breakoutsessions-2018.docx |
Name of Presenter |
Title of Presentation |
Time Slot(s) |
Room Assignment |
Abstract |
MORNING BREAK OUT SESSIONS (11-11:45am) |
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Joni Warner |
Mindful Meditations/Laughter Yoga |
11:00-11:45 |
Dance Room (PAC) |
This is an interactive presentation. Participants will learn some creative techniques to de-stress and recharge. They will engage in mindful meditation and laughter yoga. There is no special clothing or equipment required. |
Angie Heath |
The Greatness in You |
11:00-11:45 |
DH 203 |
This will be a motivational presentation and discussion time about believing in yourself and unleashing your creativity. We will discuss how to deal with setbacks and negativity from yourself and others and how to unleash the greatness that exists in everyone |
Gail A. Ryder |
Swiss Family Robinson and Apollo 13 |
11:00-11:45 |
SCI 41 |
How might limitations and a lack of resources actually stimulate creativity, innovation and problem solving. |
Stephen Ball |
Diffusion of Innovations in Organization |
11:00-11:45 |
DH 204 |
Good ideas do not magically move into practice. The adoption of innovations must overcome resistance in organizational cultures—especially in tradition-based clan cultures. This session, based on the work of Rogers and Cameron & Quinn, et al., will explore the factors that increase the likelihood of successful innovation introduction in an organization. Participants will come away with practical knowledge they can apply immediately in their organizations. |
Tad Dunne |
Creativity and Healing in the Arts |
11:00-11:45 |
DH 205 |
How a sense of being "wholesome" requires both creativity and healing. How these are fostered by the arts (clothing, painting, music, poetry, fiction, sculpture, landscaping, architecture, ballet, ritual . . .). |
Matt Ripper |
Finding Intimacy in a Post-Trust Era |
11:00-11:45 |
DH 206 |
Using a "wheel" model with the different types of intimacy and we will discuss how some of us may excel at particular types of intimacy but we also may be challenged with different types of intimacy. |
Gabrielle Fisher, Trevor Willis, Michael March, Taylor Mulder Kara Lictawa, Maria Hernandez, Kiana Votava |
Innovations for Sustainable Future |
11:00-11:45 |
St. Joe’s 109 |
Learn about sustainable environmental practices for soil health, native plants, and pollinators. |
Hallie Brown, Jacob Henderson, Courtney Heron, Lindsay Jasinski, Lawrence Ochadleus, Samantha Pawlowswki, Aaron Wagner |
Historical Creativity of Biological Application |
11:00-11:45 |
SCI 131 |
Several types of biological applications will be discussed. |
Eric Kos, Jennifer Kling |
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) programs |
11:00-11:45 |
SCI 40 |
This panel will provide an introduction and explanation of an innovative new program being offered at colleges and universities (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics PPE) and the possibilities such a program offers at SHU. The panel will provide faculty, students and staff with a glimpse into the world of PPE and answer questions about the curriculum and value of such a program |
Steve Wathen |
Green Chemistry: Changing how We Do Chemistry |
11:00-11:45 |
SCI 44 |
Examples of how Green Chemistry is changing our approach to chemistry |
Social Responsibility Committee |
Community Improvement Through SHU SOUP |
11:00-11:45 |
SCI 45 |
Discussion on how SHU SOUP is the perfect outlet for creative and innovative solutions to issues of social responsibility within out community. We will discuss previous SHU SOUP projects, and walk through what makes a good proposal. |
Bailey Schwartz |
Taking the Mission Beyond Siena Heights |
11:00-11:45 2:30-3:15 |
DH 114 |
Discussion on what it means and looks like to take the mission beyond our time at Siena Heights. |
Jessica Jeffrey (Social Work Student Association) |
Yoga for Healing and Self Care |
11:00-11:45 2:30-3:15 |
UC Fit Room |
The first session is going to be based on the WHY behind the practice. Why yoga can be beneficial for healing of the body, mind and soul. The second session will be more of a movement session where the teacher will teach a basic slow flow yoga class and go more in depth of basic techniques of the yoga practice. |
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS (2:30-3:15) |
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The Psychology Club |
Why Do We Dream |
2:30-3:15 |
SCI 42 |
We will be discussing the creative side of our dreams and how we can use Lucid Dreaming to assist in sleep problems, while covering a few other topics such as what dreams are, "good" versus "bad" dreams, and what lucid dreaming really is. |
Jared Ambrose, Ashley Best, D’aries Davis, Maria Fisher, Alex Gilbert, Hannah Gomola, Tina Miller, Damon Wright, |
Biological Innovations for the Future |
2:30-3:15 |
SCI 131 |
Learn about novel technological achievements in the areas of veterinary medicine, physical therapy, dentistry, human medicine, and pharmacy. |
Robert Oliver (Men of Distinction) |
What Is A Man? |
2:30-3:15 |
DH 203 |
What is the perception of men of in society, on campus, and what role do we play in the environments we live in? |
Riley Guntrip, Makayla Kopriver, Nolan Lyona, Alisha Payne, Maria Repichowski, Tanishia Townsend, Midrenae Young-Brooks |
Modern Innovation of Biological Application |
2:30-3:15 |
St. Joe’s 109 |
Modern Innovations of Biological Applications |
Dr. Drew Whiting, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh |
Electronic Media and the Future of Saxophone |
2:30-3:15 |
Band room (PAC) |
Using electronic sampling and modern compositional techniques, the presenter will perform several pieces and then explain each technique used within the music. |
Jos. N. Banks (Student Engagement and Theatre Siena) |
#BeFEARLESS - A Masterclass with Jos. N. Banks |
2:30-4:30 |
Dance Room (PAC) |
Defining YOU - The Performers Guide To Perfecting YOUR Gifts & being FEARLESS in it's delivery! In this class, we will discuss the strength and beauty that comes from developing and polishing the uniqueness that is YOU. Highlighting your strengths to pull forward, and identifying what needs work. As cliché as it may sound, the very thing that makes you different is your POWER. In this class we will work on owning ourselves in our artistry and honing our gifts. Many institutions that specialize in performance, don’t teach about branding/ marketing for the performer, this course will bring positive awareness to what can be a very daunting idea. “You are enough, and more times than often - more than.” - Jos N. Banks Participants can bring in material; a monologue or song that speaks true the their personal identities. We will work the pieces to truly highlight their personalities, and strengths as a performer within. |
Bailey Schwartz |
Taking the Mission Beyond Siena Heights |
11:00-11:45 2:30-3:15 |
DH 114 |
Discussion on what it means and looks like to take the mission beyond our time at Siena Heights. |
Jessica Jeffrey (Social Work Student Association) |
Yoga for Healing and Self Care |
11:00-11:45 2:30-3:15 |
UC Fit Room |
The first session is going to be based on the WHY behind the practice. Why yoga can be beneficial for healing of the body, mind and soul. The second session will be more of a movement session where the teacher will teach a basic slow flow yoga class and go more in depth of basic techniques of the yoga practice. |