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Back Matter, Medieval Feminist Newsletter, No.15 1993

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Reports, No.15 1993

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Western News, Jan. 21, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board praises Haenicke, honors his request for no salary increase for 1993, WMU has good sense of direction, Barrett tells senate, Brady and St. John to lead Board of Trustees, WMU to transfer Asylum Lake property to state DNR, Wolpe returns to the classroom as first chosen for Distinguished Visiting Professor Program, Fraser given emerita status, honored for work on board, Wolpe returns to the classroom as first chosen for Distinguished Visiting Professor Program, Payne named to commission, Edwards to head search for athletic director, target date for appointment is July 1, 1993.

Western News, Jan. 14, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two administrative appointments on board agenda, Provost Barrett to reflect on her first two years at WMU, Banquet and candle lighting ceremony planned in observance of Martin Luther King's birthday, Pisaneschi on Red Cross board, 'Gala performance' will mark Miller and college anniversaries, New solar-powered car to shine at unveiling on Jan. 22, Expert on health reform and biomedical ethics to speak here on organ transplantation issues, Gold Company strikes it rich with prestigious invitation to international choral music event, Grants total more than $7.5 million since start of year.

Contextual Constructivism: The Impact Of Culture On The Learning And Teaching Of Science, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

Though rooted in Piagetian research, constructivism1 is an avenue of research pertaining to teaching and learning that departed from the neo-Piagetian2 mainstream twenty years ago and has continued on a distinct path of development. The departure was evident by the late seventies, clearly marked by two publications, Novak (1977) and Driver & Easley (1978). For constructivists, learning is not knowledge written on, or transplanted to, a person's mind as if the mind were a blank slate waiting to be written on or an empty gallery waiting to be filled. Constructivists use the metaphor of construction because it aptly summarizes the …

102-Phase I Archaeological Assessment Of The Riverfront Walk-Brookside Park Project, City Of Otsego, Michigan, William M. Cremin

Reports of Investigations

Upon verbal receipt of authorization from Ms. Jennifer Antel of the Office of City Manager, Otsego, Michigan to conduct a Phase I archaeological survey along the Kalamazoo River in Section 23 of Otsego Township (T1N R12W) where the City proposes to create a recreational walkway, the Principal Investigator initiated a literature and site file search and his associated on 17 May undertook an-site evaluation of the project area in order to determine whether the proposed activity would adversely impact potentially significant archaeological resources. Two days later Ms. Antel and the Office of State Archaeologist, Bureau of History, Michigan Department of …

103-Report Of The April 1993 Archaeological Survey Of The Little John Site (20ae344) In Allegan Township, Allegan County, Michigan, Arthur J. Desjardins

Reports of Investigations

In the Fall of 1992, Mr. Mark Horn contacted the Anthropology Department at Western Michigan University regarding property he owns in Allegan County, Michigan. In his assessment, this property exhibited a significant amount of prehistoric cultural material on the surface, and he felt that it might warrant formalized archaeological investigation. Additionally, Mr. Horn, a school teacher in Allegan, asked about the possibility of including his stndents in any future fieldwork that might be conducted on his property. This information was recieved by Dr. William Cremin of the Anthropology Department, who took the matter under consideration as a potential undertaking for …

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1993-1995, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

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Institutional Data Reference Book (1993-94), Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

• General Information
• Enrollment Information
• Institutional Comparison
• Student Information
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Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 14, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• 1993 Meeting Dates
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Ph.D. in English
• Ph.D. in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Employee Assistance Programs
• School of Aviation Sciences
• Distinguished Visiting Professor Program
• Student Academic Rights and Responsibilities
• Student Agency Compensation
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Lease Agreement - McDonald Corporation. Bronco Mall
• Miller Parking Ramp Contracts - Construction and Utilities Relocation Package
• Acquisition of Property
• Easement Agreements
• Lease with Option to Purchase Property
• Remarks by the Provost
• Adjournment

A Survey Of A Number Of Megalithic Grave Complexes In Tamil Nadu, South India, David K. Mcconkey

Masters Theses

This study compares and contrasts a number of Megalithic cemeteries from South India. The project involved the mapping of a number of cemeteries from the Lower Moyar Shelf. I then compared and contrasted them to the cemeteries of the upper Nilgiris.

Some have suggested that these two regions had very limited contact with one another. From the evidence that I have gathered I now believe that they were wrong. There is a strong continuity in grave types between the lower regions and the upper Nilgiris, which I believe demonstrates some degree of contact. I also believe that based on the …

An Analysis Of The Artifacts From The Historic Components Of The Elam Site (20ae195), Allegan County, Michigan, Mary Lynn Jeakle

Masters Theses

This study involved the analysis of the historic artifacts recovered from the excavation of the Elam site (20AE195) during the 1978, 1983, 1985, and 1987 field seasons, conducted by Western Michigan University.

The results of the analysis indicate that there were at least two pre-twentieth century historic occupations of the site. The first dates between A.D. 1680-1770, and was a transient and probably repeated usage of the site by Potawatomi Indians. The second dating to approximately A.D. 1840, is possibly the short term, temporary residence of an unknown fur trader, prior to settlement of the area by Americans.

Western News, Nov. 12, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Policy governing student academic rights and responsibilities approved by Faculty Senate, Four gain experience and insight into higher education through internship, New students find a friend in popular UNV 101 course, Economist to present talks on human capital, development, Conference to focus on empowering women, E.C. common defense is topic of Ziring lecture, Johnson to share ideas on teaching black children, Famous geographer here as part of special week.

Western News, Oct. 29, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU exploring TQM principles for possible adoption, New officers elected to lead WMU Foundation for '92-'93, 96 percent of 1987-88 graduates satisfied with experience at WMU, assessment survey shows, Counseling Center earns continued accreditation, Suterko noted in newsletter, E.C. lectures scheduled on business practices, currency, Conference will showcase work of Tasha Tudor, Three medical ethics specialists to discuss using concept of futility to limit care in Nov. 6 session, McConnell to speak on financial markets Nov. 5.

Western News, October 15, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Loeffler, Micklin chosen asDistinguished F acuity Scholars, Faculty Senate approves proposal intended to simplify and clarify curriculum review process, Speakers to examine European Community from British and environmental standpoints, Nationally known historian to present peace week address, Economics lecture-seminar series to continue with talks on human capital, Soviet agriculture, Butterfield to lead session on the changing face of Russia.

Western News, Sept. 10, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Federal grant could give hearing impaired a new voice, Haenicke to lead off 1992-93 series of breakfast programs, Senate to hear presentation on academic programs tonight, Students stress science literacy in Venture Grant project, Coast Guard Academy prof working here as ACE Fellow, Corporate Olympians go for the gold next week, Intellectual skills program adopts new name to better reflect mission and scope of activities, Chemist wins grant to study new treatment for diabetes, Orlofsky among six slated for Athletic Hall of Fame.

Western News, Sept. 03, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story Highlights: Lecture series to explore implications of single market, Ed leadership chairperson takes crash course in current school administration problems, Campus landscape changes with summer construction, Facts on file, Spiritual leader to speak on 'New Vision of Reality'.

Women In/And Medieval Philosophy: A Survey And Bibliography, Joan Gibson

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Louise Mirrer, Ed., Upon My Husband's Death: Widows In Literature & Histories Of Medieval Europe. University Of Michigan Press, 1992, Mary Erler

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Karen Swenson, Performing Definitions: Two Genres Of Insult In Old Norse Literature. Cadmen House, 1991, Elizabeth Ashman Rowe

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Reading Horizons Vol. 32, No. 5

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons, volume 32, issue 5.

Creating A Disabled Reader: A Father's Perspective, Jerry Phillips

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Parents want their children to be competent in reading so the children can play the game on a level field.

The Suburban Rice Farmers: Economic And Cultural Change In Japan, Makoto Chiwaki

Masters Theses

The world economic situation is forcing the Japanese government to initiate policies designed to make its rice farming industry more competitive on the world market. These new policies, along with the growth of Japan's urban areas, are causing certain stresses on the cultural institution called bunke among the part-time rice farmers in the Kaizuka region of Chiba City, Japan.

An ethnographic study of these farmers reveals that the farmers of the Kaizuka region have responded to recent changes differently from the farmers of other regions because of their cultural institutions and traditions.

The Faculty Recognition Dinner 1992, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

The Faculty Recognition Dinner

May 29, 1992

Honored Guests:

• Phillip Adams
• Alfred Balkin
• Roy Beck
• Eugene Bernstein
• Robert Boughner
• R. Claire Callan
• David Chaplin
• J. Patrick Clysdale
• Milton Cudney
• Kenneth Dickie
• Benjamin Ebling
• Val Eichenlaub
• Mary Frances Fenton
• Ronald Flaspohler
• Elizabeth Garland
• Norman Greenberg
• H. Nicholas Hamner
• Nita Hardie
• Marilynn Heim
• Ruth Heinig
• Daniel Hendriksen
• Patricia Klein
• Patricia Lemanski
• Paule Miller
• James Nadonly
• Robert Palmatier
• Eugene Paulson
• Harold Ray
• Barbara Rider
• Geraldine Riley
• Martin Ross
• Robert Sechler
• John Sheppard
• Gregory Sheridan
• Doris Smith
• Jean Smith
• George Stegman
• Roger Urich
• Dale Westphal
• Beverlee White
• Jack Wood
• John Woods
• David Zinn

Science Education And The External Perspective On Science, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

In Kuhnian terms, science education has been a process of inducting students into the reigning paradigms of science. While it may never have been explicit, the goals of science education clearly have been to persuade students that science provides a fairly constant, highly justified, and sufficient understanding of physical phenomena. In 1984, Duschl noted that science education had not kept pace with developments in the history and philosophy of science. Positivism was dethroned years ago and it turns out that factors surrounding discovery are at least as important as the justification of knowledge. Indeed, the entire concept of justification has …

27th International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 27th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 7-10, 1992).

Western News, April 2, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Students help their peers achieve better grades through Supplemental Instruction Program, Page-Robin, Sharma elected to senate leadership, Survivor of Nazi twin experiments to relate her experiences, Poel leads project to better prepare elementary teachers

Environmental Factors Influencing Prehistoric Site Selection Along The Portage River, A Tributary Of The St. Joseph River, Southwest Michigan, Timothy D. Knapp

Masters Theses

This study examines the environmental factors influencing the location of prehistoric sites within the Portage River drainage. Over 100 sites recorded during four seasons of archaeological survey are examined applying the following environmental variables: type of glacial deposit, glacial landform, soil, distance to the nearest source of water, distance to the nearest ponded water, and vegetation zones occurring within 100, 500, and 1000 meters. Site locations are then statistically compared with the location of 100 randomly generated loci within the study area.

The findings of this research indicate that sites are non-randomly located with respect to certain environmental variables. Sites …

Western News, March 26, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Belson helps resolve concerns as University ombudsman, Pisaneschi says WMU contributes to health of community, Anthropologist to speak on 'relevant mysteries' as part of Mircea Eliade Lectures on Religion

Gay Studies And Feminism: A Medievalist's Perspective, Simon Gaunt

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.