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  • Foodways at Fort Yamhill, 1856-1866 : an archaeological and archival perspective

    Creator:
    Eichelberger, Justin E.
    Abstract:
    Fort Yamhill, located in the eastern foothills of the Oregon Coast Range near modern day Grand Ronde, Oregon, was a U.S. Army post established in March 1856 as part of a three fort system to guard the newly established Coast Reservation and to provide a Union presence in the state...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Just do it : an analysis of cultural factors behind the growth of Nike, Inc.

    Creator:
    Chen, Roger L.
    Abstract:
    The success of NIKE, Inc. is deemed miracle by professionals on both Wall Street and Madison Avenue. Research done in the past tends to credit the growth of NIKE, Inc. to its marketing strategies. By placing the achievement of the company in the postmodern context, this study analyzes the cultural...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    committee: Dr. Joan Gross, Dr. Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Mark Moore, and to those who have helped me during

  • Perceptions of mental health and mental illness among the Wanniya-laeto of Sri Lanka

    Creator:
    Priest, Jill Amy
    Abstract:
    The Wanniya-laeto, often referred to as Veddas, are the indigenous people of Sri Lanka. They live primarily in governmental designated areas in the forest with a few Vedda villages on the eastern coastal region. In-depth, semi-structured interviews as well as participant observation were the methods used to access the perceptions...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Public Health and Elaine Pedersen from the Department of Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising

  • Cultural competency in associate degree nursing education : a skills approach

    Creator:
    Wade, Jennifer L.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to determine whether a course in cultural competency would impact associate degree nursing students' perceptions of their abilities to provide care to culturally diverse clients. Ethnographic interviews with nursing faculty, graduates and students were utilized in course development. The cultural competency course was evaluated...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , Elaine Pedersen, PhD, and Diane Bauer, RN, MSN. Diane Bauer, RN, MSN also deserves special mention