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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)

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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Nate Graham, Kiana Machin, Skye Urban & Haley Voorhees

Virtual Study Abroad: Tour of East Asia and it’s major religions.

We will be taking a virtual tour of East Asia, and using as a guide for our adventure the major religions the major religions of the region of Hinduism, Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism. Looking at their origins and seeing how they evolved and how they continue to impact the region and world today.

RELS 220, Living Religious Traditions of East Asia

Ronald Palmer

Bushnell History Symposium, P103

1:30 – 2 PM

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Gabrielle Morales

Namibian Dreams for the American, German, & Native

In the spring of 2013, Eddy Alvin Fuller embarked on a trophy hunting expedition in Namibia. With him, he took his wife and a journal to record his experiences. With the rise of veganism and the boom of exposing poachers through social media, big-game hunting has been frowned upon—especially in Southern Africa. Some may see it as heinous for an outsider—specifically a white man—to hunt on someone’s land and shoot their animals for hobby. However, many are unaware that the hunting “export” has many benefits for locals. In Namibia, many locals work as trackers, skimmers, and packagers. Also, meat is used to feed nearby villages. These journal entries, along with an examination of the colonized Namibian culture, and a brief analysis of the modern hunting culture in Namibia will prove to have both positive and negative affects on the state of Namibia.

HIST 161, World History

Ron Palmer

P103

1:30 – 2 PM

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Antonio Alcala, Kinkade Barreiro, Dre Davids, Josh Goins, Ereanna Higbee & Mikaila Riddle

Roundtable on Mexico

A conversation about the main issues in Mexican life, including jobs and the economy, crime and security, education and poverty, and corruption and violence, through the prism of the election on July 1, 2018.

HIST 440, Latin American Civilization

Ron Palmer

P103

1 – 2 PM

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Brittany Brockbank, Gray Carmack, Balo Cloyd, Abbey Hutchins, Nick Kaminsky, Taylorann Matz

Spotting Fake News

The best defense against consuming and believing fake news is the reader. It is far easier to say one will not accept fake news, but far harder to put that sentiment into practice. To help protect against viral stories, we will discuss why it is so damaging to our society and democracy to let fake news circulate without being questioned, and explain a few of the best ways to fact-check and call out fake news for what it is.

SOC 200, Introduction to Sociology

Ron Palmer

P103

2 – 2:30 PM

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Delia House-Lopez, Phil Sailler, Nathan Sutherland, Devin Weise

Islam vs the West: What History Teaches

Is conflict between Muslims, Jews and Christians inevitable? Is violence the norm? Are there lessons from history that might promote tolerance and coexistence? By focusing on interactions between the children of Abraham in historical epochs during the past 1500 years, examples and insights can help illuminate an understanding of contemporary issues and possibilities.

RELS 210 The Abrahamic Faiths of Judaism & Islam

Ron Palmer

PFB 114

2:00 – 2:30 PM

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Ali Foster

The Chilean Civil War of 1829

I will examine each side of the civil war and the historical actors of the war. I will go into depth on the social and economic characters of each side. I will also examine the same issues that were occurring in the other countries in Latin America during the time of the civil war.

HIST 440

Ron Palmer

A201

10 – 11 AM

Zachary Harper

Contemporary Christianity in India: Historical Perspective

This paper focuses on Christianity in India during the 20th century in the context of the historical presence since 1900. The growth, decline, and stagnation of Christianity will be evaluated in light of the particular cultural environment in the nation.

HIST 303

Ron Palmer & Chuck Sturms

A201

8:30 – 10 AM

Jordan Henderson

Contemporary Christianity in Korea: A Historical Perspective in Modern Day Christian Thought

Taking a look at Christianity in the past 100 years a lot of movement has been coming from Asia. Looking a the past 20 years we will see how Korea has played a role in the Christian faith.

HIST 303

Ron Palmer & Chuck Sturms

A201

8:30 – 10 AM

Kalyssa Koontz

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

Cynthia Lopus

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

Katlyn Voight

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

Kalyssa Koontz

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

Katlyn Voight

England’s Path to Global Hegemony-the Growth of English as a Business Language in Developing Nations”

I will discuss the growing influence English a second language (ESL) has on the cultures and economics of developing nations, as well as discuss whether the future impact of ESL will have on these nations is positive or negative.

HIST 380

Ron Palmer

A201

10 – 11 AM

Tim Bergquist

Commemorating the American Revolution with U.S. Stamps

Over 100 stamps have been issued by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to commemorate the revolutionary period in American history. What stories are they telling us about the birth of our nation? What events and people do these stamps portray? What is the significance of these events and people for our current time? Why should we care, as a people and a nation? This paper will explore these issues using illustrations of selected stamps from my personal collection.

HIST 334

Ron Palmer

A201

9:40 – 9:50 AM

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

Study Abroad

Reflections on studying abroad, how it contributed to educational and personal development: intellectually, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Areas covered include Uganda and Chile.

Ron Palmer

L203A

10 – 11 AM

Michael Gonzales

Butting Heads: Indians and English in the Chesapeake Region

In my research, I would like to trace Indians and Whites back to the establishment of the Jamestown colony in 1607. I will bring out certain events that have happened for nearly 170 years right before the Declaration of Independence. This will cover wars, treaties, poverty, racism, and more on the Chesapeake Indian communities.

HIST 334

Ron Palmer

A201

8:40 – 8:50 AM

Jordan Holland

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

Kalyssa Koontz

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

Shane Dasher

Athletics Mission Blueprint “Beacons”

As our athletic programs continue to grow they are becoming more a part of the student body. Sports are one of the international languages of ministry and my hope is NCU’s Beacons athletics starts to speak for Jesus! With missions as a foundation of the school this just fits.

IDS 499, Senior Capstone

Ron Palmer

L203B

9:30 – 10 AM