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Western Michigan, October 21, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Several events set in connection with opening of Carol Haenicke collection of women's poetry, Swartz chosen to fill dean of students position, '101' instructors make transition easier for freshmen, S~ial activist to present peace week keynote address, Specialists, NFL Hall of Farner to share views on diagnosis and treatment of panic disorder, Endowment fund is important source of support for WMU departments

Western News, October 14, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Haenicke announces plans to cover larger than anticipated budget deficit, University shoots for $148,000 goal by Oct. 29 in campaign for Greater Kalamazoo United Way, Cottrell explores theater education in China, Riley gives mathematics teaching tips to parents, Teleconference to observe World Food Day

Western News, October 7, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Key support moves aviation proposal foward, final action on legislation expected this month, Patrol to promote peace in neighborhoods, 'Great Sexpectations' goes on the road to educate young adults about decision-making, Grant enables WMU to create one-of-a-kind program

Reading Horizons Vol. 34, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 34, issue1.

Ribtickling Literature: Educational Implications For Joke And Riddle Books In The Elementary Classroom, Patricia Wilson, Karen Kutiper

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

During a recent visit to an elementary school we delighted in the number of classrooms which featured writing and reading centers. One innovative third grade teacher went a step further and provided her students with a lively outlet for their creative skills in the "Humor Corner." As we entered the classroom, two youngsters were enjoying jokes produced by classmates and browsing through a few of the riddle books on display. Holding The Biggest Riddle Book in the World (Rosenbloom, 1976), one student greeted us with: "I bet you can't answer this one! What does an envelope say when you lick …

Western News, September 30, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Homecoming '93 activities designed to celebrate the spirit of the Olympics, Engfest to focus on the controversial classroom, Graduate student wins Fulbright grant to study in Italy, Fall ethics center lecture topics to range from religion to accounting to environmentalism, Simon to discuss effects of population on economics

Western News, September 23, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Plans move ahead as architect selected for science facility, Enrollment of beginning freshmen is stable despite 3 percent drop in pool, Alumni establish center for Anglo-Saxon studies in honor of prominent teacher and author, Grants for July and August total $2 million; nearly 85 percent come from federal sources, Two nationally known occupational therapists selected to receive Outstanding Alumni Award

Western News, September 16, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Haenicke discusses negotiations, budget in senate remarks, eDGE has clearer role in curriculum review process, New works installed as part of Sculpture Tour Program, Access to more than 30 databases offered in pilot project conducted by University libraries, Activities planned for Hispanic Heritage Month, Ziring edits book detailing current events in Europe

Western News, September 9, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Riegle backs WMU plan to expand aviation programs, Geologist part of federal project to explore oil reserves, Faculty and staff donate $244,628 to Annual Fund, WMU to compete in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Challenge, Breisach's book is first to relate complete story of Progressive history from debut to demise, Tang book emphasizes growing importance of transfer pricing in the '90s

Western News, September 2, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Tentative agreement reached with faculty union, Query selected as dean of University libraries, Collection of books by American women poets named for Carol Haenicke, Gary Center addition opens after summer of construction, Officials report on progress of nursing program; announce that launch will not be in 1993-94, New system will help students and advisers better chart their course through college, Charity, Decker, Meyer among Hall of Fame inductees

The Westerner Vol. 14 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Health movement reshaping college personnel, campuses • Efforts to create a happier, healthier community take many forms at Western Michigan University • Dedication ceremonies conducted for Kendall Center in downtown Battle Creek • MAILBAG: May issue sparks several concerned letters from Westerner readers • News in Brief • Clinics bring advanced health and human service care to public • Construction project latest contribution to campuswide health and fitness • Health and fitness concerns reflected in University services • College of Health and Human Services one of WMU’s biggest success stories • Innovative programs hallmark of health, human services college …

Why Does Utilitarianism Seem Plausible?, John Dilworth

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society - May 27, 1993.

The Fifty Percent Divorce Rate: Deconstructing A Myth, Dennis L. Peck

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

An overview of competing perceptions about divorce in the United States establishes the basis for a discussion of the incidence of divorce, divorce rates, and the public myth of a 50 percent divorce rate. A partial explanation for the acceptance of this myth is offered through a discussion of the salience of attitude as well as other public issues.

Homelessness: The Service Providers' Perspective On Blaming The Victim, Elizabeth Tracy, Randy Stoecker

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Service providers who work with the homeless are frequently characterized as victim blamers. Eighteen service providers who work with homeless people were interviewed. The victim-blaming typification oversimplifies service providers' views on homelessness and of the individuals their programs serve. Service providers have a wholistic analysis of homelessness which encompasses both individual and systemic components.

Western News, August 19, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU elected to membership in prestigious national association, Speech and hearing specialists receive federal grant to study effects of classroom amplification, Krawutschke named to board, Stillwell earns arts award.

Western News, August 5, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: $2.2million deficit projected; Haenicke imposes hiring freeze, Grants set record at $15.8 million after largest one-year jump in WMU history, Henderson asked to review communication issues.

Size Imperfections In One-Dimensional Periodic Optical Arrays, Yan Zhong

Masters Theses

The concepts of band theory for electrons can also be employed to describe the behavior of electromagnetic waves propagating in periodic dielectric structures. These periodic structures can produce photonic band gaps in which the propagation of electromagnetic waves is strictly prohibited. The introduction of impurities in such system gives rise to donor and acceptor gap modes in electron system and to energy gap modes in photonic system.

In my thesis, the impurity modes in one-dimensional, periodic, dielectric system will be studied. These modes are introduced in the 1-d dielectric structure by altering the thickness of one slab in an otherwise …

Contracts In Conflict: Perestroika And The Decline Of Soviet Legitimacy, Karl Glenn Hokenmaier

Masters Theses

Gorbachev's perception of the Soviet Union's socio-economic crisis and his subsequent actions to correct the economy and reform the political system were linked with attempts to renegotiate the social contract between the state and the Soviet people. However, reformulation of the social contract was incompatible with the conditions of a second arrangement between the leadership and the nomenklatura--the Soviet ruling class. The failure of Gorbachev's reforms and the decline of Soviet legitimacy were linked to the irreconcilability of the nomenklatura's "political contract" and the social contract.

The construct of the social contract was utilized to represent the Soviet state-society relationship …

Attitudes Of Occupational Therapy Students Toward The Mentally Disabled, Patricia Mccarthy

Masters Theses

Thirty-nine undergraduate occupational therapy and fifty-seven entry-level graduate occupational therapy students from eight randomly selected academic programs were surveyed using the Opinions About Mental Illness Scales ([OMI], Cohen and Struening, 1959) and the Mental Health Information Questionnaire ([MHIQ], Nunnally, 1961). Results revealed that both student groups’ knowledge toward the mentally disabled was more similar to the general public’s knowledge. Using a one-tailed t-test to compare the MHIQ factors revealed there was no statistically significant difference between the occupational therapy student groups.

Both student groups’ OMI factor scores were similar to an expert group for Factors A B, and D; however, …

Western News, July 22, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Engler names WMU graduate to board, Warfield to be recommended in minority affairs, Mathematics refonn project earns national honor, Brinkerhoff awarded contract to work on World Bank project.

Western News, July 8,1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke presents board committee with tentative budget outlook, WMU-based network to provide tutoring for migrant children, Henderson selected to take on enrollment management activities, Haenicke looks forward to talks with optimism.

Western News, June 17, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Meinert named intercollegiate athletics director, Dooley chosen to participate in NATO discussions, WMU Sunseeker 93 team ofTto the 'rayces' in Texas, Racial harassment is topic of workshop at EMU June 29-30, Verser earns grant for travel to conference in New Zealand, Butterfield to study political parties in Russia, Brethower earns Lifetime Achievements Award.

Western News, June 3,1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Senate OKs policy changes giving departments more control over doctoral degree requirements, Faculty and staff work to make Kalamazoo a 'telecity, Payne selected to direct recreation programs, Delegation attends dedication of campus in Malaysia, Bate earns statewide honor, William Parfet named 'Volunteer of the Year'; he and three others honored for contributions, Van Hoeven leads local group, Wygant wins award for work on MODAPTS language.

Using Thermophilic Bacteria To Produce Enzymes For Wood Pulping, Robert A. Debelak Jr.

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The objective of this Senior Thesis Project was to determine if thermophilic (heat loving) bacteria are capable of producing enzymes to break down lignin. Currently known ligninases produced by white-rot fungi are destroyed by high temperatures, and are only useful for pre-treatments in refiner mechanical pulping. Thermophilic lignin-degrading enzymes could potentially be useful in a high temperature pulping process.

Milled wood lignin was isolated from birch to be used in bacterial cultures. The lignin would serve as the only source of carbon for the bacteria, so their growth would depend on their ability to utilize the lignin for food. Standard …

Article Index

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Index to articles in volume 33.

The Faculty Recognition Dinner 1993, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

The Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 1, 1993

Honored Guests:

• Walden Baskerville
• George Beech
• Kenneth Bullmer
• Do Young Chang
• Edith Coleman-Caughill
• Audrey Davidson
• Hans Engelke
• Clare Goldfarb
• Russell Goldfarb
• Philip Kramer
• Lalita Muizniece
• Jules Rossman
• Michitoshi Soga
• George Vuicich

Proprietary Vocabulary Acquisition: A Creative, Thematic Adventure, Marjorie J. Wynn

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Teachers have discovered that proprietary vocabulary acquisition by elementary students is enhanced through participation in a creative, thematic approach to learning. Proprietary vocabulary is a collection of words over which the owner has mastery of understanding in listening and reading and mastery of use in speaking and writing. This definition is based on the meaning of proprietor, an owner who has mastery and control over a possession, and vocabulary, a stock of words.

Reading Horizons Vol. 33, No. 5

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete Issue of Reading Horizons, volume 33, issue 5.

Offense Perceived, Appropriate Actions And Possible Solutions: A Research Of Censorship, Sharon K. Van Poolen

Masters Theses

Students at Western Michigan University were asked via a survey to read lyrics and indicate an offensiveness rating. Lyrics containing vulgar or sexual language or derogatory statements about religion received higher offensive ratings. Actions deemed acceptable in response to offensive lyrics include picketing and boycotting. Prevalent themes identified in the lyrics are antagonism toward religion, sexism and unhealthy sexual relations. Groups cited most frequently as potentially harmed by lyrics are children 5-12, adolescents and women. Respondents were questioned about participation in certain activities and what alternatives to direct censorship are acceptable. Most would prefer to be involved indirectly, for example, …

The Job Search Process In Michigan 1990-1991, Zhuoyan Gu

Dissertations

Two statewide general public surveys of non-retired adults conducted in March of 1990 and 1991 were analyzed to examine patterns of job search activity. Primary attention was placed on the 1991 survey. The core questions asked were about preferences for future job search media in terms of the respondents' past job seeking experiences . The general pattern observed was a movement away from the public state employment service towards "informal" contacts. There were, however, important differences in terms of the respondents' age, sex, education, occupation, and prior employment experiences.