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Robert Moore-Jumonville

By on November 19, 2007 in Faculty Publications

Satterlee, Thom and Robert Moore-Jumonville. Advent and Christmas Wisdom from G.K. Chesterton: Daily Scripture and Prayers Together with G.K. Chesterton’s Own Words. Liguori, Mo.: Liguori Publications, 2007.

Advent and Christmas WisdomIn this edition of Advent and Christmas Wisdom, each day’s reflection includes a selection from one of Chesterton’s finest works, a suitable bible verse, an appropriate prayer and an action-oriented exercise. Readers will find the format stays the same, but this addition to our bestselling series is truly a refreshing, prayerful preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas.

Thomas Kuntzleman

By on November 13, 2007 in Faculty Publications

Swanson, Matthew S., Deborah K. Sayers, and Thomas S. Kuntzleman. “Visualizing the Transition State: A Hands-on Approach to the Arrhenius Equation.” Journal of Chemical Education 84, no. 11 (2007): 1776.

Abstract: An exercise is presented in which the kinetics of the irreversible “reaction” of pennies in the heads-up state to pennies in the tails-up state is simulated by a hands-on, Monte Carlo approach. In addition, the exercise incorporates a second simulation in which the irreversible “reaction” of dice with a red face uppermost to a blue face uppermost is conducted. The transition states of the reactions are assumed to be a penny that is in the process of being flipped or a die in the process of being rolled, respectively. Data collected by students who perform these simulations show that both “reactions” follow first-order decay kinetics. Arrhenius plots from these data yield activation energies comparable to assigned values and pre-exponential factors close to what would be expected based on the probability of a “reactant” achieving the correct orientation for conversion into “product”. A comparison of the values obtained for the pre-exponential factors for the different simulations allows students to semi-quantitatively discuss the orientational requirement that is contained within this factor.

Michael Jindra

By on November 13, 2007 in Faculty Publications

Jindra, Michael. “Video game worlds.” Society 44, no. 4 (2007): 67-73.

Abstract: The article reports on the writings about the cultural phenomenon and effect of the video game industry. It focuses on the pros and cons of gaming. Debates and arguments related to the topic is also presented. Some of the writers celebrate gaming because it display the powerful combination of entertainment, competition, and technology, while the others add a cautionary note stating that our social and moral aspect are neglected. However, all of them agree that video games is a phenomenon that will have social implications. In relation, an overview of the eletronic game industry’s technological development is offered.

Mary Darling

By on November 1, 2007 in Faculty Publications

Campolo, Tony, and Mary Albert Darling. The God of Intimacy and Action: Reconnecting Ancient Spiritual Practices, Evangelism, and Justice. San Franciso: Jossey-Bass, 2007.

The Stem Cell EpistlesThe God of Intimacy and Action reveals how contemplative spiritual practices can lead to greater intimacy with God and fuel passion for reaching out to others, through spreading the Good News and fostering justice for the poor and oppressed. The authors show why this combination is not only crucial but historical: it is vividly demonstrated in the lives of saints such as St Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola and Catherine of Siena.

Campolo and Darling explain mystical spirituality and its practices, and integrate them with evangelism and justice to illuminate what they call ‘holistic Christianity’. They suggest specific ways to nurture and energize one’s spirituality and show how to go beyond living a Christian life that merely emphasizes right beliefs and right behaviours.