Inside Newman Summer 2014 by Newman University

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Some of the best times youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have may be outside the classroom (shocking, right?), including service projects on campus or on the other side of the world. Also in this issue: The truth is in the honey. And much more!

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Biology and theatre. Petri dishes and spotlights. You may not think to group them together when you’re pondering college. And, at some large universities students in theatre seldom cross paths with the future biologists. However, that’s not how it works at Newman University and Francisco “Pancho” Fields took advantage of that. Pancho graduated this past May with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in theatre. He was glad he could blend his two passions together while at Newman. That passion was visible whether he was involved with a project in biology, singing in the choir, acting on stage, leading as student government president, or performing at the University’s annual Oktoberfest. He ended his time at Newman as captain of the university’s improv troupe, The Sloppy Joes, and as a regular performer on Newman’s stage. His other passion – biology, has served him well too. In August he’s moving to Indiana to attend graduate school at the University of Notre Dame, a top notch program. His goals include earning a Ph.D. with an emphasis in microbiology and immunology. Eventually, Pancho wants to be a biology professor. When asked what advice he would give to future Newman students, Pancho quickly answered, “Get involved and enjoy every opportunity Newman has to offer.”

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Pancho’s Two Passions

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What was your favorite part of today’s visit?

“Getting to see how big the campus is & learning about all the help there is.”

“The art hall was an amazing eye-opener to creativity and innovation.”

“The buildings are especially beautiful, and the professors that I met were personable and understanding.”

“The tour guide and I had a lot in common that we could talk about.”

“Seeing the dorms and how easy the transition will be.”

About Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) are an important part of today’s health care rehabilitation team. OTAs help people with physical, mental and developmental disabilities achieve greater independence and quality of life. In less than three years you can graduate, take the certification exam and obtain a license to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. For more information on OTA, visit www.newmanu.edu/ota.

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“Getting to speak with nursing faculty members & visit the labs.”

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and Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) [a condition where major portions of a beehive population disappear or die suddenly] to poor diet, climate change and global warming. HoneyBeeNet combines satellite images of vegetation growth in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. with information provided by volunteer beekeepers in the same area at the same time. So, Professor Stucky signed up. He’s “KSOO1” – the first, and perhaps still the only, NASA bee observer in Kansas.

The Truth is in the Honey When Professor Clint Stucky was 10 years old he took up the art of beekeeping on the family farm. Old hives from his grandmother’s garage and a mail-ordered box of bees from Sears, Roebuck and Co. served as his starter kit. From that point on, Stucky, now assistant professor of occupational therapy and director of the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program at Newman University, has been fascinated with bees. And, it turns out, he’s not the only one fascinated with bees. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is too. So much so, NASA launched a project in 2008 called HoneyBeeNet. No, it’s not a spy ring. It’s a system that uses bees to help monitor climate and land changes on a national scale. Bees are dying off and according to Stucky the loss of bees is approximately 30 percent each year. Several culprits are catching blame from pesticides, fungicides, disease-bearing parasites,

He and other HoneyBeeNet beekeepers weigh their hives on scales every day and record weather conditions. They then send the reports to NASA. Every day, KS001 (AKA Stucky), uses a 100-year-old Fairbanks platform scale to weigh 60,000 bees from four hives in his backyard, and then reports to NASA. The data allow NASA to monitor changes in the hives which can illustrate the abundance and duration of nectar flow. For example, a rapid increase in weight indicates heavy nectar intake; a steady loss of weight would indicate that nectar sources have dried up; so, bees are consuming the honey in their hive. By comparing this data to satellite images, scientists can better understand how changes in climate are affecting the time plants bloom and thus their ability to produce nectar. Early results of HoneyBeeNet show that in Maryland, the peak nectar flow occurred almost four weeks earlier than in the 1970s – an indication of climate changes and the warming effect of urbanization. Stucky is one of 100,000 beekeepers in the U.S., and he shows no sign of quitting the practice of beekeeping anytime soon. After all, he said, “Managing any kind of live creatures can be a challenge. Working with bees is like working with horses. There are just more of them.” For more information on the HoneyBeeNet visit http://honeybeenet. gsfc.nasa.gov/.

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THE NEWMAN ST Nationally recognized, The Newman Studies Program (NSP) provides an academic foundation for Newman University students which is unique. These core curriculum courses build critical skills needed for tomorrow’s workforce while imparting knowledge across a variety of topics. Often you’ll have two instructors in the classroom with you – doubling your investment in your college degree. You’ve most likely never had a class like these, but once you have, you’ll never think in the same way again.

BIOETHICS ON TRIAL Jill Fort, associate professor of criminal justice, and Stacy Jones, associate professor of biology, teach the NSP course Bioethics on Trial. This class is taught faceto-face or online. Either way, it’s unique in how it exposes students, at the same time, to the criminal justice field and to key biological issues that impact society. “We put bioethical issues on trial,” explained Stacy. “Just like the title says.” Consider an end of life issue or perhaps a debate over climate change, then step into the courtroom to seek the truth. Students become defense attorneys, prosecuting attorneys, and jury members. They rotate through various roles and eventually determine the verdict. If it’s not a courtroom trial, it might be a city council facing a power crisis and students must become representatives of the many organizations involved in solving the problem and determining the city’s future power source. Active roleplaying defines the teaching method and gets students engaged.

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Surprises happen and you have to think fast on your feet. The defense can throw a curve ball and the prosecution must quickly adapt – all this while delving deeper into a true-life social issue. “Students’ critical thinking skills get ramped up due to unexpected changes,” Jill said. “They discover their creativity, written and oral communication skills get honed, and collaboration skills get strengthened.” This is good: critical thinking, solid communication skills, and the ability to work with teams will make you more valuable to your future boss. “We currently have nine trials we use, but we can easily change it up and include a trial based on what’s happening in the world now,” Stacy added. In this class, bioethical issues and the legal system combine for a unique learning environment. The feedback at the end of the class has been very positive. Students enjoy what they’ve learned and how they’ve

learned it. For example, a psychology and criminal justice major decided to attend law school because of the experience. She’ll start law school in August. Another student, typically very quiet and shy, by the end of the semester broke out of his shell and began to voice his opinions and impact the discussion. “I think they’re surprised at times at how much they’ve learned and how much they’re impacted,” Stacy said.

TUDIES PROGRAM how it’s grown, distributed, and how it’s consumed. But, while students study the cycle of food production and consumption, they do so within a context of the Christian belief system. So, how would Christian belief impact these processes? “In my experience, this works with students,” Joshua said. “Everyone eats. Health is a hot topic and there are a lot of debates circling around it.”

FOOD AND FAITH You have a faith system and you like to eat. Have you ever thought about how your beliefs might impact what you’re hungry for? Joshua Papsdorf, associate professor of theology, teaches an online NSP class called Food and Faith. The class focuses on food,

And, the topic works well for learning online. From his experience teaching online courses, Joshua has learned certain discussions don’t do well in an online environment. He needs topics with different positions that can draw critical discussion from his students. Some very serious and complicated topics, like medical ethics, can actually stifle participation. Students may have views, but they aren’t willing to openly discuss them.

“This is a safer topic,” he said. “People are more willing to get a good debate going and they feel freer to talk about it. So, if I can get them to accept that theological beliefs should impact what they eat, they begin to apply the same approach to other parts of their lives and to the deeper, tougher societal issues on their own.” Finding examples from real life is also easier. “It’s a lot easier for me to bring in personal experiences, for example, when we’re talking about food and its production,” Joshua added. “I can easily talk about my own chickens.” The students discuss how to strike a balance, thinking about the quality of life based on natural law. For example, what’s natural for a chicken? And, shouldn’t we get as close to natural as we can? So, whether its poultry, the fast food industry and obesity, or the Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CFO’s), the students are involved in discussions and projects that position it all within a theological framework. “It definitely impacts them,” Joshua said. “I get comments at graduation, which is the only time I get to see them face-to-face. I had one student come up to me and say, ‘I can’t buy the same eggs now because of your class.’”

–This is just a sampling of NSP courses offered at Newman. Stay tuned to the next issue to read about others. Regardless of the topic, one thing is clear. Through the NSP offerings, Newman students vastly expand their knowledge and liberal arts exposure while also growing key skill sets desired by today’s business world. You’ll build strong communications, analytical, collaboration, presentation, and leadership skills. And, most importantly, you’ll learn how to think.

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Costs & Scholarships 2014-15 Tuition and Fees = $23,790 Housing and Meals = $7,060 Newman scholarships and grants listed below are awarded to full-time students regardless of financial need. Students will be considered for merit scholarships at the time they are accepted for admission. For more detailed information on Newman costs and scholarships, please visit www.newmanu.edu/finaid.

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number. Generally, students who qualify for the Cardinal Newman Scholarship will be in the top 2% of the Newman applicant pool. The Cardinal Newman Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship, and is renewable for up to four years.

Newman offers students a variety of scholarships, grants, and need-based aid to help make Newman affordable. For a complete list of scholarships please visit www.newmanu.edu/ finaid.

Newman Academic Scholarships Range from $3,000 to $15,000 per year for up to four years.

Cardinal Newman Scholarship (Our highest academic award!) Cardinal Newman Scholarships are highly competitive and limited in

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ASC Community Leaders Scholarship In keeping with Newmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strong tradition of service and community leadership, Newman awards qualifying students scholarships of up to $3,000 per year based on demonstrated service and leadership in high school. Students may also be asked to submit additional information or to interview on campus in order

to qualify. ASC Community Leader Scholarships are limited in number and renewable for up to four years.

Art, Music and Theatre Scholarships Newman is committed to supporting the arts and students with talents in art, music and theatre. Scholarships of up to $3,000 are available, and are renewable for up to four years based on continued participation.

Athletic Scholarships Newman offers athletic scholarships to qualified student-athletes. Athletic scholarships are granted at the decision of the coach.

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Walking On-Air: BREE PASHMAN'S INTERNSHIP SIGNALS A FUTURE IN RADIO

If you're anything like Newman grad Bree Pashman, we know you've got a lot on your plate. Classes. Studying. Community involvement. Maybe even a job or two. On top of that, you're under pressure to figure out who and what you want to be for the rest of your life. That's pretty heavy. How can you keep it all balanced? What if there were a way to combine those things and still get all the experience you need to stay on target and choose a career? For Newman juniors and seniors, it's as simple as one word: Internship. Put away the â&#x20AC;&#x153;What ifsâ&#x20AC;? and challenge yourself to see the future. With our cooperative education program, you can follow in Bree's footsteps and turn your imagination and dreams into invaluable workforce training that might even translate into your first job. Bree didn't even begin her freshman year at Newman tuned into radio as

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this fall. What she is certain of is her commitment to serving her country and making a difference as a leader. “I have learned so much about the world and ethical issues I had no idea were going on,” Bree said. “College is not just about learning information for your major and future career, but also about learning what is going on in the world and how we can make it a better place.”

a possible future job. Like most firstyear students, she was a little nervous, but insisted on developing herself and getting the complete university experience. Newman gave her a chance to do that and hone her faith, a spiritual goal she took seriously and appreciated during her years on campus. With that mission, the Wichita native opted not to stay at home with her folks for the first couple of years and instead lived on campus, pegging herself early on as a pre-pharmacy major. But that didn't last. Like the average college student, it wasn't long before Bree began swapping her old plans for new ones. As she learned more about herself during her time at Newman, her passions evolved and she began to dial in to a career on the air – channeling all her personality into a job that will mean more than a paycheck. She was looking for something she could be excited

about and radio had always captured her interest. Last August, she singled out one gig that harmonized with her communication major and garnered her loud-and-clear, hands-on experience. She received real-world training from professionals who showed her the ins and outs of her chosen career path. The gig was an internship with Entercom Communications. “It definitely opened my eyes to how radio really works,” Bree said. “I found out how commercials were aired and which ones got on the air and at what times of the day.”

So between the personal growth she gained at Newman and the skills she developed in her internship, May 2014 graduate Bree is looking forward to an exciting future – either on the airwaves or in her service to the country. And just when she thought her year-long stint with the radio company was about to end, they offered to bump her part-time internship up to a full-time job as a news producer and board operator until she finds her next path. The biggest lesson she learned? “Hard work definitely pays off.”

While her ultimate dream job would be to secure hosting duties on her own radio show, Bree’s next step is to challenge herself with a tour in the U.S. Navy – which she calls her dream job “right now.” This new path aims to take her to Officer Candidate School – where she hopes to make an explosion or two as an ordinance disposal officer – but she won't know for sure until later

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Newman students work together to feed hungry When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a student at Newman, the opportunities to serve others are everywhere. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long to fill up your calendar with worthwhile service projects. Last spring Newman partnered with Numana, a non-profit international hunger relief organization, to host a State-Wide Packaging Event (SWIPE) on campus.

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The meals from Newman’s SWIPE were sent to Yo Soy Nosotros (I Am Us), an organization that provides food and medical services to thousands of children and mothers throughout the Barranquilla region of Colombia. Through funding from generous donors and a working relationship with the government, Yo Soy Nosotros is able to provide ongoing support to schools and communities feeding approximately 13,000 children per day.

Visit Newman’s Facebook page and view the Newman photo album from the event: www.facebook.com/newmanu.

Newman University’s event welcomed people from all different backgrounds, age groups and organizations. They packaged more than 30,000 meals in just three hours and provided an example of what can be accomplished when people work together. Since 2008, Numana has packaged more than 29 million meals across the United States with the help of more than 170,000 volunteers. This wasn’t the first time Newman University has partnered with Numana and it won’t be the last. Now, if you become a Newman student and you hear of a Newman SWIPE coming to campus, you’ll know how it works!

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Real superheroes hone their skills in Newman’s halls of justice

So you want to fight crime, but brightly colored spandex costumes and unnecessary exposure to radioactive spiders aren’t really your thing? No worries. At Newman University, we know superheroes are everywhere, even if being Batman may be off the table. The true heroes are everyday defenders of justice who keep our society safe by putting hard-won skills and knowledge into action in the real world. From learning to soar with the legal eagles in pre-law, to cracking down and keeping the bad guys off the street as a law enforcement or corrections officer, Newman offers plenty of options to flex your muscles for the lawful good. All you have to do is keep digging, Sherlock. How do you know if a career in criminal justice is right for you? Here’s a clue: Do you solve every murder on TV police procedurals

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before the first commercial break? Are you fascinated by what motivates criminals? Are you intrigued by the tools and tech used by professionals in the ever-evolving world of law enforcement? Do you have a passion for seeing justice served? If so, then enough with the interrogation. Here’s the rap sheet on what you can expect from an education at Newman:

First of all, boredom is out of the equation. Lectures are reinforced with applied activities to sharpen your skills and bring the words off the page and into real life. Our instructors are trained professionals who know their chosen fields inside and out. Prepare to get your hands dirty in mock crime scenes and field searches while finetuning your oral reasoning abilities with plea bargaining techniques. Get inside the heads of wrongdoers by boning up on Criminal Law or Corrections Operations, with opportunities to dig even deeper during advanced special topics classes like Murderers in America or Domestic Terrorism. Learn more about real world experiences from the pros with guest speakers ranging from Wichita Police officers and detectives to crime scene investigators, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputies, and district attorney investigators.

Your fascination with the details of every situation may be what drives you to pursue a career in criminal justice, but it's the surprising exposure to new and exciting discoveries that will keep reeling you in and shattering your preconceived notions and stereotypes. Crime isn’t going anywhere and the fight is escalating on both sides as technology brings more challenges for those who fight to preserve the common good. “Police radios, computers in police cars, GPS locating devices used in tracking criminals and solving crimes are just the beginning,” said Newman's Jill Fort, associate professor of criminal justice. “The possibilities are endless when you look at how technology has impacted the field of criminal justice. There is not a single career field in criminal justice that has not been impacted by technology. Hopefully, the future will bring further innovations into the field that can help solve crimes faster.” From the moment you set foot on Newman's campus, you'll recognize the mighty punch our programs pack. Even if you aren't exactly sure which fits best, you can begin to sharpen your tools and add to your utility belt of skills until you find the right fit for you. Come for the discipline and top-notch training in a high-tech field that promises career security, and stay for the relationships you'll build and the personal inspiration, discoveries and growth you'll uncover before you finish your degree. The criminal justice system always needs more heroes. Are you ready to suit up?

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French soccer student gets a kick out of reaching his goals through Newman As they say in France, “You don’t really find Newman; Newman finds you.” At least that’s the buzz from Robin Allard, a French import from the small town of Marmande, located in southwest France near the winefamous city of Bordeaux – though his own hometown is more well-known across Europe for its tomato export. The son of a retired Army officer, Robin spent much of his youth moving around the country, which made the notion of chasing a degree across the ocean seem appealing. With only three weeks to go before the semester began, Robin was still scratching his head and secondguessing his options overseas. Money was tight and he’d finally resigned himself to spending another year at home before he got the offer from Newman’s Men’s Soccer Coach Cliff Brown to goaltend for the upcoming season. Loads of international paperwork later, he was on a plane to Kansas. Never one to back away from personal challenges, Robin was interested in big goals off the pitch, too. To conquer his own shyness, he opted to pursue a major in Sports Communication – and then juggled the added pressure of a secondary General Business major just to sharpen his game for whatever career he might end up chasing. But even with all these responsibilities, it wasn’t until he began making a name for himself through campus and community involvement that he truly

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began to appreciate his time stateside. “My freshman year I would go to classes and then soccer and then go back to my room and have fun with other residents, which was cool, but I was not really making an impact,” he said. “Newman made me into a person who wants to impact my community and the people around me – a leader.” Now, with his bachelor’s degree wrapped up in May 2014, Robin’s looking ahead. But that doesn’t mean he’s leaving Newman behind as he steps into the next challenge – he’s teaming up with Coach Brown and the Newman Jets as a graduate assistant soccer coach while he pursues a Newman MBA. “I love Newman and I still have plans to try and make it an even better place,” Robin said. “I have a debt that I need to pay back.” Follow Robin this summer on his blog frenchiesadventures.blogspot.com.

Wichita’s Historic old town New to Wichita? Wichita’s historic Old Town is located in the heart of the city and has become a popular destination for art, theatre, live music, retail, food and drink. Here are just a few hot spots to check out in Old Town Wichita. Warren Old Town Theatre CityArts Mosley Street Melodrama Museum of World Treasures Old Town Farmer’s Market (April-October) Various antique and local shops The Brickyard Public Gastropub Heroes Sports Bar The Anchor River City Brewery Mead’s Corner The Loft Yo-B Burgers and Yogurt Sabor The Pumphouse Mort’s Cigar Bar

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list of majors ASSOCIATE’S DEGREES: Information Technology (AS) Liberal Arts (AA) Occupational Therapy Assistant (AS) Paralegal (AS) Pre-Engineering (AS) Radiologic Technology (ASHS) Respiratory Care (ASHS) BACHELOR’S DEGREES: Accounting (BS) Art (BA) Biochemistry (BS) Biology (BA & BS) with following concentrations in BS: Biology Teacher Biomedical Research General Biology Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine Business, General (BBA) Business Studies (BS) Chemistry (BA & BS) Communication (BA) Counseling (BS) with following concentrations: Addiction Studies Child and Adolescent Studies Criminal Justice Criminal Justice (BS)

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Education, Early Childhood Unified (BS) Education, Elementary (BS) Education, Secondary (BS) English (BA) Forensic Science (BS) Healthcare Science (BS) with following concentrations: Business Computed Tomography Education Psychology/Sociology History (BA & BS) Information Technology (BS) Interdisciplinary Studies (BA) with optional concentration: Strategic Communication Liberal Studies (BA) Management (BBA) Management Information Systems (BS) Mathematics (BA & BS) – BA only available as a second major Nursing (BSN) – Traditional and RN Completion Pastoral Ministry (BA) Philosophy (BA) Psychology (BS) Sociology (BS) with optional concentration: Criminal Justice Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sports Communication (BA) Theatre (BA) with following concentrations: Performance Technical Theology (BA) MINORS: Accounting Art Biology Business Communication Chemistry Choral Music Communication English History Information Technology International Studies Journalism Mathematics Pastoral Ministry

Philosophy Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Sociology Spanish Sports Medicine Theatre Theology CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: Computed Tomography

MASTER’S DEGREES: Master of Business Administration (MBA) with following concentrations: Finance International Business Leadership Management Management Information Systems Master of Business Administration/ Master of Social Work (MBA/MSW) Master of Science in Education (MSED) with following concentrations: Building Leadership English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Curriculum and Instruction Reading Specialist Curriculum and Instruction Organizational Leadership Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (MSNA) Master of Social Work (MSW) Master of Arts in Theology (MAT) Master in Theological Studies (MTS)

Alaina Garrett took a taste of the world – and now wants more. Until college, Alaina’s world was Wichita, Kan. She had no real expectations of traveling the world– until she chose to study history at Newman University. As a freshman, Alaina got interested in international relations and looked into a career with the U.S. State Department as an analyst or ambassador. After some initial research, she concluded she needed experience abroad.

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“China is a growing global power, so I thought it would be interesting to spend a semester there.” So, Alaina took part in an intensive language program in Shanghai, China at the Shanghai Normal Institute and studied Mandarin for about six months. With help from Newman officials, her credits counted toward her Newman degree. “I was one of the only Americans on campus,” she said. “I really had to adapt to the culture. . .I also was able to travel in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam while I was there, which was really interesting.” Alaina received her degree from Newman this past May. Now, she’s off to Texas A&M University to pursue her master’s degree in international affairs. “Newman was a perfect fit,” Garrett said. “I loved the campus and the small class sizes. And they offered me a very generous scholarship. I couldn’t be happier with my decision. . .The teachers really work with students to make sure they succeed.”

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Coming in the Fall issue... Each year, graduating ASC scholars organize a creative capstone project. Some students choose to organize collection drives, while others choose to host events. One student chose to take inspiration from a young Japanese girl living with Leukemia in 1954.