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Western News, Oct. 1, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Campaign for Excellence' concludes 15 months early with $62 million, Money and changing faculty among challenges that face higher education, Haenicke tells alumni, KCMS move to East Campus a boon to WMU programs, Engfest to celebrate Michigan's 'multiple voices', Prospective students at Brown and Gold Day will get closer look atfacilities campus offers, Series on European Community to continue with lectures on Swedish and Russian views.

Western News, Sept. 24, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke lifts hiring freeze after three months, savings will be applied to anticipated deficit, Three notable alumni to be honored during Homecoming, Woodworth named to national AAUP post, GEM Center pumping out models to meet big demand, Gianakaris pens second book on Peter Shaffer, Unique musical duo earns applause in Italy, Fitness programs, campus recreational activities consolidated into one unit due to reorganization, Fierro tapped for spots on state and county commissions, Heinig uses drama to help children understand literature, Muizniece co-writes new book to help students better understand Latvian language's verbs.

Western News, Sept. 17, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University faces $3.9 million budget deficit; fall enrollment down slightly, Boosters to promote pride through 'CommUniverCity', Lecture series on European Community continues, Sept. 22 reading by Kalamazoo writers to benefit the homeless as part of national fund-raiser, Leader of Hispanic organization to speak here, Native American Pow Wow expected to draw 5,000.

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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'.

The Westerner Vol. 13 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Wise Crack Wisdom • Tim Allen's gags, gadgets, and grunts build a solid hit • Three receive honorary degrees • Happy Anniversary • Sculptures installed as part of year-long exhibition • University News in Brief • Research Summary • Six athletic standouts named to hall of fame • The Book Nook • Kendall gift is largest from an individual in WMU's history • University embarks on ambitious project to upgrade athletic, recreational facilities • Homecoming Schedule of Activities and Events • Three receive Western Michigan University's 1992 Distinguished Alumni Award • Everything old is new again • A funny …

Black Pink Collar Workers: Arduous Journey From Field And Kitchen To Office, Judith B. Bremner

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The black female workers' journey from field to office was a long and arduous one. This paper examines the transition of black women from agricultural laborers to pink collar workers during the period 1900 to 1980. More black women than white women have had to work in paid employment in order to maintain their families economically. Discrimination against black pink collar workers in career advancement and the better-paying positions, is especially critical because so many black families are female-headed households in need of all the economic resources that the mother-breadwinner can obtain.

Intimate Femicide: An Ecological Analysis, Karen Stout

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This research identifies the killing of women by male partners as a multidimensional problem and, through empirical analysis, identifies relationships between intimate femicide and individual, family, community services, state status of women, and violence against women factors. The conceptual base follows an ecological framework. Individual demographic and situational factors are presented. The findings of the study indicate that factors within each of the ecological settings are associated with intimate femicide. An implication of this exploratory study is that intimate femicide is related to a number of state factors, including factors associated with gender inequality in a state.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 19, No. 3 (September 1992)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• EDITORIAL - Bob Leighninger
• BLACK PINK COLLAR WORKERS: ARDUOUS JOURNEY FROM FIELD AND KITCHEN - Judith B. Bremner
• INTIMATE FEMICIDE: AN ECOLOGICAL ANALYSIS - Karen Stout
• HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, STRESS AND SINGLE MOTHERS: PATHWAY TO HOMELESSNESS - Elizabeth A. Mulroy and Terry S. Lane
• ASSET-BASED SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY: HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR THE POOR - Alice K. Johnson and Michael Sherraden
• CORRELATES OF THE ELDERLY'S PARTICIPATION AND NONPARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) PROGRAM: A NEW EVALUATION - Namkee G. Choi
• A CONTINUUM THEORY FOR SOCIAL WORK KNOWLEDGE - Yair Caspi
• FEDERAL RELIEF PROGRAMS IN THE 19th CENTURY: A …

Western News, August 6, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grants top $13 million during eighth year of record growth, Board approves honorary degree for Jurgen Schneider, Community sees preliminary research park plan, Summer enrollment declines both on and of campus

Factors Influencing Persistence Of Adult Students In High School Completion Programs, Joan E. Garbarino

Dissertations

This research was conducted to contrast adult persisters' and dropouts' perceptions of the importance of institutional, situational, and dispositional barriers to high school completion.

Institutional factors included staff support, curriculum , student services, and logistical considerations. Situational factors were family and friend support, time, employment, and health. Dispositional factors included attitudes toward education, academic preparedness plus expectations, and satisfaction.

Completers who graduated and noncompleters who dropped out before graduation were surveyed. Statistical analysis allowed the researcher to test differences between the perceptions of persisters and dropouts in regard to eleven factors found in the three major barriers. It also revealed …

Isolation And Characterization Of The Triiodothyronine Regulatory Region Of The Fatty Acid Synthase Gene In Avian Species, Delfina Rivera Valencia

Masters Theses

Fatty acids are utilized for energy storage in the form of triglycerides or neutral fats. One way to regulate fatty acid biosynthesis is to regulate the activity of fatty acid synthase (FAS), the enzyme that catalyzes the reaction. Previous studies have shown that regulation of FAS activity and synthesis is regulated by the hormone triiodothyronine, T₃, at the level of transcription. Thus, isolation and characterization of the promoter region o f the FAS gene will enable the identification of the thyroid hormone response elements (TREs). This study could shed light on the mechanisms on how this gene can …

Political Action Committees In The State Of Michigan, Keeley I. Taylor

Masters Theses

A survey was conducted of all political action committees (PACs) registered with the Secretary of State's Office in Michigan for the 1986 and 1990 Statewide elections. A portrait of the structure of the organization, decision making criteria, and solicitation techniques of Michigan PACs has been developed from the survey data.

Most PACs in Michigan tend to be infant organizations because they are cyclical in nature, forming and dissolving around election periods. They tend to form around economic issues; have no specific PAC office; no permanent staff; have little or no office budget; fund their activities through direct mail solicitation; focus …

Localization Of Light In One Dimensional Randomly Disordered Dielectric Medium, K. Balaji

Masters Theses

The concept of localization of electrons in semiconductors has been known ever since the 1960's when P. W. Anderson and N. F. Mott made detail investigations on the transport properties of alloys. At the end of the last decade, however, physicist started looking for localization in other systems. Specifically, they looked at the localization of light and acoustic waves in disordered systems. Localization is a property which arises for all wavelike excitations in disordered media.

In this study we analyze the localization of light in one dimensional randomly disordered dielectric medium using computer simulation (numerical integration method) technique. The results …

Western News, July 9, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Battle Creek business leader and philanthropist donates largest individual gift in WMU history, Haenicke to form office to assist in long-range planning, Haenicke travels to strengthen overseas exchanges, JOB program to set aside positions for needy students

Western News, June 18, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke extends deadline for unions, 'reluctantly' imposes hiring freeze, Nearly 3,200 to receive degrees at commencement; Wolpe to be presented with honorary doctorate, Jones appointed as director of the annual fund, WMU engineer uses math modeling techniques to project spread of AIDS, Cudney co-writes book on self-defeating behaviors, Schmidt wins Fulbright Scholar Award to study mountain region in north central Argentina, Weaver contributes to new volume on 'whole language'

Western News, June 4, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Spring enrollment is highest in 17 years, Nursing program put on hold untilfall1993 due to fiscal constraints, Scholars to explore communication ethics at national conference June 11-14 on Gull Lake, More than 180 mathematicians on campus for international conference on graph theory, Sculpture Tour Program will expose University community to diverse artwork, Engels honored for success on the court, Link connects art history with computer technology

Sequential And Parallel Discrete Event Simulation On Computer Communication Networks, Tao Zhou

Masters Theses

This thesis presents the discrete event simulation technique on the network design, focusing on the methodology, modeling and implementation. The developed technique is suitable for the analysis of any store-and-forward computer communication networks with any level of complexity. The proposed generic simulation model can be used to test the architectures and protocols of existing networks and networks being designed. In implementation of the sequential discrete event simulation, an object-oriented programming strategy is applied to the network simulation using the C++ language. The parallel discrete event simulation is introduced to solve the problem of long time execution of the sequential simulation …

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

Western News, May 21,1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Students win awards to conduct research with mentors, Douma to be recommended for post in Graduate College, New APA leadership will be introduced at May 22 meeting, University joins partnership in Battle Creek to assist with education reform movement, Reish to be named interim dean of honors college as Gabelnick accepts new post in California, Second edition of book by Northouses focuses on importance of communication in health care, Stoltman receives national recognition for contributions to educational video series

Western News, May 7,1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Congress marks 30 years of gathering medieval scholars, Acclaimed authors to present public readings at May 7-9 Third Coast Writers' Conference, Wolpe to receive honorary degree, Bid categories totaling nearly $15 million for recreation; athletics facilities approved by board; IS-month river education project will culminate with congress for students from 13 high schools, WMUK reaches $25,000 goal in first spring fund-raiser

The Westerner Vol. 12 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• The future is here • The dedication for the new building housing Waldo Library and the University Computing Center • Charitable gift annuities can provide secure retirement income • The Campaign for Excellence • University News in Brief • Commencement brings honors and optimism • WMU practiced in greeting presidential contenders • Sophisticated technologies transform science fiction into reality • When I was your age, college meant lines, lectures, and science labs • Association chapter adds color to Chicago • Bike Vermont tour slated for August 14 through 16 • Look ma, hands-on learning • Businessman, student add new …

Lying: A Failure Of Autonomy And Self-Respect, Jane Zembaty

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society - March 19, 1992.

Organization Development Technologies In Community Development: A Case Study, Thomas Packard

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Organization development (OD) consultation technologies have been increasingly used by social workers in a variety of practice settings. Organization development is typically used in formal organizations, and there have been few reported applications in community development. This paper discusses the value of such applications and describes examples in a case study. Similarities between community development and organization development are presented. Technologies used are reviewed, followed by cautions and recommendations for further research

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 19, No. 2 (June 1992)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Thomas Packard
• ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: TRUE SOULMATES OR UNEASY BEDFELLOWS? - Darlyne Bailey & Pranab Chatterjee
• A RESPONSE TO THE REJOINDER - Thomas Packard
• THE SEALED ADOPTION RECORDS CONTROVERSY IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE - E. Wayne Carp
• THE BATTLE FOR BENEVOLENCE - Karen Tice
• PROFESSIONAL ROLE ORIENTATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVISM - Linda Cherrey Reeser
• HELEN HALL (1892-1982): A SECOND GENERATION SETTLEMENT LEADER - Janice Andrews
• DAILY LIFE OF THE OLDEST OLD - Margareta Carlsson-Agren, Stig Berg
• and Claes-Goran Wenestam
• THE WITHERING OF COMMUNITY LIFE AND THE GROWTH OF EMOTIONAL …

A High School Physics Program Stressing Application To Concept Instead Of The Traditional Concept To Application Approach, William Semrau

Honors Theses

It is well documented that there is a general lack of enthusiasm displayed by most high school students towards the sciences. Questions such as "Why are we studying this, I'll never use it?", "This is boring.", and "How does this relate to the real world?" are common in the classroom. This study seeks answers to why so many students feel this way, what has been done to improve student attitudes and interest, and includes recommendations to improve high school science education, particularly in physics.

Western News, April 16, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Biggest group of graduates in WMU history expected for commencement, National leaders in integrating arts into schools to speak at three-day conference here in May, Smith to be honored at BGSU commencement, Grant will finance Washington's own company, Women's Center seeks peer educators for fall

Western News, April 9, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two faculty members; two students honored by MAGB, Candidates for dean to conduct forums, Brinkerhoff to weigh effectiveness of seminars offered to top level World Bank personnel, Alavi edits proceedings of graph conference, Smith hopes '60s activism creates math understanding, University connects Michigan citizens to variety of health and social services, Survey of Michigan teens shows substance abuse starts young; is above national average, Rural health project aims at student recruitment, University Substance Abuse Clinic thrives in off-campus location, Occupational therapist examines long-term recovery rates for carpal tunnel victims, Month-long exhibit tofeature historical artifacts from monastery founded in …

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

Can You Tell A Book By Its Cover?, Jeanne M. Gerlach, Steven D. Rinehart

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Book fairs are great fun, and they offer students a chance to explore a world of books in a more exciting atmosphere than the school library. Today, many schools have self-selection programs and activities to suit the wide range of student reading abilities and interests. Multilevel materials are used, and students are encouraged to read as much as they can. Teacher advice and guidance is usually available as the need arises. Consequently, numerous schools have book fairs to stimulate reading through self-selection, and equally important, educators hope to promote reading interest and future reading growth. Accordingly, books for the fairs …