Grant Resources
2008 Ueltschi Grant Recipients
ANTH 563, “Sustainable Food”
Dr. Sandy Smith-Nonini, Anthropology
This course will address issues relating to industrial agriculture, sustainable agriculture, agribusiness and food. Students will develop hands-on knowledge and experience in the developing community movement promoting sustainable food. As a part of the course, students will collaborate with local community groups to develop and organize collaborative research projects.
COMM 390, “Communicating for Social Change”
Ms. Billie Murray, Ms. Natalie Fixmer, Communication Studies
This course integrates theoretical perspectives on social movements, grassroots advocacy, and participatory democracy with practical, hands-on opportunities for engagement in public life. Drawing from a variety of perspectives within the discipline of communication studies, this course will explore the relationships between advocacy and service, and discuss how advocacy serves community interests and enriches participation in the public sphere.
ANTH 148, “Anthropology and Public Interest”
Dr. Karla Slocum
This course will explore how topics that anthropologists research and write about are addressed in non-academic institutions such as non-profit and activist organizations, particularly institutions devoted to achieving change. The goal of this course is to help students understand the connection between the concerns and work of academicians and those working in nonacademic contexts.
JOMC XXX, “Public Affairs Reporting for New Media”
Mr. Ryan Thornburg, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Students will learn how to make enterprise public affairs reporting engaging and relevant through the use of new media techniques. Through service-learning, this course provides students with the opportunity to apply the skills and concepts by engaging with the public and communities. Students will serve with newspapers throughout the state to address and report on relevant community issues.
SPAN 321, “Spanish for Health Care”
Dr. Elizabeth Bruno, Romance Languages
This course is designed to integrate further language study within a healthcare focus. Throughout the course students will learn Medical terminology, discuss healthcare related scenarios and learn about cultural differences that can effect medical treatment. Students will serve in local organizations serving Spanish-speaking people.
