacher Education In Nigeria, Bushroh O. Animashaun

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Brief Context:

• Definition of key terms: teacher education, field experiences.
• Importance of teacher education in language education
• Challenges in the Nigerian education system
• Why focus on teacher education?

My Internship: Uni Museum, Sydney Blum

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

In the process of this internship, I think I have learned a lot of things with conservation, but the biggest thing that this internship changed is my attitude toward objects. I am significantly more comfortable with historical objects now than when I started. I am now comfortable holding and handling objects without being overly cautious and paranoid.

Front Cover (Spring 2025), Russell Mardon

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

No abstract provided.

Short-Term Study Abroad Programs: A Sustainable Model For Community Colleges, Jorge Grajales-Díaz

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

This study employed qualitative methods to explore how the UVA in Valencia Summer Program 2019/ 2021 approached instructional practices (e.g., in-class and out-of-class immersive learning activities, homestays, pre-program services, including use of L2 and culture learning strategies) to identify those features of the program design that Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) could reproduce in a new short-term study abroad designed to expand its students’ oral proficiency and cultural awareness. The study used data from Zoom interviews with faculty, administrators, and L2 participating students. The findings address the study’s purpose in describing how the UVA in Valencia Summer Program 2019/ 2021 …