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Outdoor Air Quality
Get PDFOutdoor air quality is a significant issue for the entire world. It affects any and all people, but is more of an issue in low-income countries and among people that are more susceptible to respiratory issues such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people who already suffer from respiratory problems like asthma. Poor air quality is caused by the burning of fossil fuels which releases particles and chemicals into the air like carbon dioxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen to name a few. It can cause multiple health issues such as respiratory problems to people who are exposed to air pollution often. There are a few solutions that can fix this issue like implementing plans to reduce carbon emissions that have already been implemented by some cities around the world and have been effective
Zika Virus
Get PDFThe purpose of this public health brief is to learn about the Zika virus, the epidemiology of it, and possible solutions for the virus. The Zika virus has been present in many places such as Africa, Asia, North America, and so many more. People who live in these affected areas and anyone traveling to these places where Zika has been present is at risk, especially pregnant women or women trying to conceive. While the Zika virus has a low mortality rate, the morbidity rates are higher. Some outcomes may include eye defects, hearing loss, and impaired growth. The Zika virus can be diagnosed by health care providers through a series of questions and then blood tests to confirm. Although there are no current vaccines or cures available, there are many prevention methods you can take
El Salvador: Gun Violence
Get PDFEl Salvador, a country about the same size as the U.S’s New Jersey and a population of over six million people, has a death rate of 5.8 per 1,000. Even after going to war in the 1980s and 1990s, El Salvador is still riddled with everyday gun violence. Due to severe gang activity, the death toll has skyrocketed and police interjection only makes it worse. The leftist government of President Salvador Sánchez Cerén, has opposed negotiations and moved gang leaders into tighter-security prisons, moves that have intensified the climate of confrontation. Plans to combat gang and gun violence has made somewhat of a difference in the past few years, but there is a long way to go before an everlasting impact is made. In order for a decrease in violence, there should be less of a push to fight it with more violence and more of a push to build a community away from fear. A move in the right direction is a crime and violence prevention project. The U.S. Agency for International Development-funded El Salvador Violence and Crime Prevention Project is addressing the troubling situation by improving the ability of communities, municipalities and national institutions to address violent crime. Creative (the organization who created the project) collaborated with the government of El Salvador to develop the National System for the Prevention of Violence Law. The following information is about how gun violence effects El Salvador and it includes a possible solution as to how to lessen the overwhelming issue that plagues the country
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Get PDFThe poem tells a personal story between my best friend and me during our freshman year at Augustana. Through her struggles with mental health, I learned to understand and accept people different than me. One of the main reasons I wrote this is to demonstrate the detriments of mental health stigma and the mindset that must be adopted to combat this
Newfoundland and Irish Music: Synonymous or Similar?
Get PDFThis paper explores how Newfoundland music was influenced by not only Irish music, but English music as well. Some background on the connections and relationship Newfoundland had with England and Ireland is provided before delving into the influence these countries had on Newfoundland music. Musical examples are included to illustrate how the songs of Newfoundland have both similarities and differences to the music of Ireland and England
Le Machiavel in the Tragedies of Jean Racine
Get PDFThe main goal of this dissertation is to examine the presence of le machiavel in the seventeenth century tragedies of Jean Racine. It focuses on all of his tragedies and closely examines what characters have the traits of le machiavel. Furthermore, it examines how le machiavel influences the outcome of the tragedy at the end
Toward a Theology of Transformation: Destroying the Sycamore Tree of White Supremacy
Get PDFBlack liberation theologians come to terms with white supremacy by collectively remembering the story of the Exodus and Jesus\u27 crucifixion--affirming God\u27s preference for freedom and in-the-world salvation. The particular history of white American Christianity requires a different story to provide the foundation for our social memory. As white American Christians, we have certain blind spots—blind spots created by historical and social privileges that have given white people unequal access to power and resources. The story of Zacchaeus has the potential to help reframe white Christianity’s conception of race relations in the United States, shifting from a reconciliation paradigm to a reparations paradigm and beginning a theology of transformation. White American Christians can respond to black liberation theology by rejecting the collective narratives that sustain racism, white supremacy, and other forms of oppression. Living a theology of transformation means that white American Christians will begin to tell new stories, stories that make Jesus’ love for all people the central theme, framing problems, solutions, and moral norms accordingly
Augustana Winter Traditions: Musical Traditions
Get PDFThe students of History 369: Oral History & Testimonio plan to present five separate posters. These posters will draw on many oral history interviews completed with members of the Augustana Community, past and present, as well as extensive research into the archives held by both the Swenson Center for Swedish Immigration Research and the Augustana College Special Collections. Each research poster will focus on a separate topic related to winter traditions at Augustana College, including (1) Sankta Lucia, (2) Food Traditions (especially Smorgasbords), (3) Musical Traditions (like the Messiah, Lessons & Carols, and Christmas at Augustana), (4) Non-Christmas Traditions (including Kwanza, Hanukkah, and Our Lady of Guadelupe) (5) and the Joy of Christmas Celebration at the Jenny Lind Chapel in Andover
Analysis of Surface Soil Lead Contamination in Urban Neighborhoods of Davenport, IA
Get PDFDavenport, IA, is a typical Midwestern city with a population of ~102,600 residents and is characterized by aging infrastructure and housing stock. Consequently, alarmingly high rates of child lead poisoning—as a result of deteriorating lead paint—constitute a major public health concern in some urban neighborhoods. Augustana College’s Upper Mississippi Center is an organization that helps urban and rural communities solve sustainability challenges by mobilizing the college’s resources. In conjunction with their Sustainable Working Landscapes Initiative (SWLI), a research team conducted free home lead screenings in vulnerable Davenport neighborhoods to better understand the severity of the problem. Via appointment, 27 homes were tested for lead in their paint, dust, soil, and water. Many of the highest-risk homes were found in low-income neighborhoods. The purpose of this study was to assess the extent of soil lead contamination and lead bioavailability in this urban setting. A total of 56 composite soil samples were collected: 26 Drip Zone (DZ), 18 Center of Yard (CY), and 12 Play Area (PA). These designations correspond to, respectively: soil within 1 m of the home’s foundation, soil elsewhere in the yard, and soil elsewhere in the yard but deemed a high-traffic area for children. Samples were taken from a depth of 1.5 cm, oven-dried, milled, and pressed into pellets for XRF analyses. The maximum concentrations of lead measured were 5190 ppm (DZ), 1335 ppm (CY), and 1091 ppm (PA). Minimum values measured were 24 ppm (DZ), 36 ppm (CY), and 176 ppm (PA). Average values included 1509 ppm (DZ), 373 ppm (CY), and 343 ppm (PA). A significant relationship between soil lead content and age of the home was found (R2 = 0.57). Soil lead mobility and retention—and hence bioavailability—is determined by soil characteristics. Total P, Pb, and pH of the soil were measured and used to construct leaching experiments for 8 select composite samples, using the USGS Field Leach Test (FLT). Of these samples, an average of 4.1% Pb was leached from the soil into water. The ubiquitous contamination of this well-documented neurotoxin threatens the livelihood of Davenport residents and especially poses irreversible health issues for children under the age of 6
The Audience
No full textThe inspiration of this project came from Japanese Kabuki theater, where the audience draws from the live action in front of them. In Kabuki theater, there is a fluidity between the audience and actors through the experience they share. I wanted to achieve a similar outcome by drawing my experiences at concerts and events that I attended and produced them as future posters.
I was also influenced by the work of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec who is known for his posters of Can-Can dancers. He created posters to advertise upcoming events and his work shared many similarities with Japanese ukiyo-e prints. These shared elements; flat color, tilted perspective, outlines, and everyday subject matter, interested me and my love for graphic design.
This project was a way for me to get back to my roots of drawing and working slowly, while also being able to utilize my graphic design skills. Half of the posters you see here are the original works in black and white and the other half consist of posters that were cleaned up and colored digitally. This investigation was about the value of human experience and hand drawn works.
In John Maeda’s book, The Laws of Simplicity, he states “somethings can never be made simple” and you fail, but failure is a part of learning. In our society we are taught that value is placed on time, and that time is money. However, we are not taught to value human interaction in the same way. Instead we learn that in the workplace, human interaction is a distraction. I believe there is a notion of the subjective that should be valued. Therefore, I created a series of hand drawn works that represents some of my own experiences of working slowly