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Western News, December 7, 1989, Western Michigan University Dec 1989

Western News, December 7, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Archer Drive to be dedicated, Record number to be inducted into 25 Year Club, Commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 16, Kalamazoo County joins WMU groundwater survey, Nobel laureates' essays published, Book designed to give today's youth a realistic look at American West, Hemphill writes book on OT assessment


Western News, November 30, 1989, Western Michigan University Nov 1989

Western News, November 30, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: $500,000 Kresge Foundation grant challenges WMU to raise $3 million more for building, Board OKs additional fund requests, Haenicke comments on MLK, new institute, Asken heads campus planning unit, Barcelona to direct water institute, Board approves academic personnel changes; names associate dean, reappoints chairperson, Fares named coordinator of Writing Lab


Western News, November 16, 1989, Western Michigan University Nov 1989

Western News, November 16, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Business building courtyard to be named for Duncans, Senate hears call for stronger spring/summer program, Tainted products focus of ethics talk, Interest by Japanese students credited for 38 percent increase in CELCIS enrollment, Second edition of Stenesh dictionary published


Western News, November 9, 1989, Western Michigan University Nov 1989

Western News, November 9, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke proposes plans for MLK observance; discusses race relations and budget with Senate, Teleconference to focus on AIDS on campus, California organizer to speak on involvement by community in health care policy decisions, Kalamazoo, European officials to discuss alternative responses to crime Nov. 13


Western News, November 2, 1989, Western Michigan University Nov 1989

Western News, November 2, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke calls for review of undergraduate curriculum, Computer scientist to be Visiting Scholar, Stoltman earns national geography award, Fox; Quinn named WMU 'Volunteers of the Year', Six elected to WMU Foundation board of directors, board's officers re-elected to one-year terms, Kalamazoo Invitational Goal Ball Tournament slated for Gary Center gymnasium Nov. 4


Western News, October 26, 1989, Western Michigan University Oct 1989

Western News, October 26, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Task force to look at alcoholism, WMU guarantees tuition for 20 minority students, WMU volunteers donate time to United Way agencies, Peace week events to explore national security, Expert on aging, visually impaired to speak, 'Successful Aging' to be teleconference topic


Western News, October 19, 1989, Western Michigan University Oct 1989

Western News, October 19, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: National leaders to participate in conference on public policy and African-Americans Oct. 21, Campaign business means 'busyness' for loaned execs, Health economics, accounting experts here Oct. 25-26 as part of Visiting Scholars Program, Barnett to advocate legalization of drugs


Western News, October 12, 1989, Western Michigan University Oct 1989

Western News, October 12, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Pippen, Walker honored for distinguished service, Cultural Events Committee accepting funding proposals, Six faculty members win computer incentive awards, $125,000 United Way goal challenges employees, Social work professor to be Visiting Scholar, Ross predicts economic boom will mark 1990s and first 20 years of next century


Western News, October 5, 1989, Western Michigan University Oct 1989

Western News, October 5, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Michael earns faculty scholar award, Week-long Homecoming celebration begins Oct. 8, Scholar of Islamic history to give Eliade lectures, 10 named Martin Luther King Ir./Cesar Chavez/ Rosa Parks Professors, WMUK seeking $125,000 in listener support


Western News, September 28, 1989, Western Michigan University Sep 1989

Western News, September 28, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Three honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards, Teleconference designed to encourage minority youth to stay in education, Research ethics, whistle blowers are talk topics, Assistantship designed to provide more information on lesbian/gay men's issues, Evans named to intellectual skills position, Nuclear waste disposal expert to speak Oct. 2, Maier's work earns national book award, Schma heads Grand Rapids cable access group


Western News, September 21, 1989, Western Michigan University Sep 1989

Western News, September 21, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Committee presents recommendations on East Campus, Cole begins alumni breakfast series, Drive' named for Dennis W. Archer, Williams approved as associate dean in engineering, Board sets meetings dates, OKs other measures, 'Historical Research on Women in Education' to be focus of seminar and March publication, Landscaping project under way near Bernhard Center


Western News, September 14, 1989, Western Michigan University Sep 1989

Western News, September 14, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Senate approves recommendations on computing; Dennison reports on searches and task forces, 81 WMU offices involved in moves, Hispanic Heritage Month activities to feature speech by Denver executive, Lazear to begin economics lecture series, Dennison to launch ninth annual series of mechanical engineering seminars, Book proves sports metaphors touch all bases in the English language


Western News, September 7,1989, Western Michigan University Sep 1989

Western News, September 7,1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Figures indicate record enrollment, Faculty, staff invited to join in community celebration, Poet's son; Irish political leader to speak, Acquaintance rape prevention and education to be focus of seminar and public forum, World War II veterans to report back to duty Sept. 9, Etter-Lewis wins Ford Foundation Fellowship, Ziring selected to spend semester at sea


Western News, August 31, 1989, Western Michigan University Aug 1989

Western News, August 31, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke scholarship among 14 Medallions awarded to outstanding freshmen this fall, Canadian-American relations to be colloquium focus, Updated Agency Resource Directory available, Title changes; faculty transfers; chairperson approved, Series to focus on 'Economics of Discrimination'


Western News, August 10, 1989, Western Michigan University Aug 1989

Western News, August 10, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Low appropriation increase forces University to face $1.4 million deficit, Vander Ploeg appointed new director of telecommunications, University receives record $9 million in grants


Western News, July 27,1989, Western Michigan University Jul 1989

Western News, July 27,1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Electronic conferencing system debuts at WMU before national introduction, Tuition increase on agenda for Friday Board meeting, Affirmative action programs reviewed during on-site audit


Western News, June 29,1989, Western Michigan University Jun 1989

Western News, June 29,1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Board awards Haenicke 7 percent salary increase, Board grants promotions to 31 faculty members, Thompson named vice president for research


Western News, June 15, 1989, Western Michigan University Jun 1989

Western News, June 15, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: 11 West Michigan institutions reaffirm cooperation, Faculty can purchase microcomputers; software from Apple at 25 percent of discounted price, WESTOPS to showcase new downtown office, Miller Auditorium closed for asbestos removal, Carlson named visiting international scholar to University of Passau in West Germany, Disabled adults join ranks of volunteer corps


Western News, June 1,1989, Western Michigan University Jun 1989

Western News, June 1,1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Committee begins work on self-study report in preparation for 1991 reaccreditation review, Dennison reaffirms plans for race relations institute, WMU, Jordan College team up to build solar-powered car, Board tables reorganization in general studies, Adams selected for Korean exchange program, Academic Computer Center to administer Microcomputer Support Center in Bronco Mall


Western News, May 18,1989, Western Michigan University May 1989

Western News, May 18,1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Blanchard names two new trustees; reappoints Edwards, Five academic units joined to form new School of Community Health Services, Senate approves revised policy on political activities, Chandler receives Liberty Bell Award


Western News, May 4, 1989, Western Michigan University May 1989

Western News, May 4, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: University seeks $55 million in 'The Campaign for Excellence', Shaw design work goes to GR firm, Takeda receives honorary degree, Contracts awarded for summer work on residence halls; Elmwood Apartments, Abdul-Mutakallim named custodial manager, Dream becomes reality with Honors College building, Library/ computer center complex will be new campus focal point, Donewald named new men's basketball coach, DeVries named to planned giving position


Western News, April 13,1989, Western Michigan University Apr 1989

Western News, April 13,1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: MAGB to honor two students; two faculty members, Lamberson recommended as dean, Study helps Haenicke respond to sentiments that WMU is a 'millstone' on the community, Conference to focus on Korean studies


Western News, April 6, 1989, Western Michigan University Apr 1989

Western News, April 6, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: WMU plays 'central and powerful role' in economy, Tours to embark to France; England; Spain and Kenya, Nassar named to career planning post


Western News, March 30,1989, Western Michigan University Mar 1989

Western News, March 30,1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Center to continue evaluation of urban development, Molde 's Marauder moving tickets, Fenton named 'Woman of the Year', Greenberg selected for teaching recognition program


Western News, March 23,1989, Western Michigan University Mar 1989

Western News, March 23,1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: State legislators receptive to University testimony, Community service unit changes name; Kalamazoo urban planner becomes head, Author of 'The Greenlanders' to discuss work, Cable series to focus on new view of intelligence


Western News, March 16, 1989, Western Michigan University Mar 1989

Western News, March 16, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Senate asks for revision of policy on politics, Haenicke testifies in first round of budget hearings, Board approves Liggett; Goes and Farrell for positions in business and finance, McKinney named associate dean in education, Feminist scholar selected to head Women's Center, Child-resistant packaging to be shown in Washington, Half million dollar grant to support groundwater education center


Western News, March 2, 1989, Western Michigan University Mar 1989

Western News, March 2, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Alumni express satisfaction with their experience, WMU 'responsive' to need of blacks; other minorities; says former administrator, Faculty members breathe new life into journal, Hoover biographer to speak, No alcohol; no smoke and limited visitation to be offered as options in residence halls


Western News, February 23,1989, Western Michigan University Feb 1989

Western News, February 23,1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Several events scheduled in observance 9f Women's History Month, WMU center publishes national standards to help schools evaluate their personnel, Capabilities of voice processing system to be upgraded


Western News, February 16, 1989, Western Michigan University Feb 1989

Western News, February 16, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: State renews funding to technology transfer centers, Constitution expert to discuss government's role, University community encouraged to show appreciation during Student Employment Week, WMU develops training manuals, Gifts, new grants increase by nearly 40 percent each


Western News, February 9, 1989, Western Michigan University Feb 1989

Western News, February 9, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: College of Business to be named in recognition of Haworth gift, Proposals could help Michigan improve its ranking, Playwright, earthquake expert to be Visiting Scholars, Asbestos removal to begin Feb. 20 in library, Medallion Scholarship Competition draws top seniors