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Creighton University Magazine Fall 2014
No full textPERSUASION: WHY WE DO IT. WHAT IT TAKES TO DO IT WELL. AND WHY WE SHOULD CARE
From the pulpit to legislative chambers to corporate offices, the ability to convince others to follow a cause, support a certain idea or purchase a specific product is a valuable skill. How do we best use rhetoric to capture an audience, sway the undecided and convert the opposition? Creighton faculty examine the art of persuasion. Page 14.
THE PROMISE & PITFALLS OF BIG DATA / THE PROMISE AND PITFALLS OF BIG DATA
Big data has profound implications for consumers and a range of industries. While the use of large amounts of data may provide big promise, there are also pitfalls, such as the epic cyber attack at Target last year that resulted in millions of stolen credit card numbers. Creighton faculty take a look at the good and bad of big data. Page 18.
A QUESTION OF HOW WE LEARN
Education has advanced peoples and civilizations since the dawn of humankind. So how do we, as humans, best learn? And what teaching methods help us achieve that goal? Creighton faculty and staff explore how the ancient philosophers viewed education and give insight into the learning process of today’s students. Page 22.
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN AUTHOR?
There’s no secret formula to becoming a best-selling author. Creighton’s award-winning English faculty offer some common perspectives on the hurdles writers face. These faculty also teach in Creighton’s new Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program. Page 26.
STOPPING THE CYCLE OF URBAN CRIME
Dawn Irlbeck, Ph.D., and Rebecca Murray, Ph.D., of Creighton’s Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, along with other faculty members, look at programs across the U.S. that have worked in reducing urban crime, and the need for empowerment and victim assistance. Page 30.
Giving Hope a Hand
Through the Mechanical Hand Project Group, Jorge Zuniga, Ph.D., assistant professor of exercise science, is using 3-D printing technology to research and design low-cost mechanical hands for those who need them, particularly children. For Zuniga, who grew up on the poor streets of Santiago, Chile, this scientific pursuit is personal. Page 34.23
Creighton University Magazine Spring 2016
No full textMAKING A DIFFERENCE: ONE SMILE AT A TIME
Through its numerous outreach and community-based programs, the Creighton University School of Dentistry provides much-needed care to underserved populations, treating nearly 27,000 patients annually. Page 16.
WHAT MAKES TEACHING AT CREIGHTON SPECIAL?
Eileen Wirth, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Journalism, Media & Computing, who will be retiring at the end of the semester, reflects on the memorable connections formed between faculty members and students at Creighton. Page 24.
AN INSIDE LOOK AT EMOTIONS
What do our emotions tell us about ourselves — as individuals and cultures? Where do emotions come from? How do emotions affect the brain? Creighton faculty shed light on these questions and more while exploring the complex and mysterious world of our emotions. Page 28.
THE BUSINESS OF DOING GOOD
From teaching companies how to become more ethically responsible to planting 150-year-old corn seeds to help Native groups market food products to the general public, the Heider College of Business has created innovative ways of teaching business practices. Page 34.
STRESS!
Life can be stressful and chronic stress can be detrimental to our health — even deadly. How do our minds and bodies respond to stress, and how can we better manage that response? We turn to Creighton experts and an alumnus conducting cutting-edge research in this area for answers. Page 38.13
Creighton University Magazine Fall/Winter 2013
No full textCREIGHTON CELEBRATES OPENING OF HEIDER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Welcome to the Heider College of Business — the first named school at Creighton University. Read how the Ignite the Greatness campaign raised more than $93 million in gifts and pledges, including the transformational gift from Charles, BSC’49, HON’10, and Mary, HON’10, Heider. Page 14.
FINISHING THE JOURNEY
Deferring his dream to play in the NBA, Creighton’s All-American Doug McDermott returns for his senior season to play in the BIG EAST and to pursue another goal — earning his degree from Creighton. Page 16.
THE CHANGING FACE OF AMERICA
The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by the year 2040 there will be no ethnic or racial majority group in the U.S. Creighton faculty members are looking at this historic demographic shift and preparing Creighton students to think about proactive solutions to potential issues this shift may create in our nation’s schools, workforce and electorate. Page 20.
HE BOUGHT THE FARM … AND THE DODGERS
Creighton graduate Mark Walter, BSBA’82, heads a multi-billion-dollar financial services firm in Chicago and is the chairman and controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Page 24.
IS THERE AN APP FOR THAT?
On your smartphone or tablet right now, you may have apps that make your life easier, keep you organized and entertained and save you money. So what are the ingredients for a good app? Creighton students and faculty share their favorite mobile apps. Page 28.
MIRACLES ON 24TH STREET
Miracle on 34th Street … it is one of the most heart-warming holiday movies of all time. During this holiday season, Creightonians from 24th Street share their own “small” miracles — gentle nudges from above — that have touched their hearts and changed their lives. Page 32.32
Creighton University Magazine Spring 2015
No full textKNEE-DEEP IN RESEARCH
Creighton faculty and students are conducting unique research in post-surgery knee restoration. This head-to-toe approach is looking at local muscle function, brain signals and spinal reflexes. Page 16.
A GREAT VIEW / A GREAT VIEW: A FAREWELL TO FR. LANNON
Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., Creighton University’s 24th president and the first alumnus to head the University, retired on Jan. 20. In this article, Fr. Lannon reflects on his time at Creighton and shares his hopes for Creighton’s future. Page 22.
ADULT LEARNERS UNLEASH THEIR POTENTIAL AT CREIGHTON
More and more adults are heading back to school. Read how Creighton is reaching out to these students and helping them succeed. Page 28.
POWERFUL OUTREACH
Creighton’s energy technology students are gaining real-world experience while helping a hospital in Nigeria and the Siena/Francis House homeless shelter in Omaha evaluate and use alternative energy sources. Page 34.
EXAMINING THE RULES
In a recent study for which she testified before Congress, Creighton economist Diana Thomas, Ph.D., found that government regulations often burden low-income households disproportionately, either by increasing costs of goods and services, lowering wages or both. Page 40.13
Creighton University Magazine Summer 2012
No full textST. JOHN’S CHURCH: CELEBRATING 125 YEARS
In June 1887, the laying of the cornerstone for St. John’s Church was celebrated with much fanfare. Over the ensuing 125 years, St. John’s has become the heart of Creighton’s campus — both in its location and stature. Learn more about the history of this iconic Creighton structure. Page 8.
ENGAGING THE GRITTY REALITY: SERVICE AND JUSTICE TRIPS CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF OUTREACH AND REFLECTION / ENGAGING THE GRITTY REALITY
This spring, Creighton’s service and justice trips (now held in the fall and spring) celebrated 30 years of outreach and reflection. Learn more about how these trips started and how they continue to transform students by allowing them to encounter –— to borrow a phrase from a Jesuit leader — the “gritty realities” of life. Page 14.
PICTURES IN THE ATTIC: REMINISCING WITH PROFESSOR ALLEN SCHLESINGER
Allen Schlesinger, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biology, reminisces on his nearly 50 years of teaching at Creighton, where life may have taken him had he not become a biologist and teacher, and the day a “streaker” interrupted one of his lectures. Page 20.
CREIGHTON PROFESSOR GIVES VOICE TO WOMEN IN CONGO (DRC)
With a burning desire to help the women of her homeland, Creighton Professor Ngwarsungu Chiwengo is bringing a light of hope to this African nation — where mass rape has been epidemic — through her Congokazi: Congo Women Association. Read more about her story and how her organization is assisting Congolese women. Page 26.32
Creighton University Magazine Fall 2017
No full textCREIGHTON CONNECTIONS. Page 6
JESUIT GARDENS
The Rev. Thomas Simonds, SJ, EdD, shares insights on how to more fully appreciate the gifts of the season. Page 11.
BY THE NUMBERS Page 15.
HEALTH BRIEFS. Page 16.
DIALOGUE.
The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is discussed from Lutheran and Catholic perspectives by a Creighton professor and administrator. Page 18.
LESSON PLAN
Alumni and Creighton’s sustainability coordinator offer real-world advice on living a greener life. Page 20.
IS DEMOCR ACY IN CRISIS?
Political scientists, including two at Creighton, are concerned about signs that democracy may be in danger worldwide. Page 24.
AN EQUATION FOR SUCCESS
A recent $10 million gift to the College of Arts and Sciences from alumnus George Haddix, PhD, MA’66, and his wife, Susan, will enhance research and stoke the passions of the next generation of Creighton scientists. Page 30
THE L AST FRONTIER
Through twists and turns, a Creighton alumna falls in love with Homer, Alaska, and a unique form of therapy. Page 38.
A SHINING LIGHT
A professor and professor emerita play key roles in furthering the cause for sainthood of the founder of Boys Town, the famed organization for at-risk youth based in Nebraska. Page 44.
THE MINIMALIST MANAGER
A Creighton business professor says minimalism can bring more meaning to the workplace. Page 46.
IMPACT
From South Korea to Omaha, a nursing scholarship recipient finds Creighton is where she is meant to be. Page 54.
ALUMNI NOTES. Page 55
CREIGHTON CONVERSATIONS
The University’s vice president for University Relations says his is a “dream job.” Page 64.33
Creighton University Magazine Summer 2017
No full textUNIVERSITY NEWS. Page 6
Creighton’s Fulbright and Goldwater Scholars. Nursing Expands into Arizona. Harper Chair’s Focus on Business Leadership. Catching the Writing Bug. Creighton Welcomes New Board Members, Honors Trustees Emeriti. Saintly Work. Professor compiles biography for sainthood. ‘Latin in the Wild’ : Professor Works to Share, Preserve Ancient Graff
BEYOND TRAUMA.
Professor and trauma surgeon Juan Asensio, MD, has tackled the most complex surgeries under some of the most harrowing circumstances. After escaping Cuba as a teen and losing his brother in a carjacking, he has dedicated his life and career to ending the nightmare of violence. Page 18.
MONEY ON MY MIND.
To truly understand our relationship to money, one needs to travel across millennia and deep into the human psyche. Father and son researchers, experts in the emerging field of financial psychology, are breaking down taboos as they explore what makes us tick when it comes to financial decisions. Page 24.
OUT OF THE DARKNESS.
People who think slavery doesn’t exist today in the U.S. are wrong. Creighton researchers are documenting the sad truth that human trafficking in the commercial sex industry happens every day across the country. Page 28.
FARM FRESH.
Forget about shortcuts, artificial colors, preservatives, additives, hormones and anything else that doesn’t come from Mother Nature. Talented alumni and faculty are putting a fresh spin on bringing wholesome food and drink to the American table. Page 34.
VITAMIN D AND CANCER.
A largely Creighton research team conducted the first randomized clinical trial of the effects of vitamin D supplementation on all types of cancer combined. The team discovered not only that vitamin D. Page 40.23
Creighton University Magazine Fall/Winter 2012
No full textGUIDED BY THE SPIRIT: DON DOLL, S.J., CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY / GUIDED BY THE SPIRIT
For 50 years, nationally acclaimed photographer and Creighton Jesuit Don Doll has taken pictures that shine a light on injustice and reflect God’s love for all people — no matter their race, religion or culture. Page 8.
CREIGHTON IS IGNITING THE GREATNESS: COLLEGE OF BUSINESS KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN / CREIGHTON IS IGNITING THE GREATNESS
Dean Anthony Hendrickson, Ph.D., calls Creighton’s College of Business a hidden gem — with nationally recognized programs and faculty, and graduates who are in demand from Main Street to Wall Street. A new campaign looks to take the college to even greater heights. Page 16.
ON THE PRECIPICE OF A PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE: HOW DID WE GET THERE, AND WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT IT? / ON THE PRECIPICE OF A PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE
Donald Frey, M.D., Creighton’s vice president for Health Sciences, writes that a physician shortage is looming in America. How can universities address this coming crisis? He shares some solutions. Also, learn about the new Alegent Creighton Health and Creighton’s medical campus in Phoenix. Page 20.
FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY
One began his journey in rural North Carolina with only $35 in his pocket. Another began his journey in Africa, carrying his only pair of shoes. While their paths differed, they did share at least one important stop on their road to serve God and others — Creighton University. Page 24.
MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD
New Creighton University history professor Baba Jallow, Ph.D., brings a unique perspective to the classroom — that of an exiled journalist. Before coming to the United States, he was founder and editor of a newspaper in Gambia. Page 28.12
Creighton University Magazine Spring 2017
No full textUNIVERSITY NEWS
Horwitz Named Mutual of Omaha Endowed Executive Director. Level-up: Get caught playing a cellphone video game in a college classroom and chances are the consequences could be dire. Bishop’s ‘Extraordinary Life’ Subject of O’Keefe’s Latest Film. Researchers to Benefit from New Computer Cluster. Rare Bone Cancer Steels Resolve of Business Student By Eugene Curtin. ‘There are No Borders for Science’ : Students bring global perspective to research aimed at combating disease. By Adam Klinker. Rock On! First-year law student pursues her educational dreams while continuing to work with major musical acts. By Rick Davis. Page 6-.
EXPANDING HEARTS AND MINDS.
More than 4,300 Creighton students have traveled to the Dominican Republic over the decades through the University’s service-learning immersion and health care programs. Students, and the faculty and staff who accompany them, are forever changed through the relationships they form with the Dominican people. As Creighton celebrates these programs, it also looks to expand their reach.
FATIGUE IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE: EXPLORING THE UNEXPLORED
An interprofessional team of Creighton researchers is studying one of the most debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease — fatigue. They are examining this unexplored aspect of the disease through the wide lens of physical therapy, exercise science, pharmacy, neurology and biomechanics. Page 26
HISTORICAL PATTERNS IN AMERICAN IMMIGRATION.
Our nation’s collective struggle between the notion of being a “great melting pot” and anxiety about “foreign invasion” has been a source of tension throughout our country’s history, dating back to the original American colonies. Heather Fryer, PhD, director of the American Studies Program and associate professor of history, says there are some surprising patterns in the immigration story in the U.S., which can help us better understand our current debate. Page 32.
BUILDING A BETTER WORKPLACE.
Most employers (and employees) want to know the secret to building a better workplace. Creighton faculty share their insights on how to do this, addressing creativity, generational issues, psychological safety and trust, and work-life
balance. Page 38
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