Moderated by Dr. Anthony Daly

Housing Rehabilitation Project

Authors: Salimatu Bah, Thailia Chee

Faculty Advisor: Julia Dixon

This project explores the potential for real estate investment on the Chee's Chinese Cuisine restaurant property in Adams, where we will be focusing on rehabilitating two buildings that sit on the property. Through industry analysis, we identify opportunities to enhance the restaurant's profitability and leverage its income for the rehabilitation of buildings #7 and #11 that are currently not in use. Our business plan outlines strategies to optimize restaurant operations, attract more customers, and generate additional revenue streams. By investing in property rehabilitation, we aim to revitalize the area while securing long-term financial returns. This study contributes insights into the intersection of real estate and local economic development, proposing steps to maximize the property's value and positively impact the community.

The Kindertransport and Its Effects

Author: Sydalee Rinker

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Anthony Daly

In the late 1930s, Nazi brutality towards Jewish people in Germany increased. As a pre-emptive effort to save Jewish children, the Kindertransport was created. This rescue effort ran from 1938-1939 and focused on the removal of Jewish children from the territories controlled by Nazi Germany, sending them off to mainland Britain in the hopes they would escape the persecution their families were already experiencing on the brink of one of the bloodiest wars in history. My research centers on the children that were involved in the transport and how it affected them in both the short and long term. I will also research the adults that were involved and their experiences during this rescue mission. This presentation will explore the effects of the Kindertransport and analyze the lasting impressions on those involved.

Religion and US Politics

Author: Sean Murphy

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Samantha Pettey

A quarter of Americans believe government policies should support religious values and beliefs, and just under three quarters of respondents believe religion should be kept separate from government policies. This data from Pew Research Center targets a representative sample of Americans of all ages. While existing research and polls study peoples beliefs on religion and politics, there seems to be a gap in our knowledge about college-aged students. This finding has led to the research question, How do college students, specifically those here at MCLA, feel about the entanglement of religion and politics? In order to conduct this research, we will create a poll and send it to MCLA students. We expect to find that students’ views and preferences relate more closely towards separationism policies of religion and politics. We hope the results of this research will add to existing data and improve the dataset regarding college-aged students.