Library Research Award Winners and Finalists

Congratulations to the Winesett Awards for Undergraduate Library Research winners and finalists!

Winners:
Lower Division: Cody Beaton, for his English 102 paper, FINDING THE BASE OF A MANY HEADED HYDRA: THE IDEOLOGICAL FATHERS OF MODERN RADICAL ISLAMISM, sponsored by Professor Bradley Settle.

Upper Division: Omar Hossino, for his International Studies Senior Project, THE POSSIBILITY OF CLASSICAL LIBERALISM IN THE ORTHODOX SUNNI ISLAMIC POLITY, sponsored by Dr. Margaret Hrezo.

Finalists:
Lower Division:

  • Laura Michelle Fisher, for her English 102 paper, MIGRAINES: A NEUROLOGICAL BREAKDOWN. This application was sponsored by Professor Nancy Taylor
  • Laura Pinckney, for her English 102 paper, BREAKING THROUGH THE BLUE. This application was sponsored by Professor Chelsea Adams.
  • Jessica Sosnicki, is recognized for two papers: Investigating Echinostoma trivolvis, competed for Biology 491 and sponsored by Professor Jeremy Wojdak; and HISTORY OF RADFORD’S COLLECTIONS: UNCOVERING WILLARD E TRENT, completed for Biology 216 and sponsored by Professor Karen Francl.

Upper Division:

  • Kelly G. Hobbs, for her English paper POSITIONS CONCERING THE TRAINING UP OF CHILDREN: RICHARD MULCASTER’S PEDAGOGIC REFORM, sponsored by Professor Kim Gainer.
  • Omar Hossino, for his International Studies Senior Project, THE POSSIBILITY OF CLASSICAL LIBERALISM IN THE ORTHODOX SUNNI ISLAMIC POLITY. This application was sponsored by Dr. Margaret Hrezo.
  • Timothy Jackson, for his philosophy paper MILLICAN’S FLAW: THE SCOPE AMBIGUITY AND THE NATURE OF ONTOLOGICAL PROOF, sponsored by Professor Stephanie Semler.
  • Jonathan Massullo, for his art history paper, MIDDLE EARTH FROM MIDDLE EUROPE: MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPTS AS AN INSPIRATION FOR TOLKIEN, sponsored by Professor Carlee Bradbury.
  • Ryan McFague, for his history paper WELCOMED CHANGES IN THE EYES OF THE WOUNDED: THE PROFOUND EFFECTS OF THE LETTERMAN AMBULANCE SYSTEM DURING THE CIVIL WAR, sponsored by Dr. Sharon Roger Hepburn.
  • Stephanie McMillen, for her psychology paer SEX EDUCATION DIFFERENCES IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS, sponsored by Professor Pam Jackson
  • Sarah Raiford, for her art paper BOSCH, ALCHEMY, AND THE CENTER PANEL, sponsored by Professor Carlee Bradbury
  • Kaitlin Robertson, for her nursing paper BEST PRACTICE FOR UMBILICAL CORD CARE, sponsored by Professor Kereen Mullenbach
  • Lindsay Sliwa, for her anthropology paper, MOCHE SOCIOECONOMIC AND POLITICAL HIERARCHY REPRESENTED IN ICONOGRAPHY AND MORTUARY PRACTICES, sponsored by Dr. Jake Fox


Keynote Speaker Dr. Richard Bay, Upper Division Winner Omar Hossino, and Lower Division Winner Cody Beaton

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Library Research Awards Reception, 5/1, 4 PM

Radford University faculty, students, and staff are invited to the Library Research Awards Reception on Friday, May 1, 4 PM, on the Library’s 4th floor.

This reception is held to celebrate the academic success achieved by students who have applied for the Winesett Awards for Undergraduate Library Research. The finalists and the winners of the Awards will be announced during the reception.

The applicants’ research essays will be on display. After some brief introductory remarks, Dr. Richard Bay, Associate Professor of Art, will provide our keynote. The formal presentations will be completed about 4:30.

I hope you will join us on Friday. If you have any questions, please contact Candice Benjes-Small, Chair of the Library Research Awards Committee, cbsmall@radford.edu, x6801.

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Extended library hours during exams

For your studying pleasure, McConnell Library will be open longer hours during final exams.

Saturday, 5/2/09:  9am - 9pm

Sunday, 5/3/09:  12pm - 2am

Monday, 5/4/09 - Wednesday, 5/6/09:  7:30am - 2am

Thursday, 5/7/09:  7:30am - 10pm

 

For a complete schedule of library hours, visit http://lib.radford.edu/hours-30days.html.

 

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Students - feeling stressed?

You need a break!

Stop by McConnell Library’s free STRESS BUSTER!

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
8 am - midnight
Bird Room - Level 3

Snack on fresh fruit, cheese, and tea… listen to music… enjoy a game or craft… or just relax.

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Library Club meeting - Thurs. Apr. 23, 3:00

McConnell Library will hold the next student Library Club meeting on Thursday, April 23rd at 3:00. The group will meet in the library’s “Bird Room” on Level 3. (For directions, just ask at the Front Desk.) We’re eager to hear your input on our upcoming Stress Buster and to hear your ideas for next year’s activities!

For more information contact Beth Johnson, Head of Access Services, at ejohnson82@radford.edu or 831-6648.

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