THE CREIGHTONIAN 4 News 27 January 2012 Students enjoy a cup of DiversiTea On ursday, Creighton’s Inter Residence Hall Government (IRHG), and several other campus multi-cultural clubs, hosted the program DiversiTea in the Skutt Student Center. is event showcased several different cultures through their tea. In conjunction with IRHG, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Multicultural Advisory Council, African Student Association, Asian Student Association, CU African American Student Association, CU Latino Student Association, Indian Cultural Society, and Native American Association coordinated the event. “DiversiTea was a program that in a lot of ways began being planned last spring," said Mariah Borek, Arts & Sciences sophomore and Diversity and Leadership Committee Chair of IRHG. e IRHG executive team was interested in doing a program in partnership with the different multi-cultural organizations on According to the Creighton University mission, Creighton offers many opportunities in undergraduate research to allow students “to contribute to the betterment of society and to discover new knowledge.” Troy Hubbard, a senior majoring in biology, accomplished all this, along with winning one of the top undergraduate research awards in the country: the Frank and Sara McKnight Prize. e McKnight Prize was given to Hubbard on Nov. 4, 2011 on the University of Texas Southwestern campus at the campus’ medical center. Hubbard worked with the assistance of Dr. Karin van Dijk, the assistant professor of biology. Together they studied the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas syringae and how it overpowers a plant’s immune system by releasing proteins into the plant’s cells. “Our work focuses specifically on a specific method the pathogen uses to shut down the plants immune system," Hubbard said. "We are trying to see if the pathogen modifies plant chromatin in a way that prevents the plant from expressing its defense genes." e students selected to compete for the McKnight Prize were narrowed down to five finalists from three categories: chemistry, biophysics and biological chemistry. Because Hubbard was a finalist from the biological chemistry category, he was flown to the University of Texas Southwestern retreat for the biochemistry department. “We had to present a poster of our work to a series of judges and to the department as whole," Hubbard said. "It was really exciting to have the opportunity to discuss our work with other scientists, to benefit from their insights and, in some cases, to defend our findings against professional criticism.” On the last day of the retreat, the award was presented to Hubbard who felt shocked but grateful. “Research in plant pathology doesn't always get as much attention as work on human pathogens or other areas with greater clinical relevance," Hubbard said. "It was really gratifying to see firsthand the benefits of the time I devoted to research. Plus, who couldn't use a little extra spending money?” Hubbard did not fail to mention the help he had in his research. “I work in collaboration with Andrew Karpisek, a laboratory technician here at Creighton, and he and I are equal partners on this project," Hubbard said. "We also have the benefit of an incredible research mentor in Dr. van Dijk. Without them, I wouldn’t have been there to begin with.” campus, and so they connected with the Office of Multicultural Affairs. IRHG heard about the DiversiTea idea at it’s summer conference and presented it to the Multicultural Advisory Council in hopes that a member of each club would present on their culture’s tea. “e representatives loved the idea and were eager to participate in the program," Borek said. "On the day of DiversiTea, each organization had their own table in Skutt decorated with cultural artifacts from their respective cultures.” Featured teas included sweet tea from the U.S., chai tea from India, green tea from Asia, black tea from Afghanistan, mate tea from South America and several more. Attendees drew a trivia question from a bowl on the greeting table where the event began and then went from table to table searching for the answer. Each question was centered on a type of tea and its culture, such as how it was made, to whom it was served, and what healing properties and benefits it had, if any. Each table had a Powerpoint with facts about that specific tea. Students visiting the tables could sample the tea, hand-brewed by members, and search their slides for the answer or ask the members at the tables. “IRHG wanted students to search for an answer to a cultural question in order to begin dialogues and create learning opportunities at each table," Borek said. "ese questions sparked deeper conversations between the attending students and organizations." Once students found the correct answer, they brought it back to the greeting table at the entrance to collect their prize which was a “to- go-cup” full of their favorite tea from the event. “Overall, the student feedback was very positive, with many students talking about how much they enjoyed the program as they leſt," Borek said. "IRHG was happy to collaborate with the different multicultural organizations and will definitely consider doing DiversiTea again next year." To send a letter to the editor, e-mail [email protected] [email protected] Individual copies are free, but multiple copies carry a substantial charge. e Creightonian (USPS No. 137.460) is published weekly except during examination and holiday breaks for $8 per year by Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska. Periodical postage paid at Omaha, Nebraska. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to e Creightonian, Hitchcock Communications Arts Center, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, 68178-0119. e full staff list is available at creightonian.com Editor in Chief Matt Entringer News Editor Josie Bungert Ad Manager Dakotah Braun Head Copy Editor Alex Kane Online Editor Patrick Keaveny Graphics Editor Annemarie Weiner Photo Editor Trina Pham Opinion Editor Natalie Killion Scene Editor Amanda Brandt Sports Editor Katie Hansen Faculty Adviser Kris Boyle Hubbard wins McKnight Award for his research on plant pathogens WEEKLY CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT Students enjoy different types of tea in Skutt on Jan. 19. Photo by Dino Beldia. Anne Ferguson News Reporter 1 6 4 5 9 3 8 7 2 1 2 4 3 6 8 7 5 9 January 20, 2012 - 2:25 PM A student became ill while in Criss Health Sciences Building and was transported by Public Safety to Student Health. January 23, 2012 - 1:11 AM A facilities staff member was removing snow from the parking area west of the Beirne Tower when a tractor wheel slightly damaged a parked pickup truck. January 22, 2012 - 3:05 AM An intoxicated student was transported by Public Safety from Kiewit Hall to CUMC. January 18, 2012 - 2:35 PM A 23 year-old non-affiliate created a distrubance in the Skutt Student Center and was escorted from campus. January 22, 2012 - 8:42 PM A student was injured while playing basketball in the Kiewit Fitness Center and was transported by squad to CUMC. January 19, 2012 - 3:57 PM Two students reported that their wallets were missing from their unattended backpacks in Brandeis Hall. January 18, 2012 - 8:49 AM A staff member was inside her parked vehicle south of Brandeis Hall when a vehicle being parked struck her car causing minor damage to the bumper. January 21, 2012 - 11:31 AM A student became ill in her room in McGloin Hall and was transported by Public Safety to CUMC. January 17, 2012 - 5:40 PM A staff member reported that his computer notebook was missing from an unlocked office in the Lied Center for the Performing Arts. January 18, 2012 - 1:20 PM A woman reported that the gate arm on the top level of the 20th Street garage opened unexpectedly and struck her under the eye. e woman was transported to CUMC to be checked out. Madeline Zukowski News Reporter At IRHGs DiversiTea, students learned about tea and culture.
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THE CREIGHTONIAN4 News 27 January 2012
Students enjoy a cup of DiversiTea
On Thursday, Creighton’s Inter Residence Hall Government (IRHG), and several other campus multi-cultural clubs, hosted the program DiversiTea in the Skutt Student Center. This event showcased several different cultures through their tea.
In conjunction with IRHG, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Multicultural Advisory Council, African Student Association, Asian Student Association, CU African American Student Association, CU Latino Student Association, Indian Cultural Society, and Native American Association coordinated the event.
“DiversiTea was a program that in a lot of ways began being planned last spring," said Mariah Borek, Arts & Sciences sophomore and Diversity and Leadership Committee Chair of IRHG. The IRHG executive team was interested in doing a program in partnership with the different multi-cultural organizations on
According to the Creighton University mission, Creighton offers many opportunities in undergraduate research to allow students “to contribute to the betterment of society and to discover new knowledge.”
Troy Hubbard, a senior majoring in biology, accomplished all this, along with winning one of the top undergraduate research awards in the country: the Frank and Sara McKnight Prize.
The McKnight Prize was given to Hubbard on Nov. 4, 2011 on the University of Texas Southwestern campus at the campus’ medical center.
Hubbard worked with the assistance of Dr. Karin van Dijk, the assistant professor of biology. Together they studied the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas syringae and how it overpowers a plant’s immune system by releasing proteins into the plant’s cells.
“Our work focuses specifically on a specific method the pathogen uses to shut down the plants immune system," Hubbard said. "We are trying to see if the pathogen modifies plant chromatin in a way that prevents the plant from expressing its defense genes."
The students selected to compete for the McKnight Prize were narrowed down to five finalists from three categories: chemistry, biophysics and biological chemistry. Because
Hubbard was a finalist from the biological chemistry category, he was flown to the University of Texas Southwestern retreat for the biochemistry department.
“We had to present a poster of our work to a series of judges and to the department as whole," Hubbard said. "It was really exciting to have the opportunity to discuss our work with other scientists, to benefit from their insights and, in some cases, to defend our findings against professional criticism.”
On the last day of the retreat, the award was presented to Hubbard who felt shocked but grateful.
“Research in plant pathology doesn't always get as much attention as work on
human pathogens or other areas with greater clinical relevance," Hubbard said. "It was really gratifying to see firsthand the benefits of the time I devoted to research. Plus, who couldn't use a little extra spending money?”
Hubbard did not fail to mention the help he had in his research.
“I work in collaboration with Andrew Karpisek, a laboratory technician here at Creighton, and he and I are equal partners on this project," Hubbard said. "We also have the benefit of an incredible research mentor in Dr. van Dijk. Without them, I wouldn’t have been there to begin with.”
campus, and so they connected with the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
IRHG heard about the DiversiTea idea at it’s summer conference and presented it to the Multicultural Advisory Council in hopes that a member of each club would present on their culture’s tea.
“The representatives loved the idea and were eager to participate in the program," Borek said. "On the day of DiversiTea, each organization had their own table in Skutt decorated with cultural artifacts from their respective cultures.”
Featured teas included sweet tea from the U.S., chai tea from India, green tea from Asia, black tea from Afghanistan, mate tea from South America and several more.
Attendees drew a trivia question from a bowl on the greeting table where the event began and then went from table to table searching for the answer. Each question was centered on a type of tea and its culture, such as how it was made, to whom it was served, and what healing properties and benefits it had, if any.
Each table had a Powerpoint with facts about that specific tea. Students visiting the tables could sample the tea, hand-brewed by members, and search their slides for the answer or ask the members at the tables.
“IRHG wanted students to search for an
answer to a cultural question in order to begin dialogues and create learning opportunities at each table," Borek said. "These questions sparked deeper conversations between the attending students and organizations."
Once students found the correct answer, they brought it back to the greeting table at the entrance to collect their prize which was a “to-
go-cup” full of their favorite tea from the event.“Overall, the student feedback was very
positive, with many students talking about how much they enjoyed the program as they left," Borek said. "IRHG was happy to collaborate with the different multicultural organizations and will definitely consider doing DiversiTea again next year."
To send a letter to the editor, e-mail [email protected]
[email protected] copies are free, but multiple copies
carry a substantial charge.The Creightonian (USPS No. 137.460) is published weekly except during examination and holiday breaks for $8 per year by Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska. Periodical postage paid at Omaha,
Nebraska. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Creightonian, Hitchcock Communications Arts Center, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, 68178-0119.
The full staff list is available at creightonian.com
Editor in ChiefMatt Entringer
News EditorJosie Bungert
Ad ManagerDakotah Braun
Head Copy EditorAlex Kane
Online EditorPatrick Keaveny
Graphics EditorAnnemarie Weiner
Photo EditorTrina Pham
Opinion EditorNatalie Killion
Scene EditorAmanda Brandt
Sports EditorKatie Hansen
Faculty AdviserKris Boyle
Hubbard wins McKnight Award for his research on plant pathogens
WEEKLY CAMPUS
SAFETY REPORT
Students enjoy different types of tea in Skutt on Jan. 19. Photo by Dino Beldia.
Anne FergusonNews Reporter
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January 20, 2012 - 2:25 PMA student became ill while in Criss Health Sciences Building and was transported by Public Safety to Student Health. January 23, 2012 - 1:11 AM A facilities staff member was removing snow from the parking area west of the Beirne Tower when a tractor wheel slightly damaged a parked pickup truck.
January 22, 2012 - 3:05 AMAn intoxicated student was transported by Public Safety from Kiewit Hall to CUMC.
January 18, 2012 - 2:35 PMA 23 year-old non-affiliate created a distrubance in the Skutt Student Center and was escorted from campus.
January 22, 2012 - 8:42 PMA student was injured while playing basketball in the Kiewit Fitness Center and was transported by squad to CUMC.
January 19, 2012 - 3:57 PMTwo students reported that their wallets were missing from their unattended backpacks in Brandeis Hall.
January 18, 2012 - 8:49 AMA staff member was inside her parked vehicle south of Brandeis Hall when a vehicle being parked struck her car causing minor damage to the bumper.
January 21, 2012 - 11:31 AMA student became ill in her room in McGloin Hall and was transported by Public Safety to CUMC.
January 17, 2012 - 5:40 PMA staff member reported that his computer notebook was missing from an unlocked office in the Lied Center for the Performing Arts.
January 18, 2012 - 1:20 PMA woman reported that the gate arm on the top level of the 20th Street garage opened unexpectedly and struck her under the eye. The woman was transported to CUMC to be checked out.
Madeline ZukowskiNews Reporter
At IRHGs DiversiTea, students learned about tea and culture.