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Ua52/1 Out Of The Box, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about WKU Archives and the records management program.

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Forge, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Fall 2022 Talisman:

• Our Mission
• Hunter, Leah. Forge
• Coles, Jack. Fakes
• Richer, Caily. Trailblazers – Kiara Braxton-Davis, Ashley Garrett, Torales Guadalupe
• Clifton, Zachary & Audrey Plescia. Built By Discipline – Bodybuilders, Meg Boshaw, Michelle Jones
• Jones, Michelle. Healthy Fried Rice
• Booth, Pandora. A Silent Strike – Quiet Quitting
• Moore, Emily. Strawberry Sun
• Fleshman, McKenna. Humans of WKU – Sada Jewel, Alaina Webber, Michael Ballard, Amara Danturthi
• Sandlin, Ellie. Forged in Fire – Zechariah Nelson
• Price, Devon. Not Too Pretty – Women in New Roles
• Whitsitt, Ashley. Ghost in Training
• Meyers, Jeffrey. Identity in Ink – Tattoos
• Hunter, Leah. After the …

Section 377a Repeal: How To Handle Disagreements, David Chan

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

In a commentary, Professor David Chan (SMU Behavioural Sciences Initiative Director and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Psychology) discussed the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code and proposed adopting five practical approaches for a more constructive discussion on the emotive issue.

Religious Hegemony And "Muslim" Horror Movies, Shaheed N. Mohammed

Journal of Religion & Film

The present paper examines horror films originating in Muslim contexts and available on U.S. streaming services. Using Gramsci's concept of hegemony, the paper examines how such films negotiate and articulate with the dominant Hollywood mainstream horror genre with particular attention to the hegemonic power of the mainstream with its Christian iconography and assumptions.

Comparing The Effects Of User Generated Video Reviews And Brand Generated Advertisements On Consumer Decisions On Youtube, Vaibhav Shwetangbhai Diwanji, Jaejin Lee

Journal of Applied Marketing Theory

This empirical study examines the effects of user generated vlogs (UGV) versus brand generated ads (BGA) on consumer decisions on YouTube. UGV refers to any type of review video content about brands or products, created and published by users on YouTube. BGA refers to brand generated advertisements on YouTube. Guided by the elaboration likelihood model of persuasion, this online experimental research involved a 2 (source: UGV versus BGA) X 2 (involvement: high versus low) X 2 (gender: male versus female) between-subjects research design. Results showed that UGV elicited significantly greater effects on consumer brand attitudes and purchase intentions than BGA, …

S7e3: What’S It Like To Be An Archaeologist?, Ron Lisnet, Daniel Sandweiss

The Maine Question

Daniel Sandweiss’s archaelogy career doesn’t mirror depictions of those in movies like “Indiana Jones,” but for him, it’s been equally as exciting. Over the years, Sandweiss, a University of Maine professor in the Anthropology Department and Climate Change Institute, has uncovered extensive evidence into how ancient civilization dealt with natural disasters, such as climate change, and how they adapted to living in a desert environment next to a rich fishery. His passion, coupled with a commitment to student success, inspired many who took his classes to advance their studies and pursue careers in archaeology.

In this week’s episode of “The …

Spartan Daily, September 29, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 17

The Cowl - V. 87 N. 3 - September 29, 2022

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 87 No. 3 - September 29, 2022. 20 pages.

"The Rock" Brings Back Memories For Alumni, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

When the location of the Scharnberg Center was determined, it created the need for another change— relocating “The Rock.”

Spartan Daily, September 28, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 16

Lindenwood Digest, September 28, 2022, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

The Role Of Social Networks In Combating Extremism Among Youth (A Field Study From The Point Of View Of Undergraduate Students At The Hashemite University 2021), Safaa Moneeb Saleh Al-Husan

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed at identifying the role of social networks in combating extremism for young people from the perspective of university students, given that they are the most widely used group for these sites in society which will help in presenting a vision on employing these sites to combat extremism. To achieve this goal, the study used the quantitative descriptive approach based on a social survey, the study sample consisted of (6,831) undergraduate students at the Hashemite University in Zarqa in Jordan. The study concluded that (96.8%) of the study sample possesses knowledge of the concept of extremism at a …

The Image Of Jordanian Universities Among Arab Students, Ali Yahya Al Hadeed, Muna Saleh Al Tubishat

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aims to identify the image of the Jordanian universities among Arab students, this study is considered of a descriptive studies that used the survey approach to obtain its results by applying the questionnaire tool to an purposive sample of (366) Arab students studying in the Jordanian universities. The results of the study were as follows: that the level of factors that contribute to the formation of the image of the Jordanian universities was high from the point of view of Arab students, and that the security and safety enjoyed by the Jordanian universities is one of the most …

Officially Breaking Ground For $40 Million Scharnberg Business Center, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, September 27, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 15

Lessons From Sicilian Centenarians For Anti-Ageing Medicine. The Oxi-Inflammatory Status, Calogero Caruso, Giulia Accardi, Anna Aiello, Anna Calabrò, Mattia Emanuela Ligotti, Giuseppina Candore

Translational Medicine @ UniSa

Population ageing is a great achievement of humanity, but it also represents a challenge that the Western world is currently facing, as ageing is associated with increased susceptibility to age-related inflammatory diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to fully understand the mechanisms of healthy ageing to prevent the harmful aspects of ageing. The study of long living ndividuals (LLIs) is a great model for trying to achieve this goal. Accordingly, the oxy-inflammatory status of Sicilian LLIs was reviewed in the present paper. Based on the reported data, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress strategies have been discussed, useful for delaying or avoiding the …

School Of Nursing Committed To Excellent Care, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Due to continued growth leading to the largest freshman class in its history, the Cedarville University School of Nursing needed to get creative to continue providing high-quality education.

Chimes: September 26, 2022, Calvin University

Chimes

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

Availability And Influence Of Electronic Resources Usage On Job Satisfaction Among Publishing Staff In South-West Nigeria., Babafemi Richard Adebayo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study established the extent to which first generation publishing houses in South-west Nigeria have integrated modern electronic resources into the industry. Further, it investigated the degree of usage of electronic resources among the two major production staff in publishing houses. It also correlated the availability of electronic resources with job satisfaction among the staff. The outcome of the study revealed that the level of electronic resources availability was rated high at 130(86.7%) and 118(78.7%) through internet access and search engines respectively. It also revealed that the level of e-information use by staff in publishing firms is rated high at …

The Guardian The Week Of September 25, 2022, Wright State Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of September 25, 2022. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Digitalizing Religion In The Age Of Covid-19: A Uses And Gratifications Perspective, Abdulaziz Altawil

Dissertations - ALL

The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people’s religious behavior around the world. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, most in-person religious services have shifted to virtual platforms. The online religious transition amidst the outbreak has alleviated many issues for worshippers as it provided them with a sanctuary space to connect with their faith and community. According to a 2020 Pew Research analysis, the pandemic has made many Americans change their religious habits by watching religious content online instead of physically engaging with their local religious institution. This dissertation provides a preliminary examination of this phenomenon by exploring the role of digital …

Myth, Soul, And The Feminine

Journal of Conscious Evolution

What are some of the root causes that have caused the subjugation of women? Could it all have begun with the fantastical and alluring myths we were told? If so, how does myth become truth for societies as a whole? If that does happen, then it must be true that the mythic is where the emergence of the soul is found; the soul of humanity? Thereby, creating the realities found in the society of today. Even more intriguing is how consciousness and art find their way in merging with myth producing awareness, wonder, and connection in society. Thus, revealing the …

More Than 760 Ouachita Volunteers Mobilize For 51st Tiger Serve Day, Julie Shands, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

The Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community at Ouachita Baptist University held its 51st Tiger Serve Day on Saturday, Sept. 24, with 763 Ouachita students, faculty and staff completing 74 projects at area homes, non-profit organizations and designated trash pickup sites across Arkadelphia. Volunteers represented this semester’s theme, “PurposeTSD.”

“This theme encompasses so much of the day and all that goes into it,” said Judy Duvall, Elrod Center director. “There is purpose in the practical work that is done throughout our community, in the community that is formed as teams serve together and in the relationships that are …

S7e2: What Is The Legacy And Future Of Umaine Engineering? Featuring Dana Humphrey, Ron Lisnet, Dana Humphrey

The Maine Question

Dana Humphrey has hung up his hard hat after 36 years of serving the University of Maine as a faculty member and dean of the College of Engineering. During his tenure, the college has undergone tremendous growth, most recently with the opening of the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center on Aug. 24. The $78 million facility — the largest project of its kind in UMaine history — has the capacity to increase engineering enrollment by 600 additional students a year, and will help advance the university’s education and research to meet the needs of students, employers and the Maine …

International Migrants And Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccinations: Social Media, Motivated Information Management, And Vaccination Willingness, Hyunjin Seo, Yuchen Liu, Muhammad Ittefaq, Fatemeh Shayesteh, Ursula Kamanga, Annalise Baines

School of Communication Studies - Faculty Scholarship

Objective

This study examines how those who were born outside the United States and migrated to the country in the past decade used social media and other online sites to deal with uncertainties around the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. In particular, we examine how they used digital communication technologies to tap into online resources and social connections both in the United States and their origin country and how various aspects of online information management were associated with their willingness to get vaccinated against the virus.

Method

We conducted an online survey and in-depth interviews with international migrants aged 18–64 years …

Spartan Daily, September 22, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 14

Ouachita's Department Of Art & Design Hosting Two Exhibits Through Sept. 30, Abigail Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

The Rosemary Gossett Adams Department of Art & Design in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts is hosting exhibits featuring paper-mache and screen prints through Sept. 30 in the Adams Gallery of Moses-Provine Hall. Admission is free and open to the public, and after-hours access is available by appointment.

“Germinal,” a sculptural installation exhibit by Kara Gunter, is found on the first floor, while “Estamos Aqui,” an exhibit of prints by Latino artists curated by Brad Cushman, is located in the second-floor gallery.

Spartan Daily, September 21, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 13

Lindenwood Digest, September 21, 2022, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

The Prospector, September 20, 2022, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: Meet Ho Baron