The document summarizes scholarly activities at Marymount College Library from April 2012. It includes: 1) Four presentations given at various conferences on topics like student research narratives and millennial characteristics. 2) Highlights of recent publications by faculty including books and journal articles. 3) Updates on current research and works in progress by additional faculty. 4) Details of art exhibitions by a faculty member at galleries in Colombia and California. 5) Nominees for the Student Scholar Award and short descriptions of their projects.

1. Scholars Celebration 2012
Marymount College Library

2. Public Presentations
Melanie Sellar and Mary McMillan (Library) with
Patrick McMahon and Andrew Ogilvie (English)
presented:
Intentionality and Visibility: Assessing the Research
Process through Student Research Narratives
(April 2012, San Diego)
California Academic & Research Libraries Conference

3. Public Presentations
Michael Fileta and Erin Martinez (Residential Life)
presented:
Insights into the Millenial Mind: Discover which
Millenial Characteristics are prominent on your campus
(April 2012, Pomona, CA)
2012 Western Association of College and University
Housing Officers

4. Public Presentations
Dacoury Natche (Residential Life) presented:
Identity Expectations that are not on Your Resume
(April 2012, Pomona, CA)
2012 Western Association of College and University
Housing Officers

5. Public Presentations
Stephen Koletty (Global Studies) presented:
The Secret Life of Maps
(New York, NY)
The Association of American Geographers 2012
Annual Meeting

6. Current Research & Publications
Levonian, G. (2011). Oz & Ends:
Wisdom from the Emerald City.
Duncan, OK: BearManor Media.
“Greg Levonian discusses the simple yet
profound wisdom found in Baum's brilliant
novels. Each chapter explores concepts such as
the heart, the
mind, courage, adventure, friendship, and worry-
free living.”
Congratulations Greg!

7. Current Research & Publications
Earle, D., & Simonelli, J. (2011). Zapatista
autonomy in cartel Mexico: Preserving smallholder
viability. CAFÉ Culture, Agriculture, Food and
Environment, 33(2), 133–140.
DellaPietra, L. (Ed.). (2011). Perspectives on
Creativity. Volume 2. Newcastle upon Tyne:
Cambridge Scholars.

8. Current Research & Publications
O’Melveny, R. (2012). The Book of Madness
and Cures: A Novel. New York: Little, Brown
and Co.
From Library Journal: “This debut novel from a prize-
winning poet is an elegant portrait of a resolute woman
who practices medicine in 16th-century Venice.”
From Booklist: “In O'Melveny's innovative,
accomplished debut, a female doctor's travels
throughout Renaissance Europe create a striking
historical tableau.”
Congratulations Regina!

9. Current Research & Publications
Levonian, G. (2012). No laughing matter: William
Saroyan’s Californians in crisis. Western American
Literature, 46(4), 383–99.
Roller, K., Rhodes, G., Biscarra, A., & Loberg, L.
(2012). Study abroad as a collaborative endeavor.
About Campus, 16(6), 2–10.

10. Current Research & Publications
Armstrong, S. (2011). Develop strong partnerships
with faculty, staff. Student Affairs
Today, 13(11), 12. doi:10.1002/say.20038
Holden, K. (2011). Phoom! Kaleidoscopic point: Los
Angeles river of words. SPECS journal of art and
culture, 4(1), 24–25.

11. Current Research & Publications
Zanca, K. J. (2011). The lion who did not roar . .
yet: The editorials of James A. McMaster - May
1860 to May 1861. American Catholic
Studies, 122(3), 1–29.
Zanca, K. J. (In publication). Christianity. In Patterns
of Religion, 3rd edition. December 2012.

12. Current Research & Publications
Bera, S., Johnson, S., and R. Proctor. (Work in
progress). Foundational Curriculum Redesign.
Bera, Stephan. (Work in progress). Curriculum and
Assessment.

13. Current Research & Publications
Garman, Susan. (Dissertation in progress). Helen
Hunt Jackson’s Ramona: Advancements in Film
Production Techniques Have Helped Keep this
Novel Alive in Popular Culture.
Roller, Katie. (Dissertation in progress). Pre-Service
Teachers and Study Abroad: A reflective,
experiential sojourn to increase intercultural
competence and translate the experience into
culturally relevant pedagogy.
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14. Current Research & Publications
Sellar, Melanie. (Work in progress). Leveraging
Open Educational Resources: Ghanaian Libraries
and Community Development.
.
Ryan, Richard. (Work in progress). Abundancy
Results for the Two-Prime Case and Related
Results Concerning an Equation of Goormaghtigh.

15. In Exhibit
Vanderpool, J. (2011a, September).
Wanton. Exhibition, Galería
Sextante, Bogotá, Colombia.
Vanderpool, J. (2011b, December).
Sweethome. Exhibition, Huntington
Beach Art Center, Huntington
Beach, CA.
Vanderpool, J. (2012, April). Hometown
stories: Youngstown steel kitchens.
Exhibition, Butler Institute of American
Art, Youngstown, OH.

16. Student Scholar Award Nominees
Glenn Davis: Leapfrogging in Sub-Saharan Africa: Jumpstarting
Information and Communications Technology
Heidi Mayen: Forever Young
Kim Nguyen : Do Parents Have the Right to Refuse Life-Saving Medical
Treatment for their Child because of Religious Beliefs?
Marium Rahman : Consumerism Gives Rise to Male Beauty Culture
Megan Margeson: Life as a Video Game
Sade’ Brown: What is Nature to You?
Susana Pineda: Epilepsy
Yvette Quijano: Is China’s One-Child Policy Ethical Given Its Population

17. Congratulations Scholars!