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Western News, June 5, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Private gifts up 23 percent, Funds received for special projects, Seven frosh awarded $20,000 Medallion Scholarships, Grievance policy to be seminar topic, Faculty; staff retirements approved by Board of Trustees

The Westerner Vol. 6 No. 6, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Women no longer funneled away from pursuing engineering careers • Student applications increase • Seven more Medallion Scholarships established and awarded • Business building site selected • Tour group from Western reflects on Russia trip, radiation leak • Honorary degrees, seivice awards presented during commencement exercises • New center will promote region's horticultural industries • Administrative reorganization will strengthen 'critical areas' • Welborn Hall groundbreaking ceremonies draw large crowd • Projects should improve science and mathematics teaching • Funds received to pay for Libyan students' educations • Dolphins pick Offerdahl in second round of NFL draft • Moving to …

Western News, May 22, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New provost expected to be named by November, Site named for business building, Topics sought for pop culture meeting, 17 faculty members granted tenure, Arcadia Road to be closed

Western News, May 8, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ground broken for $2.8 million printing center, Board approves reorganization, Haenicke says 5.1 percent not enough for Western, 600 students to participate in Michigan Youth Arts Festival

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 25, 1986, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Administrative Title Changes
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Student Room and Broad Rates for 1986/87
• Recommendation re Vehicle Registration Rates
• Recommendation re Business Building Site Selection
• Academic Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Departmental Name Change
• Recommendation re Library and Information Science Endowments
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Final Report Of Blue Ribbon Task Force On The Nature Of The University, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

I. Introduction to the Report, 2

II. Charge to the Task Force, 2

III. Report on Budget Savings, 3

IV. Report on Planning, 4

V. Report on Communications, 7

VI. Report on New Program Initiatives, 10

VII. Report on the Nature of the University, 13

Western News, April 17, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Five more $20,000 Medallion Scholarships established, 1,800 to receive degrees at commencement, Haenicke urges Presidential Scholars 'to make constant use' of 'freedom to profess the truth', First occupational therapy grads to reunite, Projects to help mathematics and science teachers

Western News, April 10, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Boyle; Bullock to receive service awards April 26, Haenicke to address Presidential Scholars, Professors should design ethical standards and be governed by peers; Haenicke says, Foundation honors four as 'Volunteers of the Year', Telecommunications project moving ahead, Counseling conference to celebrate 50th anniversary, Faculty; staff members invited to apply for Administrative Associates Program

Western News, April 3, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two students; faculty members honored by MAGB, Center to promote area horticultural growth, College of Education plans research conference, Curriculum expert to be Visiting Scholar, Faculty; staff retirements approved by Board, Evaluation center grants highlight reports

The Westerner Vol. 6 No. 5, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Volunteerism helps make Western one of Michigan's best universities • Thanks for helping • Quiet students may need a little 'verbal encouragement' • Enrollment figures continue their upward climb • Denenfeld to retire next year after serving more than 30 years • Radio and television were instrumental in the Philippine revolution • WMU economist says U.S. trade deficit isn't alarming • Tate center's equipment and personnel ease graduate students' frustrations • Listening: an essential skill for those wanting to get ahead in the business world • Mechanical Engineering to establish new research centers • Private donors have generously supported …

Western News, March 27, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Bernhard; Blanchard among five to get degrees, Jaksa; Renstrom re-elected to Senate offices, Career Fair expected to draw 2,000, Haenicke to discuss 'Ethics in Academia', President of Metropolitan State to speak at fifth annual Minority Mentor/Mentee lunch, Cain to receive 'Woman of the Year' award

Western News, March 20, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Spring Into Wellness' with a trip to the fair, Kendall gift of $130,000 'caps' campaign for center, Three possible sites named for business building, Board issues statement on academic freedom, Philosopher to be visiting scholar, 'Magic of Technology' explained at TECH EXPO, Alumni Association seeks award nominations, Applications available for Denenfeld award, Board okays changes in Senate constitution

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 14, 1986, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Western Michigan University Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 1986
• Gift Reports
• Grant Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Exercise of Options to Purchase Property
• Recommendation re Appointment of External Auditor
• Recommendation re Student Room and Board Rates for 1986/87
• Recommendation re Deferred Maintenance Fee for 1986/87
• Recommendation re Vehicle Registration Rates
• Recommendation re Grievance Procedure for Non-Bargaining-Unit Employees
• Recommendation re Anti-Discrimination (Title IX) Grievance Procedure for Job Applicants and Students
• Academic Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Departmental Name Change
• Recommendation re Proposed Amendments to Faculty Senate Constitution
• Authorization to …

Western News, March 13, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Tuition increase needed without increase in funds, Dennis Archer to speak at minority leadership conference March 21-23, Yale psychiatrist to keynote scholars program, Conference slated for women employees, Several faculty development opportunities offered, Transfer process to be examined at Community College Cooperation Conference, Houston 'overwhelmed' by nonviolent revolution in the Philippines

Western News, February 27, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Major scholarship program to honor Russell Brown, Day designated to protest TRIO program cuts, 70 nontraditional students receive aid; applications for spring; summer available, Committee begins search for libraries director, U.S. trade deficit not alarming; says WMU economist, Committee seeks logo for Homecoming '86, Lindbeck has four books published

Western News, February 20, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Nearly 400 students to vie for scholarships Feb. 22, Arts and Sciences Forum to focus on role of college in teacher training, Mead Corp. awards gift of $25,000, Henderson announces appointments in admissions, Nominations due for service award, Person needed to head faculty development, Natural resources and people topic of book, Burian re-elected head of health agency

Western News, February 13, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Denenfeld announces plans to retire in January 1987, Haenicke reacts to Blue Ribbon Task Force report; calls for groups to 'forge a common consensus', Profession to be 'built up' during Engineers Week, 45 receive awards from Faculty Research and Creative Activities Fund, Future of health; human services conference to focus on rehabilitation, disabilities

Western News, February 6, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: King speech to highlight Black History Month events, New institutes established in mechanical engineering, Haenicke finds Blanchard tuition plan 'intriguing', Blood pressure screening; measles vaccinations offered free, China; Russia are destinations for travel programs, Editor of Cincinnati Enquirer to speak

Haenicke Makes Four Commitments During His Inauguration Speech

WMU Presidential Inaugurations

News article from The Westerner about the February 1986 Inauguration Speech made by Diether H. Haenicke.

The Westerner Vol. 6 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• $27.1 million approved for new construction • Haenicke makes four commitments during his inauguration speech • Classes toward bachelor's degree offered at General Motors plant • Groundwater, horticulture to be focus of new centers • Commerce department funds Technology Transfer Network • Financial aid available to nontraditional students • Haenicke says computers won't replace people • Soviet Union's foreign policy is based -on defensive considerations • Malaysia trip successful • Who says academics and athletics don't mix? • New program helps undecided students explore their academic and career options • Kayla Skelly runs wild with success in 1985 • …

Western News, January 30, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ludlow elected vice chairperson of Board, Capital outlay funds 'very good news'; Haenicke tells Board of Trustees, Area medical experts to conduct public forum, Board rededicates Martin Luther King Room, Colloquium planned on free enterprise system, Nursing program gifts highlight grants; gifts reports, Student participation in class requires encouragement, Revisions in animal policy accepted

Wmu Board Of Trustees Annual Meeting January 24, 1986, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Resolution re Rededication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Room
• Election of Officers
• Western Michigan University Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 1986
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Academic Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
• Recommendation re Addition to Code of Student Life
• Board Committee Reports
• College of Business Management-499 Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, January 23, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Area policy makers; administrators to discuss AIDS, Western joins consortium to aid business; industry, Literary critic to be visiting scholar, Western among 60 selected for NEH workshop, Health care costs have quadrupled in 10 years, City growth may be temporary, Reunion planned for 1975-76 basketball team

Western News, January 16, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke pledges support of coalition, Several events planned in observance of holiday, Senate approves creation of new council; Haenicke praises bipartisan support for construction projects, Employee Health Risk Survey to be distributed, Jones to speak on being a black artist in America, Fringe benefits total almost 30 percent of pay

Western News, January 9, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Western News: Blanchard approves $27.1 million for construction, Haenicke pledges support to all constituencies in inauguration address at Dec. 21 commencement; $75,000 grant for technology network received, Political dictionaries written by faculty members, Denenfeld says group's trip to Malaysia successful, Western brings classroom to workplace at GM-BOC

University Employee Service Recognition Program 1986, Western Michigan University

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