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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

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 18, 1980, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Petitions and Communications
• Remarks by the President
• Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Comprehensive Plan for Student Financial Aid
• Health Center Lease
• Annuity Trust Investments
• Board Committee Reports

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

Western News, July 3, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University receives grant for underground water research, Independence Day toasts for all occasions uncovered by Reish, Homecoming Committee members named, Holiday hours posted for libraries/ USC, $2,200 awarded Petroleum Distribution, Upward Bound Program now going here

A Proper Attitude Toward Science, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

The attitude of a man determine his speech and actions. That is why it is more important for children to leave school with positives attitudes about learning than with acquired and refined skills and knowledge. A child in school may learn to read but unless he also gains a positive attitude about reading he will not read on his own. So it is with science. Along with the acquisition of the skills and knowledge of science should come a positive attitude about science. Furthermore in the field of science as well as a positive one. This is the subject at …

Western News, June 26, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Hay study is progressing; Kelley says, Set salary increases for three groups, Ehrle to begin VP duties Tuesday, Bernhard returns from trip to Bulgaria, Outstanding attractions coming to Miller Auditorium this fall, Aetna explains emergency room coverage, Fine Arts building lease authorized, Caine is elected vice chairman, Schedule Institute on American economy, Western students begin Alaskan journey

Western News, June 16, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Trustees approve tuition and fee changes for fall semester, Blasch steps down as department chair, Name art chairman; female physician, Board of Trustees approves statement of university mission, Wayne Falan granted emeritus status, Board approves energy use control pact, Wednesday reception for Gilbert Montez in USC

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting June 13, 1980, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Petitions and Communications
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Western Michigan University Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 1980-81
• Mission Statement
• Revision of 1979/80 Budget
• Resolution re Building Maintenance and Repair Projects
• Resolution re Continuation of 1979/80 Budget in 1980/81
• Fine Arts Building Lease
• Tuition and Fees
• Special Fees
• Bronco Transit Fares
• Mileage Reimbursement Rate
• Bank Resolutions
• Sale of Land
• Consumers Power Easement
• Energy Conservation Project
• Board Committee Reports

Western News, June 12, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Introduction to Gravure Printing' course is first in Midwest, Ruth Boot dies after long illness, Bernhard goes to UNESCO conference, New broadcast news coordinator named, Library topics recommended by Senate, Rape suspect arraigned in Kalamazoo, Clinical education meeting is tomorrow, Panel will discuss 'Breast Surgery', Memorial will honor Robert D. Hughes

Partners In Progress: Faculty Recognition Dinner 1980, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Partners in Progress

Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 7, 1980

Honored Guests:

• Elsa Alvarez
• Irene S. Bibza
• Lawrence J. Brink
• Mercedes Cardenas
• James H. Griggs
• Joseph T. Hoy
• Wilda Large
• Dominic Leonardelli
• Carl A. Lindstrom
• John H. McBeth
• Josephine Nicolette
• Leon D. Nobes
• Leonard Orr
• Frank Robinson
• Vera Jean Russell
• Charles A. Smith

Western News, June 5, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU logo makes debut in university publications; letterheads, Faculty member accidentally drowned, Parking violators have until June 25, New motor transport rates announced, Mary Brown to address Senate, Six women athletes earn all A grades

Bulletin - Western Michigan University: The Graduate Catalog 1980-1982 , Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• Section I: General Policies and Procedures • Section II: Master's Degree Programs and Requirements • Section III: Specialist Degree Programs and Requirements • Section IV: Doctoral Degree Programs and Requirements • Section V: Description of Graduate Courses • Section VI: The Graduate Faculty

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

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• April commencement: another beginning
• logo: identity, community goals
• Elwood B. Ehrle named vice president for academic affairs
• Canoe trip poses problem
• Science for citizens grant announced
• Board approves departments' name changes; new room and board rates
• Remarks made by honorary-degree recipients
• U.S. gymnastics: The Struggle for Olympic Recognition
• Among Alumni
• Alumnotes
• People
• Bronco Sports

Western News, May 29, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Denenfeld heads advisory committee to assist selection of dean, Change fall semester academic calendar, Softball team is No.4 in country, Morrow named new publications editor, Hold conference on Philippines here, Sky Broncos make good showing at meet

Western News, May 22, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Announce establishment of Science for Citizens Center here, University will undertake a review of its disaster-preparedness procedures, Softball team earns place in Women 's College World Series which opens today, Memorial Day weekend will bring changes in usual hours for Western's libraries, Miami edges out Western for Reese Cup

Western News, May 19, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board announces it is considering tuition increase for 1980-81, Bernstein named physics chair, 'Minimal increase' seen in state funds; Hannah tells Board of Trustees Friday, Tenure granted to one; promotions to others in board action, Trustees accept gifts and grants totaling more than $260,000, Building to be named for Brink, Board approves resolution supporting efforts for 'Sesquicentennial Year'

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting May 16, 1980, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Petitions and Communications
• Remarks by the President
• Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Naming of Building
• Sesquicentennial Resolution
• Special Programs Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, May 15, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Noted philosopher coming, Bernhard to discuss WMU's expectations, Former presidential mansion will open for public tours Tuesday, Golden anniversary program planned for Western's Class of '30, Holmes will leave for California post, Vaughan's condition is 'good', Commission on Status of Women elects

Western News, May 8, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Hunt to receive Distinguished Faculty Scholar award Tuesday, Sellin is fellowship finalist, Brink honored at luncheon Tuesday, WSU Black Theater coming May 10, Roekle inaugurated as 1980-81 president of APA last night, Sixteen retirees to be honored at Faculty Recognition Dinner, Women's softball team takes state title for third straight year

Western News, May 1, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board approves name changes for music; linguistics departments, Cease named director of public safety; Lung to head printing, Room and board rates increased by 10.5 percent for next fall, Environmental Protection Agency grant leads March board report, AAUP votes not to open negotiations, Boothroyd succeeds Kramer as ombudsman, Jongleurs to present Saturday concert

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 18, 1980, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Petitions and Communications
• Remarks by the President
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Reorganization of the Health Center Board
• Student Housing Rates
• Departmental Name Changes
• Disposal of Surplus, Salvage, Scrap and Worthless Property
• Board Committee Reports
• Associated Student Government Report
• Library Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, April 17, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 9,000 expected for commencement Saturday, Kohrman Hall dedication Friday, Final spring registration, 'Fanfairs,' Gold Company schedule, Libraries; Student Center hours set, Fulbright awards applications May 1

Western News, April 10, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Chinese educators to research here in 1980-81, Kohrman Hall dedication April 18, Warfield speaks on PUSH today, Faculty Senate to consider final exam week May 1, U Grand Chorus to sing with K Symphony, Name 1980-81 WIDR directors

Western News, April 3, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dwarikesh directing exploration of Indian caves, Harvard economist to speak Wednesday, University; AAUP exchange proposals, Major award to DIC for series on regional poets, Deluca works still on display at church

Western News, March 27, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Character needed to meet crisis; Milliken says, How Western will help the census count noses, BBC film by Bank to be shown Friday, 'Hotel Paradiso' to close theatre season April 9-12; 13 in Shaw Theatre outing, February phonathon hits all-time high, Holistic counseling conference Saturday

Western News, March 24, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ehrle named vice president for academic affairs, Four to get honorary degrees at commencement, Street named affirmative action officer, Establish two new board committees; transfer functions of one, Four to get honorary degrees at commencement

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 21, 1980, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Petitions and Communications
• Remarks by the President
• Academic Personnel Report
• Appointments- Faculty
• Appointments- Non-faculty
• Board Committees
• Resolution of Salary Schedules, September 16, 1977
• Gift and Grant Report
• Resolution Regarding Investments with Banks Doing Business in South Africa
• Honorary Degrees
• Procedure for Addressing the Board of Trustees
• University Mission Statement
• Ombudsman Report
• Governmental Relations Report
• Board Committee Reports

Western News, March 20, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Milliken to keynote 'Crisis' symposioum Tuesday, Fitness; Health Awareness Week to start Monday, Mission statement goes to trustees Friday; text published here, Faculty-student research team discovers Barry County artifacts, Protestant Reformation scholar Monday, Dahlberg named to panel on man and biosphere