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Chicana Photography: The Power Of Place, Ann Marie Leimer

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

Abstract:

The concern with space, location, place, and geographic site has received heightened attention from artists and theorists from the 1960s onward. For critics and creators engaged with these concepts, the analysis of the interaction between of the processes of spatialization, identity formation, and memory has emerged as an important aspect of critical discourse. Lucy Lippard defines space as a physical site, understood as landscape or nature, while place implies intimacy, a familiarity with a certain geographic location. For Lippard, human interaction and, most importantly, the infusion of memory into space or a geographic site produces place. Michel de Certeau …

Free Winona: Community Economy, Free Winona

Free Winona Newspaper

Free Winona is a newspaper published in Winona, Minnesota in 2008 and 2009. This issue includes:

• Examining Local Economics;
• Riverway Grows Food for Hot Lunches;
• A Week of Anti-Recruitment Demonstrations;
• Invitation to the Really Really Free Market;
• Backmatter: What Happened to Montezuma?

The Beat: April 2008, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "Quality care is our hallmark"
• Seckinger announces plans to retire
• Melrose Area Hospital administrator resigns
• Melrose team receives 2007 Quality Award
• Melrose hospital news
• Mammograms in May
• Long Prairie open house
• Long Prairie hospital receives $125,000
• Alumni scholarship offered
• Spring Fling
• Sleep Center Open House
• It’s not too late to participate in the Employee Campaign
• Cancer registry
• Dialysis to open in Litchfield
• Health event a huge success

Patient Care News: April 2008, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

SCH a Top 100 Hospital! Student Schedule Changes (Summer)

HTO/On-Call & Exchange Policy Changes

Paging Hospitalists (Quick Reference)

Cancer Center Radiation Department Gets Three-Year Accreditation SCH Women & Children’s Joins NACHRI Foundation Awards Health Related Grants

The History of the School of Nursing Upcoming Developmental Programs: Educational & Professional

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: April 2008, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Melrose Team receives 2007 Quality Award
• Women’s Health 101 draws nearly 500 attendees
• Welcome to these new employees
• Sleep Center Open House, May 15
• Calling all bike riders!
• Recognition for Years of Service
• What’s all the buzz about medical home?
• Together, we can make a difference
• Congratulations to….
• Condolences to ….
• Reaching out to the communities we serve
• Kudos to . .
• Schuchard receives Physician of Excellence award
• What is peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
• March of Dimes Walk for Babies, April 26
• 2008 Arthritis Foundation Walk

New Expression: April/May 2008 (Volume 32, Issue 8), Columbia College Chicago

New Expression

April/May 2008, Volume 32, Issue 8, edition of New Expression, a news publication researched, contributed, written, and edited by Chicago high school journalists

Volume 20 Number 2, Newhouse Network, Spring 2008, Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications

Newsletters from School of Public Communications - Newhouse Network

Dean's Column -- New Dean named -- Mirror Awards -- Newhouse at Beijing -- Student protesters remembered -- Primary coverage -- Tully award for free speech -- Learning by doing -- New/Retiring Faculty -- Student Ambassadors -- I-3 Center -- A tribute to David Rubin -- Faculty Briefs -- Student News -- Howard '80 and Gail Campbell Woolley '79 -- Eric Bress '92 -- Reflections from a trailblazer --In memorandum: Fred Dressier '63 -- Newhouse Challenge -- Newspaper Design Awards -- Class notes

Testimonial, Henry Abelove

Center for LGBTQ Studies (CLAGS)

Douglas Crimp was born in 1944 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where his brother and sister still live. As a boy, Douglas imagined that he might become an architect, and he went to Tulane University specifically to study architecture. But soon after beginning his university life, he shifted his concentration to Art History. One Tulane Teacher of Art History in particular enthralled him. This was Bernard Lehman, an eloquent, learned, and effervescent lecturer, and a campy gay man, whom Douglas credits as a primary influence.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Robinson, Andrew. Darin Horn Resigns to Coach University of South Carolina – Basketball
• Day, Michelle. Budget Stalled in Committee – Legislation
• Ryan, Eileen. Kentucky Counts – Hillary Clinton, Elections
• Brown, Holly & Neil Siders. Student Government Association Aims to Increase Voter Turnout
• Rowell, Larry. Nursing Student Dies – Emily Vickers
• Day, Michelle. Casino Bill Dealt Losing Hand
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Spirit – Big Red, Cherry Hall, Red Towel
• Johnson, Jeanne. Student Government Association President Addresses Online Attacks
• Pride Is Not Seasonal: Don’t Let Our School …

Children’S Rights And Journalism Practice: A Rights-Based Perspective, Michael Foley, Noirin Hayes, Brian O'Neill

Other resources

In 2008, DIT was commissioned by UNICEF Regional Office for Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CEE/CIS) to develop curriculum training materials for journalism and professional communications departments in CEE/CIS on the subject of Journalism and Children’s Rights. Reform and modernisation of the curriculum of journalism schools in the region is recognised as the most effective means of ensuring a responsible media. The project objective is to embed at source the concept of children’s rights among students of journalism/media/communications for specific implementation in relevant media training schools of the CEE/CIS.The educational materials developed are intended to …

Nebraska Biomechanics Core Facilty 2007 Annual Report, Issue 6, Nebraska Biomechanics Core Facility

Biomechanics Annual Report

This issue features UNO Announces the Nebraska Biomechanics Core Facility (NBCF), Exciting Growth, This Project was FUN!, Tours!, Welcome and Hello! - Open House for Two Colleges, Laboratory Updates, Latest Developments, Other Global Connections, and Other Exciting News.

Communicator Vol. 6, No. 1, School Of Communication

Communicator: School of Communication Newsletter

School Receives $1Million Gift!; Highest Alumni Honor Jim Hickey; Second Century Capital Campaign; What Number Will You Be?; Gershon recognized with WMU Distinguished Teaching Award; Dr. Zack L. York (1913-2008); Alumni of Distinction/Alumni in the News; Film Student Chosen for Cannes Film Fest; Lambda Pi Eta in 2007; Graduate Student Awards/Student Awards; Ethics Bowl Champs; WMU’s TIM Program Shines in ITERA National Case Study Competition; Documentary Shown on Campus Inspires All to Forgive; Alumna Joann Keyton Lecutures at WMU; Alumni Spotlight: Josh Rosen

Community, Spring 2008, Office Of Communications And Marketing, Wright State University

Community

Twenty-six page issue of Community which was published periodically from 1996 through 2011. The magazine focused on news and events at Wright State University relating to faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the university.

Nbc Peacock North Spring 2008, Peacock North Staff

NBC Peacock North Newsletter

Highlights include: Peacock North at 21 -- Chemotherapy Room to Be Built in Memory of Jerry Caruso -- Tim Russert Honored at Kennedy -- Luncheon Photos

Lindenword, Spring 2008, Lindenwood University

LindenWord (2006-2011)

LindenWord was a publication for Lindenwood students from 2006 to 2011.

Artist Ranking Through Analysis Of On-Line Community Comments, Julia Grace, Daniel Gruhl, Kevin Haas, Meenakshi Nagarajan, Christine Robson, Nachiketa Sahoo

Kno.e.sis Publications

We describe an approach to measure the popularity of music tracks, albums and artists by analyzing the comments of music listeners in social networking online communities such as MySpace. This measure of popularity appears to be more accurate than the traditional measure based on album sales figures, as demonstrated by our focus group study. We faced many challenges in our attempt to generate a popularity ranking from the user comments on social networking sites, e.g., broken English sentences, comment spam, etc. We discuss the steps we took to overcome these challenges and describe an end to end system for generating …

Wsu Research News, Spring 2008, Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs, Wright State University

WSU Research News

A sixteen page newsletter of the WSU Research News. The WSU Research News was published monthly beginning in June of 1968 and issued by the Office of Research Development. This newsletter was created to provide information to the WSU faculty about the availability of outside funds for research and educational programs, new developments that may affect availability of funds, and general information on research and educational activities at Wright State University.

Hollywood To Hilltop: Does Celebrity Status Act As A Peripheral Cue In Voting Decisions, Angela Beth Torrey

Communication Theses - Archive

Given the increase in Hollywood celebrities running for political office and the young adult population's cultural tendency to glorify the lives of celebrities, this research explored tenets of the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) to determine whether celebrity status acts as a peripheral cue that makes thoughtful engagement of political candidates and their stances unlikely in young adult's voting decisions. Indeed, the results of this study found that celebrity status does serve as such a cue, in many cases making it more likely that a celebrity would be voted for and liked more, when compared to an otherwise-comparable candidate. Further applying …

Women Making News: Gender And Media In South Africa, Margaretha Geertsema

Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication

South Africa’s news media are still in a process of transformation after the transition to democracy in 1994. The media continue to face the challenge of ensuring equal and fair representation to the entire population, and gender and media activists in particular have taken up the challenge of bringing about change. Research shows that women have not yet achieved equal access and representation compared to men: they are under-represented as reporters, news sources, and audience members. Yet, in comparison with other countries, South Africa has about as many female reporters as the average reported in the Global Media Monitoring Project …

Increasing Impact Of Scholarly Journal Articles: Practical Strategies Librarians Can Share, Laura Bowering Mullen

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

Researchers are extremely interested in increasing the impact of their individual scholarly work, and may turn to academic librarians for advice and assistance. Academic librarians may find new roles as consultants to authors in methods of self-archiving and citation analysis. Librarians can be proactive in this new role by disseminating current information on all citation analysis tools and metrics, as well as by offering strategies to increase Web visibility of scholarship to interested faculty. Potential authors of journal articles, especially those faculty seeking greater research impact, such as those seeking promotion and tenure, will find practical suggestions from librarians …

Back To Basics: Reviving Ethical Practice In Library Management, Suzanne Milton

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

This paper examines the last twenty years of literature on the subject of organizational ethics. It reflects on the cultural tide and reasserts the need for establishing core values as a basis for management practice. It concludes with steps towards achieving a viable organization.

Old Maids, Policeman, And Social Rejects: Mass Media Representations And Public Perceptions Of Librarians, Maura Seale

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract This paper investigates the relationships between mass media representations of librarians and users’ perceptions and consequent use of librarians and libraries by asking three questions: 1. How are librarians depicted by the mass media? 2. How does the public perceive librarians and how might these views relate to mass media representations? 3. What are the potential effects of these representations and perceptions? Representations of librarians by the mass media generally fall into one of five somewhat discrete categories. Public perceptions of librarians are somewhat different; although librarians are often described in positive terms, there is nearly no awareness as …

Trend Setters: Computers In The Commons Environment, Kim Granath, Sue Samson

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

A multi-year, trend study of public computer usage was conducted to determine use patterns of The University of Montana Mansfield Library public computers before, during, and after the implementation of an Information Center commons environment. Sampling methodology was developed and implemented in 3-year increments beginning in 1999. Analysis provided information for data-driven decisions on staffing patterns, expansion of public computer access, decisions on software and imaging management, and the modification of study design. Results were compared to other library data and underscore the need to embed assessment in academic library services to maintain continuity with the changing needs of …

Perceptions Of Lis [Library And Information Science] Professionals About Digital Libraries In Pakistan: The Pakistani Perspective, Ashfaq Hussain, Khalid Mahmood, Farzana Shafique

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

The concept of the digital library is new in Pakistan. Although LIS professionals in Pakistan are users of digital libraries, setting up local digital libraries is very rare here. This study analyzed the perceptions of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals in Pakistan concerning digital libraries. Six research questions were asked:

1. What is the concept of the digital library?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of digital libraries?
3. What is the situation of digital libraries in Pakistan?
4. What are the problems in setting up digital libraries in Pakistan?
5. What are the needs and requirements for setting up digital libraries …

Dilemmas And Solutions In Public Journalism: Review Of The Pursuit Of Public Journalism: Theory, Practice And Criticism, Jack Rosenberry

Media and Communication Faculty/Staff Publications

Review of The Pursuit of Public Journalism: Theory, Practice and Criticism, by Tanni Haas. New York: Routledge/Taylor & Francis, 2007. ISBN 0-415-97825-4. 193 pp.

Hair Of The Frog And Other Empty Metaphors: The Play Element In Figurative Language, L. David Ritchie, Valrie Dyhouse

Communication Faculty Publications and Presentations

In this essay we discuss a class of apparently metaphorical idioms, exemplified by "fine as frog's hair," that do not afford any obvious interpretation, and appear to have originated, at least in part, in language play. We review recent trends in both play theory and metaphor theory, and show that a playful approach to language is often an important element in the use and understanding of metaphors (and idioms generally), even when metaphors can be readily interpreted by means of a vehicle-to-topic mapping. Based on this evidence we call for a more deliberate inclusion of language play in metaphor theory …

Ises@Smu Releases Findings Of Singapore's First National Level Customer Satisfaction Study, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases and News

No abstract provided.

The Pentacle Quest: Wiccan Religion In The Media, Paula Johnson

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

No abstract provided.

Inside Unlv, Shane Bevell, Mamie Peers, David Ashley, Diane Russell, Michelle Mouton, Grace Russell

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

The Public's Role In Framing The Agenda In The Digital Age, Karen Ayres

Communication Theses - Archive

The rapid growth of the Internet has transformed the business of journalism by allowing the public many new ways to participate in the news process. This thesis focuses on the public's participation in online news forums to assess how consumers' responses to news stories affect agenda setting. It centers on framing and agenda setting theories and employs quantitative methods to analyze the responses. The study relied on a content analysis of online postings tied to 50 different stories posted on The Lede, a news blog of The New York Times that can be found on the paper's website. The stories …