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Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 19, 1997, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the October 31, 1997 Regular Meeting
• Remarks by the President
• Change of December 1998 Meeting Date
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Chemical)
• Master of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Architect Selection
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Lease of Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital Property
• Adjournment

Western News, Dec. 4, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU researchers help Portage company put scientific data behind their product, Des staffers working to wipe out 'millennium bug', Graduate internship established in honor of Beauregard.

25 Year Club: Sixteenth Annual Banquet, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

Sixteenth Annual Banquet

December 2, 1997

Western News, Nov. 13, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Funds targeted for engineering, student services facilities, Haenicke announces $1 million for professorships, WMU embarking upon year-long self-study as part of athletics certification program, University's agreement with Greeks is a first in the state, Nuclear physicist to address end of Cold War, President of Chinese university to be honored, Sky Broncos win regionals; earn national berth.

Geology Newsletter- 1997, Department Of Geology

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 1, No. 22

• Dear Alumni and Friends
• Faculty News
• Awards and Scholarships
• Alumni News
• Geology Development and Scholarship Donations
• Advisory Council News

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 31, 1997, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Vice Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Remarks by the President
• Recommendation re Presidential Position Specification
• Recommendation re Honorary Degree
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Gift Report
• Capital Outlay Request
• Appointment of External Auditor
• Science Facility Project Resolution
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Sales of Real Estate
• Approval of AFSCME Contract
• Academic Calendar, Agreement Addendum
• Adjournment

Western News, Oct. 30, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: MBA goes global with agreement to offer complete degree program in Malaysia, Poetry series picks national winners; earns national acclaim, Collection expands with installation of two new sculptures, Afro-musicologist to present series of sessions.

Western News, Oct. 16, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Homecoming will highlight the wonders of Western, Phi Beta Kappa charter puts WMU among nation's elite, Light lays out academic agenda for 1997-98 year, Phi Beta Kappa charter puts WMU among nation's elite, Campus tools up for successful United Way campaign, Occupational therapy to mark 75th anniversary.

Western News, Oct. 2, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Seven more named to presidential search committee, Beauregard selected as athletic director, Board gives Haenicke 'outstanding evaluation' in its final annual review of his performance, WMU launches new 'twinning program' in India, Haenicke hopes to promote dialog with CARE.

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 1997, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

Features

• Up in the Air and Under Control: Nowhere to go except up for career saavy aviation graduate
• Following the Sun: Student racing team takes its solar car on the ultimate college road trip
• Provost's Global View Lights Path to Future: Provost Timothy Light, up close and personal
• Bronco Bash Is a Smash: A look at the biggest party of the season
• It's a Whole New Ball Game
• One-on-one with new football coach Gary Darnell

Sections

• University News
• College News
• Alumni Relations
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Essay

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 19, 1997, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Remarks by the President
• Recommendation re Presidential Evaluation
• Recommendation re Appointment of Presidential Search Consulting Firm
• 1998 Meeting Dates
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Resolution re Power Plant Property
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, Sept. 18, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Aviation dedication, board meeting set for Battle Creek, Kellogg CEO begins lecture series Oct. 2, Haenicke to remain 'vigorously' involved in next year, Application of student fee gives technology a new boost across campus, Officials hope efforts add up to more success for minorities in science and math classes, WMU teams up to increase Special Olympics participation, Kurzmann selected for study visit to Germany.

Western News, Sept. 4, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grand opening of Campus Cinema set for Friday, Summer is prime time for progress on campus construction projects, Alumnus to fund permanent endowment to establish professorship in history department, AMBUCS give most awards, money to WMU students, Haircuts and health promotion on the agenda for initiative between WMU and local salon, Music faculty members appear on Polish TV, Interior design program earns accreditation.

Western News, Aug. 14, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board approves appointments of new department chairpersons, Event planned for new maritime studies center, Giving remains strong as 1996-97 donations top $10 million, Activities planned for CommUniverCity Night, Thomas earns accolades, West Michigan Avenue back to four lanes, Nontraditional; graduate students to be welcomed.

Western News, July 31, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 1996-97 grants set record; topping $25 million for the first time, Board approves 1997-98 general fund budget of $188.4 million, WMU junior to appear on 'Sunday Morning', Social work honors Amos with scholarship fund, Trustees endorse proposals for two degree programs.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 25, 19997, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Executive Session
• Remarks by the Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the June 27, 1997 Regular Meeting
• Remarks by the President
• Resolution re Presidential Search
• Fall Semester 1997 Tuition Schedule
• Infrastructure Fee
• Technology Fee Increase
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Ph.D. - Counselor Education
• M.S. - Construction Management
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• General Fund Budget 1997/98
• Capital Outlay Projects Financing
• Stadium Project Contract
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Acquisition of Real Estate
• Adjournment

Western News, July 17, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University gets 4 percent increase from state; remains in 7th place in per student funding, Substance abuse programming earns national accreditation, New program to meet needs of area nonprofit leadership, Tuition and fees measures on agenda for board meeting.

Western News, July 3, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke announces plans to step down as president in 1998, Sunseeker finishes 16^th, Richert added to staff as conference coordinator, Trustees approve promotions for 46 faculty members effective at start of academic year.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting June 27, 1997, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Recommendation re Trustee Emeritus Pero
• Recommendation re Deferred Compensation Agreement
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Administration
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Liquor License Applications
• Power Plant Conveyance to State Building Authority
• Lease Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration
• Revised 1996-97 General Fund Operating Budget
• Continuation of 1996-97 Budget into 1997-98
• Fall Semester 1997 Tuition Rates
• Infrastructure Fee
• Technology Fee Increase
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Police Officers Association Contract
• Adjournment

Western News, June 19, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Gary Fund donations exceed this year's goal, University to award more than 1,600 degrees June 28, Finance major learns to budget time while completing bachelor's degree in two years, NEH grant; scholar's ties open library doors for study of rare manuscripts, Faculty member and alumnus collaborate to publish two clinical psychology textbooks, Dartmouth scholar wins first Grundler Prize, Stewart selected as women's basketball coach, Gershon book analyzes global media corporations.

Western News, June 5, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU continues to seek recognition of status as budget bill makes its way through Legislature, John Fraire selected as dean of admissions, Brylinsky elected to lead national organization, WMU earns state grants for efforts to reduce energy costs, Grants climb past $20 million mark as year nears end, Anderson chosen as director of CECP center, Text uses American culture to teach English.

Western News, May 22, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'The numbers just don't add up, ' Haenicke tells senate, Baxter; Powell recognized as Women of Achievement, Kynaston noted for work in instrumental jazz program, Internationalization efforts moving ahead with creation of new center and department, $11.2 million from NSF adds up to mathematics revolution, Hampton joins Employee Assistance Program, WMU faculty member checks in with media around the world following chess match.

The Faculty Recognition Dinner 1997, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

The Faculty Recognition Dinner Program

May 13, 1997

Honored Guests:

• Yousef Alavi
• Donald C. Berndt
• Billye Ann Cheatum
• June S. Cottrell
• Joseph V. DeLuca
• Franklin G. Fisk
• William Garland
• Wayland D. Gardner
• Judith H. Halseth
• Lawrence J. Israel
• Alan H. Jacobs
• Darrell G. Jones
• S. F. Kapoor
• Neil D. Kent
• Raymond A. Lish
• John T. Miller
• Donna Billington Oas
• Deloris J. Phillips
• LeRoi Ray, Jr.
• Thomas E. Small
• W. Thomas Straw
• Danny H. Thompson
• Franklin K. Wolf
• Shirley C. Woodworth
• Ramon Zupko

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo 1997, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo

May 13, 1997

Photographed:

• Ramon Zupko
• Wayland Gardner
• Frank Wolf
• President Diether Haenicke
• Raymond Lish
• Alan Jacobs
• Darrell Jones
• Franklin G. Fisk
• Donna Oas
• Shirley Woodworth
• Judith Halseth
• Danny Thompson

The Westerner Vol. 17 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Across-the-board excellence soars to new heights • State appropriations process continues: WMU seeking recognition for its unique status • WMU selected as 'best buy' • University News in Brief • The exceptional is business as usual at WMU • Alumnotes • A message to our readers about the Westerner • WMU's 'greatest Bronco,' John Gill, remembered • Student team will be catching a lot of rays during ultimate college road trip

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 25, 1997, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the March 14, 1997 Regular Meeting
• Remarks by the President
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Grant Lakes Center for Maritime Studies
• Establishment of the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Languages
• Center for International and Area Studies
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Annuity and Life Income Funds Investment Policy
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, April 17, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Scott selected as new dean of the Graduate College, Sky Broncos hope to fly high in national competition here, Bronco sculpture to be installed near fieldhouse, Nigerian doctor to present ethics center lecture at 'K’, Researchers team up with schools to improve sportsmanship, Landis earns awards for academic achievement, Gesink honored with award.

Western News, April 10, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Departments work together to revise procedures and provide improved service to WMU students, University enters 10-year agreement with Hope College, Sunrayce sponsors choose WMU solar car to help set the pace for this summer's race, Maier to appear on A&E network programs, Ethics panel to focus on standardized testing, Gold Company performing on stage at Disney World.

Western News, April 3, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Aviation program taking off in Detroit high schools, Faculty member commits future to enlightening the past, Book liberates stories of German and American POWs during WWII, Retired faculty member recounts capture and experiences in German POW camps, 1,000 WMU students take to the streets in three counties for annual spring cleanup, Sielke elected to board of education finance group.

Western News, March 27, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Saturn executive to speak as part of Haworth series, Faculty; students honored for outstanding achievements, Scholarship for social work students established in honor of longtime WMU faculty member, Grants exceed $15.5 million at eight-month mark, Economist to discuss the sources of Fed bias, Eighth annual pow wow expected to draw nearly 5,000 to University Arena April 5-6, EduCABLE carrying Michigan Government TV.