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Fire! Lessons Learned And Applied To Computer Systems, Kim P. Kihlstrom

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

A wildfire swept through Santa Barbara on November 13, 2008, burning 1940 acres and destroying 230 homes. Nine structures on the Westmont College campus were destroyed as well as fifteen faculty homes near campus. What insights can be drawn from this experience? We will examine some of the lessons that can be applied to the design of intrusion-tolerant computer systems.

Supplemental Vocabulary Acquisition In The Desymbol Logic Translator, Darren F. Provine, Nancy Lynn Tinkham

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

DeSymbol is a program that translates first-order predicate logic expressions into English. It is designed to help students practice when learning or reviewing symbolic logic: students begin by translating English sentences into symbolic logic notation, and then they can use DeSymbol to translate the logic back into English to check their work.

The newest version of DeSymbol adds the ability for the user to expand the system’s vocabulary, using a web interface. The user can enter new nouns, verbs, or adjectives, specifying each word’s part of speech, its singular and plural forms, and (for verbs) whether the verb takes an …

Galileo's Solution To Dante's Riddle, Andrew Simoson

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

In Dante’s Inferno, several riddles are posed regarding the relative sizes of ordinary men versus giants versus Lucifer—all of which Galileo solves in his first public lecture—which we review herein.

Sage: Math In Your Dorm Room, From Calculus To Research, Karl-Dieter Crisman

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

As computers have revolutionized math research in disciplines as disparate as number theory and bioinformatics, it is natural for us to introduce our students to technology in ways beyond mere homework-checking. However, most familiar programs are either not comprehensive enough to encompass all the math in our curriculum, or are very expensive and accessible only in a lab or with a student license. The open source software package Sage addresses all of these issues.

Sage is suitable for discovery and computation in introductory courses such as calculus or linear algebra, while also being ideal for use in upper-level courses or …

Exploring The Limits Of Computing Through Exhaustive Search, Jeffrey L. Lehman

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

Many computing problems can be solved by identifying all possible moves or combinations of events and then picking the best solution. Problems in this domain provide fertile ground for exploring problem representation, storage requirements, and computational complexity. The problems and solution approaches are easy to understand, yet quickly push the memory and storage limits of a personal computer. This paper describes insights from a preliminary investigating of two exhaustive search problems, the 15-puzzle and Rubik’s cube. The insights gained by looking at exhaustive search problems can be integrated into classroom discussions and projects.

Arithmetic Sequences, Diophantine Equations And The Number Of The Beast, Bryan Dawson

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

Revelation 13:18 invites anyone with "understanding" to "calculate the number of the beast". This session reviews historical attempts using arithmetic sequences and gives conditions by which a name is "beastable" by those methods. Do these approaches make it reasonable to identify the beast based on such calculation alone?

Introduction (2009), Terry Perciante

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

Seventeenth Conference of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences

Paper Abstracts (2009), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

Seventeenth Conference of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences

Schedule (2009), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

Seventeenth Conference of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences

Table Of Contents (2009), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

Seventeenth Conference of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences

Commencement 2009, Taylor University

Commencement

The program of the 2009 Annual Commencement of Taylor University, May 23, 2009.

The Echo: May 15, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Closing chapters, opening doors – In Brief – TUFW transition making progress – “Almost Famous” is almost here – Envision Film Festival – Taylor to-do list includes bandwidth, phones – The Bubble – Summer of service brings classroom to life – World Voices – Killer croc inspires fear and legends – Around the World in 30 Seconds – 2008-2009 A Year in Review – Talkin’ ‘bout Ch-Ch-Changes! – Blake’s Summer Playlist – Don’t Bomb Your Spring Finals – Dr. Ricke: The music, the man – Movies Features – Film vision 2016 – Pop Culture – r3views – WTUR: Closure in …

The Echo: May 8, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Swine flu strategy in place – In Brief – New graduation speaker selected – Trojans crowned conference champs – Coming soon: meet the class of 2013 – Combining community and competition – The Bubble – Mosaic celebrates international flavor – World Voices – Instable Pakistan could spell trouble for the U.S. and world – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Mr. TU – The Families. – The Class. – Cinco de Mayo! – The Roll – Save Our Shows – r3views – WTUR: Paper Route – Books: “The Informers” – Music: podiobooks.com – Jumping off point – Mailbox – …

Brad's Bridge (2009), Taylor University

Buildings and Grounds of Taylor University

The program for the 2009 Brad's Bridge dedication.

Campbell Hall (2009), Taylor University

Buildings and Grounds of Taylor University

The program for the 2009 Campbell Hall dedication.

The Echo: May 1, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Marion Meijer officially opens – In Brief – Students consider graduate schools – Arthur Hodson: the gift of a lifetime – A look back at Social Justice Week – The Bubble – ‘Swine flu’ raises pandemic fears – World Voices – Moeschberger selected for South African ‘public theology’ conference – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Prince Kaboo Crew Men of Morris – Foundation – Sammy II – The Brotherhood… and the Doctrine of the Triumvirate – Penthouse: an option for residency – Ladies and Gentlemen… The Snake – TV Feature – South Park Season 13 – This week …

The Echo: April 24, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Campus Police address thefts – Shane Claiborne to speak for justice – In Brief – Butler conference brings scholars together – Experimental course gets students’ touch – Walking the walk – Sigma Beta Treasure Hunt – “Smoke” brings humorous change of pace – The Bubble – English classes welcome immigrants – World Voices – International Mosaic highlights diversity – New study abroad programs – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Twitter – You are now entering the Twittersphere! – Unbound: Zondervan visits the future – Noise Youth Conference 2009 – ‘State of Play’ brings newspapers back to life – …

The Echo: April 17, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Seasons Project draws a crowd – Habecker’s home to receive an upgrade – In Brief – Professor joins National Literature board – “Whitewater Times Strategy” helps navigate tough economy – The Envision Film Festival – NSLC takes on media, politics – The Bubble – Piracy: a 21st century problem – World Voices – Study abroad in Spain creates new powers – Around the World in 30 Seconds – What’s the Deal with Gerig – Fightin’ FOSO – Gerig’s Greatness – Does this Make Me Look Fat? – Music Feature – Seasons: student album release – This week in pop culture …

The Echo: April 3, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Jabali Afrika gets students moving – Business meets art on ReadeAvenue – In Brief – Senior art students find group support – Alum speaks on sustainability – Prayer Chapel wins award – The Bubble – Learning in dirt and tuxedos – World Voices – A world away in Michigan – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Youth Conference 2009 – A weekend preview – What can you do about it? – Fun facts about YC – The Reject Show (a benefit for YC) – Not the weed(s) – Literature Feature – When you are engulfed in laughter – This …

Koinonia, Connie Horton, Mark Davis, Eric Lowdermilk, Justin Heth, Caleb Farmer, Sharon Virkler, Philip D. Byers, David M. Johnstone, Jeff Rioux, Joshua Canada, Nicole Braddock Bromley, Kim Stave

Koinonia

Best Practices Features
Students of Concern Committee: Coordinating Care, Connie Horton and Mark Davis

Want to Change Student Culture on Your Campus? Do the CORE!, Eric Lowdermilk

Spotlight Features
You Only Get 1 Up, Justin Heth and Caleb Farmer

The Season, Sharon Virkler

Book Reviews
The Future of Christian Learning: An Evangelical and Catholic Dialogue (by Mark Noll and James Turner), reviewed by Philip D. Byers

Restoring Rebecca: A Story of Traumatic Stress, Caregiving and the Unmasking of a Superhero (by Christopher Marchand), reviewed by David M. Johnstone

A Review of Culture Making: Recovering our Creative Calling (by Andy Crouch), …

The Echo: March 13, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

New center closer to reality – In Brief – Upperclassmen: the (job) hunt is on – Aerospace conference comes to campus – Coffee and conversation – “Sex and the Cornfields” – The Bubble – Their mothers never loved them – World Voices – How to date internationally – Spring Break 2009 – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Olson Hall… so much more than a dorm -- The Grace Olson Scandal – Olson, Take 2—From Student to Staff – Q&A’s with Olson P.A.s – Across enemy lines: moving from English – Olson renovates more than the building – A …

The Echo: March 6, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Nostalgia Night ‘09 invades – Jordan Bolte elected SBP for ’09-10 – In Brief – Nationals not sends Trojans to Sioux City – All that is “Man Church” – “Actors form the London Stage” – The Bubble – War survivor shares bullet-proof faith – World Voices – Souphouse concocts international flavor – Around the World in 30 Seconds – They Invade! Nostalgia Night 2009 – Movies Feature – Time stands still for eager ‘Watchmen’ fans – This week in pop culture – r3views – WTUR Band of the Week – Music: The Saturdays – Entertainment: Sarah Bareilles – Art of …

The Echo: February 27, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

SBP race narrows to two – In Brief – Students not far from Cairo bombings – “Making Literature” gives perspective – Christian Ed Retreat – Wednesdays with Brian – Get to know TSO! – The Bubble – Adoption teaches unique lessons – World Voices – Around the World in 30 Seconds – The Emerging Church: Context for a conversation – The Facts – Don’t rain (boots) on my parade – Kings of unicycles (and pogos) – Entertainment Feature – Internet Video: Rx from Dr. Horrible – This week in pop culture – r3views – Music: MySpace Band of the Week …

The Echo: February 20, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

SBP candidates speak up – 2010: Tuition increase – In Brief – Graduation ceremony moves to KSAC – A long-awaited Parnassus release party – Walking a mile for the homeless – Q&A with Rachel Sparks – The Bubble – Bushfires ravage southeast Australia – World Voices – Wheaton grad released – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Just the tip of the Berg. – Who the heck lives in Bergwall? – Berg just wants to have fun – “Did you know” about Bergwall??? – Entertainment Feature – The films of 2008 through the Oscar’s eyes – Ask the Pros …

2009 Making Literature Conference, Gregory Wolfe, Valarie Sayers

Making Literature Conference

Featured Speakers: Gregory Wolfe, Valeria Sayers

Workshop Leaders/Poetry and Fiction: Del Doughty, Lori L. Huth

Keynote Address: "The Tragic Sense of Life: On the Loss and Recovery of Hope," Gregory Wolfe

Keynote Address: "Divine Comedy: Irony as the Handmaiden of Faith," Gregory Wolfe

The Echo: February 13, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Upland Health Center robbed – In Brief – Student video makes impact on air – Students attend prayer breakfast in D.C. – “The Crucible” returns to Taylor stage – Creativity rewarded at competition – The Bubble – From the dungeon to Nigeria: computers – World Voices – African seeds of conflict run deep, solution will come from within – SOLD project coming to Upland – Around the World in 30 Seconds – All You Need Is Love – Taylor’s Lovebirds – Do you hat Valentine’s Day – Blake and Rachel’s Stellar V-day Mix – True Love Awaits You! – Movies …

The Echo: February 6, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

New SBP announced – In Brief – Upland shines at Sundance Festival – Student attend Obama inauguration – Police training gives Reade a shot of excitement – The Bubble – Lighthouse returns with new stories – World Voices – Violence in the Holy Land – Taylor partners with Samaritan’s feet – Around the World in 30 Seconds – What happens in j-term stays in j-term – Boys on campus keep warm and get cold – A love/hate relationship: the duality of J-Term – Getting lost in LOST: four seasons in four days – Top 8 Things You Missed during J-term …

Mlk Jr Day, Taylor University

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Programs and Schedules

The program for the MLK JR Day celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Chapel, Taylor University

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Programs and Schedules

The program for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. chapel in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Winter 2009), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Winter 2009 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.