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Western News, December 10, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, December 10, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke adds $5,000 to fund, WMU part of $50 million communications network, Malaysian official to get honorary degree, DNR Academy recognized for professional excellence, Early end to celebration runs counter to tradition, Senate reviews AIDS policy, Touchtone advance registration deemed a success
Western News, December 3,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, December 3,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Suspect arrested after 10-day murder investigation, Western to benefit from Wolpe' s pay raise, Hispanic students here for visitation day, Unique 'Educateur Program' provides special training, Branchaw wins business communication award
Western News, November 19,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, November 19,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Task force formed to coordinate murder investigation, Mallinson, Dykstra to be honored at reception, Haenicke-reviews. security measures and outlines precautions for WMU community, Western tops United Way goal; fund-raisers honored, New $1,200 awards offered by Honors College, Longevity feted with induction into 25 Year Club
Western News, November 12, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, November 12, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Capital outlay budget requests total $110 million, University to seek 13.6 percent increase from state, GVSU; MSU and WMU announce agreement in GR, Dennison provides update on support program and Institute for Water Sciences to Board, Book by Siebels wins 'Choice' award, Curtis-Smith awarded 11th ASCAP award
Western News, November 5, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, November 5, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Sundial to be named for Haym Kruglak, Noted author to speak during Peace Education Week, Bookstore offers packaging/shipping services; customers can now send through United Parcel, Project to attack housing problems of handicappers, New computer system helps library patrons find background articles for research papers, Weaver writes on learning to read
Western News, October 29, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 29, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke says harmony among campus groups needed for success, Brady, 81. John sworn in as new Board members, Task force to help determine CWS focus, United Way gifts provide many services, Senate presents Haenicke with resolution, Conference to look at three years of research through groundwater program
Western News, October 22, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 22, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke to address convocation, Western, Digital to be partners in AdvANCE program, Fingers to do the talking in new registration system, Employees give more than money 'the United Way', Issues, risks of AIDS to be seminar topic
Western News, October 15,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 15,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Dennison outlines 'critical needs and priorities' for foundation members, WMU Foundation re-elects Brown; Parfet, White wins faculty scholar award, Douma loans experience; gets satisfaction in return, Archaeologist to speak on research in Ghana, Cordier wins prestigious award
Western News, October 8,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 8,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Consolidation a major benefit of enlarged library, Three to be honored at Academic Convocation for their superior skills in the classroom, V-Way goal: 100 percent participation for 100th year, Two-day retreat to center on teaching critical thinking, Dancer; religious historian to be Visiting Scholars, Thomas to deliver five public lectures, Kochan to address U.S. industrial relations
Western News, October 1,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 1,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Institute designed to enhance research and service, Recruiting; supporting new faculty members is goal of program established by Dennison, Homecoming '87 brings a return of many traditions, Dual to speak on Third World concerns
Western News, September 17, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, September 17, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU to use test to help assess students' knowledge, Haenicke to recommend Pretty, Economists to discuss organized labor, Academic support program for 'high risk' undergraduates earns grant, Humbert receives awards from several groups
Western News, September 10, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, September 10, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Senate discusses tension between teaching and research, Haenicke to propose reorganization, Carnegie Foundation classification gives the University a 'strategic position;' Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Torres to speak during Hispanic week
Western News, September 3,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, September 3,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Carnegie Foundation classifies Western as unique in the state, Haenicke to recommend 6 percent salary adjustment pool for most P/As and C/Ts, WMU records largest grant total, WMU plays role in economic development, Burke tells task force on competitiveness, Falk and Kenig appointed as new chairpersons, Department established in College of Engineering
Western News, August 13, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, August 13, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Appeal issued to community for help with housing, Haenicke asks faculty; staff to help, Cuts needed; despite tuition hike, Board ratifies contract a month before faculty vote
Western News, July 30, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 30, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Terms of tentative agreement released, Joint program launched to offer WMU doctorate at NMU, Grant to support research on Iran
Western News, July 16, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 16, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU given fair treatment in appropriations process, Researchers seek input on packaging, Western offers courses through Malaysian college
Western News, July 2, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 2, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Board tables motion for 9 percent tuition increase, AAUP negotiations begin this week, Nigerian sculptor in residence here, Krawutschke is new department head, Board promotes 27 faculty members
Western News, June 18, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, June 18, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Powell; Stevens to receive service awards Saturday, Lansing budget picture less rosy; Dennison reports, Buildings scheduled for improvements this summer, Corporate crime most expensive and deadly of all; says criminologist, Montgomery selected for summer institute, Book chronicles African history
Western News, June 4, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, June 4, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Two awarded Fulbright Grants, More students planning to attend orientation, Transistor researcher to be visiting scholar, legislation would help women workers' productivity, Three contribute to religion encyclopedia, Isaak writes introductory book on politics, WMU is clearinghouse for TV information
Western News, May 21, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 21, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Administrative structure for general studies fails to receive Faculty Senate endorsement, Budget picture is improving; Haenicke tells Senate, System to help place women; minority job candidates, Computer accounts available to students, Wenke named to post in development office, Bell executive named 'Volunteer of the Year', Future labor force to rely more on senior citizens, Research bibliography compiled
Western News, May 7, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 7, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke says funding plan 'seriously disadvantages' the University, Haenicke announces policies on University hours, Distinguished black scholar to visit under Martin Luther King Jr./ Rosa Parks Program, Medieyalists to gather for annual congress, Chernobyl experience teaches group a valuable lesson, Students win $20,000 Medallions
Western News, April 16, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 16, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Western representatives testify before Senate and House committees, Employers still face task of complying with 'Right-to-Know' law, First native American to receive doctorate, 1,510 to graduate; four to receive honorary degrees, Endowed lectureship in religion announced
Western News, April 9, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 9, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke says 'harmony and good relations' needed, Western expands services at Southwest center, Program helps participants clarify career goals, CIP organizes visit by Japanese professionals, New laboratory in Kohrman to aid in study of steam, Excitement filled the air the day Western became a university, Western selected as site for talented student program, Companies replacing self-service with personal touch
Western News, April 2, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 2, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Eight new $20,000 Medallion Scholarships established, MAGB to honor two students; two faculty members, Barnett to speak on importance of mentoring, Conference to focus on wife abuse, Events planned to celebrate 'Asia Week' April 6-10, Tour world at International Night
Western News, March 26, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 26, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Students help develop device to control flooding, Former agriculture head to keynote conference, New ties set up with German universities, Grant to fund SP A development, Maier to address Presidential Scholars, Two named to posts in business and finance division, Participants shed almost a ton in weight loss contest, Robots industrial advancement; not replacement for human workers, 'Traditional' students taking more time; becoming more like 'nontraditionals', Medical competition means good news for patients
Western News, March 19, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 19, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Wolpe to speak on Africa, Haenicke paints statistical portrait for Senate, PRRs needed to help University fulfill its mission, Robin; Delene to lead Senate, New program targets junior high school students, Minority Leadership Conference scheduled, See the latest advances at EXPO
Western News, March 12, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 12, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke condemns racism, says tuition hike 'a certainty' in remarks to Board of Trustees, Grants to strengthen school administrator preparation, New computerized system to speed up maintenance service request process, Wellness committee works with new smoking policy, Noted occupational therapist to speak, Scholar to speak on Gorbachev
Western News, Feb. 26, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 26, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Program to encourage new grant submissions, Self-instructional course enrollment up 500 percent, Quality of education system key to Michigan's competitive position; Ryan tells committee, Residence hall staff and students help fund and renovate center for homeless, Events scheduled to celebrate women's history, Gilmore grant benefits performance institute
Western News, Feb. 19, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 19, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Funds for library plans approved by subcommittee, More than 1,250 to attend scholarship event, Expert on sports for the disabled to speak, Sex-determining technology could cause setback in women's equal rights movement; says expert, Talks set on research; teaching; priorities, Board approves retirements of 19 faculty and staff
Western News, Feb. 12,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 12,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Graduate education; service to region go together, 1987-88 appropriations process begins with $1.1 billion higher education budget proposal, Sesquicentennial activities planned, Meeting set; applications available for Institute for Women in Higher Education, Hollander speech to focus on ethics in science, NASA scientist to speak at center anniversary