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Western Michigan University Newsletter, January 1971, Western Michigan University Jan 1971

Western Michigan University Newsletter, January 1971, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Name Three Instructional Facility Components
  • Winter Enrollment At 20,897
  • 1,389 Degrees Conferred in Dec. Commencement
  • Higher Education in U.S. Seriously Threatened By Public Disenchantment
  • WMU Yearly Impact On Kalamazoo Area Is $75.2-million
  • Present Three Notable School of Social Work Colloquia
  • WIDR Receives Award for Christmas Seal Fund Drive
  • WMU Is Foremost US Center on Korean, Philippine Studies


Western Michigan University Newsletter, December 1970, Western Michigan University Dec 1970

Western Michigan University Newsletter, December 1970, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Physical Sciences Complex Dedicated
  • Dr. Maurice Seay Named Acting Dean College of Education
  • Six WMU Faculty Members Receive Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Awards
  • WMU Alumni Association Events
  • Women Urged to Begin Search for Fulfillment In Meetings at WMU
  • Our Ecology: Concern At WM Continues as Do Probing Meetings


Western Michigan University Newsletter, October 1970, Western Michigan University Oct 1970

Western Michigan University Newsletter, October 1970, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Fall Enrollment Soars to 21,713
  • WMU Trustees Approve New Approach to Open Visitation
  • Dr. Lloyd Swierenga Named Pres. Miller's Admin. Assistant
  • Social, Civic and Political Involvement
  • Whirlpool Grant Aids Student Volunteers
  • Dow Chemical Co. List of Gifts to WMU Mushrooms
  • WMU Upward Bound Program Receives U.S. Education Office Grant
  • Large Mott Foundation Grant Assists WMU Comm. School Development Cen.
  • WMU, Berrien County Churches Aid Migrant Worker School Program
  • WMU Hosts First Seminar on Consumerism Held in Michigan
  • WMU Aids in Laser Cane Research to Aid Blind
  • WM School of Social Work Receives $160,000 to Develop Training Program


Western Michigan University Newsletter, September 1970, Western Michigan University Sep 1970

Western Michigan University Newsletter, September 1970, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Apollo 13 Astronauts Made Honorary WMU Alums
  • WMU Seeks to Integrate Political Issues With Fall Semester Material
  • WMU's First Upward Bound Graduate Is Also First in State
  • Annual Fund Drive's Most Unusual Donor Was a Sailor
  • Student Environmental Cleanup Activities


Western Michigan University Newsletter, August 1970, Western Michigan University Aug 1970

Western Michigan University Newsletter, August 1970, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Record Summer Session Enrollment
  • Dr. Milton Brawer Record Summer Session Enrollment Named As First WMU Ombudsman
  • Trustees OK Name Changes for Three WMU Departments
  • WMU's College Level Examination Program Aiding Many Adults
  • Departments of Speech Pathology-Audiology and Special Ed. Share Grant
  • World Pollution Has Not Yet Reached Irretrievable Point, Says One Expert
  • WMU's First Annual Folk Festival Termed A Great Success


Western Michigan University Newsletter, July 1970, Western Michigan University Jul 1970

Western Michigan University Newsletter, July 1970, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Thomas Coyne, Ass't. to President Miller, Named WMU Vice President
  • Dr. James Griggs Ends 14 Years as Education Dean
  • Spring Commencement Was WMU's Most Prestigious
  • Spring Session Enrollment Was Another Record
  • A Look at Student Activism
  • Dr. Hellenga Is New Placement Director


Western Michigan University Newsletter, March 1970, Western Michigan University Mar 1970

Western Michigan University Newsletter, March 1970, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Nearly 300 Advanced Degrees at December Graduation
  • School of Social Work Receives $300,000 Grant
  • 2nd Semester WMU Enrollment Sets A New Record
  • President Miller Names All-University Committee to Probe WMU's Future in '70's
  • University Trustees OK Student Association Control Over Student Services Council
  • Dr. John Everett Succumbs In Kalamazoo
  • New Physical Science Complex Buildings Named for Paul Rood, John Everett
  • WMU's Athletic Spirit And Physical Plant Memorialize M. J. Gary


Western Michigan University Newsletter, January 1970, Western Michigan University Jan 1970

Western Michigan University Newsletter, January 1970, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Dr. Leo Stine New WMU Dean of Continuing Education
  • WMU Library Research Collections Available To 90 S.W. Mich. Libraries
  • Graduate Seminar In Library Service to Aid Disadvantaged Child
  • WMU Black Americana Studies Program Hosts Initial Conference
  • Dr. Cornelius Loew to Study Black Heritage in U.S. and Africa With Danforth Grant
  • Dr. Jean Lowrie 'Librarian of Year" by Michigan Library Assoc.
  • Librarianship Department Publishes Guide to Aid Disadvantaged Child
  • 'Attempt to Bring University to Doorstep Of School Administrator'


Western Michigan University Newsletter, December 1969, Western Michigan University Dec 1969

Western Michigan University Newsletter, December 1969, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Must Make Searching Analysis of University Purpose
  • Dr. Whitney Young Opens School of Social Work Convocation Series
  • WMU Trustees Request Record Appropriation From State Legislature
  • Student Enrollment from Michigan Up 8.4%
  • New U. Theatre Director
  • George Sprau Passes Away at Age 93
  • Graduate Studies Publishing New Kalamazoo History


Western Michigan University Newsletter, September 1969, Western Michigan University Sep 1969

Western Michigan University Newsletter, September 1969, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • WMU's Summer Commencement Largest Ever
  • Enrollment Reaches 20,125
  • WM Names Director Of Its New Black Americana Studies
  • National Confab On Math Draws 1200 to WMU
  • Dr. Morvin Wirtz Becomes Assoc. Dean, Education
  • Dr. David Adams Heads New Faculty Senate Officers
  • WMU Institute Studies Socially Disadvantaged Primary, Pre-Schooler
  • New School of Social Work Granted Candidacy by CSWE
  • WMU Trustees Name New Assistant Basketball, Track Coaches


Western Michigan University Newsletter, August 1969, Western Michigan University Aug 1969

Western Michigan University Newsletter, August 1969, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Dept. of School Services Split Into Depts. of Educational Leadership; Counseling & Guidance
  • WM Summer Session Enrollment 6,591; 15 Per Cent Gain
  • WMU's New Membership in Center for Research Libraries Makes 3,000,000 Volumes Available
  • WMU First Univ. in Mich. To Perfect New System of Library Book Acquisitions
  • Dept. of Librarianship To Offer M.S. Degree In Map Librarianship
  • Alumni Asked To Contribute to 1969 Fund Drive
  • Tuition Hike $30 & $50 A Semester for State, Non-State Undergrads
  • Fifth Annual Junior High Conference to Be Held at WMU Nov. 7


Western Michigan University Newsletter, June 1969, Western Michigan University Jun 1969

Western Michigan University Newsletter, June 1969, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • WM Trustees Make Key Administrative Academic Appointments
  • Spring Session Enrollment Gain 10 Percent Over 1968
  • Six Weeks In England, Europe for Seminar
  • WMU Campus School Closed June 30th
  • 18 Students to Be Added to Faculty Senate Councils
  • Pres. Miller Tells State Group That Chaos Reaps Anarchy
  • Recent Grants to WMU


Western Michigan University Newsletter, May 1969, Western Michigan University May 1969

Western Michigan University Newsletter, May 1969, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Michigan Gov. William Milliken Addresses Commencement
  • Nationwide Student Unrest Reaches WMU
  • Pres. Miller Notes Anniversary of Tragic Death of Martin L. King
  • ROTC Offices Damaged By Fire
  • Mrs. Helen Hoekje Passes Away


Western Michigan University Newsletter, March 1969, Western Michigan University Mar 1969

Western Michigan University Newsletter, March 1969, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • WMU's Martin L King Fund Students Doing Exceptionally Well
  • WMU Alumni Enable '68 Annual Fund Drive To Exceed Its Goal
  • Alumni Invited to 13th Annual William R. Brown Lecture on May 7


Western Michigan University Newsletter, February 1969, Western Michigan University Feb 1969

Western Michigan University Newsletter, February 1969, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • W. K. Kellogg Foundation Grants WMU $194,000
  • WMU's International Students Prove to Be Excellent Hosts
  • WMU Features 'Black Culture Week" Events In Early December
  • Alumni Assoc. Seeks Dr. Leslie A. Kenoyer Memorial Funds


Western Michigan University Newsletter, January 1969, Western Michigan University Jan 1969

Western Michigan University Newsletter, January 1969, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • WMU Awards First Earned Doctor's Degrees
  • WM Hosts Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs
  • WMU Pres. Miller Presents First State Of Univ. Address


Western Michigan University Newsletter, November 1968, Western Michigan University Nov 1968

Western Michigan University Newsletter, November 1968, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • WMU Fall Enrollment Reaches 18,679
  • WMU Receives $201,991 Federal Grant for New Blind Training Program
  • Dedicate New Aviation Building in Mid-October
  • First Muhi-Level Auto Parking Ramp at WMU Begins in Early 1969
  • Ten Classroom Buildings In Proposed Five Year Capital Outlay Program


Western Michigan University Newsletter, October 1968, Western Michigan University Oct 1968

Western Michigan University Newsletter, October 1968, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Waldo Library Acquires 500,000th Volume
  • Dr. Henry Van Distinguished Dyke '27 Receives Alumni Award
  • Conference on Training for Blind Rehabilitation Ctrs. Draws 25 Leaders to WMU
  • WMU Hosts National ACUHO Conference for First Time
  • Establish Frederick W. Miholich Special Education Loan Fund


Western Michigan University Newsletter, September 1968, Western Michigan University Sep 1968

Western Michigan University Newsletter, September 1968, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • WMU Receives $160,000 Mott Foundation Grants
  • Dr. Morvin Wirtz Named Assistant Dean in WMU School of Education
  • Name Dr. Merl Hokenstad, Jr., First Director of New School of Social Work
  • U.S. Education Dept. Picks WMU as Site To Train 22 Counselors for Disadvantaged
  • Class of 1943 Members Urged to Attend Oct. 5 Silver Anniversary
  • WMU to Host Junior High School Conference On October 25th
  • WMU Trustees Approve Grand Rapids Center Of Educational Studies
  • Co-op Agreement to End Expensive Duplication In Library Book Collections
  • $10,000 Grant from Standard Oil to Petroleum Distribution
  • Dr. Charles Van Riper Conducting Speech Defect In Children …


Western Michigan University Newsletter, August 1968, Western Michigan University Aug 1968

Western Michigan University Newsletter, August 1968, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Dr. Myron Coulter Named WMU Vice President
  • WMU Trustees Name Dean of Students and Assistants to V.P.
  • WMU's New School of Social Work Becomes Operative This Fall
  • Forum in Michigan and Local Government Now At WMU for First Time
  • National Conference On Korea at WMU Is Well Attended
  • Nation's First Composer Seminar for High School Students Begins at WMU
  • Soph Larry Driver Wins 3rd In Natl Forensics Contest


Western Michigan University Newsletter, July 1968, Western Michigan University Jul 1968

Western Michigan University Newsletter, July 1968, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • First Academic BIdgs. of Liberal Arts Complex Dedicated
  • WMU Commencement Has Largest Honors Degree Contingent
  • WMU Establishes Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund to Aid Negro Students
  • Spring Enrollment Shows Popularity of Year-Round Class Schedules at WMU
  • Out-of-State Tuition Charges Raised By WMU
  • Nine Week Seminar To Africa, Orient This Summer
  • WMU, Kalamazoo Schools Combine to Train Teachers Of Educationally Deprived
  • WMU Again Site For Upward Bound Teacher Training


Western Michigan University Newsletter, June 1968, Western Michigan University Jun 1968

Western Michigan University Newsletter, June 1968, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Trustees Name Four New Academic Department Heads
  • Alumni Outstanding Teacher Awards Go To Three Faculty
  • WMU Community Greatly Saddened By Death of Dr. Martin Luther King
  • Library Acquires Large African Book Collection
  • Dr. Marvin De Boer to Return to Western After Administrative Internship
  • Honor State Senator Lorraine Beebe '32 At Campus Banquet


Western Michigan University Newsletter, March 1968, Western Michigan University Mar 1968

Western Michigan University Newsletter, March 1968, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Dr. Gerald Osborn to Retire as WMU Dean July 1st
  • Begin Construction of New WMU Physical Sciences Building
  • WMU Is Only University to Receive Two AACTE "Distinguished Achievement" Awards
  • WMU Board of Trustees Approves Concept of "Pedestrian Campus"
  • Laura V. Shaw Theatre Greatly Impresses Opening Nighters


Western Michigan University Newsletter, February 1968, Western Michigan University Feb 1968

Western Michigan University Newsletter, February 1968, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • University Auditorium Opens Triumphantly
  • Education at Heart of War on Poverty, Prejudice, Dr. Hannah Tells Graduates
  • WMU One of Nine Schools In First Co-op Directed Teaching Program in U.S.


Western Michigan University Newsletter, November 1967, Western Michigan University Nov 1967

Western Michigan University Newsletter, November 1967, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Fall Enrollment at WMU Almost 18,500
  • WMU Trustees Connable And Stacker Submit Resignations from Board
  • Friends and Associates of Late Dr. Sangren Can Memorialize Him Through Scholarship Fund
  • WMU Students Aided Children of Migrant Workers in Michigan
  • First Registrar and Admissions Workshop At WMU Great Success
  • Asia Humanities Seminar Students Have Store of Memories from Summer
  • WM's Unique MA Program In Preparing Teachers for Deprived Youth Initiated


Western Michigan University Newsletter, August 1967, Western Michigan University Aug 1967

Western Michigan University Newsletter, August 1967, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Name Three Buildings In New Liberal Arts Complex
  • WMU Board of Trustees Authorize Tuition Increases of $35 and $100
  • Administrative Title Changes, Appointments Approved by Trustees
  • WMU's Fifth Ph.D. Program to Begin In Fall of 1968
  • Summer Session Enrollment Up 14 Percent; New Record
  • WMU and MESC Host Human Resources Development Program
  • New Effort to Aid Community School Programs Begun by WMU
  • Third Ecumenical Conference at WMU Well Attended
  • First Workshop for Aid Victims of Aphasia Is Held at Western


Western Michigan University Newsletter, May 1967, Western Michigan University May 1967

Western Michigan University Newsletter, May 1967, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Estimated 11,000 Attend April Commencement in Field House
  • Spring Enrollment Is 7,800 Students
  • Elementary English Teachers to Attend WMU Summer Institute
  • Trustees Authorize $5.5-million Self-Liquidating Building Program
  • Dr. Charles Van Riper Receives Wolverine Frontiersman Award
  • William R. Brown Lecture Given By University of Nottingham Professor


Western Michigan University Newsletter, February 1967, Western Michigan University Feb 1967

Western Michigan University Newsletter, February 1967, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • Board of Trustees Approves Four New Department Heads
  • D. B. Leonardelli Beginning Six Year O.C.C. Trustee Term
  • WMU Economics Seminars Feature Six Nations Through March 29th
  • Off Campus Course Mail Registration Successful at WMU
  • Dancer-Choreographer Agnes de Mille to Be WMU Graduation Speaker
  • Dr. George Mallinson and Wife Edit Index of School Science & Math
  • State Public School Administrators Being Studied Under U.S. Grant
  • Three WMU Summer Institutes Receive NSF Grants Worth $191,610
  • WMU Offers Summer Institute for Advanced Econ. Education Studies


Western Michigan University Newsletter, January 1967, Western Michigan University Jan 1967

Western Michigan University Newsletter, January 1967, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • One Thousand Students Receive Degrees in December
  • Dr. Morvin Wirtz Named Head Of New Special Education Department
  • Institute of Blind Rehabilitation to Be Inaugurated by WMU
  • New Western Policy on Graduation Requirements
  • Message to Alumni Who Have Not Received Reply from Registrar
  • MA Degree in Earth Science Is Newest WMU Graduate Offering
  • Dr. Joseph Hoy Will Succeed Retiring Mike Gary as A.D.
  • Dr. William Weber Assumes State Representative Post


Western Michigan University Newsletter, December 1966, Western Michigan University Dec 1966

Western Michigan University Newsletter, December 1966, Western Michigan University

Western Newsletter (1955-71)

  • WMU to Offer M.A. in Teaching Culturally Disadvantaged
  • First Courses by WMU Toward M.A. in Occupational Therapy Next Fall
  • WMU Faculty Researching Into Arterial Diseases
  • New Faculty Positions for 1966-1967
  • Dr. Floyd W. Moore, Prof. Emeritus of Economics, Dies in Kalamazoo
  • Report Effects of River Pollution on Animal Life In Adams Center Paper
  • Bill Doolittle Named MAC Grid Coach of Year