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Michael Pillow, Nicci Small, Jonathan
Grafmiller
and Interim Dean Dave McFadden
River biology, Indian affairs, war
strategy capture Dean’s Symposium honors at Manchester College
Three Manchester College students – and their research on American
Indians, stream ecology and the grim lessons of the Grand Alliance’s
first amphibious assault – each captured the top prize at the 7th
Annual Dean’s Student Scholarship Symposium.
Each student took home $150, after difficult judging that could have
presented top honors to at least six competitors, said Dave McFadden,
interim dean for academic affairs. A total of 18 students presented
analysis papers, original research and creative works March 18 before
faculty evaluators. Each was mentored by a faculty member. The winners,
unranked, are:
Senior Michael Pillow of Elkhart, Ind., monitored Pony Creek in
North Manchester to provide the framework and baseline data for
long-term investigation into the ecological integrity of the tributary
of the Eel River that has cropland and feed lots in its watershed. The
biology major was mentored by Dr. Jerry Sweeten, assistant professor of
biology.
Senior Jonathan Grafmiller of Portland, Ind., discovered the
desire to appease the many political players of the Grand Alliance of
the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union led to blunders and
lessons in strategic military planning against Germany in the first
amphibious assault at Dieppe, France in 1942. The history major was
mentored by Dr. Mark Angelos, associate professor of history.
Junior Judith (Nicci) Small of Algonquin, Ill., visited two
American Indian reservations to explore how autonomous people became
dependents of the state and tools the government has used to attempt
eradication of a culture. “It’s time to enhance social justice at home,”
said Small, majoring in political science and peace studies. She was
mentored by Dr. Tim McElwee, associate professor of peace studies.
Manchester, a Church of the Brethren college, offers 45 areas of study
to 1,075 students from 22 states and 30 countries. For more about
Manchester College, visit
www.manchester.edu
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