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Koskela Publishes Book

(5/13/08)
A book by Assistant Professor of Theology Doug Koskela was recently published by Marquette University Press. Ecclesiality and Ecumenism: Yves Congar and the Road to Unity explores the contribution of Dominican theologian Yves Congar to ecumenical engagement on the nature of the church. Other recent publications by Koskela include "'Crucified to the World': Suffering, Itinerancy, and Transitions in American Methodist Ecclesiology" in the Wesleyan Theological Journal, and a chapter titled "The Authority of Scripture in Its Ecclesial Context" in Canonical Theism: A Proposal for Theology & the Church (edited by William J. Abraham, Jason E. Vickers, and Natalie B. Van Kirk. Eerdmans Publishing).

Woodward Participates in History Conference

(5/13/08)
Professor of History Bill Woodward chaired a session at the annual Pacific Northwest History Conference, held in April at Oregon State University in Corvallis. The session included a grab bag of papers, including explorer Alexander Mackenzie's observations about global warming, a public-private venture in retooling a warship as a factory fish-processing vessel, and the love-hate relations between Puget Sound civilian officials and the American armed services. No, Bill did not attempt a synthesizing commentary, though he noted how many historians are now paying attention to histories of resource management and environmental impact.

Beers' Article Published

(5/13/08)
The School of Education is pleased to announce that Scott Beers, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, has been notified that his article on the topic of reading during writing will be published in the December issue of Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal. His article is titled, "Reading During Writing and Adolescent Students' Writing Competence: An Eye-Tracking Study."

Keuss Presents Paper at Regional AAR/SBL Conference

(5/13/08)
Associate Professor of Christian Ministry Jeff Keuss presented a paper, “John 4:5–30 as Materialist Reality Writ Large after Slavoj Žižek," at the New Testament and Hellenistic Religions section of the Pacific Northwest Region annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature at George Fox University, May 2–4. The paper addressed the issue of Christian materialism exemplified in a critical reading of John 4:5–30 through the lens of continental theorist and cultural critic Slavoj Žižek. John's Gospel is reputed to represent a turn to the mystical in the early Christian community. This paper counters that assertion by locating the key hermeneutical questions for John's Gospel not in an abstraction of the physical in favor of the spiritual, but in a radical call toward encountering the multi-valiant aspect of the Real in particularity and imminence — what Žižek eludes to as the “the core of Christianity."

Hanson Lectures at Seattle Chamber Music Festival

(5/13/08)
On April 28, Professor of Music Eric Hanson delivered the pre-concert lecture at for the Cascade Symphony. His presentation was titled "Thus Fate Knocks at the Door: Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony." On May 5, he lectured to the Seattle Chamber Music Festival as part of the "Educate Your Ear" Lecture Series. His paper was called "From Crisis to Crisis: Beethoven's Style Changes in Opp. 16, 53, and 110."

Ferreiro's Article Published

(5/5/08)
An article by Professor of European History Alberto Ferreiro titled "Senseless Superstition or Powerful Devotion? A Look at the Veneration of Relics" was published in The Catholic Answer, 22, 2 (2008) 26-28. The article explores the biblical-patristic roots of the veneration of relics that to this day flourishes in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Oriental churches worldwide. It also explains the deep incarnational spirituality that developed with the practice.

Young Speaks at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

(5/5/08)
Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education Sharon Young spoke at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in Salt Lake City in April. The title of her presentation was "Are You Asking the Right Questions?"

Brown Receives Award; Director for "More @ The Moore"

(5/5/08)
Assistant Professor of Music Carlene Brown was recently honored with the 2008 “Top Prof" award by the Ivy Honorary chapter of Mortar Board. Carlene's address to the current and newly officiated members was titled "Able to Do All Things." She is also the project director for “More Music @ The Moore," on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Moore Theatre and produced by the Seattle Theatre Group (the Paramount and Moore theatres). As project director, Carlene brings together the region's most talented young musicians for a "surround-sound experience" performance. This year, Professor David Anderson and the SPU Concert Choir will be featured performers.  Link

Thorpe's Contributions to “Healing Our Planet Earth" Conference

(5/5/08)
Professor of English Doug Thorpe served on the executive committee for the recently completed environmental conference, “Healing Our Planet Earth." The conference was a national Episcopal Church event featuring the Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori, Bishop and Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School Stephen Charleston, theologian Sallie McFague, and others. He also wrote “The Story of the Land" for the conference, an exploration of the history of the land which is now the Olympic Sculpture Park. Accompanied by nationally known improvisation dancer Betsey Beckman and her husband, composer and musician Charlie Bommarito, this presentation preceded a public address from the presiding bishop and comments from representatives from the Seattle Art Museum and the Trust for Public Land, which helped purchase the land.

Phelan's Article Published in Journal of Physical Chemistry

(5/5/08)
Associate Professor of Chemistry Gregory Phelan's recent article, "Complexes of Osmium With the 2-[(Diphenylphosphanyl)-methyl]-pyridine Ligand," was accepted for publication and appears online in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Part C. The article deals with research on metal complexes containing osmium and their application to pressure sensing technologies.

Levison Receives Summer Stipend

(4/21/2008)
Professor of New Testament Jack Levison received a summer stipend from the Louisville Institute to write the book, For Snake Handlers and Sacramentalists: An Essential Introduction to the Holy Spirit. Link

Lumpe Re-appointed Associate Editor

(4/21/2008)
The School of Education is pleased to announce that Andrew Lumpe, professor of curriculum and instruction, has been reappointed as associate editor of the Journal of Science Teacher Education. This appointment will be Andrew's second, five-year term.

Fitch Wins Award for Pre-med Advising

(4/21/2008)
Earlier this month, Associate Professor of Biology Cindy Fitch won the Founder's Award for top pre-med advising at the annual banquet for the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation (NWOMF). The Founder's Award is one of the most prestigious awards given annually at the banquet, and is awarded to those that promote and support the furtherance of the osteopathic medicine profession and education in the Northwest." NWOMF serves Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana to increase awareness and support for osteopathic medical physicians and medical students in the Northwest. Congratulations, Cindy!

Wilson, Doctoral Students Present at Human Development Conference

(4/21/2008)
Professor of Clinical Psychology Bev Wilson, along with doctoral students and colleagues, presented two posters and a paper at the Conference on Human Development in Indianapolis, Indiana. The title of the three presentations were "The Role of Attention in the Social and Academic Competence of Aggressive/Rejected and Nonaggressive/Popular Children," "Meta-Emotion Coaching Predicts Children Self-Regulation Skills," and "Attention and Academic Performance in Developmentally Delayed Boys."

Krentz Presents at Conferences

(4/21/2008)
Ursula Krentz, assistant professor of psychology, presented a poster at the International Conference of Infant Studies and a paper at the Western Psychological Association earlier this month. The paper was titled "The Language Bias in Infancy Is Not Speech Specific: Hearing Infants Preference for American Sign Language and Non-Linguistic Biological Motion." The poster was titled, "The Role of Language Exposure on Preference for American Sign Language in the First Year of Life: Preliminary Clues From Deaf and Hearing Sign-Exposed Infants."