Academic Creativity and Excellence Day
The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
England’s Path to Global Hegemony-the Growth of English as a Business Language in Developing Nations”
I will discuss the growing influence English a second language (ESL) has on the cultures and economics of developing nations, as well as discuss whether the future impact of ESL will have on these nations is positive or negative.
HIST 380
Ron Palmer
A201
10 – 11 AM
Commemorating the American Revolution with U.S. Stamps
Over 100 stamps have been issued by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to commemorate the revolutionary period in American history. What stories are they telling us about the birth of our nation? What events and people do these stamps portray? What is the significance of these events and people for our current time? Why should we care, as a people and a nation? This paper will explore these issues using illustrations of selected stamps from my personal collection.
HIST 334
Ron Palmer
A201
9:40 – 9:50 AM
How to Organize an American Revolution
Covering communications sent in the founding of the United States by revolutionary leaders around 1776.
HIST 334
Ron Palmer
A201
9:10 – 9:20 AM
Study Abroad
Reflections on studying abroad, how it contributed to educational and personal development: intellectually, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Areas covered include Uganda and Chile.
Ron Palmer
L203A
10 – 11 AM
The Role of the States in the Nation
I will dress up (unless I can’t find anything) as George Washington and talk about why I’m a Federalist pushing towards a central government and away from a nation where the colonies have more power than the central government.
HIST 334
Ron Palmer
A201
9:30 – 9:40 AM
Butting Heads: Indians and English in the Chesapeake Region
In my research, I would like to trace Indians and Whites back to the establishment of the Jamestown colony in 1607. I will bring out certain events that have happened for nearly 170 years right before the Declaration of Independence. This will cover wars, treaties, poverty, racism, and more on the Chesapeake Indian communities.
HIST 334
Ron Palmer
A201
8:40 – 8:50 AM
The Profit of Slavery: Developing the Economy of the Colonies Through Slavery
The economic development of the North American colonies was essential for Europe. The most lucrative commodity for the colonies was the trafficking and use of slaves. From indentured servants to African slaves, the colonies’ economy was dependent on slavery. Through this dependence and continual trafficking of people from Africa the birth of different social attitudes towards slavery, such as racism and abolition, occurred.
HIST 334
Ronald Palmer
A201
8:50 – 9 AM
Privateering in the American Revolution
This presentation examines the act of legalized piracy and how it shaped warfare in the American Revolution. Involvement of specific founding fathers will be included.
HIST 334
Ron Palmer
A201
9:20 – 9:30 AM
The Germs They Carried: A Look into the Indigenous Peoples’ Worst Enemy During the Colonization of the Americas
This presentation seeks first and foremost to identify and understand the germs that colonizers brought over to the Americas and the effect it had on the indigenous peoples. It will also explore modern day examples of genocide and compare them with that of the indigenous people.
HIST 334
Ron Palmer
A201
8:30 – 8:40 AM
Salem Witch Trials
For this project, I plan to analyze and research the persecution and trial of the witches and whether the trials proved beneficial towards the towns and its citizens. If proved beneficial, was it moral? How were the accused executed or treated after the trials?
HIST 334
Ron Palmer
A201
9 – 9:10 AM
Athletics Mission Blueprint “Beacons”
As our athletic programs continue to grow they are becoming more a part of the student body. Sports are one of the international languages of ministry and my hope is NCU’s Beacons athletics starts to speak for Jesus! With missions as a foundation of the school this just fits.
IDS 499, Senior Capstone
Ron Palmer
L203B
9:30 – 10 AM