The carrying: Material frames and immaterial meanings

Jakob von Uexküll Lecture; University of Tartu, 30 April 2014

Integrative Therapy Program: Evaluation and implementation of aromatherapy in an inpatient setting

Purpose Statement: The purpose of this project is to implement integrative therapies, such as aromatherapy, in addition to current nursing interventions. Goal is to improve patient experience and outcomes and enhance the patient/nurse relationship.https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/nursing_posters/1064/thumbnail.jp

An Exploratory Study of Classroom Diversity and Cultural Competency

This exploratory study compares the effectiveness of multicultural training across two classrooms of counselors-in-training at a predominately white institution—one which was homogenous in class composition; the other which was diverse in class composition. Results indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between classrooms and that individual students demonstrated statistically significant change in perceived multicultural competence. Such findings highlight the need for ongoing research that explores influence of classroom composition on cultural competency training for counseling graduate students

An Exploratory Study of Classroom Diversity and Cultural Competency

This exploratory study compares the effectiveness of multicultural training across two classrooms of counselors-in-training at a predominately white institution—one which was homogenous in class composition; the other which was diverse in class composition. Results indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between classrooms and that individual students demonstrated statistically significant change in perceived multicultural competence. Such findings highlight the need for ongoing research that explores influence of classroom composition on cultural competency training for counseling graduate students

Attitudes & Roles Regarding Firearm Access and Suicide Prevention in Vermont Middle & High Schools

Adolescent suicide is a serious public health concern in Vermont, and the presence of firearms in the home is a known risk factor. Suicide attempts with firearms are more likely to be completed than attempts with other means, with an 85% mortality rate of suicide with firearms compared to 5% with other means. This project aimed to assess attitudes, comfort, and perceived roles among school personnel in addressing gun safety and access to firearms with Vermont students and parents.https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/comphp_gallery/1298/thumbnail.jp

Interview on biosemiotic ethics with Wendy Wheeler

In diesem Interview diskutiert Wendy Wheeler, emeritierte Professorin der englischen Literatur- und Kulturforschung an der London Metropolitan University, ihre Gedanken zur Biosemiotik und deren Relevanz für die Ethik. Nach Wheelers Verständnis kann Biosemiotik eine Ethik begründen, weil sie eine alternative und angemessene Ontologie der Beziehungen bereithält. Sie erläutert ihre Gedanken zu Peirce als einer der Gründungsfiguren der Biosemiotik und erklärt, warum sie an der Möglichkeit einer gesetzlichen Rahmung der ökologischen Ethik zweifelt. Darüber hinaus diskutiert sie ihre Ansichten zur Möglichkeit moralischen Handelns in nicht-menschlichen Organismen und warnt vor Konzepten, die auf menschlicher Ausschließlichkeit, Sentimentalität und Puritanismus basieren. Wheeler ist der Auffassung, dass biosemiotische Ethik ein stärker eingegrenztes, oder systemisch geschachteltes Konzept von semiotischem Wert postulieren kann. Ihre moralische Frage, so erklärt sie, würde stets in etwa so lauten: Wächst es? Ist es lebendig?In this interview, Wendy Wheeler, London Metropolitan University Emerita Professor of English Literature and Cultural Inquiry, discusses her thoughts on biosemiotics and its relevance for ethics. In Wheeler’s perspective, biosemiotics can ground ethics because it offers an alternative and fitting ontology of relations. She shares her thoughts on Peirce as a foundational figure for biosemiotics, and explains why she doubts that an ecological ethics can be framed in terms of laws. Further, she discusses her views on moral agency in nonhumans, and warns against ideas based on human exceptionalism, sentimentalism and puritanism. Wheeler thinks that a biosemiotic ethics can posit a more located, or systemically nested, sense of semiotic value. Her moral question, she explains, would always be something like: Is this growing? Is this lively

2024 pest management guide for grapes in Washington

The Pest Management Guide for Grapes in Washington presents various chemicals and their uses against pest problems in Washington vineyards. While the recommendations are based on eastern Washington conditions, the information may often be applied to similar pest problems found throughout the state. Specific and more detailed information on pests and diseases can be found in the Field Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Pacific Northwest Vineyards (PNW644). Recommendations are suggested guidelines. They are not intended to represent pest control programs. The use of other materials and varying rates and treatments for control of particular pests depends on individual circumstances