Linfield d i g e s t Exhibit honors math, biology and political science. diverse fields: computer science, inresearch School of Nursing the final step in the research process,” said is one’s findings of“Communication The rich history of the Good Samaritan Chad Tillberg, assistant professor of biology School of Nursing is captured in the exhibit and senior faculty editor for the volume. “Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing: “The hope is that the outstanding work our A Legacy Empowering a Community” on students produce will live beyond the end of display on the Portland Campus. the semester, and be seen more widely.” The items were collected by Rachael The journal is also an important Woody, Linfield archivist, and the professional development opportunity exhibit was created by Rosa Gimson ’12. for student authors. The articles are Since 1873, a strong and growing Good peer-reviewed by alumni with relevant Samaritan Hospital and Nursing School experience, which means students receive has had a substantial impact on the and must deal with external criticism of Portland area as well as on the larger global their work. Once the work is published, community it has served. The exhibition there will be a permanent link to it in highlights the legacy of the Good DigitalCommons@Linfield, so student Samaritan School of Nursing. More than authors can point to it as a significant 250 images are also available for viewing at accomplishment as they move forward into graduate programs and careers. DigitalCommons@Linfield. Articles include “Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Using Stereoscopic Quercus features Computer Vision for Autonomous Vehicles” by Robert Ferrese ’11; “A Case student research for Undocumented Students in Higher Education: The Pursuit of Social Justice in Linfield College students got an inside look at Nike A new journal is showcasing student Oregon Senate Bill 742” by Clara Martinez and other sport industry companies during the Janu- research at Linfield College. ’14; “Tilings with T and Skew Tetrominoes” ary Term course Career Exploration: Through the Quercus: Linfield Journal of by Cynthia Lester ’11 and “The Effects of Owl Lens of Sport Management. During the month-long Undergraduate Research is Linfield’s Decoys and Non-threatening Objects on Bird class, students explored career possibilities, learned open access journal for Linfield student Feeding Behavior” by Leah J. Rensel ’13 and interview tactics and met with representatives – including many alumni – from adidas, Columbia Jannell D. Wilder ’12. was volume firstscholarship. The Sportswear, Portland Timbers, Portland Trail Blazers, completed in the fall and editors are In addition to Tillberg, editorial staff Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks and other sport- seeking submissions for volume two. The includes Michael Huntsberger, assistant related entities. first issue includes four articles of student professor of mass communication; Melissa Buccola’s book on Frederick Douglass finalist for Oregon Book Award A book by Linfield College Professor he combined the familiar language of rights and liberty with the less Nicholas Buccola was nominated for an Oregon familiar vocabulary of responsibility and fairness. Book Award. Buccola, assistant professor of political science, has been at The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass: Linfield since 2007. In Pursuit of American Liberty highlights the life He teaches American politics and the study of law. This year he and ideas of the self-taught slave who became secured a grant from the Apgar Foundation to initiate the first year of one of the most influential activists and orators the Douglass Forum on Law, Rights and Justice, a lecture and debate of the 19th century. Sometimes called the series and student fellows program enhancing the newly established “grandfather of the civil rights movement,” Douglass’ ideas had a minor in law, rights and justice. profound influence on later leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. The book is nominated for the Frances Fuller Victor Award for Buccola’s book has garnered praise for its relevancy and insight. General Nonfiction. The winners of the Oregon Book Awards will be He contends that Douglass’ case for equality is remarkable because announced April 8. 4 - l i n f i e l d m a g a z i n e Winter 2013
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