Education Commons^™

Western News, December 17, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Twelve doctorates; two U Distinguished Service Awards to be granted at Saturday commencement, Glen Rice; emeritus; dies Saturday in Three Rivers, Final day to register for the winter semester here is Saturday, Jan. 3, Winter semester libraries' hours announced

Western News, December 11, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: $277,500 libraries grant from Kellogg Foundation, Bernhard tells Faculty Senate about University 1980-81 budgetary prospects, Announce faculty tuition subsidy program here, Begin Peer Counseling Service, Two U Distinguished Service Awards; 1,350 degrees to be given Dec. 20, Criminal rehabilitation no longer works is belief of public says Donald Bouma

Western News, December 4, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: All-day symposium Friday to honor Jean Lowrie, University Tuition Scholarship Waiver procedures, Alumnus named Philippines U. president, India cave project gets preliminary grant OK, Every state county has students here this fall, Seek Distinguished Faculty Scholar nominations, Haydn's 'The Creation' to be performed, Name ad hoc committee to select a new director of intercollegiate athletics

Western News, November 25, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Five-year capital outlay budget request totals $47 million; $12.8 million in '81-82, $798,892 in gifts and grants reported to Trustees, PRRs total $2 million for 10 projects, Trustees authorize purchase of former bank building at west edge of campus, Nancy L. Thomas is retiring as emerita

Western News, November 20, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Teaching Japanese to Japanese kids in Battle Creek, No faculty or staff layoffs; Bernhard declares, Telephone books include WATS guidelines, Maier publishes two books on noted father, Obie Byrd, custodian, dies

Western News, November 13, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Partners in Progress' has 45 percent of goal, Announce major gifts from Upjohn; Ford, campus, College of Business a major focus of campaign, Coyne; Russell urge United Way giving

Western News, November 6, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Football team to seek share of MAC title Saturday, Weisberg; Homer elected officers of Foundation, Walk -in period set for short-term loans, Paper Tech Foundation selects Kettering, Patron's Choice Series adds 10 attractions

The Westerner Vol. 1 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Goal is $6.8 million: First capital campaign announced; $3.1 million already secured • Major gifts received from Upjohn, Ford and campus • Proposal D defeated in Nov. 4 election • Faculty Scholar Award recipients named • Stine and Upjohn to receive University Distinguished Service awards • Kettering heads Paper Tech group • Teaching Excellence Award winners named • People • Profile • Among Alumni • Alumnotes • Sports

Geology Newsletter- 1980, Department Of Geology

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 1. No. 5

• Dear Alumni and Friends
• Alumni News

Western News, October 30, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Welcome 2,000 students, parents to 'Brown and 'Gold Day' Saturday, Tuesday is 'D' day as voters ponder tax-cut plans, Quality of freshman class remains high, Chamber of Commerce opposes all three tax plans, Joan Huber to receive Alumna Award today, Local presidents issue statement on Proposal D

Western News, October 23, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Information meeting set for 6 p.m. on Proposal D, Teaching Excellence Awards given to five faculty, Reward of $1,000 offered by University in murder, Lina Marshall on 'Good Morning America' Friday: 'First day I've missed classes, Ehrle sets improvement of academic life as mission

Western News, October 20, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board authorizes major cutbacks if Proposal D passes, Name Stine and Upjohn for Univ. Distinguished Service Awards, Jennings to retire with emerita status

Western News, October 16, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Economic impact of University exceeds $100 million, Four persons named to University Foundation board, Fall Academic Convocation today in Shaw, Schmitt; Massie begin work on county history, Enrollments in computer science up by 30 percent, Cast, staff for 'The Boyfriend' announced, Announce formation of Athletic Association

Western News, October 9, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Three to receive Faculty Scholar Awards Oct. 16, California no example for Proposal D; says expert, Riegle to address issues in talk today, Retirement planning sessions start today, Here's a look at likely state budget after Tisch, Senate approves tuition scholarship plan

Western News, October 2, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Recommended if Proposal D passes No state aid for Western!, WMU couldn't survive under Proposal D-Bernhard, She may be oldest sorority pledge in the country, Three tax proposals to be discussed in program tonight in Knauss Hall, King; queen named; Homecoming parade Saturday, Program set for fall Academic Convocation, Instructional Development offering many workshops for faculty members this fall

Western News, September 25, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Homecoming starts with king; queen contest Sunday, Tax proposals to be discussed next week, Ann Reynolds; Ohio State provost; to head meeting, First three of 12 visiting scholars here today, Hospice author to speak Tuesday at local church, Bernhard points up achievement to Board, Symposium on future of NCAA; AlAW, Rep. Ryan presented with PA certificate

Western News, September 22, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Griffeth named interim chairman, Targowski appointed professor, Gifts; grants total reaches nearly $2.5 million for July; August

Western News, September 18, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'State of University' address Financial crisis 'imminent, of indefinite duration', George Bush speaking tonight at Student Center, Good news: Enrollment up slightly, Seek more applicants for Fulbright funds, How to apply for Faculty Research Fund, 'Gingerbread Lady' to open Wednesday

Western News, September 11, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Somali administrators on one-month visit here, George Bush to speak Sept. 18, 'Fragile stability' for public higher ed -report, Here's a summary of campus events during spring; summer sessions, Fleischhacker named acting chair in theatre, Zupko work to be performed at Kennedy, Conference on women researchers to be Sept. 27

Western News, September 4, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: $4.5 million in energy costs avoided in program, Senate to meet tonight in Trimpe, It's been a very wet June, July and August here, 75-year history of the University by Leo Stine published this summer, Mission statement to help chart future course of the University, Wolpe; Gilmore speak this month, Computer Center to offer free workshops

The Westerner Vol. 1 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Summer commencement: For 1,800 graduates, it was a very big day • An open letter from President Bernhard: Proposal D: 'Devastating ... for higher education' in Michigan • Financial crisis 'imminent, of indefinite duration' –Bernhard • Dickason awarded Fulbright grant • Costs avoided by energy management • Good news: Enrollment up slightly • Distinguished Alumni Awards presented at summer commencement • 75-year history of the University published by New Issues Press • Mission Statement: 'Touchstone for all other planning activities at University' • Among Alumni • Alumnotes • People • Sports

Western News, August 14, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Three Distinguished Alumni Awards will be given Friday, Air National Guards earn degrees, Illness claims Robert L. Stallman, Ask families to host students, Brochure describes university resources, Natalie Pangburn funeral is today, Moore Memorial Award winner named, AAUP mail should be sent via Campus Mail

Western News, August 7, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Parfet appeals to South African authorities on behalf of graduate, Evaluation Center gets $680,000 grant, Seminar on 'Women in Management' set, Education is a continuing thing for Gernant family- 'Degrees By The Dozen', Democratic convention to be discussed, Summer 'Reading Horizons' published, It's purging time at Computer Center!

Faculty Publications 1977-79, Western Michigan University

Faculty Contributions (1950-1981)

Faculty Publications 1977-1979 is the sixteen compilation of the publications of the faculty of Western Michigan University and is designed mainly to inform the University faculty of the breadth of writing of their colleagues.

The Westerner Vol. 1 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Fine Arts dean named • The non-traditional student ...Their numbers are increasing, here at Western and across the country, and so is the commitment to respond to them . • Among Alumni • The ordeal of hostage John Graves • Oriental treat for President's Club • Golden anniversary reunion • Alumnotes • 75th football • season opener Sept. 6

Western News, July 31, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dickason wins Fulbright Award, Degree program begins in Battle Creek, 'The Westerner' makes its debut, Announce distribution of caps/gowns, Sports medicine clinic inaugurated, Petroleum Distribution courses give students a preview of jobs, Soccer schedule features top U.S. teams

Western News, July 24, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Computer Science enrollment up, California "Fanfairs" coming Aug. 1, AAUP elects two faculty to top offices, Yelsma will appear on WUHQ-TV programs, Biology department offers new service, Open press box window helps officers put end to campus thefts, Hockey broadcasts will resume this year

Western News, July 21, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Approve appointment of Luscombe as dean of College of Fine Arts, Kaarlela appointed department head, Gordon named acting assistant to VP, June grants total $2 million, Board okays comprehensive plan for student financial aid office, Nisbet to retire; given emeritus status, O.K. lease of Health Center kitchen

Western News, July 17, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Paper Science gets gift, Yugoslav violinist will give concert, Scholarship for English majors announced, Kellogg Foundation Trust picks Ludlow, Personnel Department reviews overtime pay policy for hourly employees, CEO helps students learn study skills, Jurors recruited for mock trial

Western News, July 10, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Summer session enrollment is 7.5 percent above 1979, Dale Ackerson memorial services Friday, Information on 1980-81 salary raises, Retirees potluck dinner set for July 18, Films on China here Wednesday, Edo Weits on WKZO-TV Wednesday, Employees urged to enter car pools, It's now Handicapper Student Services, Emeritus Ray Deur wins education award