Tyler King

Remember and the Bible

Remembering is a major theme of the Hebrew Bible from altars to Israelites forgetting, and this theme persists into the New Testament. What can we learn about God through seeing how the word remember is used in the New Testament and how does that affect our walk with God? The words remember remind and forget come up eighty different times in the New Testament making them a central piece of these letters therefore christians should pay attention to how they are used. Some lessons that can be learned from examining how these themes are used are, praying for the persecuted church, dwelling on scripture, using physical reminders, having mentors/mentees, and more.

CM 499 – Senior Capstone

Dr. Agam Iheanyi-Igwe

3pm – Bucher Room

Bergquist Laureate 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:

  • Madison Clark – Accounting
  • Jessica Woods – Business Administration
  • Shijo John – Computer Science: Software Engineering
  • Devon Halleman – Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Bucher Room

Noon – 1pm

Tayler Copenhaver, Julia Kassing, Matthew Shepherd & Bethany LaFon

Perspectives in Mexico, 2022

The students that traveled abroad to Querétaro, México this past summer will share how their perspectives have changed and the impact the trip had on each of them. For five weeks they were able to experience life outside of their home culture and immerse themselves into a new culture. The differing purposes for going on the trip of studying Spanish, expanding their knowledge, and simply wanting to travel to a different country didn’t matter when there was a mutual experience of culture shock and perspective change that brought the students together.

GLST 295

Ron Palmer

11:00am – 12:00pm L203 (Poster Contest)

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)

Alessia Righi

Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity

This thesis examines the topic of Einstein’s special relativity. Starting from Aristotle’s ‘locus naturalis’ through Newton’s laws of dynamics all the way to Maxwell’s equations, the paper looks at the historical progress made in the human understanding of space and time, with a particular focus on the contradiction that brought Einstein to develop the relativity theory.

MATH 499 – Senior Capstone

Connie Wilmarth

11:30am-Noon Bucher Room

Amanda Torres-Sanchez, Gabriel Fatooh, Melody Garcia, Jacob Lilley, and Kyle Aure

NEO Project

This team is creating an organization that investigates near earth objects (NEOs) and formulates an organizational plan to neutralize the threat that NEOs pose to earth. NEOs are comets and asteroids which have orbits that come in proximity to earth. Our five team members are developing separate departments within the organization. In our hierarchical organizational structure, Amanda serves as the Chief Executive Officer, Jacob as the Chief Technology Officer in charge of logistics and strategy, Kyle as the Chief Financial Officer in charge of finances and technology, Gabe as the Chief People Officer in charge of communications and ethics, and Melody as the Chief Sustainability Officer in charge of crisis management. Our research leads us to use the kinetic impactor technique to neutralize NEO threats. To determine this as the appropriate technique, we consider factors such as deflection effectiveness, probability of success, risk of failure, logistical factors, time to execute, and total strategy costs. This team not only formulates a strategy to combat NEO’s, but more importantly develops an organization that sustains the strategy.

BUS 415 – Group and Organizational Behavior

Pete Diffenderfer

11:00am – 12:00pm L203 (Poster Contest)

Annalee McIntosh

What Moses Can Teach Leaders About Grief in Ministry

Moses had a deep desire to enter the Promised Land with the Israelites, but the fulfillment of this desire was taken away from him by God. Moses had to continue doing ministry, knowing that his desires were never to be fulfilled. Many ministry leaders’ dreams and hopes for their church are being crushed during this post-pandemic time. They are in the time of decreased church attendance, deaths from the pandemic, increased political division, and more. They are in a state of grief and when that grief is ignored it results in consequences that are detrimental to a leader. These consequences can result in pastors burning out or can even result in pastors having to leave their churches. The story of Moses shows that these leaders are in good company, for Moses experienced these same pains of lost desire and deep grief. His response to this grief was to continue being faithful to his calling and to the people he was serving. Showing that ministry is hard and painful work but calls for awareness of the pain, and commitment to the calling ones received.

CM 499 – Senior Capstone

Agam Iheanyi-Igwe

4:00pm – 4:30pm L203

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

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

Courtney Weinberger

Actuarial P-Test

Actuaries need to be masters of probability. Hence the reason why the very first exam Actuaries will take is primarily on the mastery of probability. To master the different forms of probability, you must do several problems until you have the equations memorized. For the very first test, people interested in Actuarial work must master the conditional, discrete, continuous, and multivariable forms of probability. These forms of probability each have some unique difficult problems which will be shown and thoroughly explained. Additionally, all of these forms of probability have their own set of equations as well as requirements that must be fulfilled. Knowing when and where to use each form is crucial because of this reason.

MATH 499 – Senior Capstone

Connie Wilmarth

10:00am – 10:30am P103

David Schwartz

The Introduction of Statcast to Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball has been a driving force in American sports and statistical developments with the introduction of Statcast. Statcast uses the combination of doppler radar and video to obtain advanced statistics that are utilized for the development of baseball players. Prior to Statcast the general focus when it came to statistics in baseball were simple stats like Earned Run Average, Hits, Runs Batted In, etc. With the introduction of Statcast, we can focus more on predictive statistics that helps coaches scout players from a different perspective. For example, statistics like Expected Batting Average, Expected Weighted On Base Percentage, and many other recently introduced advanced stats that are discussed to show the benefit of using Statcast data for creating the most successful team possible. The introduction of Statcast, along with many other technological advances Major League Baseball has made created a window of growth for the baseball community as a whole by introducing new ways to analyze players and their development.

MATH 499 – Senior Capstone

Brian Carrigan

10:30am – 11:00am P103

Devon Halleman

Soul Wounds: The Impact of Moral Injury in First Responders and Implications for Counseling

First responders (e.g., law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency dispatchers) operate in conditions where responsibility to act, empathy, and moral influence converge with human tragedy. More than 80% of first responders have endorsed experiencing traumatic events. First responders are disproportionately subjected to events and experiences that may conflict with their deeply rooted moral values. These events increase their risk of facing stress-related issues outside of those experiences, as outlined in established fear-based stress disorders. As such, first responders are at an increased risk of depression, substance abuse, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide. This paper addresses the complex diagnostic distinctions between PTSD and moral injury (MI). An event leading to posttraumatic stress disorder does not necessarily mean a moral injury has occurred; however, moral injury is always traumatic. MI has been defined as “a response to trauma when a person or group’s core moral foundations cannot identify, justify, process, and integrate the trauma experience into a meaningful system that sustains relationships and human flourishing.” Commonly accepted characteristics of MI include shame, guilt, spiritual or existential crisis, and loss of trust in oneself or others. When MI goes untreated, secondary diagnostic characteristics can include anxiety, depression, anger, reexperiencing, self-harm, and social issues. This paper discusses the importance of moral repair, personal renewal, and self-forgiveness in one’s journey of healing and restoring one’s moral identity. Culturally competent clinicians must listen attentively, devoid of judgment or individual agenda, and be proficient at recognizing and treating a moral injury.

Keywords: ​moral injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma, first responder, counseling

CMHC 699 – Capstone

Mindi Barta

3:00pm – 4:00pm L203

Faith Palmer

How Collectivistic Culture and Individualistic Culture Influence Human Development 

This is an evidence-based synthesis paper developed with 15 current primary research articles dating from 2015 to 2022. The focus of this review was on collectivistic and individualistic cultures and their relation to human development. These articles included information that explains the significance of using culture in research, similarities and differences between cultures, psychosocial development in relation to culture, and attachment styles in cultures. A similar finding amongst several of the articles was a warning against dichotomizing cultures as individualistic versus collectivistic. While this is an effective way to evaluate and categorize cultures, it must not be the only form of evaluating cultures used or be used to misjudge cultures for their differences. In the studies I reviewed it became evident that there is a similar life trajectory across cultures. People from each culture believed that life gets better as we get older, people made changes in efforts to enhance their view of life, and that our well-being is based on if our needs are being met. However, in each of these findings researchers also discovered that each culture differed in the way they accomplished these goals. Participants from different cultures also differed in the way that they approached attachment, yet attachment is a pancultural experience as it is an innate human characteristic. From the studies it also became apparent that culture influences psychosocial development and cognition because there were significant differences in social skills, and the way participants thought between individualistic and collectivistic cultures. Culture sensitivity is a relatively new perspective that is becoming increasingly popular and was used while writing this paper. It also should be used when reading this paper.  

PSY 499 – Senior Capstone

Erin Mueller

1:30pm – 2:00pm L203

Fausto Gomez Herrera

Serial Murderers Are Created Not Born

Serial murderers are notorious and dangerous, yet society is intrigued by them. In this evidence-based synthesis paper, I reviewed 13 articles from 2009 to 2019 to better understand serial murderers. By reading these articles it became evident that people are not born evil. With glimpse into their childhood, we see that many serial murderers experienced unstable and abusive homes. Their living situations can be viewed as traumatizing and contribute to aggressive and violent behaviors. However, their unstable homes alone are not enough to make serial murderers. Many serial murderers have a psychological disorder that also may contribute to their violent behaviors. However, it remains important to understand that most people with psychological disorders do not behave aggressively. While focusing on the trauma experienced by serial murderers, we can see how they find pleasure in killing their victims. Additionally, many serial murderers experienced bullying as young children, and this social rejection negatively impacted them as they were growing up. These experiences result in some people becoming antisocial as adults, whereas others became sociable, successful people. There are not as many serial murderers as there were 30 years ago, in part due to how child safety standards have changed, and it has become more socially acceptable for people to ask for psychological help. After researching serial murderers, I have found that they are made from many factors that are not just a person being born an evil. 

PSY 499 – Senior Capstone

Erin Mueller

1:00pm – 1:30pm

Grace Brown

The God We Fear: The Leonine Imagery in Hosea and Amos

“The God We Fear: The Leonine Imagery in Hosea and Amos” is a capstone research project that solely focuses on the God that we as Christians should not only love, but fear just as much. In the Old Testament, Hosea and Amos present God as a roaring lion that not only warns the rebellious Israelites of their coming destruction brought upon them because of their sin with his roar, but also demonstrates his justice, majesty, power, boldness and patience as the alleged “king of beasts” that doesn’t hesitate to hunt down His prey. Leonine Imagery such as this resonated with the Ancient Israelites due to their experiences with lions terrorizing them as the incredible predators they are. Therefore, having God being depicted as a roaring lion that shows no mercy once provoked instills an even greater terror in those that broke their covenant promise with Him and worshipped others but Himself. With Israelites repeatedly turning to sin and their own destruction, God knew that the only way to rescue Israel from dooming themselves was to secure the nation’s heart through force, which is exactly how a lion deals with its prey. This grotesque imagery shocks and reminds the readers of any era that God is not only known for His love and forgiveness, but for His justice and righteousness. However, even after demonstrating His omnipotence and punishing Israel for their crimes, this is not the end of the story. Both books speak of a rising hope that will deliver Israel from certain death at God’s hands, because God cannot resist loving His people despite their glaring flaws. For those who repent, God portrays Himself as a loving father who always has His arms open in acceptance. God, as the lion, allowed Himself to be tamed by humanity due to His unfailing love. The “king of beasts” will make Himself gentle for those who submit to Him, since the reason He is a roaring lion was to win us back to Himself. This was accomplished through righteous fear from us and divine love from Him working in tandem, which should remind Christians that God is not only to be loved but to be feared and revered as the roaring lion He is. After all, as C.S. Lewis simply puts it, “He isn’t safe…But He’s good” (The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”, p.146).

CM 499 – Senior Capstone

Agam Iheanyi-Igwe

3:00pm – 3:30pm P103

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

Jamison Hanson & Jessica Woods

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory at the University Level

Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory demonstrates workplace success and satisfaction through analyzing motivational and hygiene factors. Our presentation will take this theory and transform it into a university context, showing the factors that differentiate a working university from a successful university. We will use Bushnell as an example and show where our university stands according to specific factors that determine without bias, student satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

BUS 415 – Group and Organizational Behavior

11:00am – 12:00pm L203 (Poster Contest)

Jessica Woods & Tierra Dumlao

Aqua Jogger Safety Bracelet

AquaJogger’s potential new product, the Safety Bracelet, is a device created to enhance water safety by use of multiple alarms and lights with sensing equipment. The presentation will include a description of the device, full marketing plan, and information on target audiences as well as current marketing trends within related competition.

MKTG 330 – Marketing

Christy Silverthorne

9:00am – 11:00am L203

Joseph Washburn

Facilitating Faith-Based Mental Health Education Through First Aid Training

Mental health problems are rising in the U.S., even more so since Covid-19. Violent crime is increasing across the nation, as well. In the U.S., Christianity is seen as less and less relevant. This paper looks at how biblically-influenced educational best practices can improve mental health and self-efficacy while imparting everyday lifesaving skills. Recent research has shown the efficacy of faith-based mental health strategies. The past two decades of U.S. military conflict have garnered volumes of data on the psychology of survival stress. The author believes Christians have a biblical mandate to meet the physical needs of those in distress regardless of the personal cost. The author argues that by implementing educational best practices, first-aid and self-defense skills (i.e., pro-social tools and skills) can be taught on the foundation of a biblical imperative using the framework and scaffolding of evidence-based practices in mental health, resulting in improved self-efficacy, a sense of belonging, and enhanced meaning in life.

IDS 499 – Senior Capstone

James Berry

10:00am – 10:30am Bucher Room

Julia Kassing

Long-Term Financing and Capital Structure

The role of a financial manager is unique and vital in relation to a company’s ability to thrive. They must decide how best to utilize resources in order to maximize shareholder value. When a company needs an increase in capital, they may turn to a form of long-term capital financing. This is generally in the form of either debt or equity. In deciding how to obtain new capital, a financial manager must evaluate the health of the company, the desired level of risk and leverage, and the state of the greater economic environment. To delve into this topic, it will be imagined that Yeti Holdings, Inc. (YETI) requires increased capital. We will examine the company’s financial statements and the position of the firm in relation to both the current and projected economic conditions to determine in what matter the company should obtain new capital and the resulting implications of this decision.

MATH 499 – Senior Capstone

Connie Wilmarth

3:30pm – 4:00pm P103

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

Kemy Deschamps

Aqua-Jog Support

The product I’ll present is a product called Aqua-Jog support. The product is a swimwear clothing with a belt inside wrapped to help support the user and enhance their movement when jogging or exercising in water. The swimwear also comes with waterproof pockets to protect the consumer’s device as it saves them a lot of trouble. The product can fit anyone from size XS to 3XL, has the color light green with blue wording, and the minimum purchase is $60. This product is targeted for those who are disabled or need anatomical assistance to help move their muscle when exercising. Purchasing patterns may excel due to the fact that many clients need the extra care and support to have fun working out while feeling more independent. This can apply to many people around this country, I would market the product online and partner with Amazon.

MKTG 330 – Marketing

Christy Silverthorne

9:00am – 11:00am L203

Luke Burke

Wealth Culture and Youth Discipleship

Everyone knows that popular American culture has great influence on the way youth live in and interact with the world. In fact, one could argue that popular American culture influences the youth more than anything else in their lives. This causes a problem within the church. The church is supposed to disciple young people into adults who follow Jesus. However, many young kids are being discipled by the culture rather than the church they attend. More and more kids are coming to church with the idea that their life is supposed to be about how much wealth they can accumulate. Popular American culture has persuaded youth to think that life is all about wealth. This means that the church must step up and redisciple youth in their view of wealth that is healthy and in line with the gospel of Jesus. This paper will propose a new paradigm of discipleship and formation for youth as it relates to attitudes toward wealth in popular American culture.

BTM 499 – Senior Capstone

AJ Swoboda

10:30am – 11:00am Bucher Room

Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry, Celsie Smith, Angel Iheanyi-Igwe, Benjamin Randol, Abigail Askew, Bella Parque, Hannah Scott, Justin Ault, Albert Allen, Amelia Busch, Johnathan James, Leah Schiewe

Race and Gender in Bushnell History

The archives contain old yearbooks that HIST 210 has surveyed to study the history of race and gender at Bushnell University, which will be presented through slides and followed by conversation.

HIST 210 – Historical Methods and Research

Bushnell History Symposium 1:00pm – 4:00pm Bucher Room

Miriam Gutierrez

Remote Work

This presentation will dive deep into the issues, opportunities, and future of remote work. It will start by researching how the utilization of technology created the idea of working out of the office. Currently, there has been a major shift to remote work due to Covid-19. Industries like hospitality, retail, manufacturing, telecommunication, and medicine were impacted differently by the pandemic. Some industries have embraced remote work while others are pushing the workforce back into the office. The presentation will discuss the negative and positive effects of remote work on workers and the company. It will conclude by exploring the future implications and trends of remote work.

BUS 415 – Group and Organizational Behavior

Pete Diffenderfer

11:00am – 12:00pm L203 (Poster Contest)

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

Payton Jones

An Analysis of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is a highly aggressive neurodegenerative disease that effects executive function of the brain. This disease was discovered by Alois Alzheimer through a series of observations and dissections. A patient may be diagnosed if showing symptoms such as dementia, confusion, paranoia, and restlessness. The build up of beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the portions of the brain that are correlated with memory are characteristic of this disease. Many other things have been thought to contribute to the cognitive decline of one presenting with Alzheimer’s, including genetic markers that may increase one’s risk of developing this disease. Preventive measures can be taken in order to potentially slow progressive or delay onset on Alzheimer’s, however there is only one immunotherapy medication that has been approved for its disease-modifying effects.

BIOL 499 – Senior Capstone

Paul Allee

1:00pm – 1:30pm P103

Peyton Ritchie & Kayla Williams

Aqua Jogger Belt – Infant Seat

We will present a successful marketing plan for our product, which is an infant seat that connects to the original Aqua Jogger belt. Our goal for this product is to allow active mothers to workout with their infants and save money on childcare.

MKTG 330 – Marketing

Christy Silverthorne

9:00am – 11:00am L203

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

Bucher Room (view livestream here)

Noon – 1 PM

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Jasmine Aguilar

Rising from Rags to Riches

Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” poem is a piece of literature that has continued to be loved and recited by many despite being written in 1978. Metaphor criticism will be used to study how Maya Angelou used metaphors to convey her message. The metaphors in her poem were put into groups, which are nature, history, violence against her person, and expansive descriptions of herself. Speaking to people who held racial hatred in their hearts, Maya Angelou used these metaphors to confront their vision of themselves being rich and powerful by describing herself as rich with the gifts from her ancestors. Keywords: Maya Angelou, metaphors, rhetorical criticism

COMM 441, Rhetorical Criticism

Doyle Srader

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Jasmine Aguilar

A Campaign Gone Global

Student interest in study abroad is on a continuous rise, however the number of participating Bushnell students have gone down. To resolve this, a public relations campaign plan was specifically designed for the Bushnell Global Programs. The planning model used in the campaign plan was the R.O.S.T.I.R model, which stands for research, objectives, strategies, implementation, and reporting. Research was conducted by using peer-reviewed articles, textbooks, and comparing other universities’ programs. This information gathered was put into the campaign plan to support decisions made. The campaign plan is to be used by the faculty advisor of Bushnell’s Global Programs and the student global ambassadors as a yearlong plan and tool to promote the program and increase participation rates. At the end of the campaign plan, the faculty advisor and student global ambassadors can reflect on whether objectives were met and can continue to utilize the plan in the following years. Keywords: global programs, study abroad, public relations, campaign plan

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader and Kelsay Rychener

PFB 003

2:30 – 3 PM

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Lydia Batenhorst

Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss: Themes of Deception and Death in Women’s Stories in the Hebrew Bible

In my capstone, I will be studying five women from the Hebrew Bible: Eve, Rebekah, Jael, Delilah, and Jezebel. What a fascinating group of widely upsetting and despised women! My objective is to explore how we might be able to redeem these characters, focusing on their strengths and other interpretations to provide a perspective that is contrary or new to the typical reading of these characters. In order to do so, I narrowed the lens, concentrating on the destructive themes of deception and death in these stories. For the first theme, I have chosen to focus on three women whose stories reflect the tensions of deception: Rebekah, Jael, and Delilah. For the second, two of the most despised women in the Hebrew Bible – Eve and Jezebel – will be analyzed through this theme of death. I believe this exploration will be worthwhile and important because their characters are often used – whether explicitly or implicitly, whether intentionally or unintentionally – to define and limit perceptions of women. By recovering and renewing their stories and roles, we are recovering the more positive portrayals and perceptions of women while challenging the largely negative common beliefs of and standard narrative for women that has been laid upon us, justified in the “deceitful, seductive, weak-willed, unreliable, temptress” narrative, portrayal, and interpretation of women likes these five.

ENG 499, Senior Capstone

James Watson

L203

2:30 – 3 PM

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Cameron Binaley

Preventable Catastrophe in Law Enforcement: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Siege Against the Branch Davidians and David Koresh

From February 28th to April 19th 1993, an event took place known as the Waco Siege. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) attempted to conduct a Siege and investigation into the religious cult known as the Branch Davidians and their fanatic leader David Koresh. This Siege ended with the death of four ATF Agents, Steve Willis, Robert Williams, Todd McKeehan, and Conway Charles LeBleu, and 76 Branch Davidians, 20 of which were children, 2 pregnant women, and their leader David Koresh. This event is often referred to as one of the biggest failures in recent law enforcement history, and rightfully so. However, I argue that the ATF did use Reasonable Force against the Branch Davidians on the basis of the Branch Davidians beliefs and illegal activity, the the information the ATF had on David Koresh and the Branch Davidian, and, Legal Aftermath of the Siege.

HIST 499, Senior Capstone

Melisa Ortiz Berry

P103

1 – 4 PM

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Taylor Bryant & Kylie Greenough

Engaging in Mindfulness During Conflict

This paper surveys literature pertaining to conflict and mindfulness as separate topics, as well as gives an overview of our study. This paper additionally includes preliminary results of the study that disproved our hypothesis stating that those who engage in the practice of interpersonal mindfulness will be more likely to achieve integrative outcomes during a conflict. The paper concludes by offering discussion for how these results are significant within the communications field and their application to our relationships. Furthermore, this paper is finalized by stating the limitations of this study and gives suggestions for how this study could be improved upon replication.

COMM 413, Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Doyle Srader

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Taylor Bryant, Chase Dean & Jacob Lilley

Loss Framed Persuasion in Registering for Classes

Through many experiences around Bushnell University’s campus a group of students sought to solve a problem that occurred. Many students weren’t registering for classes on time and this gave the Academic advisors some headache. So our collective team decided to step in and use different persuasion techniques to convince the student body that registering on time was important. The study that occurred was loss frame phrases and other means to see if this technique in this context would result in more students registering. Dean, Lilley and Bryant found that the data didn’t support this hypothesis.

COMM 450, Persuasion

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Faith Burgardt

Inattention in the classroom

Inattention in the classroom My presentation follows a first grade student at crew lane elementary. The student has trouble staying on task during independent work times. I looked at research related to this issue, which proposed multiple solutions to try. The research looked at check in check out systems, rewards systems, parent communication, and white noise. I was able to implement the check in check out and award systems, and proposed future research and implementation related to all areas the research suggested for solutions.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management

Brian Kaelin

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Shay Coons

Applying Therapeutic Interventions to Build Resilience in Children from Homes At-risk for Abuse

Throughout history, with startling prevalence, children have faced maltreatment within family and home settings. Early intervention specialists have long emphasized the need to implement intervention programs highlighting the development of resilience, social-emotional skills, and improving the family dynamic. Therapeutic intervention strategies for children in homes at-risk for abuse may be effective in promoting resilience in children and predicting successful life outcomes. Thus, this presentation will review four research trends in therapeutic intervention strategies. First, resiliency is regarded as a protective factor for children at-risk for abuse. Next, researchers have highlighted the importance of developing social-emotional skills in children at-risk for abuse. Moreover, parental involvement in interventions for children in homes at-risk for abuse is of paramount importance. Finally, the impact of current interventions on children at-risk for abuse has shown promising outcomes. Children demonstrating features of resilience exhibited reduced perception of being threatened and lower states of anxiety. Intervention methods such as Child-Centered Play Therapy, focused on the development and improvement of social-emotional skills, have demonstrated a decline in externalizing negative behaviors. A holistic approach to intervention, involving parent education, is an important aspect of improving family dynamics in homes at-risk for abuse and preventing retraumatization. Current intervention strategies have demonstrated positive outcomes in promoting social-emotional skills and altering neural patterns for response inhibition among children at-risk for maltreatment. Future directions in research will be reviewed, including the need to explore developmental stage differences that could impact the effectiveness of particular interventions and ensure that they are developmentally appropriate.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

Bucher Room (view livestream here)

2:30 – 3 PM

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Chase Dean & Meagan Mollahan

The Effects of Willingness to Admit Wrongness on Romantic Partners’ Conflict Styles

Does humility and willingness to admit wrongness correlate with specific conflict styles between romantic partners? Researchers hypothesized that an individual’s high willingness to admit wrongness may have been correlated with the compromise, separation, and/or submission conflict styles. Researchers also hypothesized that an individual’s low willingness to admit wrongness may have been correlated with the domination, avoidance, and/or interactional reactivity conflict styles. The Norris Rotation was used to recruit participants. Participants were given the Willingness to Admit Wrongness scale, as well as the Romantic Partner Conflict Scale. Researchers found very weak correlations among admitting wrongness and each conflict style.

COMM 413, Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Doyle Srader

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Zach Fuller

Combatting Technology in the Classroom

What are some concrete strategies to help alleviate technology use in the classroom? I looked at this because in my practicum placement, I noticed a lot of students distracted on technology. I wanted to research techniques and strategies that helped alleviate any sort of distraction. I found two concrete strategies that can work. One is a prevention and the other a during strategy. I know this is a constant problem in our world, especially as we become technology reliant.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management

Brian Kaelin

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Miriam Gutierrez, Bethany LaFon, Kilano Loyd, Alvaro Molina, Peyton Ritchie & Hannah Scott

Contemporary Latin America: Critical Issues

Events and movements in the 21st Century have replaced the stereotypes commonly associated with Latin America: revolutions and coups, slums and poverty, burros and llamas.  Instead, the two-hundred year long experiment with democracy in the global marketplace has resulted in dramatic changes in politics, economics, religion, social relations, education, and the arts and literature. A panel of students will update significant changes and discuss the critical issues facing the region.

HIST 440, Latin American Civilization

Ron Palmer

P103

10:30 – 11:30 AM

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Carina Haas

How can we be more connected within the church?

The student was interested in creating an event on how people can feel more connected within the church. An event was created at One Love Church where people can learn more about communication and have a time of getting to know one another and connect with one another.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

PFB 003

2 – 2:30 PM

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Carina Haas & Bethany Taylor

Are Mindful People More Loving and Kind?

Is mindfulness correlated with loving-kindness and compassion? Researchers used the Norris Rotation to recruit participants. Participants used the Loving-Kindness Compassion Scale and Mindfulness Scale. The researchers discovered that there is a moderately positive correlation between the two factors.

COMM 413, Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Doyle Srader

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Jamison Hanson

Why did a Christian college in Eugene build a hospital in the 1920’s?

Bushnell University (Eugene, Oregon) was first founded as a “divinity school” in 1895 and strategically adjacent to the University of Oregon. The founder and first president of the Eugene Divinity School, Eugene Sanderson, conceived of the concept that Christians and churches should utilize the best aspects of a state school to supplement and support Christian education. The Eugene Divinity School, founded in part by Sanderson, would undergo its own history with name changes, mergers, and financial survival in the early 1930s to become Northwest Christian College, Northwest Christian University, and now Bushnell University. The establishment of the Divinity School is linked to a larger Christian movement often called the “Restoration Movement” that developed its own denominational heritages, namely, the Disciples of Christ and Church of Christ.  This research project was funded by the Council of Independent College (CIC) in a program called: Humanities for the Public Good. The purpose of this research is to see the coordination of benevolence and healing in this specific community from various Christian organizations and histories. From this purpose, various questions surfaced that helped to drive the research. This project is based upon the following questions: Why did the Christian college in Eugene Oregon, build a hospital in the 1920s?  What was the context, its motivation, and goals? What was the result?  Why and how was the hospital sold in 1936? To answer these questions, the researchers:

1)    Searched archives at both Bushnell University and at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Oregon

2)    Surveyed existing secondary literature about Bushnell University and Sacred Heart Hospital

3)    Gathered of primary materials from these archives including catalogs, Board of Trustees Notes/minutes, interviews, letters, notes, and photographs.

CIC Research Grant

Brian Mills

Bucher Room (view livestream here)

10:30 – 11 AM

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Brosnan Johnson

Periodontal Disease and Periodontistry

The primary cause of tooth loss is periodontitis. Close to 50% of the adult population has a form of periodontitis or swelling of the gums due to bacteria lying just beneath the surface of the gums. Oral health is important to the general health of a person and it is the first line of defense against diseases and other bacteria entering the body. Dental caries can lead to adverse health effects and can even be the cause of death. Dental disease can also cause and be caused by stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. Periodontistry is a field that has been around for a long time to help combat this. Periodontists can do a myriad of procedures in order to help prevent gum recession and bone loss as well as other signs of periodontistry. Hygienists can also help prevent periodontitis by performing procedures such as scaling and root planing. Periodontistry is a vital role in keeping the mouth healthy and also the body overall.

BIOL 499, Senior Capstone

Paul Allee

L203

2:30 – 3 PM

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Priscilla Kennedy & Anthony Wurst

Start The Day In Prayer

TBA – pending team conference. Sketchbook:

If you have been to a Tuesday Chapel Service, chances are you saw our team making an announcement encouraging the student body to start the day in prayer. If not that, hopefully you saw some of our signs on the bulletin boards around campus. This was an engineered & measured persuasive campaign. In our presentation, we will be sharing the results of the campaign, what we wished we could have done differently and what we thought went well. Please stop by our booth to find out about the social science theories we employed in executing this campaign and discuss the campaign with us. We hope that you were encouraged in your faith by our campaign!

COMM 450, Persuasion

Doyle Srader

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Jordan Kuykendall

Relationship between Genetics and Personalities

Genetics and personalities, two very interesting topics that could very possibly have correlations and a relationship with each other. Understanding how genetics plays into personality disorders is another aspect that does not go deep into detail mainly because there is not enough research around the subject. The biggest aspect of genetics that plays into one’s personalities is the nature versus nurture aspect. The environment that someone is surrounded by during the developmental stages of their lives play the biggest role in the idea of genetics and personality disorders. There are ten different personality disorders that are typically related to the environmental aspects of genetics. However, not enough information has been discovered to determine if there is actually a correlation between genetics and personalities, but it is currently being looked into and further studied and maybe in future years the idea of genes correlating with personality and personality disorders will probably be deeper in understanding and further the knowledge of the possibilities.

BIOL 499, Senior Capstone

Paul Allee

L203

2:30 – 3 PM

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Grace Larkin

Strategies to reduce off-task behavior

When a student(s) is constantly moving around in their seat due to not being able to sit down for long periods of time, and can only sit still for about five to ten minutes before switching into a new seating position. As a teacher, you would want to be able to find effective tools/strategies that can reduce off-task distractions. As I was in my practicum I observed one student that would be constantly moving after five to ten minutes. This not only caused a distraction to their learning as well as for the students around them. As I gathered all the information that I needed, I decided to research what are some effective tools/strategies that could help reduce these off-task distractions. As for my presentation, I will be incldiung the following: the problem statement, research, the proposed strategies, the results, and how I would implement them in my future classroom. I will also be including a little background information as well.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management

Brian Kaelin

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Hannah Lemly

Chronic Absence in Oregons Secondary Education Classrooms

How can we decrease chronic absences in Secondary education classrooms? I was in South Eugene High School this last term for my practicum. During this time, many students were absent most of the time, and this was a reoccurring issue in the whole school. In all of our classes. The question I asked myself is why are these chronic absences happening? I found that this has been a long-standing issue with Oregon. The research shows us most of the time this is due to systemic oppression issues. Some ways to decrease this issue are resource referrals for state services and trauma-informed teaching.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management

Brian Kaelin

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Alex Locati

The Danger of Difference and How Teachers Can Cultivate Success

Teaching is historically a profession dominated by white, middle-class, women from rural towns. As the diversity of the United States population continues to increase, so does the need for teachers and educators to respond to and accommodate the learners of these different cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds that appear in their classrooms. Currently, there is a gap in academic performance between different groups of students, and it is important that we address this issue. White, Black, Hispanic, boys, and girls should all have an equal opportunity for a quality education that prepares them for their future. Ignorance and avoidance of differences between teachers and students can cause issues and create a hindering learning environment where students are not able to receive the help they need. In the context of a student-centered learning environment, this research focuses on how teachers can use culturally responsive pedagogy to understand how to address the needs of all students in their classrooms, and in Oregon specifically. Through the culturally responsive practices of differentiation, meaningful relationship, and continuing education and training, teachers can learn how to best approach their student’s learning and consequently, serve the achievement gap in Oregon.

IDS 499, Senior Capstone

Brian Mills

L203

3 – 3:30 PM

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Eric Marbley Jr.

The Impact of Retirement on Athletes’ Mental Health

American adults nearing retirement may experience mental health struggles. Specifically, in professional and collegiate sports many athletes are not prepared for the mental health challenges they will encounter when it is time to step away from their sports. Athletes who are near retirement may experience poor mental health surrounding diverse factors. Thus, this presentation will review four research trends regarding the impact retirement has on athletes’ mental health. First, many factors contribute to the mental health struggles of athletes in retirement. Next, athletic injuries play a substantial role in retired athletes’ mental health. Moreover, when athletes retire from their respective sports a loss of identity may take place. Lastly, athletes may be reluctant to seek help due to the stigma surrounding mental health in the sports setting. These variables may exist because of the lack of preparation not solely by the athlete but by the athlete’s support system as well.  Collegiate athletes have extremely full schedules with schoolwork and game preparation. Researchers have found that retired athletes reported greater depressive symptoms than active players. This may be due to the fact that retired athletes are more open to sharing their mental health status and thus, mental health professionals are more aware of the retired athletes’ mental health challenges. Future directions in research will be reviewed, including the need to further explore the impact that mental health may have on athletes’ ability to perform while playing their sports, and to have a clearer understanding of how to care for athletes in retirement.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

Bucher Room (view livestream here)

2 – 2:30 PM

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Taylor Matychuck

How can schools support ELL students in the general education classroom

My research question is how can schools help ELL students in their general classroom. I focused mainly on the math subject and explained how students are disengaged in their learning and are struggling more their the other peers. I did some research to find how we can support those students. That includes developing and accomindating our lessons to better the students. I found solutions, but I was not able to implement my solutions because the school already had them in place!

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management

Brian Kaelin

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Emily McDonald

Inattention In The Classroom

In this presentation, I will be discussing the research and implementation behind assisting students who display off task and inattentive behavior during class time. I will focus specifically on a student that I observed who struggled mostly during independent work time. With the research, I view the topics of positive reinforcement, implementation of token economy, utilizing more active learning and creating a sense of pet therapy. Each of these solutions worked well with the student and improved their attention to their work in a positive way. The results from the research are something that I will use in my future classroom as well.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management

Brian Kaelin

L203

10 AM – Noon

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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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Meagan Mollahan

US College Student Vulnerability to Suicidality

American college students are experiencing increasing mental health challenges. Specifically, suicide is the second leading cause of death amidst college students. Multiple factors impact the mental health of college students and may lead to their increased vulnerability to suicidality. Therefore, this presentation will review four research trends concerning factors that escalate college students’ suicidal ideation. First, depression and sense of burden are prominent in contributing to risk of suicidality. Equally important, fear of rejection and lack of belonging perpetuate desires to isolate and withdraw from society and life altogether. Moreover, minority students face greater stress and vulnerability to suicidal ideation than their Caucasian or heterosexual counterparts. Lastly, negative coping strategies escalate suicidality, while positive coping strategies have the potential to encourage resilience. Regardless of whether the perception is true, students with depression are more likely than non-depressed students to perceive other people as viewing them as a burden, better off dead. The more an individual avoids their emotions, and isolates themself, the greater their sensitivity to being rejected. They feel unwanted and alone. Minority students face even greater emotional distress and may feel unsafe in college solely because of who they are, leading to higher suicidality risk. In an attempt to escape overwhelming emotions, students commonly turn to alcohol and other substances; but for many, these practices only increase distress and suicidal ideation. Future directions in research will be reviewed, including the need to explore ways to reduce the stigma of suicide and mental health struggles in men.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

Bucher Room (view livestream here)

1:30 – 2 PM

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Rebecca Potts

What Do You Do When a Student Wants to be Your Best Friend?

What Do You Do When a Student Wants to be Your Best Friend? In this research project, I will explain specific strategies on how to eliminate the behavior of one student who is perpetually chatty and asking questions that have nothing to do with instruction. This student has also faced trauma, so the aim is to find strategies that are trauma-informed and based on research. Strategies that will be included are effective classroom management, one-on-one conversations to eliminate problem behaviors, and the use of check-in check-out systems.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management

Brian Kaelin

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Taylor Quirk

The Impact of Trauma on Emotion Development in Childhood

Throughout history, children have been subjected to diverse traumas in their homes by their parents, caregivers, and “trusted” adults. Experiencing these traumas can hinder a growing child’s development in their emotion regulation, their attachment styles, and their mental health. Experiencing trauma may impede emotion development in children and adolescents. Thus, this presentation will review four research trends in childhood emotion development impeded by trauma. First, children may be subjected to betrayal trauma in their own households, most often by their mothers. Next, domestic violence trauma in childhood predicts concurrent co-morbid mental health disorders. Moreover, children experiencing sexual abuse trauma have been linked to developing insecure or disorganized attachment styles. Finally, experiencing trauma in childhood is negatively linked with children’s emotion regulation development. Maternal betrayal trauma and negative parenting styles are revealed in the psychological and emotional distress which these children experience at home. Early exposure to household violence and intimate partner violence is likely to derail children’s emotional well-being. Children experiencing sexual abuse have been associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, along with psychological challenges and distress. Emotion regulation is a common concern found among children experiencing diverse traumas. Future directions in research will be reviewed, including the need to explore parent education regarding building a healthy and nurturing environment for children so they may be provided with safe and encouraging emotional growth in the face of life’s challenges.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

Bucher Room (view livestream here)

3 – 3:30 PM

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Benjamin Randol

Martin Luther: The Political Reformer

Most people know Martin Luther as the instigator of the Reformation whose ideas forever changed Christian theology and practice. However, few people realize the magnitude of influence that Luther’s ideas had on contemporary Western European politics, specifically, Luther’s doctrine of “Two Kingdoms”. In fact, Luther’s “Two Kingdoms” was the most politically revolutionary doctrine during the Reformation for a few reasons. First, Luther’s “Two Kingdoms” directly challenged the authority of the papacy, the leading governmental and religious body in all of Western Europe at the time. Second, Luther’s “Two Kingdoms” also challenged many sacramental laws instituted by the Roman Catholic Church. Lastly, Luther’s “Two Kingdoms” doctrine was one of the first to advocate for the distancing between religion and politics that eventually led to the political practice of separation between church and state.

HIST 332, History of Christianity

Melisa Ortiz Berry

P103

1 – 3 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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Samantha Silver

Concerns Facing Mental Health Awareness for Student-Athletes

Mental health awareness for student-athletes stood out to me for my capstone because of the hopelessness I heard from other athletes and the frustrations that were voiced by athletic directors and athletes alike. This catapulted me into the creation of my capstone which focused on the importance of mental health awareness in our student-athletes at Bushnell University. Many students had voiced that they felt pressure to perform so much so that it caused crippling anxiety and fear that if they made a mistake they would instantly be pulled from their sport. This carried over into their lives and made it so they felt as if they were not allowed to show weakness, or voice that they were struggling with something happening in their lives. When faced with depression, anxiety, or other issues that presented themselves instead of getting help the student-athletes would try to ignore it and push the issue to the back of their minds. To the athlete, this was easier than taking on the fear of being seen as weak or feeling the pressure to be perfect. The way I designed this project was based on interactions with some of the teams on campus. I met with these teams three times over the course of this semester. The focus of the meetings was to ensure that they were aware of the many mental health support networks that we had on campus and what they thought could be improved. From these meetings I was able to learn that there are more stereotypes surrounding different teams than most people realize. Having these come to light and be addressed would be a huge stepping stone in helping some of these athletes take the next step in receiving help for their mental health struggles. Some of the teams were difficult to get in contact with or they did not respond because of their busy schedules. In the future, I would like to have a powerful hand like the athletic director possibly step in and have all the coaches and teams participate. The hope would be to have all teams from Bushnell University cooperate. This would make it so that bigger steps could be taken in the future and the topic of mental health awareness among student-athletes be taken more seriously.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

Bucher Room (view livestream here)

11 – 11:30 AM

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Aspen Slifka

How Can Teachers Reduce Hallway Distractions in Elementary School?

This project introduces the problem behavior that takes place in hallways in elementary schools. I will discuss possible solutions to reduce noise levels and unwanted behaviors while walking through hallways. My focus is in second grade while opening up solutions to elementary grades grades through a Timely Transition Game, guided practice, and reteaching methods.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management

Brian Kaelin

L203

10 AM – Noon

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