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August 21, 2022

Simon Aihiokhai, theology, reviewed Queering Black Atlantic Religions. Transcorporeality in Candomble, Santeria, and Vodou. Roberto Strongman. Durham and London: Duke University Press, 2019. 296 pp. $26.95. ISBN: 9781478”003106. In Theology & Sexuality. August 2022. Aihiokhai also had a media mention: “‘Synodal Spirit is Alive in Africa,’ Say Speakers at Major Theological Summit.” In National Catholic Reporter (NCR). By Christopher White. August 11, 2022.

Lauren Berger, psychological sciences, and Olivia Nomura (PSY; class of ‘22) presented research on racial identity, critical consciousness, political efficacy, and participation in national social movements at the 130^th Annual American Psychological Association Convention, August 4–6, 2022 (Minneapolis, MN). Three additional undergraduate students – Grace Fortson (POL; class of ‘22), Jordan Hammock (PSY; class of ‘21), and Alyssa Reed (PSY; class of ‘21) – contributed to the research project. Berger received a 2022 APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists/National Register of Health Service Psychologists Convention Travel Grant to attend the conference.

Chloe Littzen, nursing, presented “The Development of the Nursing Practice Worldviews Scale” at the International Philosophy of Nursing Conference, Irvine, California. August 2022. Littzen also co-published “New Advances on Wellness Therapies Using Integrated Health Focusing on Nature” in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19. Co-authors: Andrew Lafrenz and Amber Vermeesch. August 2022.

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Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, presented “Rethinking the Human Person Beyond the Limits of Imago Dei: Insights from the Peripheral World.” A virtual lecture given to students at The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church. Tuesday, October 28, 2024. Aihiokhai also presented: “The Theologian as a Voice of Sacramental Disruption: Embracing a Curious Imagination”; “Theology as a Sacramental Discipline of Disruption: Towards a Pedagogy for a Secular World”; “Holy Disruption: Black Bodies as Sacraments of Transformation.” Sankofa Institute Scholars Meet and Greet Event, Sankofa Institute/Oblate School of Theology. San Antonio, Texas. November 8, 2024.

Anna Myers, Education, presented “Precise Feedback Instruction During Reading Intervention for Word Recognition, Fluency, and Comprehension.” Conference Session at the International Dyslexia Association. Dallas, TX. October, 2024.

Matthew Warshawsky, International Languages and Cultures, presented “‘A Woman So Perfect Keeping the Law’: The Crypto-Jewish Faith of Justa Méndez in Colonial Mexico.” The 34th Annual Conference of the Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies (presented virtually). October 27, 2024.

David Fuentes, Nursing and Health Innovations, presented “Bridging the Skills across Human and Artificial Intelligence Coaching Strategies to Boost Peer-Coaching & Self-Coaching Skills.” Co-presenter: Dave Houglum, PhD. Lightning Session of the Catholic Higher Education and AI Conference at University of Portland. The session briefly highlighted some of the innovations concerning the use of AI in leadership coaching, practice/training, and coaching ongoing developmental growth. October, 2024. Fuentes also presented: “Using Project Management Methodologies to Align General Education Assessment, Program Review, and Accreditation Simultaneously.”; “Systems-Thinking and Relationship Building to Address Accreditation and Institutional Efficiency.”; “Promoting Institutional Culture through Assessment Policy Development and Maximizing Stakeholder Engagement through Organizational Learning.” Co-presenters: S. Richards and JA Hughes. Assessment Institute in Indianapolis. October, 2024.

Dave Houglum, Director of Leadership Studies and Leadership Professor of Practice, Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, presented nine, one-hour invited leadership presentations for the European Leadership Programme in Brussels, Belgium. Houglum also provided individual leadership coaching sessions to many of the programme’s Fellows and to the staff of the Jesuit European Social Center (JESC). The European Leadership Programme draws emerging leaders from across Europe to participate in a five-month leadership development programme. October 12-16, 2024.

Andrew Eshelman, Philosophy, published “Reflection and Ideal Reasons-Responsiveness.” Special issue of Midwest Studies in Philosophy honoring the work of John Martin Fischer. October 8, 2024.

Jeffrey Gauthier, Philosophy, presented “Prostitution, Harm Reduction, and Male Entitlement” and “Comments on Virginia Moscetti, ‘Contracts and Sexual Promising: A Kantian Perspective.'” Northwest Philosophy Conference, Lewis and Clark College. November 2, 2024.