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Past Events
MLS OPEN HOUSEWednesday, June 24 @ 6 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room--UC127
COLLOQUIUM SERIES:
September Colloquium -- September 15 @ 5:00pm in LB230
Patrick Clark
Patrick plans to explore the stages of mid-life transition in a middle aged hero in a full-length novel using the seventeen step cycle of Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth as framework. The objective is to illustrate the differences and difficulties a hero of middle age has as compared to his younger counterpart. There are a few literary examples: Beowulf, Alan Quartermain, Indiana Jones, perhaps even Sherlock Holmes. The problem is that (with perhaps the exception of Holmes) none of these middle-aged heroes face mid-life transitions; They seem, rather, to face the same old crises they faced as younger men. I propose to explore the life of a middle-aged hero who must face a crisis, and change as a result of choices. The previously mentioned characters are static. My hero is dynamic.
Jody Beatty
One of the most pervasive beliefs in international education is that presence of international students on US campuses positively impacts the educational and cultural growth of domestic students. This study will examine how American students at Indiana University Southeast perceive and interact with students from other countries. Results from the survey (which will be launched this fall) will contribute to the understanding of relationships among diverse groups of students, cross-cultural relationships on US campuses, and the impact that international students have on the development of American students.
April Colloquium--April 14 @ 6 p.m. in University Center 122
Presenters will be:
Maria Hart--Perhaps there are people who aren’t like us. Perhaps in dealing with people from other cultures, or people who hold different core values or have different backgrounds, everything isn’t always as it seems. Perhaps, these types of interactions make us feel very uncomfortable and we start avoiding them. If one can acknowledge this truth, one will have taken the first step and the most important step down the road to Cultural Sensitivity.
The focus of my thesis' project is to shed some light on the topic of ‘The Experience of Differences’ and evaluate different approaches to Cultural Sensitivity Training with the purpose of creating a tutorial that facilitates and promotes the development of cultural sensitivity. The aim is to bring cultural differences to life in order to teach students how to develop personal strategies and professional skills for successful intercultural communication.
Sandra McShane--Prevention of Osteoporosis: Through Advertisements and Articles in Teen Girls' Magazines
“Sticks and Stones may break my bones…..and so can Osteoporosis!”
If women, especially young girls, are made aware of the true magnitude of osteoporosis, they may be more likely to adopt and/or maintain preventive behaviors to reduce their personal risk.
Here content analysis is used to evaluate articles and advertisements in selected women’s and teen girl’s magazines to determine if information presented addresses risk factors (non-modifiable and modifiable), preventative measures, and/or recommendations for adequate calcium consumption and physical activity.
Tuesday, March 17 @ 6:00-7:00pm--Library Conference Room 230
John Watkins--"The Crusades: Just or Unjust War"
"Examining the Crusades in the Light of Saint Augustine's Just War Theory": Are the Crusades in the Holy Land able to stand up to Christendom's own established standards set forth by St. Augustine? Let's see if thy pass the test."
Benjamin Marquess--The Cultural and Religious Exchange of Dragon Mythology across Geographic barriers by Prehistoric and Early Historic People: explores how well-traveled ancient peoples actually were compared to what was previously thought. This wanderlust was exemplified by the not only trade and technology, but also the exchange of religious belief as well as mythology. Out of all the mythological creatures passed between cultures, the oldest, most widespread and most intriguing of these legendary creatures was the dragon. This thesis geos into why the dragon myth was so widespread and why the dragon was so popular in practically every culture in the world.
Tuesday, February 17 @ 6:00-7:00pm
Joanna Marquess is comparing a critical literary analyses of novels that explore women's changing roles during the twentieth century with a critical analysis of oral histories collected from women who were involved in the work force during the twentieth century. The title of her thesis is Historical Changes in Women's Roles in the Labor Force.
Lisa Ogburn--For years, women have been considered an ornament or accessory in the male dominated subculture known as motorcycling. The purpose of this study is to understand motorcycle culture and reveal the history of women motorcyclists, while gauging current public perception of the women who actively participate in this culture. Also, this study will explain the origins of the derogatory images while dispelling some of the stereotypical thoughts associated with women and motorcycling.
Tuesday, January 20 @ 6:00-7:00pm
Angela Bartley--A resident of New Albany, Indiana in later life, Rose Monroe's dream during World War II was to fly as a Women's Air Service Pilot, but the WASPs wouldn't allow widows with children. With the promise of the highest wages anywhere, Rose daringly moved with her children to Michigan to work on bombers as a riveter in the Willow Run Aircraft Factory. There, Hollywood discovered Rose Monroe on an aircraft production line. After appearing in a war bond film, she then became the real life "Rosie the Riveter."
Angela first performed “Rosie the Riveter” at IUS for Dr. Zorn’s women’s studies conference in 2006. She later came to perform it over 200 times and was featured in on Kentucky Educational Television, the Courier-Journal, the Lexington Herald-Leader and many more. She has now submitted as her graduate MLS creative project, the Rosie the Riveter story.
Come see a portion of the performance and gain insight into the research and preparation of it.
Jodie Beatty--One of the most pervasive beliefs in international education is that presence of international students on US campuses positively impacts the educational and cultural growth of domestic students. I plan to examine how American students at Indiana University Southeast perceive and interact with students from other countries. This study will contribute to the understanding of relationships among diverse groups of students, cross-cultural relationships on US campuses, and the impact that international students have on the development of American students.
