WMU Authors Celebration

The University Libraries invites the entire campus community to celebrate Western Michigan University authors published in 2025 at a reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, in 3016 Waldo Library. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP requested.

A brief program will begin at 4:30 p.m., featuring remarks from Dean Julie Garrison and Dr. Vincent Longo, assistant professor in the School of Communication. The reception will continue following the program.

Western Michigan University authors list

• Dr. Luigi Andrea Berto, Department of History, “Saint Benedict, Montecassino, and the Crisis of Ninth-Century Southern Lombards in Early Medieval Cassinese Memory.”
• Dr. Sandra Borden, School of Communication, “Media challenges to digital flourishing.”
• Dr. Kuanchin Chen, Department of Business Information Systems, “Trust, Media and the Economy: Mutual Relations,” “Building Trust in the Generative Artificial Intelligence Era: Technology Challenges and Innovations,“ “Trust in Social and Business Relations Theory and Practice” and “Trust, Sustainability, and Resilience.”
• Dr. Autumn Edwards, School of Communication, “The De Gruyter Handbook of Robots in Society and Culture.”
• Dr. Anderson Hagler, Department of World Religions and Cultures, “Sins of Excess: The Spatial Politics of Idolatry and Magic in Colonial Mexico.”
• Dr. Keith Hearit, School of Communication, “Crisis Communication Management: Applying Theory to Real Cases.”
• Dr. Yvonne Jackson, Department of Physical Therapy, “Home and School Base Learning: The Hybrid Educational Transdisciplinary Team.”
• Dr. Slava Karpov, Department of Sociology, “Icons Axed, Freedoms Lost: Russian Desecularization and a Ukrainian Alternative.”
• Dr. Ronald C. Kramer, Department of Sociology, “Apocalyptic Crimes: Why Nuclear Weapons Are Illegal and Must Be Abolished.”
• Marie Moreno, Department of Business Information Systems, “Communicating Environmental Sustainability in Business for Global Audiences.”
• Dr. Ilana Nash, Gender and Women's Studies/Department of Sociology, “Supernatural Youth in Media.”
• David Paul, Department of Philosophy, “An Introduction to Methodological Philosophy: A Guide for Instructors and Students.”
• Dr. Stephanie Peterson, Gender and Women's Studies/Department of Sociology/Department of Psychology, “Ethical Applied Behavior Analysis Models for Individuals Impacted by Autism, 2nd edition.”
• Dr. Anna Popkova, Center for the Study of Ethics in Society/School of Communication, “Disruption and Dissent in Public Diplomacy.”
• Dr. Diane Powers Dirette, Program of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D., “Human Occupation: Contemporary Concepts and Lifespan Perspectives.”
• Dr. Diane Riggs, Department of World Religions and Cultures, “Seeing the World Through Religion and Culture.”
• Dr. Jesse M. Smith, Department of Sociology, “Goodbye Religion: The Causes and Consequences of Secularization.”
• Dr. Nathan Tabor, Department of History, “City of Lyrics: Ordinary Poets and Islamicate Popular Culture in Early Modern Delhi.”
• Dr. Grace Tiffany, Department of English, “The Owl Was a Baker’s Daughter: The Continuing Adventures of Judith Shakespeare.”
• Dr. Benjamín Torres, Department of Spanish, ‘The Detective Novel in Puerto Rico.”
• Dr. Xiaojun Wang, Department of World Languages and Literatures, “Career Chinese: Bridging the Gaps for Success.”
• Dr. Allen Webb, Department of English, “Empowering Youth to Confront the Climate Crisis in English Language Arts.”
• Dr. Victor Xiong, Department of History, “Heavenly Empress: The Age of Wu Zetian (a novel),” and “Chen Yinke Liuchao-Sui-Tang shilun.”
• Amy Zufelt, Department of Business Information Systems, “Getting Started on Your Professional Job Search: A Workbook for College Students.”

This list includes authors published in 2024 and 2025 who have not been celebrated previously.

Directions

Please use Waldo Library's physical address for GPS navigation: 1090 Arcadia Loop, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.

Parking instructions

Student, faculty and staff parking

Parking is available for attendees with valid permits in Lot 41 near Sangren Hall.

Accessible parking

Accessible parking spaces are available in Lot 27 (behind Moore Hall) and Lot 28 (by Student Center).

Guest parking

Guest visitors may park in any metered or pay-by-plate space on campus, including spaces in:

• Lot 71, circle drive in front of Moore Hall.
• Lot 28, by the Student Center.
• Hilltop Parking Structure, adjacent to Waldo Library.

Parking meter fees must be paid Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payment can be made with U.S. quarters or through the ParkMobile app.

Guest permits are also available. You can purchase a guest permit online or at the Parking Services office.