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Sound now, seek and you will find
(2017-06-22)My terminal project consists of paintings composed of flowers, hands, and scribbles along with various other shapes and marks that mine the personal, the cultural, and the historical. I make paintings in the spirit of ... -
What I know now
(2017-06-22)Here is where I first learned to love. To love the place that I am from. To love the harshness of the landscape and hot afternoon winds that rush between canyon walls. Where did this love come from? From time. Time spent ... -
To Cloak Empty Space
(2017)To sculpt is to cloak empty space in material. Like a balloon containing air, my sculptures give shape to empty spaces, while simultaneously concealing them. The experience of making a sculpture is like hiking up a mountain; ... -
I Carry You with Me: On Representation and the Bodily Event
(2017)This paper explores the complexities of presenting an image of the body as well as a representation of the bodily event. Central to this inquiry is an examination of the subject/object relationship (the perception of self ... -
infinite nowhere: on texts, trails, and speaking to place
(2017)I am of the practice of trying, often failing. My practice attempts to navigate the territories between dichotomies of text/image, image/object, meditation and direct experience, interior and exterior space. I am ... -
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Nutritional Groove
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Unraveling the Discussion of Vocal Onset: Strategies for the Cultivation of Balanced Onset Based Upon Historical and Current Vocal Pedagogical Teachings
(University of Oregon, 2017-06)This paper is a study of pedagogical approaches for the cultivation of an efficient, balanced vocal onset. The research will provide a historical survey of onset discussions from various pedagogical sources and conclude ... -
Best Practices in Exchanging Business Demographic Data Between State Governmental Agencies
(2016)Exchanging data between government organizations can be painful. This annotated bibliography of 15 authoritative sources investigates the best practices of E-Government data exchanges by evaluating (a) Challenges of Data ... -
Identifying End-User Training Best Practices for Enterprise Systems: Improving User Adoption
(2016)This study seeks to identify pedagogical best practices and instructional techniques that will facilitate end-user learning and improve adoption of enterprise systems. The study summarizes fifteen sources that explore how ... -
Best Practices in Training and Employee Development to Increase Public Sector Employee Retention
(2016)Public and private sector employers suffer from employee turnover. A challenge employers face is how to retain quality employees while remaining fiscally responsible. Providing employee development and training cancreate ... -
Knowledge Management Practices: Creating Effective and Efficient Processes in Globally Distributed Teams
(2016)This literature review focuses on the creation of effective and efficient knowledge management processes for teams distributed across the globe. The literature illustrates the importance of knowledge management to ... -
Best Practices for Fire Departments in the Application of Social Media in Disasters
(2016)This study explores how first responders can use social media to improve communication and situational-awareness during a disaster. This research is intended for fire departments seeking to implement social media into ... -
Best Practices for Secure BYOD Implementations
(2016)The popularity of Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) has increased dramatically over the last decade. BYOD bestows many benefits including increased productivity, flexibility, and employee satisfaction. However, BYOD also ... -
Best Practices for Knowledge Management Within the Naval Aviation Enterprise
(2016)Absent a viable knowledge management strategy, organizational effectiveness declines, including within Aviation squadrons of the United States Navy. The recent declines in retention of aviation officers and the short career ... -
Commercial Print: Strategies for Improving Profit in a Contracting Market
(2016)Pressure applied from the proliferation of digital media has constricted commercial print demand. This study identifies sources to inform the best workflow practices and technologies for commercial printers to reduce costs ... -
Developing a Methodology for Analyzing Buildable Lands in Teton County, WY
(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, 2017-03)INTRODUCTION The purpose of conducting a Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI) is to quantify the amount vacant and underdeveloped land available within a particular set of boundaries. In combination with other studies—notably ... -
State Funding and Planning Mechanisms to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Transportation Sector
(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, 2016-12)Many states are working to mitigate their contributions to global climate change by controlling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These efforts often begin with a establishment of a statewide GHG reduction goal, followed ... -
Edge Condition
(2017-02-08)Lush green vegetation, cascading waterfalls and waving golden wheat 5ields; UV printed on vinyl adhesive, stuck to an electrical utility box, vending machine or underground subway advertisement. These cultural moments ... -
Beethoven’s Bagatelles: Miniature Masterpieces
(University of Oregon, 2016-12-05)