Academic Creativity and Excellence Day
The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
Contemporary Christianity in China: A Historical Perspective on the Growth of House Churches in China
This presentation will examine and assess the growth of un-registered (house) churches within China during the modern era of history from the beginning of WWI to present. This presentation will critically analyze the growth of these churches in China and the effect thy have on the overall Christian community in China.
HIST 303
Ron Palmer & Chuck Sturms
A201
8:30 – 10 AM
Contemporary Christianity in Korea: A Historical Perspective
This paper focuses on Christianity in Korea during the 20th century in the context of the historical presence.
HIST 303
Ron Palmer & Chuck Sturms
A201
8:30 – 10 AM
Contemporary Christianity in India: A Historical Perspective 1900-Present
This paper focuses on the impact on India due to current missions and Christianity as well as current information about Christians in India. The conclusion is how the Indian people have made Christianity a part of their society and its overall effect.
HIST 303
Ron Palmer & Chuck Sturms
A201
8:30 – 10 AM
Contemporary Christianity in China: History of Catholicism in the 20th Century
The focus of the project will be on how the Catholic Church thrived in China while facing difficult odds.
HIST 303
Ron Palmer & Chuck Sturms
A201
8:30 – 10 AM
The Heroes of Chile
Beyond the western side of the Andes, there lies a civilization that has produced many intellectuals and heroes often overlooked. This project will shed some light on the heroes in Chile, throughout their history.
HIST 440
Ron Palmer
A201
10 – 11 AM
Christianity in Japan-Catholicism
I will be talking about the history of Catholicism in Japan, the missionaries responsible for its growth, and the current day standing of Roman Catholic Christianity and how it arrived at the state it is today.
HIST 303
Ron Palmer & Chuck Sturms
A201
8:30 – 10 AM
Marcus Aurelius: The Persecution of Christians Under a Stoic Emperor
I am exploring the question of why the persecution of Christians happened during a time when an enlightened emperor would have give peace. An apology for the Roman perspective and Marcus Aurelius’ actions.
HIST 499, Senior Capstone
Steve Goetz
L203
10:30 – 11 AM
King James and the English Bible
King James authorized the world’s largest translation of the Bible in English. His contributions to the Bible are immense. This presentation is a result of a research paper on this topic.
HIST 207/407
Steve Silver
P103
8:30 – 9:30 AM
European Development: How German Immigration Shaped Chile’s Southern Provinces
In the 19th century, the Chilean government sought European immigrants to develop the nation’s southern regions. The approximately 10,000 Germans who immigrated to Chile at that time were not only a unique situation in the history of immigration but an economic and cultural success.
HIST 440
Ron Palmer
A201
10 – 11 AM
20th Century Japanese Protestantism
I am looking into the nuances that defined Japanese Protestants in the 20th century. A focus will be the difference, if any, that WWII had on it.
HIST 303
Ron Palmer & Chuck Sturms
A201
8:30 – 10 AM
The European Path to Global Hegemony: French Expansionism
My paper is about the individual influence on European Hegemony by France. I’ll be explaining the expansion of French culture and language throughout the world, and its influence of other cultures.
HIST 380
Ron Palmer
A201
9 – 10 AM
The European Influence in Modern Japan
The impact of the past 1,000 years of European history, culture, science, and technology overflowing into Japan after the 1880’s when the country opened its ports.
HIST 380
Ron Palmer
A201
10 – 11 AM
Germany and the World Today (Beyond Football)
Using the German National Football team for frequent examples, Germany’s role on the modern world stage will be examined.
HIST 380
Ron Palmer
A201
10 – 11 AM
Hail Britannia! The First Industrialization in Great Britain and its affects on Europe’s Global Hegemony
This presentation will explore the rapid industrialization of Great Britain during the period of the First Industrial Revolution. The presentation and research presented will explore the affects of industrialization on European Dominance of the world.
HIST 380
Ron Palmer
A201
9 – 10 AM
The Golden Age of Spain and its Global Hegemony
How Spain in the 16th and 17th century reached global hegemony, and how Spain plays a huge role in the cultures of North and South America.
HIST 380
Ron Palmer
A201
9 – 10 AM
Russian Role in European Hegemony
A quick overview of how Russia was able to rise as one of the dominant forces in Europe.
HIST 380
Ron Palmer
A201
9 – 10 AM
The Future of Europe and Middle East Relations
The presentation will look at the past, present and future relationship between Europe and the Middle East.
HIST 380
Ron Palmer
A201
10 – 11 AM
Does Catholicism Have a Future in Europe?
Discuss the Catholic presence in Europe and if it is declining or increasing.
HIST 380
Ron Palmer
A201
10 – 11 AM
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
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
Growing up on the Family Farm during the 1920s and 1930s
This presentation is based on an oral interview with my mother, Margaret (Peggy) Bergquist, who was born in 1922 and is 87 years old. Her maiden name was Connor. She grew up on the family farm just outside St. Paul, Oregon along with two siblings, an older brother and a younger brother. At that time, the family had about 200 acres that included land along the Willamette River and Mission Landing. The interview covered what it was like growing up on the farm during the 1920s (Roaring 20s) and the 1930s (Great Depression).
HIST 240
Kevin Hatfield
A201
2 – 2:20 PM
Milling & Logging in Libby Montana
People of Libby telling the history of milling and logging, how it has changed over the years, and how families have survived the falling out of these industries. With a touch of Asbestos and how it has affected the community
HIST 240
Kevin Hatfield
A201
2:20 – 2:40 PM
The Good Old Days
An interview with a former Klamath Falls lumber mill worker, inventor, and machinist. He arrived in Klamath Falls in 1926 and lived there through the 1980s.
HIST 240
Kevin Hatfield
A201
1:40 – 2 PM
Two Views of the Pacific Northwest: from a Native Perspective and an Immigrant Perspective
I will be presenting a unique personal view of Oregon’s history through the eyes of two people: a native American and an immigrant.
HIST 240
Kevin Hatfield
A201
2:40 – 3 PM
The History of the Impact of the Jesuits
A look at the development and impact of the Jesuit beliefs and ideas on the Christian faith and history.
HIST 499, Senior Capstone
Steve Goetz
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Oral History Interview of Calapooyan Indian
This presentation is an oral interview of a Calapooyan Indian tribe member. This presentation will go into the background and history to see where the tribe has come from in the past 50 years and how they were treated.
HIST 240
Kevin Hatfield
A201
1:20 – 1:40 PM
East Meets Pacific Northwest
A relation of an interview of a Creswell couple, an American man and a Japanese woman, on their experiences in the Pacific Northwest.
HIST 240
Kevin Hatfield
A201
1 – 1:20 PM
History of the Klamath Indians
This presentation will be about the history of the Klamath Indians and how it relates to the topics that are discussed in the class.
HIST 240
Kevin Hatfield
A201
3 – 3:20 PM
Mattie and Sam Reynolds
An interview with Lyllye Porter about the history of her family. The Reynolds were the third black family to immigrate to Eugene.
HIST 240
Kevin Hatfield
A201
3:20 – 3:40 PM
America in the Middle East during the Cold War and What it Means Today
My project will focus on America’s involvement in the Middle East during the Cold War and how that has affected events today.
HIST 499, Senior Capstone
Steven Goetz
L203A
2 – 2:30 PM