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“Nothing Much Happens”: The Process Of Constructing Coherent Selves In A Tree Grows In Brooklyn And I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, Maya Laytham

English Senior Capstone

In A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, respectively, Betty Smith and Maya Angelou vividly paint the places, people, and customs that contextualize Francie and Marguerite’s growth. In fact, the societies to which both the protagonists and the authors talk back contribute greatly to how they express themselves. The interplays between past and present and between personal and public all inform how Smith and Angelou describe and develop the stories of their younger selves. While it might sound strange to find such dynamism in something as apparently inert as written word, the works …

The Echo: March 29, 2021, Taylor University

2020-2021 (Volume 108)

Fall 2021 will be ‘business as usual’ — Sustainability increased at Randall — What in the World: International beat — Ravi Zacharias sexual misconduct is revealed — Student leaders are announced for next year — The Bates find four-legged fellowship — God’s guiding hand through the glitz and glam — In between the lamp and the light — God is faithful through my desert trek — Planning pick-a-dates during a pandemic — Spring into warm weather — Humans of Taylor — “Trouble on Reade Avenue” offers mystery — Carrier details her Taylor theatre journey — ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ lives …

The Echo: March 22, 2021, Taylor University

2020-2021 (Volume 108)

Taylor announces new president — TU professors are getting vaccinated — Student leaders hope for campus ‘Reset’ — Benevolence Project prompts acts of kindness — Taylor dinging services introduce new options — COVID Column — Love your neighbor and your earth — Aaron Kaney becomes state attorney for Illinois — A look at 1776 Unites — Human trafficking is today’s slavery — The dangers of raising minimum wage — How PAs decorate a dorm to be like home — Modern solutions required — Envision occurs despite audience restrictions — “Wanda Vision” series breaks the Marvel mold — International Coffeehouse: it’s …

The Echo: March 15, 2021, Taylor University

2020-2021 (Volume 108)

The student election results are in — TPUSA meets and Lefties at TU begins — Spring brings excitement in Taylor police office — Student-built ThinStats are launched into space — Alumna honors first generation students — Caleb Miller: getting to know the man, the music — The 1619 project — TPUSA: the best forum on campus — Airband makes it grand return to the stage — Delight Ministries brings unity to campus — Recapping Nostalgia Night with performers — WTUR passes on leadership — Cellar Door — The rising popularity of sports gambling: Part II — competitive cheer’s inaugural season …

The Echo: March 1, 2021, Taylor University

2020-2021 (Volume 108)

Conservative club controversies — Taylor is together in the dorms, again — Taylor students attend virtual SCORR — Burmese students reflect on the Myanmar coup — Taylor hosts 2021 Envision Film Festival online — Muselman reflects on Pence campaign — Patience Korrie leaves her mark through leadership — Open hours return — The special secret of study abroad — Life applications of marathon running — Traditions found only at Taylor — COVID friendly spring break — Spring events still happening — Recknagel uncovers her passion to create — Student artist showcases abstract art at local coffee shop — “Always and …

The Echo: February 22, 2021, Taylor University

2020-2021 (Volume 108)

How Taylor celebrates MLK Jr. Day — Taylor and quarantine food distribution — Study abroad programs prioritize student safety — Counseling center hosts free couples workshop — Upland businesses plow through heavy winter — PeRT communication — Is social media censorship legal? — Depressed? Anxious? Try eating spinach. — Modern Solutions Required — Motivation Monday — Boredom Stoppers — Humans of TU — Couples give clothes a second chance — Nostalgia Night 2021 invites summer — Student artist showcases abstract art — “Evermore” albums cements new era of Taylor Swift’s music — Spring football at Turner around the corner — …

The Echo: February 15, 2021, Taylor University

2020-2021 (Volume 108)

Former Taylor professor arrested — Taylor springs into new COVID semester — Capitol faces insurrection, inauguration — Shooting near campus poses no threat to Taylor — Change in personnel positions — Families promised financial stability for 2021 — Jones takes passions to professional — Learning the poetry of life — The Washington Riot — New voices join the conversation — Give Americans a raise, it’s long overdue — When the dome is done — From speed dating to the altar — Bring your love of learning to a new level with podcasts — “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” premieres — …

The Express: February 9, 2021, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2000-2001 (Volume 5)

Younger with age — Dr. Jarvis’ recover continues — Break-ins in Schultz Hall over break — Everything but the kitchen sink — Letter to the Editor — Guatemala Serves Lesson in Hope: J-Term Mission Trip — Revenge of the Sandman: Americans’ Problem with Sleep Deprivation — TUFW Lady Falcons net winning record — Men’s Up and down season winds down — Buckers take Intramural Volleyball title — The Top Ten

Taylor University's Isolation Experience: Life In The Dome, Logan Lockhart

Reflections, Poetry, Photos, and other Writings

This is a first-hand account of my experience in the dome during my isolation period, detailing the physical structure, happenings, the atmosphere, and my own reflection. I thought that there were historically significant happenings that needed to be recorded for posterity to better understand this interesting time in Taylor's history.

Engaging Teaching Today Conference 2021 - Schedule, Barb Bird

Engaging Teaching Today Conference

Schedule for the 2021 Engaging Teaching Today Conference at Taylor University.

Theme: Academic Belonging

Schedule Of Events, Joel Olufowote

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Programs and Schedules

Theme: It's a Time for Hope

Chapel Address: Dr. Joel Olufowote, Executive Director for Inclusive Excellence, Indiana Wesleyan University

Workshop: Katara McCarty, "Emotional Well-Being for Black Indigenous Women of Color

Taylor Talks:

• Dr. Michael Hammond, Provost & Executive Vice President
• Dr. Jeff Aupperle & Dr. Ben Wetzel, "Hope for African Americans during the Civil War (1834-1877)"
• Dr. Jesse Brown & Rev. Greg Dyson, "Conversations of Hope across the Racial Divide"
• Dr. Jakob Miller, "Expressions of Hope in the Future of Democracy"
• Dr. Laura Edwards, Emcee

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Taylor University

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Programs and Schedules

The emailed schedule for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Current Dorm/Wing Traditions, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

A small gallery of the 2021 dormitory and wing traditions at Taylor University. It served as the main document accompanying the gallery.

H. Maria Wright Hall, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

H. Maria Wright Hall was the first building to be constructed on the Upland campus, its bricks formed from Upland clay.

Harold J. Ockenga, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

Harold John Ockenga, or “Ocky” was an active student, participating in debates, athletics, and traveling evangelistic tours.

Maytag Gymnasium, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

Nearly half of the building’s existence has been defined by its role as Maytag Gymnasium, but few students can envision Rediger Chapel/Auditorium in its original form.

Thaddeus C. Reade, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

When the Board of Trustees considered closing the campus, Reade personally took on the coast of maintaining the school.

Kittie Smith, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

Katherine Maria Smith, known as “Kittie”, lost her arms to abuse at the age of 9.

Melon And Gourd, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

A prime example of Taylor’s thriving dorm culture is the annual Melon and Gourd tradition.

Christmas With Jay, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

On December 13, 1987, the Echo advertised the first ever “Jay Kesler Christmas Special” beginning a tradition that continues today.

The Ivanhoe’S Classic, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

In 1984, popular local restaurant, Ivanhoe’s, began sponsoring the annual Ivanhoe’s Classic basketball tournament.

The Taylor Towel, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

At both the beginning and end of a student’s time at Taylor, they receive what is known as a “Taylor Towel.”

Taylathon, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

The annual Taylathon bike race can find its origins in a freshman induction race in 1958 and an inter-class competition starting in 1959.

The Taylor Farm, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

The purchase of the 70 acre Taylor Farm was made possible by a donation of $5,000 from Mrs. Martha McGrew in 1914, with the rest of the $7,000 price filled out by smaller donations in 1915.

Literary Societies, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

In 1850, Taylor students organized the Thalonian Literary Society, named after the Greek philosopher Thales and bearing the motto “Know Theyself.”

The First Football Team, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

Taylor University joined the world of intercollegiate football in the fall of 1948.

The Green Beanies, History, Global, And Political Science Department

1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions

Starting around 1924, freshmen students had to wear green beanies for the first few weeks of school

Taylor University Catalog 2021-2022, Taylor University

Undergraduate Catalogs

The 2021-2022 academic catalog of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

To Lead Or Not To Lead: Undergraduate Women’S Experiences In Leadership, Kait Bedel

Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses

Women have increasingly occupied a greater percentage of the college student population in recent history. Given the importance of involvement and leadership development during the undergraduate years, the purpose of this study was to examine the effect that participating within a leadership role can have on a woman’s view of self-as-leader as well as her overarching leadership development. This study implemented a qualitative, phenomenological design through the use of individual interviews. The interview protocol was designed to be semi-structured which allowed the participants freedom in their ability to communicate about their leadership experiences. The data collected from these interviews revealed …

Practicing Postures Of Growth: A Quasi-Experiment Exploring Student Engagement And Ownership Of Learning, Morgan Allison

Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses

The American education system has evolved into a competitive learning environment that defines student learning as the ability to pass high-stakes standardized tests and have high grade point averages, but there is a significant gap between K-12 and higher education expectations in what qualifies a student as “smart” and college ready. Literature shows that students who are taught how to take ownership of, engage in, and develop skills to enhance their learning are more likely to be college ready and cultivate deep learning experiences throughout the entirety of their academic career. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if …