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Connections To Home: Immigrant Material Culture In Northern Utah, Alyssa Burton, Claudia Méndez Wright

Student Research Symposium

This study explores how a group of Latin American immigrants in Cache Valley connects to 'home' through material culture. We analyzed 16 interviews in NVivo with Latin American immigrants for the whats, hows, whys, and effects of object exchange between the immigrants in the U.S. and people in their country of origin. We found that this excahnge helps immigrants remember their roots, maintain interpersonal relationships in their countries of origin, and build interpersonal relationships in the U.S. These immigrants also discussed objects of sentimental value. Some represented memories of in their origin countries. Others represented new memories created in the …

Eco-Architecture, Mary Larkin

Student Research Symposium

Humans negative impact on the environment has been detrimental. If we continue to ignore the issue of climate change and don’t take action to improve the way we live we will hit a point of no return. Eco-architecture seeks to minimize the negative environment of of buildings. Implementing Eco-Architecture into our society is essential and can help protect the earth and the future and health of its inhabitants by significantly reducing carbon emissions and slowing down global warming. https://youtu.be/BYUtxgbXrt4

Exploring Color's Influence On Emotions Within Design, Tyson Alles

Student Research Symposium

In this study, surveys were provided to 78 participants to determine what colors they associated with which emotions. 20 emotions were provided: anger, anxiety, bravery, inspiration, irritation, love pride, sadness, shame, and surprise. The 10 color choices given for each color were as follows: red (#FF0000), orange (#FF8800), yellow (#FFFF00), green (#00FF00), cyan (#00FFFF), blue (#0000FF), violet (#8F00FF), magenta (#FF00FF), black (#000000), and brown (#654321). Both RGB and CMYK color groups were included to span the spectrum of light as well as the two common secondary colors, orange and violet. Black and brown were added as darker variables to contrast …

Ecotourism: Experience Beyond Travel, Brooke Nielson

Student Research Symposium

The growing number of tourists each year has contributed to the economic and environmental stresses of high-visitor locations across the globe. With the development of transportation such as the car and the airplane, travel has become more accessible to individuals all around the world, especially for the elite. Appropriately, one of the most dramatic statistics related to tourism is that this very second, forty-five people just arrived at their destination. And another forty-five. Then another. And it adds up even faster. Contrary to the excitement of those vacationing, there are many tensions within the local economy and environment due to …

Comfort In The Living Environment, Susie Head

Student Research Symposium

It is important to design our living environments to provide a level of comfort and there are sciences and theories that make comfort a technical process. How do these theories and practices work together and how can they be applied to a material such as a wallpaper to encourage interior comfort. Research was done into practices such as feng shui, hygge, wabi-sabi, and color and pattern science to create three original wallpapers. The conclusion was that comfort and peace can be found in mindfulness and a connection to nature.

The Impact Of Divorce On Children Of All Ages, Mckinsey Watteyne

Student Research Symposium

Taking inspiration for the research topic from my own personal experience with my parent’s divorce, I wanted to research the effects of divorce on children of all ages and the connection to the loss of childhood innocence. Tying my research into a quilt, many people, including me, hold onto their childhood quilts well into adulthood. In child psychology, these comfort items are referred to as “transitional objects.” They are items that comfort children as they transition through different phases in life. These transitional objects offer a sense of stability and continuity. They often help children express their emotions and handle …

Discrimination Help Center, Emily Neil

Student Research Symposium

Race and ethnicity have been and still is at the heart of South African history, politics, society and economy since the European colonization. South Africa remains a complex mix of different races, cultural identities, languages and ethnic bonds. Discrimination Help Center (in the Afrikaan language, Diskriminasie Hulp Sentrum) in Cape Town, South Africa is a place for the Black Community to feel safe and get any help they may need. On site, there are lawyers, mental health help, therapy, career resources, help finding an education and housing, financial help, a cafeteria/food bank, and a healing garden.

The Societal Impacts Of Alcohol Dependence And Elective Sobriety, Jillian Poll

Student Research Symposium

This project's aim is to extrapolate the role that design and advertising plays in cultural perception of alcohol consumption & patterns. As such, the research process was designed to quantify each of the factors that influence the development of an Alcohol Use Disorder, then determine solutions to target the root issues that citizens face. Common issues include underage consumption, alcohol addiction, and coerced consumption. The quantifiable research portion of this project answers these questions: 1) What genetic, social, and psychological causes contribute to alcohol addiction?; 2) How does culture affect alcohol consumption?; 3) What are the social and societal repercussions …

Always Running At Sunset, Amelia O'Neill

Theses and Dissertations

My thesis show includes paintings that depict scenes of the trails that my dog and I frequent in Utah. These paintings are a response to experiences I have in nature and explore my relationship with my dog and the surrounding flora and fauna along the local trails. The paintings include images of rocks, sticks, dirt, trails, dogs, clouds, and dried sunflowers in the wind. In addition to realistic depictions of nature, my paintings reflect on the psychological and emotional state of being in nature. The title of the show is Always Running at Sunset, which is meant to be taken …

2021-2022 Junior Recital - Manuel Mendes Escobar (Violin), Manuel Mendes Escobar, Feruza Dadabaeva

Junior and Senior Recitals

No abstract provided.

9 To 5 Playbill, Providence College, Emma Lowrey

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theater, Dance & Film

Angell Blackfriars Theatre

9 to 5: The Musical

Book by Patricia Resnick

Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton

April 8-10 and 22-24, 2022

Directed by Jimmy Calitri

Musical Direction by Lila Kane

Choreographed by Jennifer Hopkins

Kelly Slader - Stage Manager

Carrie Selwood, Laurel Franczek, Joseph Pekar - Asst. Stage Managers

Sydney Cahill, Alex Cannon, Halle Pratt - Asst. Directors

Halle Pratt, Katelyn Salvato - Asst. Choreographers/Co-Dance Captains

Molly McGoldrick - Asst. Scenic Designer

Jillian Forrester - Sound Board Operator

Carolyn Bradley - Light Board Operator

Kelsi Canada, Mary Bryz-Gornia - Costume …

Creating Safe Spaces For Women Through Architecture And Interior Design - Expressed Through The Design Of A Queer Women's Bar, Riley Robbins

Student Research Symposium

Safe Spaces are so important to marginalized communities​. These spaces have been severely lacking for queer women. There are currently around 1,000 bars for cisgender gay men and 15 for queer women across the entirety of the United States of America. This research explores the design of a Queer Women’s Bar and how it can become a safe space.​There is currently a movement called the Lesbian Bar Project that ​seeks to increase these safe spaces and keep them in place. A big problem they have is getting people to keep coming back. This research explores that and how a bar …

Caring, Investing, Empowering: Undergraduate Research Mentoring Practices By English Faculty, Emily Powell, Taylor Wyatt, Lauren Mckinnon, Taylor Franson, Kylie Smith, Zackary Gregory, R. Elle Smith

Student Research Symposium

Mentoring undergraduate research has received attention in scholarly publications, particularly in STEM areas (Pierszalowski & Buser, 2021; National Academies; Pathways to Science). More general advice on mentoring appears in Temple et al (2010) and Vandermaas-Peeler et al, 2018). Attention to mentoring undergraduate researchers in the humanities has been addressed by Behling (2009), Klos, et al (2011), Crawford et al (2014). Grobman and Kinkead (2010) include a section on mentoring in their Undergraduate Research in English Studies. What are the characteristics of faculty mentors in a department of English? This study seeks to determine a profile of effective mentoring in this …

Dynamics Of Difference: Creating A Translingual Class At Utah State University, Rebecca Elle Smith

Student Research Symposium

With social justice topics like racial inequality on the rise, some universities are creating curriculum that emphasizes how language standardization privileges some while disadvantaging others. I propose that USU should create an English class that emphasizes linguistic justice topics like the power dynamics and consequences of utilizing languages outside of English in essays and writing projects. My research project investigates what it would take to create a linguistic justice based English class at USU through the lens of translingualism. I created a mixed methods study where I analyzed translingual syllabi and interviewed lecturers in the USU English department about creating …

Waterwise Landscaping In The Intermountain West, Brynne Larsen

Student Research Symposium

Utah is the second driest state in the United States of America. Yet, the average Utahn uses more water to keep their lawn green than they do on anything else, including indoor use such as bathing, cleaning dishes, and washing laundry. To use our water wisely and most effectively, Utah residents need to rethink their yards. This means cutting out as much grass as possible and replacing it with a more water efficient landscape. However, a yard without grass can still be appealing. The Utah landscape is full of beautiful and diverse drought tolerant plants. This project focuses on how …

Creating A Fresh Start, Brooklyn Hawes

Student Research Symposium

This 3,200 square feet office space has been refreshed for a new purpose of giving a fresh start to the unhoused residents in New York City. This space was once an economic hub for small businesses where deals were made and money was exchanged. Some New York residents have been on the other side of the coin where money is harder to come across, resulting in becoming unhoused. The main factors that lead to unhousing are the lack of affordable housing, unemployment, substance abuse, or mental illness. This space is now home to assisting less fortunate people to a new …

The Fabric Of Genius: Examining The Material Choices Of Creative Writing Graduate Students, Kylie Smith

Student Research Symposium

In recent years, the material culture of writing has been an important topic of study for composition scholars. Though many studies examine the material choices of many types of writers, including creative writers, researchers have yet to examine whether or not individuals use different implements to perform different writerly identities. This case study, examining three graduate students in Utah State University’s department of English, asks which writing implements individuals choose to complete creative writing tasks, and whether those differ from implements chosen to complete critical or academic writing tasks.

Workplace Design After Covid-19, Mikaela Simmons

Student Research Symposium

There is going to be a dramatic change in office design as COVID-19 is on a downfall. The ‘new workplace’ is the future of design and is something that designers are trying to figure out right now. Through industry research, one-on-one interviews, and tours of different offices I found answers to how the future of our offices is going to work.

The Buried Giant: Unearthing The Corruption Of Organized Religion, Maryn Van Tassell

Student Research Symposium

The Buried Giant is a fantasy novel that has resurrected many of the characteristics of the medieval romance genre. Noble warriors and knights embark on a quest to slay a dragon and face other supernatural antagonists. In this resurrection of genre, what tropes and themes have been re-imagined or subverted for a modern audience? In this presentation, I will illustrate how Kazuo has taken traditional tropes of the medieval romance genre and manipulated them to send a new message about organized Christian religion. I will examine how Kazuo has swapped traditional character roles, called in biblical parallels, and used beautiful …

Patterns In Library Use In College Students, Gabrielle Nye

Student Research Symposium

This project researches how and what college students use a library for. The purpose behind this research was to design a floor plan, as well as space plan, a library that would function best for students and create a plan that can help students of all backgrounds. Research was conducted to better understand what students are looking for in a library and what might make them use the space for more to their advantage.To correctly portray this research a two-floor library was drawn up from scratch with the most requested features collected through surveys and research. A university library is …

Social Media's Impact On Mental Health In Teenagers: Evaluating How Different Groups Are Affected, Maren Jacobsen

Student Research Symposium

There are patterns of discrimination and comparison on social media that contribute to minority groups and females having worse mental health. These teenagers are experiencing depressive symptoms and anxiety as well as body image issues and decreased self-worth. This project aims to evaluate which groups of teenagers have more severe mental health problems because of social media. Research was conducted using library and online databases and evaluating primary and secondary sources. I paid close attention to studies connecting mental health issues with social media use among different groups of teenagers. Through my research, I found that females, LGBTQ+ teens, teenagers …

Creating Calming Healthcare Environments, Abbey Oborn

Student Research Symposium

Going to a healthcare facility can make anyone feel stressed and anxious, so what can these facilities do in order to improve their sense of calmness and reduce anxiety in patients? The overall brand of healthcare facilities improves the sense of calmness and reduces anxiety in patients and staff members when these facilities consider and implement specific elements in the following categories: Interior Design, Exterior Design, Wayfinding Experience Design, Gathering Areas for Patients, Staff, and Families, Efficient Spatial Design, Universally Understood Infographics, Noise Reduction, Visual Privacy, Positive Distractions, Biophilia, Reduce Medical Smells. When healthcare facilities consider and implement these elements, …

The Tragic Loyalty Of Sir Gawain, Annie Heywood

Student Research Symposium

Sir Gawain was one of the most popular figures from Arthurian legend in medieval England. His absolute loyalty to Arthur, no matter the circumstances, was greatly admired. In every story, Sir Gawain is completely loyal to Arthur, even when Arthur is in the wrong. He is willing to make any sacrifice, whether it be his life or his honor, to protect Arthur and his legacy. However, modern critics have found a darker side to his total loyalty, ideas that Kazuo Ishiguro examines in his novel The Buried Giant. Ishiguro explores the darkness that war can bring out in even the …

Say Gay, Miranda Wiener

Student Research Symposium

On February 8th, 2022, Republican Representative Joe Harding of Florida proposed the “Parental Rights in Education Bill''. Under this Bill, classroom discussion from grades k-3rd grade will be exclusively heterosexual and will limit how much teacher’s can say in regards to the LGBTQ community in those grades. The bill states that a school “may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate”. Within the LGBTQ community, mental health is at a staggering low. Thoughts of guilt, self-hatred and fear lead to thoughts or acts of suicide …

Id112 Oral History, Uniting Cultures

Uniting Cultures: Who We Are, How We Got Here: Collecting Stories Oral History Collection

Salvadoran man born in the early 60s and came to California in the 1990s. Got a college education and was a teacher and entrepreneur in El Salvador. Work in clothing design and printing in California and bought a house. Pushed by economic precarity around 2008 to move to St. James where he already had family members and a real estate investment. One of his children was in college in Mankato at the time of the interview.

Without A Trace: Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And Exclusion In The Media, Nellasa Mackenzie Stewart

Honors College Theses

The research in this paper is designed to explore the lack of media coverage of missing and murdered indigenous women through primarily qualitative methods and techniques as well as interpret the significance of the lack of coverage through the lens of a critical analysis. The research will address how the coverage of missing indigenous women qualitatively differs with the coverage received by missing white women in the United States and Canada. The research approaches include the analysis of news sources detailing cases of missing indigenous women and missing white women and how their coverage qualitatively differs, as well as a …

2021-2022 Performance Forum - April 8, 2022, Juan Guillermo Diaz, Sheng Yuan Kuan, David Brill, Weizhen Lai, David Mersereau, Vincent Cart-Sanders, Ellen Galentas, Peter Pao, Miriam Smith, Silvia Valdivia Villasante, Moises Molina, Tyler Marvin, Yue Yang

Performance Forum

No abstract provided.

Volume Cxli, Number 1, April 8, 2022, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Performing Italian Identity: Through The Plays Gemini And A View From The Bridge, Angela Dicarolo Moser

Theses and Dissertations

"Italian Identity"is the set of values and beliefs performed daily, that are markers of what it is to be "Italian,"whether those carrying those beliefs live in Italy or not. The latter point became evident in the United States following the vast wave of Italian immigration during the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Italian identity has been greatly influenced by Catholicism and its centering of values and beliefs on the family, heavily defined Italian life in America. One principal mode for constructing and disseminating these values and beliefs among Italian Americans was through the theatre. This thesis provides a close reading of …

Leticia Gomez, Violin, April 8, 2022 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

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