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Greeks versus Geeks Identity Development among Honors Students in Greek-Letter
Organizations
Melissa L. Johnson, University of Florida
Many honors students are also leaders outside of the classroom, becoming involved in a variety
of extracurricular activities. What are the experiences of honors students who join sororities and
fraternities – organizations whose values at first glance may contradict the values of an honors
program
Music in Honors
Friday, October 22
9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Marriott Tower 2nd Floor, Yardbird B
Gen, Stu Gen
Student Moderator: Daniel Atwell, Azusa Pacific University *
The Transformative Power of Jazz: Turning Oppression into Freedom
Greg Engstrom, Eastern Kentucky University
Dana Fritz, Eastern Kentucky University *
Courtney Jackson, Eastern Kentucky University *
Minh Nguyen, Eastern Kentucky University
Julieann Price, Eastern Kentucky University *
Madeline Ruhl, Eastern Kentucky University *
Students will present their findings on how the development of jazz has influenced popular
music and society in general. The panel will focus on different aspects of the topic, with musical
examples played throughout the discussion.
Breaking the Mold: Social Revolution in Kansas City during the Jazz Age
Joanna Dunn, Eastern Kentucky University *
Amanda Fette, Eastern Kentucky University *
Alex Fletcher, Eastern Kentucky University *
Chris Neumann, Eastern Kentucky University
Chris Thurman, Eastern Kentucky University *
Nick Wade, Eastern Kentucky University *
Kansas City, while not a widely recognized cultural hub, was instrumental in the Social
Revolution of the Jazz Age. Following the success of the Women’s Suffrage Movement and the
onset of Prohibition, social change was allowed to flourish. These topics will be discussed in
terms of character and costume.
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