Research by Scott City student to be featured at forum
TOPEKA -- Washburn University student Milton T. Knopp, of Scott City will make two oral presentations at The Washburn Apeiron: A Forum of Student Research, Scholarship and Creativity on Friday, April 22, on the Washburn University campus.
Knopp, a senior pursuing a degree in integrated studies, will make an oral presentation, “Self-esteem and Humility in Organizational Behavior.” In the forum abstract he noted: “The Benedictine Abbey, Our Lady of the Annunciation of Clear Creek, in Oklahoma, is one on the very few monasteries built in the U.S. in the last few decades. The community was started by a few members of who came from the French Abbey of Fontgombault. Why would a traditional religious community be so successful in its growth when it would seem that monasticism has outlived its usefulness? This presentation will start by giving an organizational overview of the Benedictine order in generals and then focus on the Guéranger Restoration in particular. The unique values, artifacts, shared assumptions, rights and rituals of this new and thriving religious community will be covered as well in the context of principles put forth by Dr. Schrum as well as those in Robert Kreitner and Angelo Kinicki’s book, ‘Organizational Behavior.’ In conclusion the concepts of humility and self-esteem will be evaluated and observed to see their relationship to each other in addition to their roll in the success of this Abbey.”
He is also a member of a group presenting a video documentary, “Making an Important Life Decision (a Video Documentary),” which is described in the abstract as: “A couple resolved to have an abortion. In the abortion clinic parking lot, they change their minds. The money intended to buy the abortion is used for an engagement ring instead. This documentary explores the life of this woman more than a decade later. We see if she believes it was the right choice or not and why.”
The Apeiron allows students from all disciplines to present their work in an environment that closely resembles the professional conferences and performance venues of their chosen area of study. Ninety students are participating in the forum and entries include poster presentations, oral presentations, exhibitions and performances. For information on Apeiron, go to washburn.edu/apeiron.