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Virgin and Child (19th C.)
No full textArtist: Ethiopian Church (Ethiopian with Eastern Orthodox influence)
Subject: Mary daughter of Anne: infant Jesus
Art Type & Medium: Iconography (Double Triptych - Central Panel): Gesso on linen, tempera, & wood
Dimensions: 12 x 18 inches
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum - Creative Commonshttps://digitalcommons.snc.edu/christianity_mothers_mary/1000/thumbnail.jp
Mary Magdalene before Her Conversion (1886-1894)
No full textArtist: James Jacques Joseph Tissot (French)
Subject: Mary of Magdala
Art Type & Medium: Painting - Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Dimensions: 11 1/16 x 5 1/2 inches
Credit: James Jacques Joseph Tissot: The Complete Works Organizationhttps://digitalcommons.snc.edu/christianity_mothers_mary_magdala/1003/thumbnail.jp
Genetic Characterization and DNA Barcoding of the Zoonotic Parasite Gnathostoma
Get PDFZoonotic diseases are transmitted to humans from wildlife and often pose serious health risks. One such disease, gnathostomiasis, is caused by parasitic nematodes in the genus Gnathostoma, commonly transmitted by consumption of infected undercooked freshwater fish. Lately, movement of animals over international borders has increased, leading to emerging zoonotic diseases (2018; CDC – One Health Basics). Human gnathostomiasis is just one example.
This project expands on previous research (Cole et al.) which identified Gnathostoma in invasive eels and imported eels from food markets, using morphological features and DNA sequences of the ribosomal RNA gene array’s ITS-2 (intergenic transcribed spacer-2) region. DNA barcoding is a system used to identify species by using short DNA sequences of a common region of the genome, often a particular gene, that can distinguish between species. The cytochrome ‘c’ oxidase subunit 1 (CO1) gene is one such common barcoding gene, along with the 28s and CO2 genes. The method uses universal primers to amplify this barcoding gene.
From 20 extracted DNA samples provided by Dr. Rebecca Cole, 8 were selected as an overall representation for this project. 4 G. spinigerum, 3 G. turgidum, and 1 G. lamothei were selected to present on. PCR amplification was done to amplify the 28s, CO1, and CO2 genes. Amplified products were purified and sent to MCLabs (South San Francisco, CA) for sequencing and DNA sequences were assembled, (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genbank/), followed by (phylo)genetic analyses. This study provides the first comprehensive multi-gene characterization of these nematodes.https://digitalcommons.snc.edu/collaborative_presentations/1087/thumbnail.jp
Charter Establishing the Abbey of St. Martin of Laon in 1124AD
No full textIn the Vitae Norberti, the hagiographic accounts of the life of Norbert of Xanten, it is described that Norbert is granted authority over the canons of the Abbey of Saint Martin in 1124 AD. Having established the first Norbertine community at Premontre a mere three years prior, the canons of Saint Martin were among the first religious brethren to be introduced to Norbert’s recently established tradition. Through research into historical trends of Ecclesiastical Latin grammar and wording, we were able to produce the first full translation of this charter nearly 900 years after it was written. The source was authored by Bishop Bartholomew of Laon, who was one of the most inspirational figures in Norbert’s lifetime and had pushed Norbert to expand his order beyond Premontre into Laon. Norbert and the canons were described to have been hesitant to associate with each other, as Norbert’s strong convictions about poverty and celibacy clashed with the practices of the Laon canons. When evaluating our translation in combination with the accounts of Norbert’s life, we found that the charter parallels the hagiographies in striking ways, such as the provisional clause for misconduct within the abbey. We are excited to share this original translation alongside the history of the charter within European scholarship.https://digitalcommons.snc.edu/collaborative_presentations/1065/thumbnail.jp
vgrG Gene as a Virulence Factor in Burkholeria cepacia
Get PDFBurkholderia cepacia is a gram-negative bacterium responsible for causing onion soft rot disease and has been identified as an infectious agent in people with cystic fibrosis. As this bacterium is naturally antibiotic resistant, it is important to understand the virulence factors that contribute to this bacterium’s pathogenicity. Through the use of transposon mutagenesis and bioinformatics, the vgrG gene was identified as a possible virulence factor for B. cepacia ATCC 25416. This gene encodes the tip protein of the Type Six Secretion System (T6SS), a complex structure found in many species of bacteria. In other organisms, this syringe-like system allows a bacterium to inject proteins into neighboring cells as a mechanism of interbacterial competition or for nutrient acquisition during infection. Here, the vgrG gene was disrupted by transposon mutagenesis and tests were performed on both this mutant and the wild-type strain of B. cepacia. I have found that expression of vgrG is not essential for survival of B. cepacia, suggesting that it is used for virulence in our infection model. Similarly, the vgrG mutant strain created smaller lesions compared to the wild-type strain in an onion model of infection, and preliminary data suggests that this mutant cannot establish an infection without a prior wound in the host. I am currently developing genetic methods that will allow me to test whether this gene is required for bacterial interactions, such as those required for biofilm generation and interbacterial competition. Together, these data will describe how vgrG and T6SS contribute to the virulence of B. cepacia.https://digitalcommons.snc.edu/collaborative_presentations/1062/thumbnail.jp
2021-2022: Geek Out!
Get PDFNerd culture is mainstream. Comic books, board games, sci-fi, superheroes and video games are all central parts of our current moment in popular culture. Even during times of great division, nerd culture has the power to bring people together. It\u27s also a critical site for thinking about issues of identity and power. During #YearGeekOut, the Cassandra Voss Center brought powerful artists, scholars and change-makers for a year-long deep dive into all things nerddom. Let\u27s #GeekOut
Amen: Closing the Creed, Opening Doors
No full textThomas M. Bolin is a Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at St. Norbert College.
Thomas M. Bolin has been at St. Norbert since 2002. Trained in Hebrew Bible and biblical languages, he teaches courses on the religious practices and literature of the ancient Near East and the Classical world. Since 2018 he has taken part in excavations of Roman remains in Rome and Pompeii. The author of three books and numerous essays and articles, his research focuses on the literature of early Judaism, the Books of Job and Ecclesiastes, and the history of biblical interpretation. A first generation college student and graduate of a Catholic, Liberal Arts institution, he loves being in the classroom with SNC students and considers it a privilege to be part of their undergraduate experience.
Andrew O’Connor, Ph.D. Andrew O’Connor is an Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at St. Norbert College.
Andrew O’Connor joined St. Norbert College in fall 2019. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Notre Dame in world religions & world church with an emphasis on Islamic studies. He never thought he would end up teaching world religions and theology—his undergraduate degree was in history and his master’s degree in Middle Eastern studies. He started taking Arabic on a whim during his undergraduate studies and was able to make a trip to Egypt for the first time in December 2009 to conduct research for his senior thesis. Andrew began to grow enamored with the Arab world, and later went on to travel to Palestine, Jordan, Tunisia and Morocco. During his master’s program, he started to spend more time reading the Qur’an and discovered his chief academic interest: the Qur’an and its relationship to Jewish and Christian traditions. His current projects including writing a book about the notion of “prophethood” in the Qur’an and a book chapter about the Qur’an’s presentation of Saul, David and Solomon. At SNC, Andrew teaches courses on world religions and comparative theology. He particularly enjoys fostering appreciative knowledge of different religious traditions and encouraging students to seek the betterment of their Religious Other. Andrew’s other hobbies including traveling, reading fiction, brewing, camping and spending time with his family.
About the Lecture
The final word of the Apostles’ Creed–indeed the final word of many prayers–is, “Amen.” This deceptively small word has both a fascinating backstory and an inspiring afterlife, originating in Judaism and later finding a home in both Christianity and Islam. Discover how the ending of the Apostles’ Creed invites us through an open door into an encounter with our Jewish and Muslim sisters and brothers
Drug Policy in Latin America
No full text“Drug Policy in Latin America,” a Great Decisions lecture given by Carrie Ryan, associate professor of history at St. Norbert College.
NOTE: The first part of the lecture wasn\u27t recorded
Fall/Winter 2022: Gifted From Above
Get PDFDiscover the low-budget legacy, with love from one class to the next.https://digitalcommons.snc.edu/snc_magazine_archives_2019-2023/1282/thumbnail.jp