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Thomas Kuntzleman and Bruce Baldwin

By on May 26, 2011 in Faculty Publications

Kuntzleman, Thomas S., and Bruce W. Baldwin. “Adventures in Coaching Young Chemists.” Journal of Chemical Education 88, no. 7 (2011): 863–867. doi:10.1021/ed2002779.

Abstract: We believe that students should have opportunities—early and often—to learn about science and math activities in fun and recreational ways. As a result, we try to provide many science enrichment activities to the surrounding community. In doing so, we hope to inspire young students to become future scientists and mathematicians. Here we describe some annual science outreach events that we have hosted, share a few demonstrations and activities we have tried at these events, and discuss how we plan to connect our outreach in 2011 to the themes of the International Year of Chemistry.

Kenneth Brewer

By on May 19, 2011 in Faculty Publications

Brewer, Kenneth. “The Cambridge Companion to John Wesley. Edited by Randy L. Maddox and Jason E. Vickers.” Heythrop Journal 52, no. 3 (May 2011): 513-514. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2265.2011.00663_58.x

Abstract: The Cambridge Companions to Religion series has provided numerous volumes of high quality to its readers. The recent addition, The Cambridge Companion to John Wesley, is no exception. The various chapters include four sections covering Wesley’s 18th century context, his life, work, and legacy. The text, in its entirety, provides an excellent overview and introduction not only to John Wesley in particular, but to the Wesleyan tradition in general.

Michael Buratovich

By on April 16, 2011 in Faculty Publications

Buratovich, Michael. “Inside the Human Genome: A Case for Non-Intelligent Design.” Christian Scholar’s Review 40, no. 2 (2011): 239-241.

Abstract: The University of California, Irvine’s Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, John C. Avise, is a very productive and highly respected scientist. His popular book, Inside the Human Genome, examines the content and structure of the human genome, but he moves beyond the bald facts about our genomes and tries to discern what they mean. The sequence of the human genome, according to Avise, provides strong evidence for the theory of evolution and even stronger evidence against the theory of intelligent design. More tellingly, Avise thinks that it tells us something profound about the problem of evil.

Sharon Norris

By on March 29, 2011 in Faculty Publications

Norris, Sharon E., and Tracy H. Porter. “The changing face of leadership: Making an impression in the technically mediated landscape.” Journal Of Leadership Studies 4, no. 4 (Winter 2011): 69-73. doi: 10.1002/jls.20199

Abstract: The article offers the authors’ insights on the changes in organizational leadership brought by technology advancements. It notes that leadership in technologically mediated environment has moved to the social networking members with the social media as more influential than people with authority. It mentions the creation of positive impressions which social networkings such as Facebook provides maintenance of large friend networks and struggle on how their profiles convey them.

Sharon Norris

By on March 15, 2011 in Faculty Publications

Norris, Sharon E., and Tracy H. Porter. “Making an Impression: The Influence of Self-Esteem, Locus of Control, Self-Monitoring and Narcissistic Personality on the Use of Impression Management Tactics.” The Journal of Organization, Management & Leadership 1, no. 1 (2011).

Abstract: In today’s competitive work environment, people use impression management tactics to influence others and increase their perceived value to the organization. People also use impression management tactics to improve social image, gain approval or protect self-image, yet not all individuals use impression management tactics in the same way. With a sample of 132 undergraduate students, a positive relationship was reported between locus of control, self-monitoring,
narcissistic personality and the use of impression tactics. Additionally, narcissistic personality and self-monitoring are the best predictors of impression management tactics. The findings of this study add another dimension to the longstanding
debate between management and leadership by suggesting that future researchers explore the differences between impression management and leadership.

Laura Hunt

By on February 25, 2011 in Faculty Publications

Hunt, Laura J.The Not-Very-Persecuted Church: Paul at the Intersection of Church and Culture. Eugene, Or.: Resource Publications, 2011.

The Not Very Persecuted ChurchHow do we live distinctively in communities embedded in the world around us? The Not-Very-Persecuted Church provides church leaders, pastors, and Christians interested in community development with principles for evaluating culture in light of mission. Since we are called to live in community, the processes that build group identity can help us understand how to live together well. Paul addressed some of the problems that can occur in not-very-persecuted groups in the first four chapters of 1 Corinthians, and he shows us the way suffering forms identity in that context.

With discussion questions and stories from personal interviews, this book offers both fascinating glimpses into the world of the first century and practical applications for Christians today.

Robert Eells

By on February 16, 2011 in Faculty Publications

Eells, Robert J. “Vietnam’s Second Front: Domestic Politics, the Republican Party, and the War.” Fides Et Historia 43, no. 1 (Winter, 2011): 119-120.

Abstract: Johns’ primary focus is on the Republican Party. Although a minority congressional presence throughout this entire period (roughly 1960-1975), they were a political force nonetheless. They were significant players, Johns states, because bipartisanship in foreign policy was more rhetoric than reality – especially as conditions in Vietnam deteriorated. By the mid-sixties, a different form of patriotism was driving Republican doves to the conclusion that the war was a losing proposition, that it couldn’t be won and was causing more harm than good.