InSight: Rivier
Academic Journal
Volume 9, Number 1, Spring 2013
SACRED JOURNEY
TABLE OF CONTENTS [pdf]
Editor’s Note, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Editor
Associate Editors and Editorial Board
Reviewers for November 2012 – April 2013
RIVIER PERSPECTIVES
Rivier Creates a Campus Master Plan to Develop the Campus over the Next Seven to Ten Years
Rivier Launches New Core Aligned with Essential Learning Outcomes
RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
Putting Life on Mars: Using Computer Graphics to Render a Living Mars, by Kevin M. Gill ‘11G, Thunderhead.com
Reading into Human Rights: Imagining the Other, by Paul A. Lizotte, Department of English
Origins of the Encyclical Pacem in Terris in the Encyclicals of the Later 19th and 20th Centuries: A Personal Reflection, by Martin Menke, Department of History
Must Morality Be Grounded in God? By John Caiazza, Department of Philosophy
Popular Novels, Popular Plays, and the Vox Populaire, by Deborah Jarvis ‘13G, M.A.T. Program in Literature and Writing
Chinese Education—by My Experience and Understanding, by Yuqian Tian, M.Ed. Program in Educational Studies
The Use of Experiential Curricula or Instructional Strategies and Student with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, by Joan Breault, Ed.D. Program in Leadership & Learning
Gender and Racial Identity Development Informing the Practice of White Women Educators, by Jeanne M. Hughes, Ed.D. Program in Leadership & Learning
Strategic Thinking, Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution: Connecting Classroom Knowledge with Field Experience, by Frank G. Bourgeois ‘13G, M.B.A. Program
On Becoming Culturally Competent, by Susan E. Gately, Division of Education
Coping with Reentry Barriers: Strategies Used by Women Offenders, by Susan V. Koski and Kathleen A. Bantley, Central Connecticut State University
Effects of Different Toothpaste Formulations on the Number of Viable Bacteria Left on Toothbrushes Following Routine Brushing, by Jonathan B. Nutt ‘12 and Susan E. Barbaro, Department of Biology
Data Visualization Using OpenGL, by Mary Slocum ‘13G, M.S. Program in Computer Science
TRAVEL REFLECTIONS
Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii, by Peter Macdonald ‘08G, Office of Information Technology
CREATIVE WORK
ART
Three Images: Shiprock, Earth & Water, and Dinosaur Eggs, by Ronald McClure, Department of Art
ART EXHIBITIONS
‘Ronnie’ McClure: “Sacred Places/Sacred Journey” (March 18 – April 19, 2013), by Sr. Theresa Couture, Department of Art
RIVIER PROFILES
Discovering Answers, Uncovering Potential: Joel Stake, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Biology Department, by Julia Agresto, Office of Marketing & Communications
Reaching New Heights: Kevin Gill ’11G, Computer Science, by Julia Agresto
Student’s Profile: Maria Dominguez ’13, Social Studies Secondary Education, by Julia Agresto
Rivier Business Professor Honored with Excellence Award
Two Long-Time Administrators Honored with Sister Madeleine of Jesus Awards
Rivier University Welcomes New Administration
Four New Members Join Rivier’s Board of Trustees
Members of Rivier Community Named to List of Top Nashua Business Leaders
RIVIER NEWS
Making News: The Latest News from Rivier Faculty and Staff (from Rivier Today, Spring 2013)
Rivier Celebrates Global Engagement, Home in Nashua at First Commencement as a University
The 2013 Faculty Development Grants
Rivier’s New Psy.D. Program in Counseling and School Psychology First of Its Kind in New Hampshire
Memorandum of Agreement Signed with Hellenic American University to Offer New Study Abroad Opportunity for Students
Rivier University Signs Memorandum of Agreement with Atilim University in Turkey
Office of Global Engagement Presents Inaugural Lecture of Global Speakers Series
The Rivier University President’s Circle Hosted Business Leaders on Campus for Two Successful Events
Business Program Advisory Board Formed to Strengthen Business Connections
Donation to Psychology Department Will Enhance Learning
Employee-Centered Wellness Programs Earn Rivier a Health Innovator Award
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ISSN 1559-9388 (online version), ISSN 1559-9396 (CD-ROM version).