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Western News, Oct. 7, 2010, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU one of nation's 'best for vets' colleges; Major NSF project aims to boost college math readiness; Chinese studies center named for Tim Light officially opens; On Campus with Ray Murphy.

Western News, Sept. 23, 2010, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Enrollment surpasses 25,000 students; Transformation of Bernhard Center takes next step; Two academic centers created; On Campus with Ronald Schubot.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session September 23, 2010, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees September 23, 2010 meeting.

Western News, Sept. 9, 2010, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Convocation to feature State of University address, campuswide awards; WMU on magazine's new top-tier list; On Campus with Cara LaLumia-Barnes.

Western News, June 10, 2010 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Enyedi, Luderer selected for dean posts; New e-mail service being introduced; Service anniversaries for June; On Campus with Ruth DeYoung.

Preventing Violence In Low-Income Communities: Facilitating Residents' Ability To Intervene In Neighborhood Problems, Mary L. Ohmer, Barbara D. Warner, Elizabeth Beck

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The violence found in low-income communities, including areas of concentrated poverty, is often extensive and can involve illegal drugs, juvenile delinquency, and even homicide. A large body of research has emerged which points to the positive effects of informal social control and social capital in preventing violence in lowincome communities, including neighbors taking leadership roles by intervening themselves. This article contains a description of an exploratory study ofa pilot training program the authors developed to facilitate residents' ability to intervene in neighborhood problems in a low-income community in Atlanta, Georgia. The training incorporated concepts from restorative justice, peacemaking criminology, and …

Western News, May 27, 2010, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Campus getting ready for visit by Obama; WMU names new business, honors college deans; WMU slates info sessions for MPSERS employees; On Campus with Enedelia Cruz.

Western News, May 13, 2010 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Opening celebration held for WMU-MetroDetroit; Site preparations begin for two major construction projects; Service anniversaries for May; On Campus with Tim Herrmann.

Western News, April 8, 2010 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Governor makes two trustee appointments for 2011; WMU administrator selected as ACE Fellow; Service anniversaries for April; On Campus with Scott Coy.

Social Justice Implications Of The Organism Metaphor, Gerald V. O'Brien

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The denigration of marginalized groups is frequently supported through the widespread employment of metaphors that present a pejorative image of the group in question. The organism metaphor, wherein the target group is portrayed as a threat to the integrity of the social body, is a particularly important metaphoric theme in the advancement of social injustice. Drawing largely from primary source documents, this paper provides an overview of the organism metaphor as it has been employed historically to denigrate various social subgroups. Implications for the social work profession are discussed.

Western News, Feb. 25, 2010, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New accords preserve WMU's aviation supremacy; Tolbert, Archer elected to lead Board of Trustees; Search launched for medical school dean; On Campus with Carolyn Lynn.

Western News, Jan. 14, 2010, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Obama IDs WMU role in STEM initiative; Granholm signs legislation addressing three longstanding property issues; Service anniversaries for January; On Campus with Jackie Angel.

Fact Book 2010-11, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

• General Information
• Enrollment Information
• Institutional Comparisons
• Student Information
• Faculty Information
• Budget and Resources

Minutes Of The Faculty Senate Councils, 2010-11, Wmu Faculty Senate

Minutes of the WMU Faculty Senate Councils

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Yearbook, 2010-11, Wmu Faculty Senate

WMU Faculty Senate Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

25 Year Club: 28th Annual Gala, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club: 28th Annual Gala

December 8, 2009

• New Inductees
• Posthumous Inductees
• Members
• Retirees

Western News, Dec. 3, 2009, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Joint program in Malta accepting applications; Seita Scholars program receives significant gift from AT&T; Service anniversaries for December; On Campus with Joyce Gard.

The Ethnic Identity Of Returning Immigrants To A Pueblo In Yucatan, David Piacenti

Dissertations

This study seeks to understand: 1) motivations for leaving and, if applicable, racialized, segregated environment, which is represented by the returned cholo, whose "urban gangbanger" mentality confronts the traditional, rural ethnic identity. San Francisco also affects the overall perception of immigration and desire for permanent U.S. residence. Of the San Francisco cohort, 42% say immigration is "positive overall." Conversely, 62% of the Kalamazoo cohort says that immigration is "positive overall." Only 29% of the San Francisco cohort desire permanent residence in the U.S. while 54% of the Kalamazoo cohort desire permanent U.S. residence. Therefore, the suburban context of Kalamazoo may …

Western News, Nov. 5, 2009, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Trustees endorse medical school proposal; Online registration available for H1N1 vaccinations; Service anniversaries for November; On Campus with Mark Cummins.

Western News, Oct. 8, 2009 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU schedules seasonal flu, meningitis vaccination clinics; Volunteers kick off 2009 campus United Way campaign; Service anniversaries for October; On Campus with Guy Barks.

Insider Vol. 10 No. 2 Fall 2009, College Of Arts & Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences news

College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Newsletter

Western News, Sept. 24, 2009 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU in forefront of sustainability efforts; Top Extended University Programs position filled; Service anniversaries for September; On Campus with Kathy Rix.

Western News, Sept. 10, 2009 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Convocation features State of University address, campuswide awards; WMU named one of 'Great Colleges to Work For'; Service anniversaries for August; On Campus with Stephan Macomber.

Western News, June 18, 2009 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Math reform work earns national notice; Sindecuse, WMU part of model preparedness community; Service anniversaries for July; On Campus with Kevin Dowd.

Western News, June 4, 2009, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU receives gold ‘green’ designation; Foster student efforts garner $500,000 Kellogg Foundation grant; Service anniversaries for June; On Campus with Faith Wicklund.

Kalamazoo Area Labor Management Committee, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, May 7, 2009, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Aerospace engineer named engineering dean; New emergency management Web site goes online; Service anniversaries for May; On Campus with Judy Belland.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session April 24, 2009, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees April 24, 2009 meeting.

The Socializer - Spring 2009, Department Of Sociology

The Socializer

No abstract provided.

Western News, Jan. 22, 2009, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Architects recognize visual arts facility; Nearly $500,000 in energy costs avoided during winter recess; W-2 forms available through GoWMU; On Campus with Karen Lamons.