Jeff Phillips

Convergences Project: FASB and IFRS

Due to developments and movement towards a one world economy, a joint activity of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) called project convergence has been initiated. The convergence project has the objective of matching the two board’s present standards and adapting the two sets of standards into a single set of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For my capstone project, I will present an oral report on the similarities and differences that will have to be resolved in order to forge a single set of generally accepted accounting principles.

ACTG 499, Senior Capstone

Frank Paliotta

L203A

1 – 1:30 PM

Alexander Plew

Integrating Technology into Churches

Since I am in college and going to be a Youth Pastor, technology is a part of my everyday life. I have visited churches with barely any technology and I believe that this younger generation needs technology in church as a way of connecting and staying relevant. So since I will be facing that problem soon, I thought I should tackle it now.

CM 499, Senior Capstone

Terry O’Casey

L203A

10:30 – 11 AM

Matthew Prill

The Reality of What Diets Do

My poster will display three different diets. There will be a large title at the very top of my poster telling what my poster shows (three diet analysis). The diet name will be at the top; under that will be its purpose and what it claims to do for you. Pictures of what some foods that the three diets contain will be in each section. My opinions of what the diets do and contain will be in another boxed area in each section. Graphs of the nutrient distribution for each diet will be around the middle of each section as well.

NUTR 220

Heike McNeil

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Ruth Ralph

Helping Children Overcome the Effects of Trauma from Witnessing Domestic Violence: What Current Research Recommends and Further Implications

According to research, one in four families in the US will have firsthand experience of domestic violence in their home. DV appears to be a cycle that perpetuates itself from one generation to the next. Children who witness DV are at high risk for long-term developmental, social, and psychological dysfunctions. Focusing on treating the children with empirically supported intervention programs may help alleviate the effects. This research paper examines children’s intervention programs, and discussion of how these interventions can be implemented in the community will follow.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

L203B

10 – 10:30 AM

Veronica Ross

Likeness within a Christian Environment

This study investigates the correlation between groups and religious ideas. It is hypothesized that people who tend to have strong religious views associate with groups that believe the same thing and vice versa. Participants in this student will complete a survey asking questions regarding their religious beliefs and their preferences in groups. 

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

L203B

10:30 – 11 AM

Katlyn Voight

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

Mary Williams

Doll of Hope

Utilizing the 3 branches of my IDS focus (English, Education and History), I have written and illustrated a children’s book titled “Doll of Hope.” This is a tale about two little girls attending the Japanese Immersion School in Eugene. While playing ‘dress-up,’ the girls find a beautiful doll. They discover she is a missing ‘Friendship Doll.’ much of the book is based on the history of two dolls, Miss Kanagawa, and Miss Fukuoka, who were given to Oregon in 1927. A festival highlights their reunion!

IDS 499, Senior Capstone

Mick Bollenbaugh

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Christine Ancell, Bethany Chappell & Elizabeth Jablonski

Developmental Case Study of Three Elementary Age Children

The purpose of this project is to study the developmental stages of a 7-year old male subject who resides in a middle to upper class home in the Springfield area. Over the course of two months, interviews, observations, games, and cognitive tests were conducted to gather information in order to compare his developmental process according to cognitive psychologist Jean Piaget’s developmental stages. The developmental stages observed and recorded were Cognitive Development, Physical Development, Self Concept and Self Esteem, Social Development, and Values and Moral Development. Upon examination of all areas and careful analysis of text information, it was noted that case subject is developing normally to slightly above his age level.

EDUC 330/370

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Emily Aquilio, Peter Norland, Samantha Wolle & Amanda Wyncoop

Acting Norm-yl

A showcase that highlights the best performances of the semester, as well as high-energy, interactive theatre games. (Audience participation encouraged!)

COMM 280, Acting

Christia Allaback

Ross Evans Chapel

10 – 11 AM

Brittany Arch, Levi Dieu & Katie Mavalwalla

Kids… Are They all the Same? Measuring and Comparing Child Development

Three different case studies were conducted on three different early elementary aged children. The subjects were measured in areas of physical, cognitive, social, moral, and self-growth. The compilation of the three studies highlights interesting commonalities, patterns, and differences in the development of the three children.

EDUC 330/370

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Joel Bauer

Staying Christian in College: An Appeal for Mentors

I am addressing the need for mentors to establish relationships with late adolescents. Christians are going to college and losing their faith. Looking at mentoring through rhetoric, nonverbal, and family communication aspects.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

L203B

8:30 – 9 AM

Tim Bergquist

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

Zachary Bessett, Ryan Cowles, Daniel Jones & Brody McGowan

A Group of Guys Talking about Development

The combination of four education based case studies culminating in a delightful presentation.

EDUC 330/370

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Denton Brown

A Saturated Market: The Effect of Electronic Media on the Publishing Industry

The emergence of the Internet as a viable medium for publishing has coincided with the demise of traditional forms of publishing of magazines, newspapers, books, and trade journals. This is a case of causation rather than correlation, as the publishing industry has been forced to either adapt to the modern publishing paradigm or shut down.

ENG 499, Senior Capstone

Beth Aydelott

A305

9:30 – 10 AM

Chase Cleaver, Eric Fromm, Megan Hall, Mark Hamilton, Becky Hart, Peter Helms, Nicole Klingerman, Michael Lambert, Johnny Mager, Jenna Royce, Ruben Robertson

Intercultural Communication on MCU Mission Trips

Students enrolled in COMM 220, Intercultural Communications, will report the finds of their term research projects about intercultural communication between people from the United States and people from Brazil, Cambodia, and Mexico.

COMM 220, Intercultural Communication

Doyle Srader

L203B

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Elyse Crichton & Casey Murphy

Child Development: A Comparison of Two Elementary Females

A demonstration of basic cognitive testing. A comparison of two research projects evaluating the cognitive, social, physical, identity, and spiritual development of two elementary females, ages 8 and 9.

EDUC 330/370

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Elyse Crichton, Megan Hall, Patrick Rose, Carlos Sandoval & Taylor Zimel

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

Jordan Davis, Meghan Holderby & Kalyssa Koontz

A Look into Adolescent Development

For our Education 370 class, we were required to conduct a case study of students within Piaget’s stages of cognitive development. This poster explores three adolescent subjects who exhibit both similarities and differences in five different areas of development.

EDUC 330/370

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Chelsie Elkins

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: The Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Use on the Developing Brain

I have done an extensive literature review on the pre-natal and post-natal effect of alcohol on the developing brain. I have researched the causes, effects, symptoms, and treatments.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

L203A

8:30 – 9 AM

Chelsie Elkins, Ken Latham, Melanie Lowery & David Vermilyea

The Effect of Initial Bias on the Suitability of Adoptive Parents

Research has shown that people demonstrate prejudice in selecting job applicants when presented with photographic images of people from different racial groups with resumes. The relationship between prejudice and photographic images of couples of different racial background and sexual orientation was examined. Participants were given packets containing an adoption application and a photograph of a couple who were Caucasian, bi-racial, Middle Eastern, or gay. The participants rated the suitability of the couple as adoptive parents. It is expected that the Caucasian couple will receive higher ratings of suitability than the other couples.

PSY 350

Nani Skaggs

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Michael Gonzales

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

Quentin Guidry, Lindsey Hall, Joel Leinbach & Brittany McKinley

The Effects of Varied Types of Exposure on Subconscious Memory

Many studies have shown that information can be retained on a subconscious level. The relationship between different types of presentation of to-be-remembered objects and subconscious memory was studied. Undergraduate students from Northwest Christian University were asked to participate and were assigned to a “hands-on” group or “list” group. Participants in the hands-on group were asked to arrange nine physical objects in any manner. Participants in the list group viewed the word names of these same objects on a PowerPoint slide. After three minutes, all participants were asked to recall as many items as they could. It is expected that participants in the hands-on group will recall more items than those in the list group.

PSY 350

Nani Skaggs

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Mark Hamilton, Becky Hart, Susan Leip & Brittany Yip

Game Show Tournament of Champions

A live recording of the JBCN Radio game show’s season finale Tournament of Champions. We’ll have three winners competing in a puzzle game to win prizes, and hopefully people just walking around will stop in and be our audience.

COMM 230, Broadcasting

Doyle Srader

L203B

10:30 – 11 AM