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Getches-Wilkinson Center Newsletter, Spring 2016, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment

Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment Newsletter (2013-)

No abstract provided.

How To Run A Production Management Internship, Elana Schlossberg

Capstone Projects 2015-Present

In Summer 2015, I was a production management intern at Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) in Williamstown, MA. From this experience, I discovered that, while the internship was a great overall experience, there were some aspects missing from the program. As an intern, I recognized that there were educational opportunities at WTF of which the intern supervisors did not take advantage. This project is my Master’s of Public Administration capstone project, and is important because it has the potential to change the course of the production management internship at WTF, and potentially at other theatre companies nationwide.

Addressing Community Issues Through Alternative Funding Practice, Jose Artiles

Capstone Projects 2015-Present

The mission of United Way of Broome County is “To drive change that will have positive impact on the critical needs of our community by strategically leveraging the collective resources of community partners” United Way of Broome County is interested in improving the quality of services available to the residents of the Village of Endicott by seeking funding partners doing work in the area. This project will explore what some of the issues facing this community is and how United Way can aid helping bring more programs to the area.

Providing Mental Health Treatment In A School Setting: The Creation Of School Based Mental Health Clinics, Ashley S. Aupont

Capstone Projects 2015-Present

Historically, less than 20% of children and youth with mental health (MH) concerns obtain MH treatment. Federal and state policies have begun to support MH treatment in school settings. Initiatives have begun to ensure accessible MH services as the intersection of MH services and the education system has been more heavily scrutinized. In Broome County, school districts are looking to increase access to MH services. The Family & Children's Society is also responding to this need by creating School Based Mental Health Clinics.

Sac Outreach Bulletin 2016, South Asia Center

Newsletters from the South Asia Center

No abstract provided.

2016 Cleary Lecture Promo Flyer

2016 Cleary Lecture: Breaking State Impunity by Guillermo Trejo

Promotional flyer for the 2016 Cleary Lecture at Providence College. The 2016 speaker was Guillermo Trejo of the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

Department Of History And Political Science Registration Newsletter Spring 2016, Department Of History And Political Science, University Of Southern Maine

Department of History and Political Science Registration Newsletter

In this issue:

• Exhibition co-curated by Libby Bischof, "Picturing Maine
• History Student Named UNUM Scholar
• Exhibit: "Visualizing Uncle Tom’s Cabin"
• Adam Tuchinsky named interim Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
• New faculty: Timothy Ruback
• Maine Model United Nations Conference (MeMUNC)
• Leroy Rowe class visit to Augusta
• “Social Media and Revolutions,” talk by Adeline Koh, Director of the Center for Digital Humani-ties at Stockton College
• HTY/POS Courses Offered Spring 2016
• HTY/POS Internships Offered Spring 2016

Section Abstracts: Psychology

Virginia Journal of Science

Abstracts of the Psychology Section for the 94th Annual Virginia Academy of Science Meeting, May 18-20, 2016, at University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA.

Adapting To A Protracted Refugee Crisis: Analyzing The Humanitarian Response To The Syrian Refugee Crisis In Jordan, Zoe A. Bowman

Political Science Honors Projects

In the past, refugee status was considered a short-­term consequence of conflict. Today, protracted refugee situations (PRS) are the norm rather than the exception. This shift has forced humanitarian actors to develop new strategies to handle the challenges of working with refugees in the long­-term. This project examines the protracted refugee crisis of Syrian refugees in Jordan. Using interviews conducted in the summer of 2015 in Amman, Jordan, this paper asks (1) what are the implication of the PRS for Syrians in Jordan and (2) how can solutions implemented in past PRS provide answers on how to respond to the …

Bazinganomics: Economics Of The Big Bang Theory, James Tierney, G. Dirk Mateer, Ben O. Smith, Jadrian Wooten, Wayne Geerling

Economics Faculty Publications

url:http://www.bazinganomics.com

The website is designed to provide instructors with clips, explanations, and lesson plans related to economics concepts from TV’s 2nd most watched broadcast show of the 2014-2015 season, CBS’s The Big Bang Theory. The site contains approximately 100 clips. As the show continues to air (currently signed through the 2016-2017 season) the authors plan to increase the number of clips and lesson plans.

Academic Gateway, Spring 2016, San Jose State University Library

Library Gateway

No abstract provided.

Access And Opportunity: Assessing The Factors Contributing To Women’S Education In West Africa, Aissa Barro

Poster Presentations

Through initiatives such as the Millennium Development Goals and Camfed, women’s access to education has been a main priority of intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations alike around the world. But how successful are international, national, and local campaigns to support women’s access to education? What factors contribute to the success rate of women’s opportunity for education in West Africa? This project will identify the factors that contribute to women’s access and opportunity to education in West Africa, by analyzing country data, national surveys, and reports from various intergovernmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations. Specific focus will be given to Guinea, Niger, and …

Minimum Wage Increases And Oregon’S Long-Term Care Sector, Mike Paruszkiewicz, Peter Hulseman, Emma Willingham

Northwest Economic Research Center Publications and Reports

Analysis of direct and "ripple" effects of Oregon's recent minimum wage increase in the long-term care industry.

Minimum wage proposals have dominated recent policy debate in Oregon, culminating in the February 2016 legislative session that included the passage of Senate Bill 1532, a three-tiered minimum wage increase to be phased in between 2016 and 2022. Barring changes in other states, the law will give Oregon the highest minimum wage in the country. While the immediate impacts of the law on workers earning near the minimum are substantial and relatively clear-cut, businesses face less certain outcomes as the delicate balance between …

The Progression And Evolution Of International Law Scholarship Over The Past 50 Years: Some Quantitative Observations, Donald J. Kochan

Buffalo Human Rights Law Review

No abstract provided.

"The Sugar'd Game Before Thee": Gamification Revisited, Michael J. Hughes, Jeff Lacy

Library Faculty Research

Gamification, the application of game elements to nongame contexts, was recently a subject of great interest in the library literature, inspiring a number of articles. That interest tapered off in tandem with gamification’s wider decline, but signs point to its reemergence. Anticipating renewed interest in gamification, the authors reviewed the literature to determine what has—and has not—been examined by librarianship’s proponents of gamification. They found serious concerns regarding gamification’s practical and ethical limitations. Moreover, the authors believe that the purported benefits of gamification are more readily found in its progenitor—games.

Cui Jian: Extolling Idealism Yet Advocating For Freedom Through Rock Music In China, Zhaoxi Liu

Communication Faculty Research

Examining Cui Jian's songs as text, this study attempted to provide a reading of its political meaning that is different from many previous studies. Through a textual analysis of the revolutionary symbols in four of Cui's hits, this study found that the political meaning of Cui's songs is much more nuanced than a simple oppositional message, as he simultaneously endorses the Communist rule for its idealism and disavows it for its political suppression. Being China's first rocker, Cui Jian is politicized by the social discourse surrounding him as well as his own expressions, as he pursues his idealism and identity …

Theology Collections Portal: First Iteration 2016, Hailie D. Posey

Library Faculty and Staff papers

This document presents an archive of the first iteration of the Theology Collections Portal, a tool designed to connect library patrons doing theology research with electronic resources available through the library. The Theology Collections portal was built using Scalar. To view the Portal in its current form visit: http://scalar.usc.edu/works/theology-collections/index

Future Perspective And Healthy Lifestyle Choices In Adulthood, Carla M. Strickland-Hughes, Aylin Tasdemir-Ozdes, Susan Bluck, Natalie C. Ebner

College of the Pacific Faculty Presentations

No abstract provided.

The Tragedy Of The Search For Security, Charmaine Misalucha-Willoughby

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review on:

• Francois Debrix and Alexander D. Barder. Beyond Biopolitics: Theory, Violence, and Horror in World Politics. London and New York: Routledge, 2012.
• Vivienne Jabri. The Postcolonial Subject: Claiming Politics/Governing Others in Late Modernity. London and New York: Routledge, 2013.
• Daniel Rothbart, Karina V. Korostelina, and Mohammed D. Cherkaoui, eds. Civilians and Modern War: Armed Conflict and the Ideology of Violence. London and New York: Routledge, 2012.

Hunt, Michael H. & Levine, Steven I. Arc Of Empire: America’S Wars In Asia From The Philippines To Vietnam. Chapel Hill: The University Of North Carolina Press, 2012., Hsiang-Wang Liu Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Dickson, H. R. P. The Arab Of The Desert: A Glimpse Into Bedawin Life In Kuwait And Saudi Arabia. London: Routledge, 2015., Daniel Martin Varisco Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Casavantes Bradford, A. The Revolution Is For The Children: The Politics Of Childhood In Havana And Miami, 1959-1962. Chapel Hill: The University Of North Carolina Press, 2014., Maximiliano E. Korstanje

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Alizadeh, P. & Hassan Hakimian (Eds.). Iran And The Global Economy: Petro Populism, Islam And Economic Sanctions. London And New York: Routledge, 2014., Sina Ansari Eshlaghi, Ariane Sadjed Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Hussein, C. The Re-Emergence Of The Single State Solution In Palestine/Israel. London And New York: Routledge, 2015., Muhammad Yaseen Gada Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Bahramitash, R. & Hooglund, E. (Eds.). Gender In Contemporary Iran: Pushing The Boundaries. New York And London: Routledge, 2011., Kathleen Foody Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Middle East Research Institute. Kuwait: Meri Report. Middle East Research Institute Routledge Revivals. New York: Routledge, 2015., Fadi Ragheb

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Muborakshoeva, M. Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series: Islam And Higher Education. New York: Routledge Press, 2009., Ryan Guffey Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Rural Emergings, Urban Imaginings: The Effect Of Urbanization On Senegalese Ethnic Identity, Arianna Calabrese

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

For the past 40 years, Dakar has been the destination of Senegal’s massive rural exodus, with millions of rural villagers flocking to the city in search of work and education. The rural exodus has produced a unique multi-ethnic environment, where villagers, traditions, cultures, and languages from across the country converge. Ironically, therefore, Dakar’s landscape has been distinguished by the creation of an urban culture by a population of rural inhabitants. This paper examines the effects of urbanization on ethnic identity and affiliation, and further discusses the impact of Urban Wolof on personal identification among Dakar’s citizens. It then demonstrates how …

“It’S Not The Pride Parade Model”: Investigating Changes In Queer Activist Practices In Sarajevo After 2008, Matthew Zarenkiewicz

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

In 2008, a group of queer activists in Sarajevo organized the Sarajevo Queer Festival in an attempt to raise the visibility of queer people in Sarajevo, but the event resulted in a violent attack on the queer community. Since 2008, the actors and tactics of activists have changed, moving from the single, more radical, Organization Q, to the emergence of more groups with a more moderate approach. My research poses the question how have the tactics of queer activists in Sarajevo changed since the attack on the Sarajevo Queer Festival and the passage of the 2009 anti-discrimination law. Through semi-structured …

Technology Research In Mine Action: Enough Is Enough, Russell Gasser

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Twenty years ago I started work on a doctorate thesis asking the question: “Why has research into new technologies for mine action had so little success?” My research discovered that about one billion dollars had been spent by the year 2000 on fundamental and applied research to produce new technologies to solve the mine problem. The resulting benefit for humanitarian mine action was indeed very small. Since then, large-scale spending has continued with limited success. Researchers and their funders have not learned from continued, expensive failure. There is clear cause and effect at work, which means that many research projects …