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This portion of the White Library site is dedicated to documenting the scholarly output of our faculty. This is by no means an all-inclusive list and there are many citations yet to be added. Clicking the title will either take you to the item’s location in the library catalog or database, or to an outside link where you can purchase it. If would like to suggest a faculty publication to be included, please send link to the source and a Chicago Style citation to facultypublications@arbor.edu.

Bruce Baldwin

By on November 13, 2002 in Faculty Publications

Wilhite, David M., and Bruce W. Baldwin. “Triboluminescent Crystals from the Microwave Oven.” Journal of Chemical Education 79, no. 11 (2002): 1344.

Abstract: Anthranilic acid was acetylated in a microwave oven (1,000 W) by irradiating for one minute at full power in a 100 mL beaker fitted with a glass funnel as condenser. After cooling, yellow fluorescing crystals were often obtained; but, if not, recrystallization from 10% water–methanol yielded cubes that fluoresced brightly under 360 nm light. Crushing the crystals between two watch glasses in a darkened room demonstrated the triboluminescent effect (i.e., the production of bright blue sparks when the crystals are fractured).

Robert Woods

By on November 13, 2001 in Faculty Publications

Ebersole, Samuel E., and Robert Woods. “Virtual Community: Koinonia or Compromise?-Theological Implications of Community in Cyberspace.” Christian Scholars Review 31, no. 2 (2001): 185–216.

Abstract: With the growth of computer-mediated communication and the rise of virtual communities, theological issues relating to the nature of these relationships must be addressed. The authors first define community and then explore recent trends in online communities. The discussion of virtual community and new media technologies is grounded in a historical context focusing on the introduction of the telegraph and radio broadcasting. Buber’s dialogic communication is proposed as a normative base for community in light of the interpersonal character of online community. And finally, six virtues of community are discussed in light of the technologies and practices of online community. Samuel E. Ebersole is Professor of Mass Communication and New Media at the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo, Colorado. Robert Woods is Assistant Professor of Communication at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan; he recently served as Dean of the School of Continuing Education and Director of the Leadership Studies Program at Yellowstone Baptist College, Billings, Montana, where he was responsible for online program development.