2012 Scholars Celebration

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Public PresentationsPublic Presentations

Melanie Sellar and Mary McMillan (Library) with Patrick McMahon and Andrew Ogilvie (English) presented:

Intentionality and Visibility: Assessing the Research Process through Student Research Narratives

(April 2012, San Diego)

California Academic & Research Libraries Conference

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Michael Fileta and Erin Martinez (Residential Life) presented:

Insights into the Millenial Mind: Discover which Millenial Characteristics are prominent on your campus

(April 2012, Pomona, CA)

2012 Western Association of College and University Housing Officers

Public PresentationsPublic Presentations

Dacoury Natche (Residential Life) presented:

Identity Expectations that are not on Your Resume

(April 2012, Pomona, CA)

2012 Western Association of College and University Housing Officers

Public PresentationsPublic Presentations

Stephen Koletty (Global Studies) presented:

The Secret Life of Maps

(New York, NY)

The Association of American Geographers 2012 Annual Meeting

Current Research & PublicationsCurrent Research & Publications

Levonian, G. (2011). Oz & Ends: Wisdom from the Emerald City. Duncan, OK: BearManor Media.

“Greg Levonian discusses the simple yet profound wisdom found in Baum's brilliant novels. Each chapter explores concepts such as the heart, the mind, courage, adventure, friendship, and worry- free living.”

Congratulations Greg!

Current Research & PublicationsCurrent Research & Publications

Earle, D., & Simonelli, J. (2011). Zapatista autonomy in cartel Mexico: Preserving smallholder viability. CAFÉ Culture, Agriculture, Food and Environment, 33(2), 133–140.

DellaPietra, L. (Ed.). (2011). Perspectives on Creativity. Volume 2. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars.

Current Research & PublicationsCurrent Research & Publications

O’Melveny, R. (2012). The Book of Madness and Cures: A Novel. New York: Little, Brown and Co.

From Library Journal: “This debut novel from a prize-winning poet is an elegant portrait of a resolute woman who practices medicine in 16th-century Venice.”

From Booklist: “In O'Melveny's innovative, accomplished debut, a female doctor's travels throughout Renaissance Europe create a striking historical tableau.” 

Congratulations Regina!

Current Research & PublicationsCurrent Research & Publications

Levonian, G. (2012). No laughing matter: William Saroyan’s Californians in crisis. Western American Literature, 46(4), 383–99.

Roller, K., Rhodes, G., Biscarra, A., & Loberg, L. (2012). Study abroad as a collaborative endeavor. About Campus, 16(6), 2–10.

Current Research & PublicationsCurrent Research & Publications

Armstrong, S. (2011). Develop strong partnerships with faculty, staff. Student Affairs Today, 13(11), 12. doi:10.1002/say.20038

Holden, K. (2011). Phoom! Kaleidoscopic point: Los Angeles river of words. SPECS journal of art and culture, 4(1), 24–25.

Current Research & PublicationsCurrent Research & Publications

Zanca, K. J. (2011). The lion who did not roar . . yet: The editorials of James A. McMaster - May 1860 to May 1861. American Catholic Studies, 122(3), 1–29.

Zanca, K. J. (In publication). Christianity. In Patterns of Religion, 3rd edition. December 2012.

Current Research & PublicationsCurrent Research & Publications

Bera, Stephan. (Work in progress). Curriculum and Assessment.

Bera, S., Johnson, S., and R. Proctor. (Work in progress). Foundational Curriculum Redesign.

Current Research & PublicationsCurrent Research & Publications

Garman, Susan. (Dissertation in progress). Helen Hunt Jackson’s Ramona: Advancements in Film Production Techniques Have Helped Keep this Novel Alive in Popular Culture.

Roller, Katie. (Dissertation in progress). Pre-Service Teachers and Study Abroad: A reflective, experiential sojourn to increase intercultural competence and translate the experience into culturally relevant pedagogy.

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Current Research & PublicationsCurrent Research & Publications

Sellar, Melanie. (Work in progress). Leveraging Open Educational Resources: Ghanaian Libraries and Community Development.

.Ryan, Richard. (Work in progress). Abundancy Results for the Two-Prime Case and Related Results Concerning an Equation of Goormaghtigh.

In ExhibitIn Exhibit

Vanderpool, J. (2011a, September). Wanton. Exhibition, Galería Sextante, Bogotá, Colombia.

Vanderpool, J. (2011b, December). Sweethome. Exhibition, Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach, CA.

Vanderpool, J. (2012, April). Hometown stories: Youngstown steel kitchens. Exhibition, Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH.

Student Scholar Award NomineesStudent Scholar Award NomineesGlenn Davis: Leapfrogging in Sub-Saharan Africa: Jumpstarting Information and Communications Technology

Heidi Mayen: Forever Young

Kim Nguyen : Do Parents Have the Right to Refuse Life-Saving Medical Treatment for their Child because of Religious Beliefs?

Marium Rahman : Consumerism Gives Rise to Male Beauty Culture

Megan Margeson: Life as a Video Game

Sade’ Brown: What is Nature to You?

Susana Pineda: Epilepsy

Yvette Quijano: Is China’s One-Child Policy Ethical Given Its Population

Congratulations Scholars!Congratulations Scholars!