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The Echo: December 11, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Students fill chapel by choice – Patterson bares feet for Silent Night – Seniors hit job market with experience – In Brief – MLK Day pursues peace throughout community – ‘K for Katrina’ raises awareness – The Bubble – New Off-Campus Studies site simplifies process – Lighthouse students prepared for mission field – World Voices – On This Day in History – Around the World in 30 Seconds – On the twelfth day of Christmas, my campus gave to me… -- Keep the spirit year round: every season is holiday season – 2009 gift ideas – Missed Connections – The …

The Echo: December 4, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Students given three square meals – American health care getting a makeover – Remedy.fm needs cure for drop in funding – In Brief – Taylor alum and former Crip unite for hope – Panel speaks on homosexuality – The Bubble – China takes new steps in space program – Encouraging global missions: Urbana 2009 – Around the World in 30 Seconds – World Voices – On This Day in History – A Winter Blunderland – Students rate professors on the Web – Freshman reflect on first semester – Missed connections – The Adventures of Alissa & Adrienne – Yo, Adrienne! …

The Echo: November 20, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Music fills the Late Late night – In Brief – Students feast on awareness, money raised – Lady Trojans sweep conference tourney – Helping Hand reaches out to community – Parking lots clog – The Bubble – World Religions Week: missing in action – World Voices – On This Day in History – Gaining momentum with World AIDS Day 2009 – Around the World in 30 Seconds – My Generation Night 2009 The Late Late Show – A musical adaption to a familiar story – Q&A with stage manager Tim McDermott – Reviews – Community – Rodeo Ruby Love – …

The Echo: November 13, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Students get plugged into service – In Brief – Fire alarm system gives rude awakening – Begbie presents theology through music – Recap on other Christian campus events – The Bubble – New ocean forming on African-Arabian plate – Lisbon Treaty receives final approval from Czech – World Voices – On This Day in History – Changes the Lisbon Treaty will introduce – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Shockvertising tactics – Sophomores go ‘off the record’ – Trojan Hype Squad ready for basketball season – Unfamiliar majors unveiled – The life & times of Ecuador – Missed Connections …

The Echo: November 6, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Students substitute stress for sleep – In Brief – Academic quality gets a check-up by NCA – Global aid expert shares wealth of experience – Alum wins audience choice at Heartland – The Bubble – The fall of the Iron Curtain: 20 years later – World Voices – On This Day in History – Refocused and challenged: World Opportunities Week 2009 – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Spineless: closing old chapters, clicking through new ones – ReaLife ministers to Marion youth – Housekeeper retires – Missed Connections – The Adventures of Alissa & Adrienne – Yo, Adrienne! (And …

The Secret Garden

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 2009 performance of The Secret Garden based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett with script and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon.

The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young English girl from British Raj who is sent to live in Yorkshire, England with her relatives after her parents die in a cholera outbreak. As she works in a neglected hidden garden with a young gardener she begins to grow and begins to influence her sickly cousin and uncle.

The Echo: October 30, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Swine flu fatigues student body – In Brief – Governor Mitch Daniels draws crowd – Advising center helps students graduate – Colts coach challenges football team – The Bubble – Indonesian earthquake triggers global response – World Voices – WHO report spurs action toward immunizations – Around the World in 30 Seconds – The Monster Mash – Solutions to your Saturday costume crisis – Sculptor builds interactive piece on campus – Taylor brings breast cancer awareness to campus – The history of Halloween, as told by your dentist… -- Yo, Adrienne! (And Alissa) – ‘Wild Things’ can’t make my heart …

Footprints Of A Pilgrim

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 2009 performance of Footsteps of a Pilgrim based on the book by Ruth Bell Graham and adapted by Kerry Meads and Robert Smyth.

Footprints of a Pilgrim is the story of Ruth Bell Graham recounting the story of her childhood as the daughter of missionaries in China, her marriage to Reverend Billy Graham, and beyond.

Homecoming 2009 Booklet, Taylor University

Homecoming & Family Weekend

No abstract provided.

The Echo: October 16, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

True Life: Seniors break free – Christian films make way into theaters – Building projects expand for future – In Brief – Graduate students live double lives – Class of 1959 gives back – The Bubble -- 2009 Nobel Prize results – World Voices – For your health: APHA annual meeting – Around the World in 30 Seconds – TrueLife: Airband 2009 – Warning: zombie genre far from dead – Reviews – Love Happens – Lapham’s Quarterly – Woes of Wal-Mart – Dreamers and creepers – The smoking mug on coffee – Letters from the Holy Land – Mailbox – …

The Echo: October 9, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Faith challenges divorce rates – In Brief – Caucus encourages reconciliation – Writing majors meet famous author – Students informed of global issues – Explosion flattens home – The Bubble – Ireland ratifies EU treaty – World Voices – Thailand AIDs vaccine takes steps to a cure – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Student union architect honored – Wild West Week draws to a close – The Adventures of Alissa & Adrienne – Freshman class joins Ivanhoe’s 100 Club – Chorale and comedian co-host Parents’ & Family Weekend concert – Missed Connections – Yo, Adrienne! (And Alissa) – …

The Echo: October 2, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

The search for church – In Brief – Race held in honor of lost life – Corduan honored through lecture series – Pietrini returns to campus on new note – C.S. Lewis Society presents play – The Bubble – Location disputed for 2016 Olympics – World Voices – Taylor continues work with OneVerse – Around the World in 30 Seconds – The Trojan needs more company – The Adventures of Alissa & Adrienne – When ‘cool’ hosts a festival – Media communications Department forms new production team – Missed Connections – Yo, Adrienne! (And Alissa) – The Lost Symbol – …

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

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

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

2009-10 Chapel Schedule, Taylor University

Chapel Schedules

No abstract provided.

The Echo: September 25, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Campus on lookout for H1N1 – In Brief – Bands choose songs carefully – Students pick up slack with extra jobs – Initiating freshmen with caution – The Bubble – ESL students join Taylor family World Voices – Summer in South Korea – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Lady Autumn hath arrived – The Adventures of Alissa & Adrienne – Yo, Adrienne! (And Alissa) – Loud hands quiet hearts – Top 10 movies to get you in the mood for fall – Missed Connections – Don’t Worry, Wilco Loves You – Trick or treat? Fall movie preview – …

The Echo: September 18, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Constitution still relevant – IT department looks to the future – In Brief – Bookstore displays new merchandise, new layout – Covered bridge attracts thousands – Jenkinson begins 50th year teaching – The Bubble – TU mourns YFC India director – World Voices – Summer with Operation Mobilization – Globalization in action – Around the World in 30 Seconds – A new kind of spiritual renewal – Students show musical stripes – The Adventures of Alissa & Adrienne – There will be blood (yours) – Yo, Adrienne! (And Alissa) – Woking right into Asian awareness – Missed Connections – Reviews …

The Echo: September 11, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Zondervan gets stacked – Seniors seek jobs in competitive market – In Brief – Dining Commons missing key ingredient – Students find benefits of dorms, off-campus housing – Career Development workshops – The Bubble – September 11: Where are we now? – World Voices – Sudanese journalist fights for women’s rights – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Fall Fashion 2009 – Rummaging Upland – Yo, Adrienne! (And Alissa) – Labor Day Wing Retreats – The Adventures of Alissa & Adrienne – Missed Connections – A misread blueprint: Ova for Hova? – Reviews – (500) Days of Summer – …

The Echo: September 4, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Taylor hits streets in Plunge – In Brief – Books raid students’ wallets – Creatively cutting tuition costs – TSO making changes for new year – The Bubble – Summer elections cause national tensions – World Voices – Taylor in Turkey: J-term with biblical footsteps – Around the World in 30 Seconds – It’s good to be back – I’ve been everywhere – The Adventures of Alissa & Adrienne – Greetings. – Reuniting: What’s your method? – Yo, Adrienne! (And Alissa) – Seattle’s Best invades Upland – Missed Connections – Music Feature – Indie 101: Crash Course in Cool – …

The Echo: August 28, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

489 fresh faces – Campus gains 96 students from TUFW – Taylor keeps top ranking – Kickin’ it old school at your new school – 1st Week ‘To-Do’ List – The top 6 most powerful people at Taylor – Ireland freshmen continue Taylor legacy abroad – The Bubble – Armistice – Inglorious…ahem – So fresh and so clean – Making the Most – Volleyball wins season opener – Young men’s soccer team looks forward – It’s (National) Football Season! – Trojan Sports weekly schedul

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

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

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

Approximating Sums Of Infinite Series, Kara Garrison, Thomas E. Price

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

The Euler-Maclaurin summation formula is frequently used to efficiently estimate sums of infinite series of the form $\sum_{j=1}^{\infty}f(j)$. The purpose of this article is to describe a modification of this numerical technique designed to simplify and reduce the computational effort required to obtain an acceptable estimate of the sum. The modified formula is obtained by replacing $f\left( x\right) $ with an easily constructed polynomial like interpolating function $a\left( x\right) $ designed to simplify the calculation of the integral and derivatives associated with Euler-Maclaurin. This approach provides a more tractable algorithm which can be written as a matrix equation. Examples are …

Are Mathematical Entities Real?, Phillip E. Lestmann

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

This talk will introduce ontological questions related to mathematics. After surveying the views of Plato and Artistotle, other possible philosophical perspectives will be considered including realism, nominalism, conceptualism, and empiricism with their relative strengths and weaknesses. The discussion will conclude with a possible biblical foundation for mathematical ontology.

History Of Mathematics In The Service Of School Mathematics Education, Calvin Jongsma

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

This slide presentation outlines the author's use of history of mathematics in teaching a mathematics-content course to prospective middle school mathematics teachers. A pedagogical rationale for using history of mathematics is given, along with a case study illustrating its use for teaching the topic of ratio and proportion drawing upon the numerical and geometrical theories of such found in Euclid's Elements.

A Career Preparation Course For Students In Mathematics And Computer Science, Donna Pierce, Peter A. Tucker

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

As professors, we all want our students to succeed, and to be motivated to study. We all get questions from students that can be boiled down to, "What can I do with X degree?" Certainly, a quick answer is to point students to career websites, or to send them to the career services department on campus. However, we want to do better than that. We want students to learn how to investigate these future directions, and to have them think about their future more holistically--not just an effort to find a job. To that end, we have developed a course …

Integrating Dynamic Software Into Geometry Courses At Middle School, High School, And College Levels: Ten Lesson Plan And Instruction Material Units Incorporating Geometer's Sketchpad Version 4.07, Jamie Blauw, Lauren Zylstra, Dave Klanderman

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

This paper explores the use of dynamic geometry software (Geometer's Sketchpad) in the teaching and learning of Geometry at the high school and college level. As part of an honors project, two of the authors created a series of lesson activities to address specific geometric concepts. Each lesson implements Geometer's Sketchpad to create an engaging student-centered learning environment.

A Vision For Acms, James Bradley

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

This paper applies McGrath's and Heller's approach to the consideration of mathematics. It assumes that mathematics is not self-interpreting, but that, looked at from a framework informed by the Christian scriptures, it can be seen as having significant meaning and value and a transcendent purpose. In particular, it presents a classical interpretation of mathematics broadly conceived, presents two approaches to providing warrant for such an interpretation, and explores some implications. It argues, by means of the example of the classical interpretation, that the relationship between mathematics and theology is a viable area of scholarly inquiry encompassing profound and fascinating questions. …

The Development Of Mathematical And Spiritual Maturity In The Undergraduate Mathematics Curriculum, Angela Hare

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

Colleges and universities that teach mathematics have a responsibility to develop in students an appreciation of the powerful tools they are studying in the mathematics curriculum. Beyond this fundamental responsibility, the Christian college or university has the richer task of equipping mathematics graduates to use their mathematical knowledge and skills to sharpen their spiritual insight, to serve others, and to promote justice and freedom in society. The growth in mathematical maturity that occurs during the undergraduate years is an asset that enables Christian students of mathematics to participate in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ through their discipline of study. …

Monoids For Math Majors, Brian D. Beasley

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

Inspired by an MAA PREP workshop on “The Art of Factorization in Multiplicative Structures”, this paper will treat the basics of congruence monoids and arithmetical congruence monoids with their potential for a Modern Algebra or capstone course.

Professor Peacock's Symbolical Algebra: Glimpses Into The Life And Work Of A Mathematical Reformer, Richard Stout

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

In his 1859 obituary of George Peacock (Royal Society of London, 1859),the nineteenth century mathematician and Dean of Ely Cathedral, his friend and long-time colleague J. F. W. Herschel not only lists Peacock's accomplishments as an educator, a churchman, and a mathematician, but also describes a man who embodies warmth and wisdom, the kind of person you would enjoy knowing and having as a colleague. Writing about Peacock in the Memoirs of the Royal Astronomical Society, Augustus DeMorgan echoes these sentiments when he says that "Whenever a man of safe judgment was wanted, who united kindness and courtesy to a …

Can Critical Thinking Be Redeemed?, Jeremy Case

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2009

We often claim that mathematics develops critical thinking skills. Critical thinking has many different definitions, but problem solving, deduction, analyzing arguments, and identifying assumptions are all certainly a part of critical thinking. As the trend in higher education moves away from focusing exclusively on content towards assessment and learning outcomes, we can justify our endeavors since mathematics and critical thinking align themselves well.

However, when examining the ultimate purpose of critical thinking in higher education, we must take care. If there is no agreed upon content knowledge in our postmodern age, the focus of education falls elsewhere. How one thinks …