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Honors Program students present capstone projects
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Thirteen students in Southwest
Baptist University’s Gordon & Judy Dutile Honors Program presented their
Senior Honors Capstone Experience projects during an open house May 7.
Students
are admitted to the Honors Program before their freshman year through a
competitive process. The program includes nine
honors-specific courses designed to provide scholastic enrichment and
opportunities for practical application and professional development; honors colloquium for sophomores and juniors;
and the Senior Honors Capstone Experience that allows students to complete a
project or research in the student’s field of study, including the integration
of faith and discipline.
“They are
creating an original work that is scientific, research-based or creative,” said
Dr. Allison Langford, director of the Dutile Honors Program. “They are using
research skills, going through the scholarly process of analyzing information.”
Students
who presented projects are:
• Brandon
Burns, son of Edward and Donna Burns of Seligman, “Seymour Glass' Journey to
Fulfillment: An Analysis of Cultural Implications in J.D. Salinger's Short Fiction.”
• Rebekah
Dowd, daughter of Mark and Karla Dowd of Hartsburg, “Emerging Adults: America's
Future.”
• Gabrielle
Hane, daughter of Ronald and Debra Hane of Warrenton.
• Caleb
Harris, son of William and Judy Harris of Jackson, “U.S. Central Banking: History, Realities, and Alternatives.”
• Weston
Herrington of Carthage, “Analysis of the Impact of ALEKS Learning Tool on
Undergraduate Mathematics Students.”
• Timothy
Howe, son of Kenneth and Valerie Howe of Lebanon, “Jesus as the Angel of YHWH:
A Case for Justification.”
• Ashley
Lindsey, daughter of Greg and Michelle Lindsey of Nixa, “Examining the Impact
and Effectiveness of Calcium from Dietary and Supplementary Sources.”
• Patrick
Mattia, son of the Rev. Anthony and Twila Mattia of Wamego, Kan., “Creating
Context: The Value of Experiential Learning.”
• Matthew
McEwen, son of Gary and Laura McEwen of Lee’s
Summit, “Integration of Science and Faith at Christian Universities.”
• Lucas
McLaughlin, son of Daniel and Martha McLaughlin of St. Joseph, “Ethnodoxology:
Christian Missions and Ethnomusicology.”
• Trevor
Parrish, son of Donald and Kimberly Parrish of Blue Springs, “Fantasy Memes:
The Digital Conversation.”
• Maxie
Walker, daughter of John and Gwendolyn
Walker of Ava, “Couture: An Extensive Look Into the History, Design, and
Creation of Fine Garments.”
• Annie
Wolfe, daughter of Dr. Cindy Wolfe of Potomac, Md., “Cloned: A Story of
Science, Ethics, and Religion.”
The Dutile Honors Program started during the fall 2005 semester, with 75
students having completed the program since December 2008.
For more information, contact Langford at (417) 328-2093 or
alangford@sbuniv.edu.
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