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Chimes: December 5, 2022, Calvin University

Chimes

Solar project moving towards 2023 installation by David Ogboro

SPAUD program expanding to meet demand by Grace Buller

Calvin connections win major elections by Katie Rosendale

Betsy DeVos visit spurs engagement, dialogue by Savannah Shustack & Maya Oeverman

Learning in the messy middle: Student experiences of Calvin's political climate by Adelaide Mei & Hadassa Ribeiro

Men's and women's basketball off to strong starts by Lauren Nyong

MLK today: Former Calvin professor's new book on U.S. societal issues by Gabriel Choi

Students arts orgs make space for rest and expression despite challenges by Kipp De Man

“What’S Belonging Got To Do With It?”: An Exploration Of Campus Racial Climate And Sense Of Belonging In Black Counseling Students Attending Predominately White Institutions In The North Atlantic Region, Erin Durrah

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) dialogues are raging across campuses throughout the U.S. with specific focus on the needs of Black student populations in the aftermath of the George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbury murders. However, if the supportive spirit of the DEI initiatives is undermined by a hostile campus climate and local community, it may negatively impact the learning environment isolating the target population, while also effecting their potential for successful completion of their programs. The current qualitative study aims to explore the perceptions of belonging expressed by Black graduate students enrolled in Council for Accreditation of Counseling …

A Word From The Writing Team (December 2022), Pam Walter, Mfa, Liz Declan, Ma, Mfa

A Word From the Writing Team (Newsletter)

This issue includes:

• Writing Retreat—Happening This Week!
• BioRender Webinar—Next Week
• Coming in 2023

The Current - Volume 33 Issue 3, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Chimes: November 14, 2022, Calvin University

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Teams sweep MIAA tournament, ready for NCAA tournament by Lauren Nyong

New program aims to increase retention of under-represented employees by Ezra Craker

Changes to course release costs aim to increase research opportunities by Savannah Shustack & Grace Buller

SAO gets creative in wake of low ticket sales by Katie Rodendale

SAO, coaches hope new sports teams will bring more energy to campus life by Emily Thomas

Pastoral Partners provide presence and care post-COVID by Gabriel Choi

Professor releases trailer for independent film; several students involved by Kipp De Man

School Knights to the rescue by Maya Oeverman

Eating is …

Chimes: November 7, 2022, Calvin University

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Board affirms adding football, other sports, to boost enrollment by Lauren Nyong

Board retains faculty who disagree with CRCNA on LGBTQ+ relationships by Chimes Staff

Preparations for new four-two credit system near completion by Grace Buller

Administration and department chairs successfully negotiate new academic calendar by Katie Rosendale

New Interfaith Curriculum Explorers program offers grants for interfaith engagement in the curriculum by Emily Thomas

"Complex", "murky" and "nuanced": Understanding Prop 3 by Savannah Shustack

A Word From The Writing Team (November 2022), Pam Walter, Mfa, Liz Declan, Ma, Mfa

A Word From the Writing Team (Newsletter)

This issue includes:

• Upcoming Workshop
• Upcoming Writing Retreat
• Reception - You're Invited!
• Consultations
• Write Your Story Series Update

Chimes: October 31, 2022, Calvin University

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Preparing to vote: A guide to your Michigan midterm ballot by Grace Buller

U.S. Court of Appeals ruling a boon for international students and U.S. universities by David Ogboro

Calvin Swim and Dive teams looking "as good as they've ever been" as season begins by Lauren Nyong

Student loan forgiveness applications are now open for students by Emily Thomas

Grandville Calvin Christian 2nd graders become Calvin engineering students for a day by Adelaide Mai & David Ogboro

A Calvin tradition graveyard by Ezra Craker

Emerging from the lavender haze: Ranking Taylor Swift's "Midnights" by Katie Rosendale

The Current - Volume 33 Issue 2, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Presentation 3 Copyright Day: Academic Ethics/Plagiarism, Helen Harton

Open Access Week Events

Come to this session to hear from a campus expert about what is academic ethics and why you should know the basics about plagiarism.

Chimes: October 24, 2022, Calvin University

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President Boer to officially take the reins this week by Abigail Ham

Strong U.S. dollar increases costs for international students by Ezra Craker

President Boer temporarily increases funding for student organization by Katie Rosendale

Spanish students to go abroad with Trinity Christian College by Grace Buller

Unmasked moderators create a safe and supportive environment on the app by Emily Thomas

Calvin Hockey eyes expansion on 50th anniversary by Lauren Nyong

Design norms aim to shape students into thinking Christian engineers by Adelaide Mei

Freshmen: There are better things to focus on that weight by Abigail Ham

Chimes: October 17, 2022, Calvin University

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Last theater minor a leader in remains of program by Maya Oeverman

New coordinator for student support and sexuality programming hired after long search by Grace Buller

Fall sports teams boast strong records as regular seasons wind down by Lauren Nyong

"Jonah moments": President Boer's journey to Calvin by Katie Rosendale

Campus Safety sets sights on equipment upgrades by David Ogboro

Gospel Choir aims to educate and celebrate with a mix of music genres by Gabriel Choi

Calvin students should ride the bus by Ezra Craker

The Influence Of Course Format, Student Characteristics, And Perceived Teacher Communication And Behavior On Instructional Outcomes Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Elizabeth E. Graham, Heather L. Walter, Tang Tang

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

Two studies examined instructional format (intact vs. hybrid and remote vs. online), classroom climate, student characteristics (engagement and communication apprehension), perceived teacher communication and behavior (teacher competence, clarity, caring), and their influence on instructional outcomes, including cognitive learning, communication satisfaction, and intent to persist in college pre-pandemic and during the pandemic. The findings highlight the important role teacher characteristics (caring, clarity, competence) played in instructional outcomes. This study also revealed that high levels of engagement signals students’ willingness to participate in the learning process. Students are a driving force in their own cognitive learning, communication satisfaction, and intent to persist …

Instructional Resources To Assess Applied Projects As A Culminating Graduate Communication Student Experience, Michael G. Strawser, Bridget Rubenking, Kelsey Lunsford, Margaret Gravelyn

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

This study reviews the traditional culminating graduate student experiences, theses, and comprehensive exams, as well as a newer, more professionally relevant option, applied research projects. We conceptualize applied projects as student-led, client-connected, hands-on, experiential projects that address a real-world communication problem or topic through the creation of relevant deliverables. We used Glassick et al.’s (1997) scholarship assessed model and the National Communication Association’s communication learning outcomes to determine perceived differences between culminating experiences. Survey results (N = 32) of recent alumni and current master’s level Communication students demonstrate near-equal ratings of applied projects and theses in their ability to both …

The Communication Discipline And Peace Education: A Valuable Intersection For Disrupting Violence In Communication Centers, Victoria Mcdermott, Cortney Smith, Amy R. May

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

Violence is a significant issue impacting the physical, mental, social, and economic health of our learning communities. For decades the discipline of peace education has explored the effects of nonphysical violence on students and educators, as well as ways to create more peaceful, less violent, and equitable educational practices. While communication frameworks have been used in peace education research, no research found has theorized the potential value of peace education for the communication discipline. Using the contextual background of communication centers, this piece seeks to disrupt steadfast norms and practices within communication centers from the perspective of peace education. We …

Sounds About White: Critiquing The Nca Standards For Public Speaking Competency, Adam Key

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

Using critical discourse analysis, I critically examined the National Communication Association’s (NCA) standards for public speaking competency to determine what type of ideal speaker the standards would produce. Highlighting NCA’s emphasis on “suitable” and “appropriate” forms of communication and the use of Standard American English, I argue that the ideal competent speaker in our classrooms sounds White. I complete the essay by reimagining the basic course using methods of Africana Study to explore ways that the standards for public speaking might be decolonized and made more inclusive to students of all backgrounds.

Middle-Class “Chavs” From Working-Class Areas? Habitus, The Attainment Gap, And The Commodification Of Higher Education Among Communication Students In England, Martina Topić, Audra Diers-Lawson, Christian Goodman

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

The purpose of the article is to compare and contrast higher education and research among public relations and journalism students of middle-class and working-class origin. The paper applied Bourdieu’s theory of habitus to analyze prejudices against the working class, explores whether working-class students express an anti-education view, and whether the appreciation of education (and research in particular) is a predominantly middle-class attitude. Focus groups and an online questionnaire were used to obtain views of students at a university in Northern England. Triple coding (open, axial, selective) was used and the data was then analyzed and presented using thematic analysis. Findings …

Full Issue, Winthrop Mcnair Research Bulletin

The Winthrop McNair Research Bulletin

Winthrop McNair Research Bulletin Volume 5, Full Issue

The Current - Volume 33 Issue 1, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Chimes: October 3, 2022, Calvin University

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The changing composition of Calvin's student body by Abigail Ham

Women's soccer undefeated, ready for tougher competition by Lauren Nyong

UnLearn Week brings together new and returning speakers by Hadassa Ribeiro

Prospective students offered $1,000 renewable grant for visiting by Ezra Craker

Supply chain issues delay Wi-Fi router upgrades by Emily Thomas

For commuter students, getting involved on campus takes some work. They say it's worth it by Maya Oeverman

Engineering poster fair showcases internship experiences by David Ogboro

Calvin's architecture and identity have evolved, and continue to evolve, side by side by Katie Rosendale & Abigail Ham

What you …

Ua45/1 Registrar Updates, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Registrar's Office. Articles:

• Drop for Non-Attendance
• Attendance Policy
• Fall 2022 Grad Fair
• College Recognition Ceremonies
• 2022-23 Academic Catalogs
• Fall 2022 Survival Guide
• Fall 2022 Important Dates
• Finals Week Fall 2022
• Connect with Our Team

Ua3/10 President's Messages - Fall Semester, Wku President's Office - Caboni

WKU Administration Documents

President's Message emails sent by Timothy Caboni to faculty & staff during fall semester, 2022.

• Budget Executive Committee
• College Heights Foundation
• Commencement
• Commencement Traffic
• Compensation Analysis
• Convocation
• Homecoming
• MASTER Plan
• Parent & Family Weekend
• Regional Campuses
• Semester Kickoff
• Summer at WKU

Gold & Blue, Fall 2022, St. Mary's University- San Antonio, Texas

Gold & Blue

This is the Fall 2022 edition of Gold & Blue which is St. Mary's University's official school publication.

External Funding Bulletin, July - Decemeber 2022, Uno Office Of Research And Creative Activity, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Sponsored Programs Bulletins

No abstract provided.

A Word From The Writing Team (October 2022), Pam Walter, Mfa, Liz Declan, Ma, Mfa

A Word From the Writing Team (Newsletter)

This issue includes:

• Upcoming Workshop
• Writing Retreats
• Consultations
• East Falls Update

Medicine Is Humbling, Victoria E. Coutin

be Still

As I near the last couple of months of third-year clinical rotations in medical school, this short letter represents my own reflection on the experiences this year that have shaped me.

During your third year of medical school, every month you may find yourself in a completely new environment. These were some of the thoughts that kept me grounded and helped me better integrate myself into each of these new environments.

Chimes: September 26, 2022, Calvin University

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Education majors adapt to post-pandemic teaching by Ezra Craker

Long lines as Dining Services copes with low staffing levels by Katie Rosendale

Introduction of new communication platform aims to solve old issues by Abigail Ham

CISD Scholars Program links students with mentors in their fields by Emily Thomas

Intramurals adjusts sign-up process to increase accessibility by Lauren Nyong

Analytical and intuitive: different cultural perspectives enhance religion classes by Gabriel Choi

Biology professor and team of undergraduates contribute to global search for HIV cure by David Ogboro

CPI graduates work to improve conditions in correctional facilities by Grace Buller

Chimes: September 19, 2022, Calvin University

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Calvin to invest in goals of Strategic Plan for Athletics, including possible football team by Lauren Nyong

Between grief and hope: Social work at Calvin a program in recovery by Katie Rosendale

With no COVID restrictions, campus navigates new normal by Grace Buller

Remote job opportunities come with benefits and drawbacks for students and alumni by Ezra Cracker

Rhetoric Center reaches across campus with resources for all disciplines by Emily Thomas

Engineering professor aims to start conversations about gender diversity in make-dominated field with new book by David Ogboro

Behind the screens: a graduate student's journey from band director to …

Chimes: September 12, 2022, Calvin University

Chimes

Bleachers to be first SAO arena concert since 2014 by Ezra Craker

Poor service quality prompts switch to new facilities partner by Grace Buller

New financial strategy bets on investments in future growth by Abigail Ham

Calvin programs to reach into Grand Rapids and around the world with new community partnership strategy by Hadassa Ribeiro

Rangeela returns, now as a student organization by Emily Thomas

Calvin Athletics and the CCW are ready to help meet student athletes' mental health needs by Lauren Nyong

Worship apprentice program expands, more chapel teams added by Levi Huizenga

Calvin joins fight to mitigate nursing …

Chimes: September 6, 2022, Calvin University

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Diversification strategy focuses on Global Campus growth as underdrag enrollment remains low by Abigail Ham

Residential Master Plan halts planned three-year residency requirement by Emily Thomas & Abigail Ham

School of Business building opens for business by Katie Rosendale

"Reasonable but disappointing": Streetfest reduced due to student feedback and financial necessity by Levi Huizenga

Upgrade to Workday contributes to rise in cost of parking permits by Grace Buller

Calvin Athletics start new year free of restrictions by Lauren Nyong

Students search for welcoming communities at annual church fair by Adelaide Mei

Monkeypox myth busting with an expert by David Ogboro …