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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 …

Living Life Together: A Qualitative Exploration Of Taylor University’S Lifestyle Covenant, Jana L. Roste

Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses

In pursuit of exploring student, staff, and faculty perceptions’ of the Life Together Covenant (LTC) at Taylor University, this qualitative study consisting of individual interviews with ten senior students, ten staff members, and ten faculty members, found that participants generally perceived the LTC as a guide or set of expectations to live cohesively at Taylor. However, outside of this unified purpose, the three participant groups’ perceptions and experiences of the LTC varied.

Tension, Division, And Chaos: A Phenomenological Study On The Impacts Of The 2020 Election On Belonging In White Student And Students Of Color, Bailey S. Sauls

Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses

This qualitative study researched the impacts of the 2020 presidential election on college students’ sense of belonging and the differences in impacts between White students and students of color. Belonging is crucial to student experience, and students of color face more barriers to belonging than White students. Additionally, the 2016 presidential election left more lasting negative effects on mental health and student experience than previous elections. These impacts were more directly felt by students of color. In this study ten White students and ten students of color were interviewed about their experiences during the 2020 election. Both groups indicated that …

Experiencing God Together: A Phenomenology Of Campus Revival And Its Impact On Student Faith And Spirituality, Caleb Hoelscher

Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses

Campus revivals are a significant historical phenomenon in higher education, and interest in faith and spirituality is gaining significant amount of attention in student development literature. However, there are currently no studies exploring the connections between campus revival and father and spirituality from a student development perspective. In order to fill this gap in the literature, two questions guided this study: What is the shared experience of students who participated in a campus revival? What impact, if any, does participation in a campus revival have on student faith and spirituality? The study employed a phenomenological design, interviewing nine alumni who …

Inclusive Environments: How Campus Mobility Effects A Sense Of Belonging For The Student With A Mobility Impairment, Taylor Treece

Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses

With an increase in students with disabilities entering into a college campus, understanding their unique needs is necessary to ensure they complete their college experience. Their rise in enrollment by students with disabilities is due in part to the increased supports within the K-12 schooling systems. This leaves higher education professionals unprepared to serve college students with disabilities in developing a positive sense of belonging during the transition to postsecondary education. This study explores if and how campus mobility impacts the sense of belonging for a student with a mobility impairment. This student implemented a best practices design and also …

Selfies, Stories, And Statuses: The Impact Of Social Media Usage On The Self-Esteem Of College Students, Nick Dennig

Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses

Social media is pervasive in today’s culture, and this reality is true among college students as well. As a result, students must understand what, if any, impact social media usage had on their lives, specifically self-esteem. This quantitative, true experiment answered the question “What impact does social media usage have on the self-esteem of college students?” For the purpose of this study, social media usage was defined as time spent on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. This study took place at a private, small, four-year, liberal arts institution in the Midwest and included 61 participants. Participants were asked …