The Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico, is a religious icon and symbol of Mexican nationalism and identity (Benedetti). Through analyzing the image and history of the Virgin of Guadalupe through the theoretical terms, e.g. gender, sexuality, identity, and authority, one is able to understand her meaning and importance to Mexico, the world, and the catholic church. Her importance can be examined through the use of these theoretical terms and how they intersect and connect with…
The last great king of the Kingdom of Weisshafen and Madeleine’s grandfather. Beloved by all, Viktor the Third was an effective leader, unlike his successor King Baldur, who is a bit of a playboy. Seeing that his son was weak and unworthy of the crown, as well as wanting to move Weisshafen into the modern era, Viktor chose to limit the power of the nobility at the end of his lifetime. When Schwartzwald sought to invade Weisshafen, they besieged the border fortress at Grauhof. Outnumbered,…
high school sports and looking at that and history, Title IX was brought back to my attention. In the year 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act, was passed. The basics behind Title IX were that if an activity was funded by Federal means, then no person, on the basis of sex, could be excluded from that activity or discriminated against. This Federal law was passed due to the fight for civil and equal rights during this time period. Title IX caught my interest and it is something that…
Art Kjos, AIA and Executive Director of Planning, Design and Construction, has informed of his intention to retire on 7/31/2018. Art has been with the institution since 2014 and made valuable contributions within Campus Operations during his short time with us. When recruited, Art was owner/partner of Clark/Kjos Architecture in Portland Oregon. His firm was responsive to many healthcare clients in the northwest interested in Lean Design and improving both customer satisfaction and optimal…
thought of title sequences. Not just as being more artistic, but connecting the title sequence with a symbolic connection. The way something is pictured can immediately make someone think of something or make them have an idea in their minds of what the picture is representing. This way of thinking is something nobody ever thought of in the movie industry until Bass came along. After his work in Man with a Golden Arm Bass became a big name in the film industry. He did many popular films title…
Following the arrest of BIO CEO, Mr. Dusty Korbel, the subsequent recommendations are submitted for managing this specific crisis response while maintaining business continuity with established strong BIO leadership. Due to the widespread media coverage of Mr. Korbel’s arrest coupled with the negative connotation it attaches to the leadership of BIO, it is necessary to immediately execute proper steps to ensure effective reputation management. The first step required to manage this crisis is…
When discussing portrayals of what defines true womanhood some begin the conversation with the commonly gender specifics terms which are called Marianismo and Hembrismo (Greer; Asencio). Scholars have defined Marianismo as “derived from the Catholic belief in the Virgin Mary—ascribes superior morality and spirituality to the Latina woman, who is considered able to endure suffering more than men. Her traditional femininity is portrayed as submissive, religious, modest, and humble, and a woman who…
Chapter Four Karolina and Theresia finished dressing and met Princess Marie and her mother in the main entrance of the palace greeting their guests. The Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess of Baden were arriving and stepping out of their carriage. Karolina and her mother stood behind the Princess and the Dowager Duchess as they curtsied and welcomed the royal couple. Theresia instructed the servants to take their baggage to their rooms in the palace. The Grand Duke acknowledged the Dowager Duchess…
Introduction The author of Evicted, Matthew Desmond, exposes the restrictions those in extreme poverty may face daily. Based in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Desmond takes his readers into the lives of those living in poorly maintained housing where tenants experience health problems, eviction, and at times even death. The property owners are wealthy and thrive off profits made by those less fortunate, yet do minimal maintenance to preserve their rental units. The families residing in the rentals cope…
various sports associations. Title IX was signed into law in 1972, enforcing gender equality through collegiate athletics. Since then, the numbers of female athletes have drastically gone up, while male programs have faced extinction. Sport-leaders and athletes both have very differing views on how the policies have affected collegiate sports. Because of an indefinite legislation, Title IX has helped females in sports, while putting male sports on the brink of extinction. Title IX’s flexible…