The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
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
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
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
10 AM – Noon
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
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
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
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
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
10 AM – Noon
Limiting Browser Distractions
This research project looks at the study of a student who was consistently off task with their computer when they were supposed to be on academic sites. This project looked at ways to prevent behaviors like this from happening and how I went about solving this problem in my own classroom. The research consisted of many peer reviewed strategies and evidence to back up my thinking.
EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management
Brian Kaelin
10 AM – Noon
A Lesson Learned
Kyle Martin delivered his valedictorian address, titled “The 16th Second,” during the King’s Academy Graduation on May 30th, 2019. His statement was brutally honest and had such a powerful impact on the audience that it went viral across multiple social media platforms. Using Herbert A. Wicheln’s Neo-Aristotelian criticism to examine Kyle Martin’s speech, it was revealed that the speech was effective because of how canons were presented in his speech, as well as his audience, who place great importance on their accomplishments rather than their relationships.
COMM 441, Rhetorical Criticism
Doyle Srader
10 AM – Noon
Exploring Christian Couples’ Marriages
A great deal of research has been conducted regarding the effect of religion on marriages and satisfaction in marriages. However, little research has been done to analyze the effect that reading the Bible has on a marriage. Based on previous research on religion and marriage satisfaction, I hypothesized that participants who read the Bible more times a week will be more satisfied with their marriage. The study’s findings revealed that there was a weak correlation between reading the Bible more times a week and marriage satisfaction.
COMM 499, Senior Capstone
Doyle Srader
PFB 003
3 – 3:30 PM
Homelessness and Opioid Addiction
An opioid epidemic is raging in America, a crisis that has steadily increased since 2000. At the same time, the number of people experiencing homelessness and opioid addiction has also increased. Individuals with a history of homelessness are at increased risk for opioid addiction. Thus, this presentation will review four research trends that examine opioid abuse and being homeless in America. First, there is a critical relationship between homelessness and opioid use disorder (OUD). Second, chronic pain contributes significantly to OUD in people who experience homelessness. Third, treatment programs for OUD in people experiencing homelessness vary in their success rates. Fourth, there are many barriers to successful treatment of OUD for people experiencing homelessness. The rates of opioid abuse in people who experience homelessness are almost three times higher than for those who are housed. Researchers have discovered that people who experience homelessness are at increased risk of OUD because they have higher rates of chronic pain than people in the general population. Managed opioid programs may result in improvements in the health and social well-being of people who experience homelessness. There are numerous barriers, however, to treatment adherence for people who experience homelessness. Future directions in research will be discussed, including the need to explore the impact of the opioid epidemic on individuals who live in small towns or rural areas and experience homelessness.
PSY 499, Senior Capstone
Mary Ann Winter-Messiers
Bucher Room (view livestream here)
3:30 – 4 PM
Chef Doesn’t Love You Back
As an ideological critic, I found that the 2004 commercial created By Chef Boyardee titled “Rolling Can” was used by the company of Chef Boyardee to convince young girls that one must eat high-calorie ravioli to avoid experiencing loneliness.
COMM 441, Rhetorical Criticism
Doyle Srader
10 AM – Noon
How does a teacher engage secondary education students in the classroom that don’t want to participate?
During student teaching I have addressed a classroom management problem that has been occurring. In the high school class that I observed there was a massive engagement issue. I observed the antecedent of the lack of engagement and the consequence of the behavior. I took this data and did research on how to engage students in the classroom. My presentation will follow what the problem is, proposed strategies and the implementation of those strategies.
EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management
Brian Kaelin
10 AM – Noon
Death Penalty Appeals
Have you ever wondered what death row inmates can do to appeal their sentences? Have you ever wondered what it is like for a death row inmate to go through the process of appeals? Are you curious about the process by which death row inmates appeal their sentence in Oregon state? If so this would be a good talk for you. Using the one of teh most heinous current inmates as a backdrop, we discuss the situational, organizational and environmental context of death row appeals. We will discuss two particular appeals in some depth. We identify and offer a solution for the most significant problem currently associated with death row appeals. The entire talk is designed to facilitate discussion, so it would be great to have your input. Please come and bring your questions. This might be fun 🙂
CJ 210, Introduction to Criminal Justice
Brian Humphreys
P103
3 – 3:30 PM
Enuma Elish v Genesis: A Lesson From The Maori & Alutiiq
It has been asserted by some that Genesis owes compositional influence to the Mesopotamian creation epic, Enuma Elish. This talk will argue that the unbiased interpreter of evidence would be more convinced that the two creation epics are divergent editions of a shared memory. In support, we explore the historical & logical grounds for the assertion of inter-influence as well as expert opinion on the issue. This essay culminates in an exemplary model of recording a shared memory from indigenous peoples of the Pacific Rim. Taking these together reveals bias in the trend of modern scholarship on the issue.
HIST 370, Ancient Near Eastern & Mediterranean Civilizations
Melisa Ortiz Berry
P103
1 – 3 PM
In the Fall 2021 term, a call went out for nominations of Bushnell students in the daytime TUG program who had demonstrated by their observable behaviors that they were committed to approaching their classes as opportunities to learn, not simply to manipulate the class environment for high grades or other indirect rewards. Those nominees were named the inaugural class of Bergquist Laureates. The award is named for Dr. Tim Bergquist, the founder of ACE Day, who loved to encourage students to be scholars. At noon, the Bergquist Laureates will participate in a panel whose topic is the elements of Bushnell classes that help them learn, things that do not help them learn, and things they wish they would see that would help them learn. Bushnell faculty are invited to attend to listen.
The panelists:
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Noon – 1 PM
Positive Reinforcement using Token Economies
Token economies are a useful classroom tool to help shape student behavior with positive reinforcement. They allow for instant feedback on whether behavior is acceptable or not and can teach responsibility. There are both benefits and disadvantages to this type of classroom management strategy and in exploring the two sides, we will determine the effectiveness of this strategy. In a token economy, a teacher will incentivize students with a token, something not of value by itself, when they do something that is desired. Every time a student does something good, they get another token, and keep collecting them until they have enough to trade in for a prize or something that has value to them. This can provide a visual reminder of how well a student is behaving in class that day. Token economies have also been shown to teach responsibility because they are in charge of keeping track of their points or tokens. This type of conditioning could also do the opposite and reinforce behaviors like external motivation for rewards or students comparing themselves with their peers. Overall, when thoughtfully done, token economies can lead to students working and behaving intrinsically and not for the additional resources of rewards.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
10 AM – Noon
Thrift Shop Environment Project
In this project we decided to compare and contrast two different thrift stores. A well known thrift store and a local Eugene thrift store. We decided to look at Goodwill and Thrift King. We looked at the different nonverbals each store conveys through the building structure, environment, and the things inside of each thrift store to see what nonverbal messages are sent.
COMM 430, Nonverbal Communication
Doyle Srader
10 AM – Noon
Understanding the Impact of Online Influencers
The Internet has provided a unique opportunity for online entertainment, and a more direct way to connect with online influencers. Parasocial relationships between online content creators and their viewers, however, may have a negative impact on the viewers’ finances, trust, and personal worldviews. Recent research trends will also be reviewed, e.g., findings that online Influencers maintain the successful promotion of products or potential scams, and online influencers maintain strong influence on children and adolescent viewers. Future directions will also be reviewed including the fact that psychology researchers have not adequately investigated the psychological impact of Influencers; current research is heavily focused on marketing benefits, while few studies have researched the often blind trust between viewers and influencers, the psychological impact and benefits of influencer marketing. Researchers must explore the far-reaching effects of social media influencers on developing children and youth.
PSY 499, Senior Capstone
Mary Ann Winter-Messiers
3:30 – 3:55 PM
New Product Expo – GameStop eSports
GameStop once dominated the retail gaming industry through sales of physical games, consoles, systems, and accessories. Since 2013, GameStop’s revenues have steadily declined as video game manufacturers are offering downloadable games through their own digital storefronts. For GameStop to survive, they will need to re-position the company to satisfy customer needs in a familiar yet different way.
We will present a marketing strategy focused on GameStop’s re-positioning into eSports, the rapidly developing competitive video gaming industry. Utilizing an arena model, GameStop will provide training for teams, and facilities for lease for events and tournaments, in a unique environment.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
Bucher Room
1 – 3 PM
A New Outdoor Experience
A new outdoor experience is needed, and Nordstrom is ready to provide it. This group is proposing a new line of products to be sold through kiosks at a limited number of Nordstrom locations throughout the country. Initially the offerings will be primarily focussed on gardening and sporting goods, with plans to expand farther, in order to expand the current offerings of Nordstrom and to build on the success that Nordstrom has had over the past several years. The goal will be to target the current customer base that Nordstrom has established in order to offer a new variety of products to loyal customers, without compromising the higher class status associated with the Nordstrom brand. Through providing these products to customers in person, wait time is reduced, and Nordstrom’s customers can begin to create their own adventure. Using the kiosk model will allow for an initial market test with limited risk, and the potential for growth to a company wide line. Given that the products will be available initially only in stores in certain regions of the country, it will be important for Nordstrom’s marketing plan to focus on involvement in those communities and be able to create and spread positive word of mouth.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
Bucher Room
1 – 3 PM
Improving Mental Health in Secondary Education
This project evaluates the current mental health situation for secondary students in the U.S. We analyzed vital factors contributing to high school students’ growing mental health issues. Based on our research, we present several options for improving the mental health of secondary students. The interventions and action items are broken into student-led and organizational initiatives.
EDUC 330/370, Child Development/Adolescent Learners.
Brian Kaelin
10 AM – Noon
Modern Approaches to Spinal Cord Repair
Spinal cords are one of the most sensitive parts of the human body and damage to them can massively hinder one’s quality of life. This presentation will go over medical research of spinal cord repair. The first section is an overview of what the spinal cord is including, cellular make-up, biological function, and detailed anatomy. The second section of this presentation will discuss the history of research within this field dating back to the 1960s. Following this I will look at modern approaches to spinal cord repair and discuss the pros and cons of each method.
MATH 499
Brian Carrigan
P103
1 – 1:30 PM
New Project Expo- Gatorade Pre-Train
Gatorade will develop a pre-workout that is plant based and sustainably sourced. This will further solidify loyalty of the existing market of athletes. It will also penetrate a different market segment of environmentally conscious people that may not have previously been reached. There will be a product demonstration, brochure explaining product importance, and a prospective customer interview.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
Bucher Room
1 – 3 PM
Prime Student+
The company we have created a new product for is Amazon, an American multinational technology company. We will be creating a new branch of the Prime Student subscription service called Prime Student+, which will allow students to pay an additional fee per semester/term for full access to thousands of textbooks, both in physical and digital editions.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
Bucher Room
1 – 3 PM
Benefits of Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Tabletop role-playing games (TRPGs) have long been anathematized since their inception with the first edition of Dungeons & Dragons, though in recent times, they have been seen as more of a blessing. Engaging in tabletop role-playing games may positively impact adolescents and emerging adults in regard to self-discovery, the classroom, critical thinking and communication skills, and as clients in mental health therapy. Recent trends in research will be discussed, e.g., those who engage in TRPGs may benefit from increased self-discovery and may utilize acquired skills to apply to their work as clients in therapy. Future directions will also be reviewed including the need for researchers to examine the effects of TRPGs on overall mental health in children, adolescents, and adults.
PSY 499, Senior Capstone
Mary Ann Winter-Messiers
1:30 – 1:55 PM
The Darkest Nights Have the Brightest Stars: Reevaluating Light and Darkness in Johannine Literature
The imagery of light and darkness has always connoted very strong ideas through many diverse cultures. So too is light and darkness a key theme in Johannine literature. St. John of Patmos consistently uses the theme of light and darkness to demonstrate realities concerning the nature of God and those who follow him. The task presented here is to reevaluate traditional understandings of John’s use of light and darkness in light of the broader narrative of scripture. This paper will seek to envision the theme of light and darkness in Johannine literature as a continuation of this theme as found in the Hebrew scriptures. This project will also explore the interpretations of the theme utilized by the early church fathers Origen and Gregory of Nyssa, and will explore how their contrasting perspectives both portray distinct aspects of light and darkness as used by John. Distilling each of these sources into a coherent understanding of John’s imagery and use of light and darkness, this paper will demonstrate how God can be experienced and is present in both light and darkness.
CM 499, Senior Capstone
Agametochukwu Iheanyi-Igwe
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10 – 10:30 AM
Fleischer Animation Studios and the American Dream
During the period 1921 to 1941, the idealism of the American Dream prevailed, and can be seen through the lens of early animated media. Current histography reinforces that early animation image ideals and successes come from the Walt Disney studios, excluding many studios in operation, and innovating the field before them, namely Fleischer Studios. Literature and academics have addressed Fleischer Studios and the founders Max and Dave Fleischer in relation to animation innovation and depictions, but often do not reflect on the influence their personal lives had on their work. Doing so removes the diverse voice their experience as Jewish immigrants/first generation Americans from tenement housing in Brooklynn New York gives to the images and depictions of American life they created. The works of Mark Langer among others bring context and regional comparison of the Fleischer Studio’s works to other studios at the time nationwide but does not fully acknowledge the impact of the founders and the studio as an entity as a reflection of American society. The innovations and inventions of Max Fleischer, the themes and topics shown through the medium of animation, and the business dealings that led to the quick rise to fame and later paved the way for their downfall provide a unique viewpoint to an up and rising form of media as well as depictions and reality of American social life. This paper and accompanying presentation aims to draw these points together and put on display the unique diverse image of American social life and the ideal of the American dream as told through early animation.
HIST 499, Senior Capstone
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
9:30 AM – Noon
Helping Students With Autism Succeed in the Classroom.
For my poster presentation, I will be asking the question: What are strategies to help students with autism succeed in the classroom? I will be looking at and discussing what is autism, 504 and IEP plans in our modern day school system, how autism can affect the learner, and what are viable learning and teaching strategies that can be implemented to help students succeed.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
10 AM – Noon
The Impact of Parents with Mental Illness on their Children’s Health and Quality of Life
Mental health is currently a popular topic in the United States; mental illness is another matter. Further, we fail to acknowledge and talk about the countless children who live in the shadows with parents who experience mental illness; few acknowledge what these children live with daily. Parents experiencing mental illness may negatively impact their children’s development, including their emotional and mental health. Recent trends in research will be reviewed (e.g., mental illness in parents and the resultant anxiety, depression, and poor emotion regulation in their children; parenting styles in parents with mental illness and the impact on their children). Future directions will also be reviewed including the need for researchers to explore the role and potential impact of psychotherapy for parents with mental illness and for their children, in addition to whole family therapy, as well as the negative effects on children of parents who utilize poor parenting styles.
PSY 499, Senior Capstone
Mary Ann Winter-Messiers
2:30 – 2:55 PM
Engaging Polarization With Peacemaking Tactics and the Teachings of Jesus
We live in some of the most polarized times in our nation; but how do we make productive steps to change this? As followers of Jesus, I believe we are supposed to be the light of the world by being peacemakers. In an effort to bring communication tactics and the scripture to guide us on how to do this, I made a short, five-episode podcast series called “Peacemaking In Our Time” as my capstone project. Come check out my presentation on the discussion of how this project went, what I learned, and how we can make strides in navigating our conflicts and differences. Follow this link to listen to the podcast on Spotify: Not required for attendance to my presentation – https://open.spotify.com/show/7lw7NrlIYCzH2eYxXASO5k?si=f94f16cb073b4680
COMM 499, Senior Capstone
Doyle Srader
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1:30 – 2 PM
The Environments of Public and University Libraries and their Implications on Study Spaces
Many people understand that libraries are intended to be subdued, tranquil places of study, but how do the physical building and its design choices influence how we communicate in these spaces? In an exploratory study, we set out to determine the differences between the UofO Knight Library and the Eugene Public Library as two unique study/learning environments and observed the environmental factors and their effects on interpersonal communication in these spaces. From our observations, we learned there are several notable differences between the design choices of the university and the public library buildings that impact how people interact. These findings are significant as they have implications on how we construct our study spaces here at Bushnell in addition to any designs for quiet learning spaces in the future.
COMM 430, Nonverbal Communication
Doyle Srader
10 AM – Noon
Verizon
We are looking at the services Verizon provides rather than physical products. We see a gap in their offered services. Specifically in allowing customizability to the customers. Many customers are bound to a several year contract that they are stuck in. It would give customers more value if they could customize their plan each month.
According to Ansoff’s Matrix, this is a new service/product that we try to market to our current target segment. Also, we will try to develop a new target segment, of those who cannot afford the higher prices of Verizon.
The proposed idea is a new system that users can buy points.
$30 = 10 points
$40 = 15 points
$50 = 20 points
Etc.
Then using the points, they purchase what services they want.
Unlimited Data: 10 points
100 minutes calling: 2 points
Unlimited Text: 8 points
5 GB Data: 4 points
Etc.
(The prices and points are just examples, not actual proposed prices)
The new service is that each month they can pick and choose what services they want and how much they spend, like a buffet.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
Bucher Room
1 – 3 PM
Marketing 330 Product Proposal: Bringing Back the Classics of the Past
We will give an Oral Presentation for Marketing 330 Product Proposal: Bringing Back the Classics of the Past. This presentation will describe a product development proposal for Chevy.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
Bucher Room
1 – 3 PM
Motivation of Fourier Series
I will be discussing the motivation towards the Fourier series which includes the foundation of infinite series and sequences.
MATH 499, Senior Capstone
Connie Wilmarth
L203
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2:30 – 3 PM
Extracurricular activities in academic success
In this project we looked at how extracurricular activities benefit academic success in elementary school kids. The research concluded that extracurricular activities have many benefits to academic success such as building teamwork, balance, and self esteem skills that transfer over to the classroom, which is significant because as educators, our main goal is for our students to succeed. Knowing the benefits of extracurricular activities in academic success helps us to provide students with opportunities to participate in out of school activities. Though there are limitations and considerations to take with every thing you do, the evidence still proves that it is important for young students to participate in extracurricular activities.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
10 AM – Noon
2021 Bushnell debate championship
Topic: Serving in the military violates Biblical teaching.
Affirmative: Anthony Wurst
Negative: Jacob Lilley
The winner will be decided by audience vote, and will be crowned the 2021 Bushnell debate champion.
COMM 325, Argumentation and Debate
Doyle Srader
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11 AM – Noon
The Benefits of Physical Education on Academic Performance
This research project studies the benefits of physical education on academic performance in elementary school students. Many schools have decreased physical education time or eliminated it altogether due to budget cuts and emphasis on common core state standard subjects. We used data from several sources, including the American Health Association, to determine the importance of physical education class in elementary schools. Studies show the slight positive benefit of physical education on academic performance in elementary age students in terms of memory and focus in the classroom. Although not every source can prove correlation equals causation, studies reveal the effects of physical activity during the school day is beneficial to overall academic achievement.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
10 AM – Noon
Risen From the Ashes: The Church Born From a Crucifixion
I will be covering the history of crucifixion and what we can learn from it in our modern era. This includes the scientific way Jesus died, the history of crucifixion in the Roman Empire, and how it continued into the early church era.
BTM 307, History of the Bible
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
9:30 AM – Noon
Reconstructing History: Learning About Mexico Through Its’ Clothing
I made a Sinaloa dress to represent traditional Mexican clothing. This presentation will also include a brief overview of Mexican history, the meanings behind their colors, traditional sewing techniques, and the importance of textiles. I will explain the process of constructing my dress, and the importance of appreciating cultural and historical sewing.
SPAN 201, Second Year Spanish I
Jenee Cazares
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2 – 2:30 PM
Coffee Shop Nonverbals
Do you ever go to a coffee shop to study and then shortly realize you are unable to focus?
The nonverbals in an environment will influence what one does there, how long one stays, and how productive or social one is. For this project, we compared Starbucks, a chain establishment, to Vero, a locally owned coffee shop. The environmental features point to conclusions that Starbucks is built for efficiency and productivity, while Vero is a cozy, more intimate place to catch up with friends. Being able to recognize the nonverbals of a coffee shop environment is useful in deciding where one chooses to go depending on the purpose.
COMM 430, Nonverbal Communication
Doyle Srader
10 AM – Noon