Tag: Honors

Kalani Miller

From Jew to Gentile: The Transition from Judaism to Christianity

Abstract- This presentation will cover the transition from Judaism to Christianity during the Second Temple Period, the historical strife between both sides, Judaic Christianity in the book of Hebrews, and modern Messianic Judaism today.

BTM322 – Epistle to the Hebrews

Dr. AJ Swoboda

1:30pm – L203

Justin Ault

Minoru Yasui’s Self Sacrificial Attitude and Japanese Internment Camps

While many of us know of the horrors that surround the Japanese Internment Camps, not many know of the individuals that fought against the U.S. government that brought the situation to light and caused the general public to change their minds. Introducing Minoru Yasui, a man whose innate leadership quality as well as his self-sacrificial attitude paved the way for reparations, as well as showcasing that the good fight is always worth fighting for.

HIST 317 American Government

James Berry

Bucher Room

Bushnell History Symposium (1pm-4pm)

Annika Poet

The Subject of Carrots, Eggs, and Waistcoats

The European rabbit or Oryctolagus cuniculus is a mammal that has been spread across the globe. They can be found wild on every continent except Antarctica, where they can only be found domesticated with humans. A group of rabbits is called a fluffle. In the media, rabbits are popular creatures. They are known for their ability to multiply in a short amount of time. They are connected with colorful eggs full of candy or money around Easter time. They wear waistcoats and worry about the time of their pocket watch. They comically evade hunters while munching on only carrots. In reality, rabbits have nothing to do with laying eggs, teatime, or Elmer Fudd. In fact, carrots are not the best for rabbits due to the large sugar content and the possibility of addiction. Rabbits are seen as cuddly, quiet, numerous, and simple. But rabbits are anything but simple. They create complex tunnels and social groups that connect and protect wild rabbits. To show they are happy, rabbits fling themselves into the air. As the third most popular pet, domesticated rabbits are about as common as dogs or cats. It is important to understand the origins of domestic and wild rabbits and the significant role they play in the global ecosystem. Rabbits are lagomorph mammals that have spread around the whole globe. They have unique qualities such as their ears, eyes, and dewlap. By synchronizing their hind legs, rabbits jump at high speeds with precise directional control. Rabbits are herbivores, preferring tender and new growth over stems. The ideal environment for wild rabbits consists of an abundant food source, cover from predators, and decent dirt. However, rabbits can adapt to whatever environment. They have five different life stages and reproduce quickly. Rabbits are territorial creatures who will fight if needed, but their best chance of survival is escape. There are many natural predators of rabbits in the wild: mammals, reptiles, and raptors. This presentation will cover different aspects of wild and domestic rabbits and the complexity of this overlooked animal.

BIOL 200 – General Biology

Paul Allee

2:00pm – 2:30pm P103

Benjamin Randol

Mercedes Deiz and Civil Rights in Oregon

While most people think of Civil Rights activists as street protestors and passionate speakers, Mercedes Deiz shows us that effective Civil Rights workers were also enacting change directly in the justice system, which we see through how she broke barriers in the Oregon BAR, defended the rights of African Americans and women as Oregon’s first woman of color circuit court judge, and opened up new opportunities for minority law students and lawyers.

HIST 210 – Historical Methods and Research

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium 1pm – 4pm Bucher Room

Christopher Rosebrook

An Examination of Vocation Through the Experience of Others

In this paper there will be a discussion on the need for Christian’s to fulfill their calling, and how they can discern that calling through the experience of others. This will be achieved through the examination of three interviews of Christian leaders and how they have lived their lives to serve God. By looking at the vocations of the subjects of this paper, the reader will obtain a deeper understanding of vocation and how they can fulfill their vocation in their own lives.

BTM 250 – Building Wisdom for Vocational Living

Lynn Jacobson

11:00am – 11:30am Bucher Room

Hannah Scott

Hannah Scott

Policy Proposal- Lethal Wolf Removal

This paper proposes a change to Oregon’s Wolf Conservation and Management Plan, legalizing proactive lethal removal of wolves within a close proximity of where livestock are raised. It covers the reasons for the policy change and the process through which it would be implemented, including the agencies, funding, and stipulations.

HIST 317 – American Government

James Berry

3:00pm – 3:30pm Bucher Room

Kalani Miller

Lost In Translation: The Bible That Jesus Read

Many people know of the New Testament being written in koine Greek, yet what of the Greek Old Testament? That is known as the Septuagint, and historically was the Bible that Jesus probably read. I will be presenting a brief history of Hebrew, a short history and defense of the authority of the Septuagint, and an analysis of Isaiah 53.

HEB 301 – Classic Hebrew for Beginners

Joshua Little

2:30pm – 3:00pm L203

Kalani Miller

Being “Ghosted” by The Holy Ghost: Learning to Meet The Holy Spirit

In this presentation, I will explore a small bit of who the Holy Spirit is, some modern fears regarding the Spirit, and a practical application for how we might move forward in seeking the Spirit.

BTM 328 – Theological Problems

AJ Swoboda

2:00pm – 2:30pm L203

Noah Mancione

The Influence of Physiological Factors on Cellular Respiration

Cellular respiration is the process by which the body breaks down the food we eat and converts it into energy used to sustain life. While it exists in each person, the way it is carried out differs greatly depending on factors such age, activity, and nutrition. The goal of this presentation is to compare several different studies examining how these factors influence our cellular respiration and how we can more efficiently utilize energy as a result.

BIOL 311 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Tammy Bovee

11:30am – 12:00pm P103

Scholar Lunch

After a two-and-a-half year hiatus, we are delighted to announce the return of Scholar Lunch!

Come to the Bucher Room at noon. If you’re one of the first to arrive, you can have free pizza. The meal’s entertainment consists of five minute talks by representatives from majors and minors across campus. Speakers will take a single idea they learned from their major or minor coursework, explain it, explain why it’s useful or beautiful, and explain why they personally love it. Scheduled speakers:

  • Cameron Binaley, History
  • Jamison Hanson, Accounting
  • Shijo John, Software Engineering
  • Eli Koons, Business
  • Yashu Lanki, Math
  • Jacob Lilley, Communication
  • Kalani Miller, Song Nai Rhee Honors College
  • Meagan Mollahan, Psychology
  • Peyton Ritchie, Spanish

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Noon – 1 PM

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Kalani Miller

A Law of Love: The Use of ἐντολή in the New Testament

I will present a basic word study of the use of ἐντολή in the New Testament. Then, I will break down the Old and New Testament separately to analyze where it is most used in each and what that can teach us. Finally, I will conclude with some theological and practical applications.

GRK 302, Advanced Elementary Greek

Dennis Lindsay

Bucher Room (view livestream here)

10 – 10:30 AM

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Kalani Miller

Rewriting History: Spiritual Beauty in the Modern Church

I will give a brief explanation of the spiritual discipline “Visio Divina” and how it was used throughout history in the church. Then I will apply this discipline to the modern church, and I will conclude with how this can benefit the health of the church.

BTM 407, Special Topics: Spiritual Formation

Joshua Little

Bucher Room (view livestream here)

1 – 1:30 PM

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Benjamin Randol

The Greek Historian and the Persian King

Herodotus was one of the first and most famous historians in all of human history. His nine-book series, “The Histories” goes over a vast span of Near Eastern history. Specifically, Herodotus’s accounts detail the history of Ancient Greece and the Persian Empire, as well as the subsequent Greco-Persian Wars. Herodotus also discusses influential figures and leaders during these times. One figure, in particular, is Persian King Xerxes I. However, The Histories’ veracity is questionable considering that Herodotus drew most of his historical accounts from interviewing witnesses or descendants of witnesses, all of whom have their own opinions about history. In actuality, Herodotus’ portrayal of King Xerxes in “The Histories” is inaccurate and unreliable for many reasons. First, Herodotus’ account of Xerxes is heavily biased as Herodotus was Greek and despised the Persians who invaded his homeland on multiple occasions. Second, contemporary accounts such as Thucydides’ historical accounts and the Book of Esther disprove Herodotus’ claims about Xerxes and question his methods of research. Lastly, historical and archaeological evidence further contradicts Herodotus’ claims about Xerxes.

HIST 370, Ancient Near East

Melisa Ortiz Berry

P103

1 – 3 PM

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Anthony Wurst

Death Penalty Appeals

Have you ever wondered what death row inmates can do to appeal their sentences? Have you ever wondered what it is like for a death row inmate to go through the process of appeals? Are you curious about the process by which death row inmates appeal their sentence in Oregon state? If so this would be a good talk for you. Using the  one of teh most heinous current inmates as a backdrop, we discuss the situational, organizational and environmental context of death row appeals. We will discuss two particular appeals in some depth. We identify and offer a solution for the most significant problem currently associated with death row appeals. The entire talk is designed to facilitate discussion, so it would be great to have your input. Please come and bring your questions. This might be fun 🙂

CJ 210, Introduction to Criminal Justice

Brian Humphreys

P103

3 – 3:30 PM

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Anthony Wurst

Enuma Elish v Genesis: A Lesson From The Maori & Alutiiq

It has been asserted by some that Genesis owes compositional influence to the Mesopotamian creation epic, Enuma Elish. This talk will argue that the unbiased interpreter of evidence would be more convinced that the two creation epics are divergent editions of a shared memory. In support, we explore the historical & logical grounds for the assertion of inter-influence as well as expert opinion on the issue. This essay culminates in an exemplary model of recording a shared memory from indigenous peoples of the Pacific Rim. Taking these together reveals bias in the trend of modern scholarship on the issue.

HIST 370, Ancient Near Eastern & Mediterranean Civilizations

Melisa Ortiz Berry

P103

1 – 3 PM

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Kalani Miller

Risen From the Ashes: The Church Born From a Crucifixion

I will be covering the history of crucifixion and what we can learn from it in our modern era. This includes the scientific way Jesus died, the history of crucifixion in the Roman Empire, and how it continued into the early church era.

BTM 307, History of the Bible

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P103

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9:30 AM – Noon

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Kalani Miller

Reconstructing History: Learning About Mexico Through Its’ Clothing

I made a Sinaloa dress to represent traditional Mexican clothing. This presentation will also include a brief overview of Mexican history, the meanings behind their colors, traditional sewing techniques, and the importance of textiles. I will explain the process of constructing my dress, and the importance of appreciating cultural and historical sewing.

SPAN 201, Second Year Spanish I

Jenee Cazares

L203

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2 – 2:30 PM

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Jessica Woods

Arguing for Argumentation

I asked random individuals a series of questions relating to arguing, verbal aggression, and argumentativeness. I found that many people believe that arguing has a negative social stigma, argumentativeness is bad, and that verbal aggression is directly linked to the idea of arguing. Other questions revealed why people believed arguing was bad, and what elements made up a positive or negative arguing experience. From these conversations, I discovered that the social definition of arguing has become separated from the researched definition. I will also talk about debate, and why the word was repeatedly brought up as a positive alternative to arguing. Tone, attitude, and open-mindedness will be analyzed as contributors to healthy or unhealthy arguments. The idea that the American culture has created a society afraid of arguing because of brittle relationships and unhealthy arguing tactics that involve verbal aggression will end the presentation.

COMM 213, Interpersonal Communication

Doyle Srader

L203

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10:30 – 11 AM

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Anthony Wurst

Successful Argumentation in Prayer to God

Should we present arguments before God in prayer? I believe that our prayer life can be enriched by offering argumentative prayers as taught in the scriptures. Dr. Srader has a unit in his Argumentation and Debate course on why we should use argumentation in prayer. In it, he offers three examples of stories from the Bible where successful argumentatuve prayers that convince God to change His mind are offered. To expand this teaching, I presented Dr. Srader with another such example in the story of Abraham. I suggested this as an example of argumentative prayer which convinced God to change His mind as he argued for the lives of the righteous in Sodom and Gomorrah. In this talk I will present what Dr. Srader had before my suggested addition. Next, I chronicle our conversations on the issue, which were argumentative. I then discuss how Abraham’s form of argumentation with God fits into Dr. Srader’s definition of an argument, and we crescendo by practicing. I will offer an argumentative prayer asking God to help us to lead a meaningful life based on John 15:12-17. Then we will discuss the talk together.

COMM 325, Argumentation and Debate

Doyle Srader

L203

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1 – 1:30 PM

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Anthony Wurst

The 60s Student Movement: Ignoring Marxist Evil on Display

During the 1960s, many key formative movements happened in the life of our nation. One such movement was the communist student movement. In this project, I explored the communist student movement by attempting to answer the following question, “Didn’t the students of the 1960s know that communism was a catalyst for hundreds of millions of deaths and countlesss other human rights offenses?” In answering this query, we might speak in defense of the students that the former attempts at communism “did not do it right”, and further that the students would not have had access to real time information about the ills of Mao and Khrushchev during their time. But the evidence suggests that these are false assumptions. I reveal in this project some of the most prominent voices in the communist student movement of the 1960s to show what the students were being taught about commmunism. I then reveal some blaring, prominent, credible, and easily accessible sources of information on the contemporary ills of communism that the students should have used to respond in rejecting those teachings. I discuss the question of how this could have happened then, what we can learn from this dilemna and what encouragement the Bible has for us today on this subject. To finish, I welcome critical feedback and discussion.

HIST 317, Studies in American History: The 1960s

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P103

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9:30 AM – Noon

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Cameron Binaley

Bush and Obama: A Comparison of American Intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan

America has been at war with various countries and terrorist organizations in the Middle East since 2001. The most notable Middle Eastern wars America has been involved in are the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. This presentation compares and contrasts President Bush’s and President Obama’s forgein policy on how they dealt with Iraq, Afghanistan, and their allies.

HIST 430, History of American International Relations

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P103

10 AM – 1 PM

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Cameron Binaley

Battling Injury: Preparing for the Eugene Half Marathon

In preparation for the Eugene Half Marathon, I took the Jogging course. During spring break, I decided to run a half marathon to see what it would feel like. This mistake ultimately led to me injuring my IT Band three weeks away from the day of the race. This presentation will discuss what the training process for a half marathon looks like, including diet and exercise routine, and the consequences of training too hard too fast.

PE 107, Jogging

Greg Brock

P103

2:30 – 3 PM

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Cameron Binaley

Racial Activism at Bushnell University

With issues of racism and prejudice back in the nation spotlight, activist movements started by students have once again emerged in higher education. Since many of these activist movements are initiated by students of color at predominantly white institutions, students of color almost always meet resistance. This presentation will discuss the findings of a case study I conducted on a student of color student leader at Bushnell University. This case study will look at this student’s struggles and progress in the pursuit of racial equality at Bushnell University.

SOC 410, Global Issues: Race in America

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P103

10 AM – 1 PM

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Hannah Duncan

Learning to Lament

The book of Psalms, containing both praises and laments, was used by Israel in worship. Western churches today, however, worship in praise more than lament, leading people to believe that their sorrow is from a lack of faith. The balance of praise and lament in the Church is important because it allows us to bring our whole self to God and acknowledge God’s response of faithful love. By looking at other cultures and understanding the language of the Psalms, churches can authentically worship God together through lament.

BTM 370, Book of Psalms

Joshua Little

L204

1 – 1:30 PM

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Katy Matteucci

A Historical and Functional Analysis of the Smallpox and Tetanus Vaccines

Ascribed to SARS-CoV-2, the current pandemic has generated a lot of questions and concerns pertaining to not only the COVID vaccines, but also the broad spectrum of vaccination practices that exist. With this in mind, the objective of this presentation is to analysis the general safety and effectiveness of vaccines, based on an extensive historical overview and functional analysis of their mechanisms of action. In order to do this, an emphasis on the smallpox and tetanus vaccines will be rendered.

BIOL 499, Senior Capstone

Paul Allee

P114

10 – 11 AM

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Kalani Miller

The Queen Who Cared

Esther, one of only two books of the Bible that never mentions the name of God, is a historical narrative that teaches us how God works behind the scenes in our lives. While there is no historical evidence of her existence, she demonstrates a spirit of courage and a faith in God that can still be applied today.

BTM 101, Old Testament

A. J. Swoboda

L204

1:30 – 2 PM

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Alessia Righi

Brexit: a precarious step toward de-globalization

In 2016, to the astonishment of Great Britain and the rest of the world, the UK became the first country to leave the European Union. This study analyzes the motives behind the revolutionary decision known as “Brexit”, examining the economic impacts on the different stakeholders involved. Moreover, this study builds on previous research, presenting a new approach to understanding Brexit from the resource-based and institution-based views. With use of data from economic prospects and government documents, the researcher surveyed the benefits and challenges of Brexit for Great Britain as a whole, for its businesses, and for its citizens. The findings reveal that Britain will survive the exit from the union, but it will be economically worse-off and a more inward-looking place. The study concludes that this event perfectly aligns with the forecast that the world is heading toward de-globalization.

BUS 219, Global Business

Timothy Veach

1 – 2 PM

P114

1 – 2 PM

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Alessia Righi

Leadership Under Attack: Iraq as an Unnecessary War

How would you feel if you were told that the Iraq War was unnecessary? Would you be shocked if the person making this statement was President Bush’s own press secretary? The following paper analyzes whether the Iraq war could have been avoided. Previous studies have examined the success of the war; however, little research was conducted in regard to the necessity of this military intervention. To tackle this question, the leadership of presidents Roosevelt and Bush in the aftermath of two attacks on US soil, respectively Pearl Harbor and 9/11, is scrutinized. Using information from both academic journals and governmental documents, this paper investigates if the decision of going to war was justified in these two different occasions. Three main factors were used in coming to a conclusion: the attack on US soil, the threat that the country was posing, and the public opinion. The findings uncovered by this research reveal that the Iraq war was unnecessary. We conclude that this military intervention could have been avoided and more than four thousand lives saved.

HIST 430, History of American International Relations

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P103

10 AM – 1 PM

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Emmalee Rusk

“Danton”

History of Western Civilization II outlines a large and complex portion of history. In the conclusion of this class, a Reacting To The Past (RTTP) role-playing game was integrated into this course. In this specific Reacting To The Past game, “Rousseau, Burke and Revolution in France, 1791” the character elected to me by my professor was Georges-Jacques Danton. The use of this RTTP game in History of Western Civilization II allowed me to connect and understand Danton and his place in history better. Reacting To The Past provides a deeper dive into the understanding of history and to the understanding of crucial members of history.

HIST 152, History of Western Civilization II

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P103

10 AM – 1 PM

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Emmalee Rusk

World Wars handled with Realism Vs. Liberalism

“How many World War I or World War II documentaries did I have to watch in high school?” If you went to a high school anything like mine those documentaries were drawn from the shelf at least twice a year. In those documentaries, there was endless mention of the Fourteen Points and the dropping of the Atomic Bomb. The United States’ involvement in both World Wars was influential. However, did one U.S. President handle the conflict better than the other? Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, and Harry Truman handled international conflict with liberalism, realism, or both. In the United States involvement in the World Wars, the use of realist thinking of former Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman in World War II was more efficient than former President Woodrow Wilson’s liberal thinking used in World War I, which is shown in the actions’ correlation to civilian casualties, sensitivity, and understanding of the severity of the conflict and involvement in ending the wars successfully.

HIST 430, History of American International Relations

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P103

10 AM – 1 PM

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Emmalee Rusk

Racial Representation in Children’s Books – A Case Study

Diverse racial representation in illustrated children’s books falls devastatingly short of what it should be. In this Case Study, a comparison of several books will be analyzed to show this fact with the backing of other studies and polls taken about diversity in illustrated children’s books. The lack of diverse character illustrations in children’s books is detrimental to a multicultural societal perspective, not only for the children but for those introducing and reading these books to the younger and more susceptible audiences.

SOC 410, Global Issues: Race in America

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P103

10 AM – 1 PM

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Anthony Wurst

Convincing Convincability

What is the purpose of message delivery? When we make the effort to communicate a message, we are hoping to produce some sort of change in the recipient(s). In this presentation, we summarize three articles that discuss the results of studies involving the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) of persuasion as they attempted to affect change in their targets. We then discuss a common theme that all three shared as they attempted to focus on ELM’s central route of message elaboration in their message targets. The theme will then be applied to the articles and we shall make an application of our findings using George Washington’s (1796) farewell address.

COMM 342, Survey of Communication Theory

Kelsay Rychener

Bucher Room

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2 – 2:30 PM

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Anthony Wurst

May The Strong Protect The Innocent

In his inaugural address, president John F. Kennedy promoted, “creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved.”  The protection of indigenous peoples is a key measure by which the progress of modern society should be judged.  Non-Industrialized, indigenous peoples cannot defend themselves against the industrial military machines of modern society.  Therefore, by means of constructivist mechanisms, the popular morals and ethics of advanced military societies decide upon the protection of the rights of indigenous peoples.  Constructivist approaches to international relations assert the power of groups to socialize the international community to new norms.  Recent scholarship states that constructivist “[b]eliefs about [c]hange”  in the international community are that change is “[p]ossible through socialization, diffusion of ideas, or internationalization of norms.”   Before it reaches the international level, this change begins in the hearts of the people.  The genesis of absolute, universally beneficial change is revealed to humankind by the Holy Spirit as taught by the scriptures in Romans 2:14,15 .  Has this mechanism of socialization provided enduring protection for the indigenous peoples whose rights have been infringed by the world’s greatest military machine, the USA?  In this essay, three court cases will be used to compare constructivist socializing of new norms between 1824 and 2017 with realist counterpoints.  We hope to prove that, though constructivism has yielded inconsistent results in protecting the rights of indigenous peoples, it has provided significant protection.  While current academic literature suggests constructivist mechanisms are effective in socializing groups to new norms, a comparison of three court cases involving the US and indigenous peoples reveals constructivism has provided significant yet inconsistent protection, as seen through an examination of Johnson v. M’Intosh, Worcester v. Georgia and Republic of Marshall v. USA.

HIST 430, History of American International Relations

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P103

10 AM – 1 PM

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Hannah Duncan

Rhythm Sections: Are They That Important?

A typical rhythm section consisting of drums, bass, guitar, piano, and horns works together to create the foundation of a song. While vocalists are usually the highlight of a musical group, the rhythm section determines the feel of a song and makes it all possible. This presentation will show that because this section is so versatile, one can use the same chord progression and instruments but different grooves to completely change a song.

CMI 210, Rhythm Section Methods

Nathan Smith

Bucher Room

11 – 11:30 AM

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Kalani Miller

The Covid Letter

My presentation will cover the main points of 1 Peter. First, who wrote 1 Peter, then where the letter was written to. This leads into an explanation of two main parts of the letter – suffering as a Christian and the Household Codes. Finally, it is wrapped up with how this actually applies to our everyday lives.

BTM 102, Engaging With the Bible: How to Read the Bible in the 21st Century

Brian Mills

Bucher Room

10:30 – 11 AM

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Emmalee Rusk

Charlotte Ray and the History of Females in the Courtroom

The sexism and racism women faced for generations in a court of law is heartbreaking and sickening. If it was not for brave women who stood up for their rights, women would have never been given true agency in the courtroom. An agency that did not rely only on a man’s perception of the law. Nor would women have an opportunity to make a difference in legal matters today. The first female African American lawyer in the United States, Charlotte Ray, adds to the narrative of how women gained their agency in the courtroom and rights in the United States of America. Charlotte Ray shows the fight for agency in the courtroom by fighting the social sexist and racist expectations of her time. Her actions and legacy would trigger the uproar of the feminist movements and the first successes of women in the courtroom which rippled through American history into the continually influential legislation passed by women for the people. The progressions and backslides of the allowance of women in the courtroom is important to our appreciation of women in the courtroom today.

HIST 317, Women in US History

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P114

10 – 11:30 AM

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Emmalee Rusk

Historiography of Manifest Destiny on the Oregon Trail

The historiography of the Oregon Trail has been inaccurate as it has been speckled with the doctrine of Manifest destiny. The Oregon trail needs to be understood in its entirety, recognizing some cause for the Manifest Destiny application, but also keeping historians accountable, as Edward Dickenson Baker did even in his time, for providing the more abundant collective of pioneers who went for other reasons. To understand the Oregon Trail in full it is unacceptable to use the Manifest Destiny narrative so un-proportionately to the truth. This ignores the vast majority of pioneers who had little to no interest in what would become the Manifest Destiny doctrine. The Oregon Trail has been over-romanticized with the doctrine of Manifest Destiny past its historical accuracy which is shown by the writings of the Oregon Trail pioneers themselves, the contradictions of Edward Dickenson Baker, and the political and moral context of the Oregon Trail time period.

HIST 490, Historical Methods and Research

Melisa Ortiz Berry

Bushnell History Symposium, P114

10 – 11:30 AM

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Joseph Washburn

The United States and Conflict: How Embracing Struggle Can Make Us Better

Does the United States need war or conflict? This survey examines qualitative and quantitative research on the effects of war on soldiers, civilians, culture, and societies. In evaluating data from many sources, the author concludes that while violent acts are harmful to the human experience there are in fact many individual and collective benefits to social conflict and social struggles. A pronounced benefit is the unifying effect of social conflict in contradiction to the assumed divisive nature of social struggles. This evaluation and explanation have significant implications for a culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and politically diverse nation such as the United States of America.

IDS 251, Ideas Matter: Engaging American Thought & Culture

Brian Mills

Bucher Room

10 – 10:30 AM

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Kinkade Barreiro

Engaging with Skeptics: Existentialism

Evangelizing is a key part of the Christian faith. For the Christian, it is important to learn how to evangelize so that they can share their religions teachings. For the atheist though, this practice is not as common, nor is it a key part of the belief system. So, then, how does the atheist share their beliefs. Through the eyes of an atheist philosophy known as Existentialism, this paper examines the pieces of this particular philosophical tradition, how it contrasts Christian teachings, and how Christians may critique the Philosophy. The purpose of the paper is to make the Existentialist aware of how their beliefs may interact with Christianity to prepare for discourse among Christians while also showing Christians and other people of faith how the Existential tradition sees their reality and the ways that Christianity relates to it.

BTM 335, Connecting with a Skeptical World

AJ Swoboda

1 – 1:30 PM

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