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Reviews: Professional Materials/Books For Children, Kathy Seeley, Sue Coker, Cindy Overly

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The Child and the English Language Arts. (Fifth edition) (1990). Mildred Donoghue; The Talking Eggs. (1989) Robert D. San Souci; I'm Calling Molly. (1990) Jane Kurtz; How Joe the Bear and Sam the Mouse Got Together. 1990. Beatrice Schenk De Regniers; National Worm Day. (1990) James Stevenson

Article Index

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Index to articles in volume 30.

Western News, June 21, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ford to receive honorary degree at June 30 commencement exercises in Waldo Stadium, Senate conducts business; bids Dennison farewell, 26 faculty members on campus to explore 'the theory of knowledge' at NEH institute, Krawutschke attends Japanese studies seminar, Woodworth elected to represent Michigan and Wisconsin on AAUP governing body

Western News, June 7, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'I will no longer be a candidate for other presidencies' Haenicke announces decision to remain at WMU, Dennison to become president of Montana, Stoline to share Love Canal expertise with Soviets, Targowski invited to Poland to address local leaders, Ziring chosen by Atlantic Council for NATO Discussion Series in Brussels, WMU to launch new state program to help readers recover lost ground

The Westerner Vol. 10 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Micklin well established as an international scientist • Presidents council says state's public universities are at risk • University News in Brief • In laboratories and communities, Western is working for all of us • Presidents' portraits paint a picture of WMU's continued evolution • Gifts of appreciated property are useful • Major gifts and pledges to continued excellence at Western Michigan University • Alumni couple transform business acumen into financial success • Today's alumni help tomorrow's graduates prepare for careers • Alumnotes • Sunrayce USA: Building cars today for tomorrow

Zesting Through Life: The Faculty Recognition Dinner 1990, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Zesting Through Life: The Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 1, 1990

Honored Guests:

• Gurbux S. Alag
• J. William Armstrong
• E. Jack Asher
• John T. Bernhard
• Gene S. Booker
• Lloyd M. Braithwaite
• Sterling L. Breed
• Herma E. Breisach
• Phillip L. Bruce
• John T. Bruke
• Sue S. Coates
• Mary H. Cordier
• Sherwood S. Cordier
• Harriet K. Creed
• Raymond A. Dannenberg
• Kathleen E. Drzick
• Frances H. Ebert
• Moyra Ebling
• Gordon G. Eriksen
• J. Lindsley Foote
• Jean E. Friedel
• Clara L. Gamble
• Martin E. Gingerich
• Cassius A. Hesselberth
• James W. Hill
• Joseph A. Jevert
• Gangaram K. Kripalani
• David M. Lewis
• James B. Matthews
• Gilbert Mazer …

The New Christian Right, Social Policy And The Welfare State, James Midgley

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

While the campaigns of the New Christian Right on abortion, affirmative action, school prayer and other issues have been well documented, little is known about the movement's attitude towards state welfare programs. Identifying three distinctive sources of fundamentalist antipathy to the welfare state, this paper seeks to draw attention to interesting although unconventional ideas about social welfare that should be recognized and understood by scholars concerned with the study of social policy.

Back To Our Roots Towards A Specialization In Social Justice, Linda Cherrey Reeser, Leslie Leighninger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article describes a proposed social justice curriculum and presents a case study of attempts to establish it in a graduate school of social work. The study is set in the context of the history of activism in social work and an analysis of societal and professional forces which may inhibit such activism. The rationale for a specialization in social justice is discussed along with the process and politics and developing the program and seeking its acceptance. The article describes specific types of resistance to a social change curriculum and possible strategies for dealing with such resistance.

Implications Of Conservative Tendencies For Practice And Education In Social Welfare, David G. Gil

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This essay explores the meanings, sources, dynamics, and ideological themes of conservative tendencies in societal evolution and traces the dominance of these themes and tendencies in social welfare practice and education. The essay also suggests approaches for moving beyond these tendencies in our society and proposes an agenda for transition policies. Finally, the essay examines principles and elements of social-changeoriented political action and their implications for practice and education in social welfare.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 17, No. 2 (June 1990)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

• NORMAN N. GOROFF: IN MEMORIAM - Shimon Gottschalk
• IMPLICATIONS OF CONSERVATIVE TENDENCIES FOR PRACTICE AND EDUCATION IN SOCIAL WELFARE - David G. Gil
• PHILOSOPHICAL DISPUTES IN SOCIAL WORK: SOCIAL JUSTICE DENIED - Dennis Saleeby
• ADVOCACY/EMPOWERMENT: AN APPROACH TO CLINICAL PRACTICE FOR SOCIAL WORK - Stephen M. Rose
• EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ADVOCACY AND CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING: IMPLICATIONS OF A STRUCTURAL APPROACH TO SOCIAL WORK - Maurice M. Moreau
• BACK TO OUR ROOTS: TOWARD A SPECIALIZATION IN SOCIAL JUSTICE - Linda Cherrey Reeser and Leslie Leighninger
• THE NEW CHRISTIAN RIGHT, SOCIAL POLICY AND THE WELFARE STATE - James Midgely
• THE DEMISE OF THE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE …

Philosophical Disputes In Social Work: Social Justice Denied, Dennis Saleebey

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The debate in the social work academy about the pertinence of empiricist/positivist modes of knowing and doing is epistemological in character. It is the argument of this essay that prior ontological questions must be answered before the profession of social work can profitably enter this debate. These questions center on the nature of social work, the symbolic and moral essence of the social work enterprise and what the profession is becoming.

Discipline And Pacification In The Modern Administrative State: The Case Of Social Welfare Fraud, Alec Pemberton

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Foucault and Giddins emphasise the power of the modern "Administrative State", arguing that we now have at our disposal an enormous bureaucratic machinery for processing and controlling various problematical human behaviours. Australian data on fraud of the social welfare system are examined to throw light on Foucault's and Giddens' views. Figures relating to prosecution for fraud of both the Unemployment and Supporting Parents Benefits system in the last six years throw some doubt on the concept of a vastly powerful "Administrative State apparatus.'" Certainly a massive state bureaucracy has been established to apprehend cheats, yet the data show consistently that …

Western News, May 24, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Search concludes with Ferraro recommended as new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dennison announces decision on Inselbergs, Benefits pool is 33.2 percent of employee's pay, Elliott to coach women's basketball, Board okays Dannison appointment, Lee Honors College, Grand Rapids building to be completed in July; Asken tells Senate

Western News, May 10, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU future may include development of research and business park, Haenicke cites critical needs in House hearing as faculty salaries and tuition stabilization, Education is key to containing health care costs, Bernhard portrait dedicated at April gathering, Gifted high school arts students to attend 28th Michigan Youth Arts Festival on campus

Nonacentenary Celebration Of The Birth Of Saint Bernard Of Clairvaux, The Institute Of Cistercian Studies

Conference on Cistercian Studies Programs

A Celebration of the Nonacentenary of the Birth of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Sponsored by the Institute of Cistercian Studies at Western Michigan University in collaboration with the Twenty-Fifth International Congress on Medieval Studies, the Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University and incorporating the programs of the International Centre of Medieval Art and the Society for the Study of the Crusades and the Latin East between May 10-13 1990.

25th International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 25th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 10-13, 1990).

Western News, April 19, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Eight to receive $2,500Teaching Excellence Awards, Bernhard portrait dedication set for April 21, Haenicke calls for more growth in funded research, Targowski writes book on information systems, Lawson; former student collaborate on book that challenges approaches to study of religion, Curtis-Smith wins award from arts foundation

Western News, April 12, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Student occupation of administration building ends, Best-selling textbook by Gardner and Sichel revised and expanded for third edition, Mallinson earns alumni award; new book out, School districts set for campus recruitment during April 20 Teacher Placement Day

Western News, April 5, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke leads the charge in March 29 Detroit forum, Scott to deliver address to Presidential Scholars, WMU research centers support technology transfer, New cable television system to serve campus this fall, Grant to boost number of KVCC minority transfers, Tanis named Fellow of national society, Breisach awarded NEH senior fellowship for research on 'progressive historians', Gossman writes law text with Arthur Miller, Packaging efforts earn Wygant national award

A Study Of Bleach Effluents From Oxidative Extraction, Thomas R. Slusarczyk

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

During the 1970's oxygen delignification was primarily undertaken before the bleaching stages in a pulp mill. However, towards the end of the 1970's further research was done to promote the use of oxygen as a decoloring agent within the bleaching stages. This was warranted because oxygen delignification was known to promote decreased chemical consumption, mainly chlorine. The process that was developed came to be known as oxidative extraction. This process has become very popular due to the fact that it is easier to install and operate than the conventional oxygen delignification system. Some other advantages that this process offers are …

Women's Dilemma: Is It Reasonable To Be Rational?, Harriet Baber

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Based on a presentation to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society February 17, 1990.

Emergent Literacy: A Comparison Of Formal And Informal Assessment Methods, Rebecca Harlin, Sally Lipa

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Young children enter school with individual and divergent literacy experiences. Considerable disagreement exists concerning how best to assess children's competence and utilize the results of instruments designed to provide this information for educators.

Witches Every Month? The Social Construction Of Premenstrual Syndrome, Suzanne Latham

Masters Theses

Premenstrual syndrome was first reported in 1931, but it was not until the early 1980s that it received widespread attention in the medical literature and the popular press. This thesis is a sociological analysis of how physicians and others were able to define premenstrual problems as an illness. The thesis uses a phenomenological approach, referred to as social constructionism, to explore how medical researchers, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, feminists, various entrepreneurs, and others have attempted to define premenstrual problems to promote their own interests. The analytic method is documentary analysis. The thesis argues that physicians were able to make powerful claims, …

The Changing Roles Of Women In The People's Republic Of China, Priya Helweg

Honors Theses

The present Chinese government has persistently claimed that women have been completely emancipated through the enforcement of Communist ideology. In spite of the claim that women in modern China 'hold up half the sky' traditional beliefs continue to influence the position of women in contemporary China. As a consequence, women in the People's Republic of China — especially students — find themselves in a situation of confusing contradictions and frustrating obstacles. Traditional ideologies, as seen in the patriarchal kinship structure and the economic and political systems, aid rather than hinder the present government as it maintains a similar relation to …

Ethnography Of A Lesbian Community In Michigan, Carol W. Burton

Masters Theses

The purpose of this master's thesis is to describe the structure and workings of a community of women in a major western Michigan metropolitan area, who identify themselves as lesbians, and to describe how this subcommunity relates to the dominant American culture in the area. This study examines the ways in which these lesbians define themselves and their subculture.

To facilitate this research, the researcher participated in the group's meetings, both formal and informal, and spoke with individual members about the history of the group, organizational principles, problems and concerns, formal and Informal rules of conduct, values, and any other …

Western News, March 29, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke states case for more funds, Race relations conference wins national recognition, First Shakespeare Festival on tap for April 5-12, Scott, White to represent the University at AAHE Forum on Exemplary Teaching

Western News, March 22, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Unit works to ensure accurate census information, Haenicke to be featured in March 29 Detroit forum, Five candidates for dean on campus, Board approves measures that give employees more choices in managing retirement plan, Feminist theologian to speak on Buddhism, Fun, fitness; free seminars to be part of fifth annual Spring Into Wellness Week; President's Club memberships support campaign, Communication research colloquium scheduled

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 16, 1990, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Naming of Memorials and Facilities
• Conferring of Honorary Degrees
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Graduate Student Application Fee Increases
• Application and Graduate Fees for Graduate Specialty Program Certificates
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates
• Acquisition of Property
• Resolution re TIAA-CREFF Retirement Plan
• Elmwood Apartments
• Antenna Farm
• Fee Building
• Enrollment Management
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, March 15, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two faculty members honored as 'Women of the Year', Room and board rates on March 16 agenda, Thompson to speak on impact of research, 'Stand and Deliver' teacher here to stress importance of education, Novelist Fernandez to give reading from works, WMU Institute for Water Sciences launches third year of research, Geologist gets award for Aquipro model, New IWS head has national reputation, Six Michigan nature centers selected for WMU/GEM project, Lakeshore property owners await WMU verdict on erosion control Geologist's study funded by state

Western News, March 1, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 1927 graduate Merze Tate donates $1 million gift for student needs, Presidents call for more state support in GR forum, NIH grant funds microvascular system research, Ray honored by Midwest professional group, Lawson selected to edit international journal