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Western News: December 8, 1988, Western Michigan University Dec 1988

Western News: December 8, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Victory is sweet for host cities of college bowl games, Senate OKs resolution on consensual relations, Singable songs and stirred sentiments make classics, Robertson co-writes book 'on clinical psychology, Michigan poets featured in book co-edited by Scott, Wylie is high on new 'computerized landing system, Opportunities available for armchair quarterbacks, WMU facility conducts product testing for area manufacturers, Colorado River exploration is subject of Cooley book


Western News, December 1,1988, Western Michigan University Dec 1988

Western News, December 1,1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Cranberries could be the sauce in Michigan's future, Record number to join 25 Year Club, Scholarship puts minority students on the road to business careers, Senior citizens; students are; partners in new program, DeRose named regional center director, Viglianti to return and head Gary Fund


Western News, November 17, 1988, Western Michigan University Nov 1988

Western News, November 17, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Earlier student preparation credited for 31.5 percent increase in applications, Data processing moves from back office to front line, Ramirez wins Hispanic Recognition Award, Gant named associate director in placement


Western News, November 10, 1988, Western Michigan University Nov 1988

Western News, November 10, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Support of faculty and staff members needed for capital campaign to reach ambitious goals, Participants can express their opinions as jurors in Nov. 12 mock trial, Consensual relations resolution returned to committee, Registration 'bugs' slow campus phone system, Geography Awareness Week set for Nov. 13-19


Western News, November 3, 1988, Western Michigan University Nov 1988

Western News, November 3, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Upjohn pledges $2 million to WMU, 13 visiting scholars teaching here this year as part of King/Chavez/Parks Program, Conference to focus on race relations in Kalamazoo, Articles sought for women's history publication, Yeager to speak on ethical decision-making


Western News: October 27,1988, Western Michigan University Oct 1988

Western News: October 27,1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Future depends on role in regional education and economic development, Haenicke gives raise to Foundation, United Way volunteers give the gifts of time; expertise, Board approves purchase of new Grand Rapids facility, House gets new lease on life through summer-long restoration efforts, Halloween terror and occasional fright can be healthy, Maier writes new translation of old works


Western News, October 20, 1988, Western Michigan University Oct 1988

Western News, October 20, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Faculty Senate seeking funds to endow Medallion Scholarship in Haenicke' s name, Oaklands restoration completed, Two Soviet scientists conduct research here, Neither rain nor sleep can keep executives from jobs, Boyer recommended as gymnastics coach


Western News, October 13,1988, Western Michigan University Oct 1988

Western News, October 13,1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Lees pledge $500,000 toward Honors College facility, Three to receive Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards, Parfet and Lee elected foundation officers, 1987 Nobel laureate to speak, 1988 United Way goal is $110,000, Scholars to speak on religion; art; the Constitution


Western News, October 6, 1988, Western Michigan University Oct 1988

Western News, October 6, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Hirsch; Stoltman are Distinguished Faculty Scholars, Burian remembered as a dreamer and a doer, Infant communication disorders to be lectures topic, Eicholtz awarded first Cunningham scholarship, Friedel among five named to Hall of Fame, C/TO celebrates 10 years with week of events


Western News, September 29,1988, Western Michigan University Sep 1988

Western News, September 29,1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Innovative program for 'undecided' students honored by national advising organization, Center named external evaluator for Kellogg program, Hoadley research figures in future NASA countdowns, Experts on discipline in the schools; physics education to be Visiting Scholars, Rodriguez named to position in admissions


Western News, September 22, 1988, Western Michigan University Sep 1988

Western News, September 22, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Western News: Moskovis reassignment means more emphasis on regional education; economic development, Burian dies Sept. 21 at age 51, Nobel laureate to speak Sept. 28, Tanis earns grant from NATO


Western News, September 15, 1988, Western Michigan University Sep 1988

Western News, September 15, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Achieving goals requires 'solidarity,' Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Presidents share their expertise in WMU classrooms, 27 faculty members earn awards through New Faculty Support Program, National experts to speak on AIDS


Western News, September 8, 1988, Western Michigan University Sep 1988

Western News, September 8, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Baccalaureate-level writing requirement implemented, Haenicke OKs guidelines to streamline committees, Hispanic Heritage Week events scheduled, Center provides base for former institution residents


Western News, September 1, 1988, Western Michigan University Sep 1988

Western News, September 1, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: University recognized as one of 'Big Five' by legislators through higher funding, Reorganization designed to increase minorities, Dennison establishes assessment office; measurement to continue under Bunda, Beauregard named to post in athletics


Western News, August 11, 1988, Western Michigan University Aug 1988

Western News, August 11, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Salary adjustment pool set at 5.5 percent for most non-bargaining staff, Staff invited to picnic, Summer flextime to end Aug. 26, Summer enrollment up 7 percent


Western News, July 28, 1988, Western Michigan University Jul 1988

Western News, July 28, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Research and sponsored program funding nearly doubles in two years, Stamm participates in institute at Bryn Mawr, Tuition increase proposal on agenda for Board meeting


Western News, July 14, 1988, Western Michigan University Jul 1988

Western News, July 14, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Jaksa named to position in faculty development, Haenicke expresses relief after Bergman plea, Kellogg Foundation continues survey funding


Western News, June 30, 1988, Western Michigan University Jun 1988

Western News, June 30, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: University awards honorary degree to Nelson R. Mandela, WESTOPS to move into office space downtown


Western News, June 16, 1988, Western Michigan University Jun 1988

Western News, June 16, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Freshman class could reach 3,600; Dennison says, WMU joins with Detroit Public Schools to offer middle school students 'incentive', Bachelor's in production technology reflects continued WMU commitment, Hayden awarded grant to study in Canada, WMU playing host to unique sports training site for the visually impaired, Center to assess Chicago urban development projects


Western News, June 2, 1988, Western Michigan University Jun 1988

Western News, June 2, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Several physical improvement projects get under way this summer, Remarks by provost; election, report included on Senate agenda for tonight, Logo is out; signature is in with new design for official documents, Telecommunications department ann0unces new FAX service


Western News, May 19, 1988, Western Michigan University May 1988

Western News, May 19, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Competitiveness hinges on higher education support, Haenicke describes response to budget situation, New center to coordinate science teacher training, Graph conference expected to attract mathematicians from around the globe, Jorgens earns NEH grant for summer study


Western News, May 5, 1988, Western Michigan University May 1988

Western News, May 5, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Sederburg formula places Western in the 'Big Five', Gilmore Foundation donates $2 million for addition to Laura V. Shaw Theatre, Powell named dean of students, Senate celebrates two anniversaries; is honored by Board and Legislature, Center receives grant to evaluate Kellogg program


Western News, April 14,1988, Western Michigan University Apr 1988

Western News, April 14,1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Tyndall; Zimmer earn Distinguished Service Awards, Educated person transforms information into 'knowledge for life;' Dennison says, Burke selected for leadership program, MAGB to honor two students; two faculty


Western News, April 7, 1988, Western Michigan University Apr 1988

Western News, April 7, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Nobel laureates to speak on state of economic science, University Curriculum helps students searching for major answers, Cesar Chavez to speak April 11, Support needed for Great Hunger Cleanup, Technology gap is joined by literacy gap in plaguing higher education; Haenicke says


Western News, March 31,1988, Western Michigan University Mar 1988

Western News, March 31,1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University has small; steady improvement in first-year retention rate, AIDS brochure distributed to WMU community, Dick Gregory to address mentoring, Five faculty members awarded Middle East study tour, Asian Forum attracts international speakers, Gilchrist to address writers' conference


Western News, March 24, 1988, Western Michigan University Mar 1988

Western News, March 24, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Budget proposal 'will seriously erode' higher education's capabilities, $2 million in student computer fees released for use, Additional phone directory to be published soon, AIDS Task Force to conduct open forum


Western News, March 3, 1988, Western Michigan University Mar 1988

Western News, March 3, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Quilters' to be performed at Kennedy Center as one of six best plays in college theatre, Issues and Opportunities for Women Conference set, Fringe benefits pool nearly one-third of each eligible employee's pay, Krawutschke heads accreditation committee, Project to expand local school mathematics programs, Three research centers continue technology transfer project's


Western News, February 25, 1988, Western Michigan University Feb 1988

Western News, February 25, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Cole"issues report on impact of 1983 commission, Apps Up 83 percent over 1986, Dialing instructions for residence halls to change with telecommunications system, Morton Thiokol engineer to speak, Lovejoy to speak on crisis communication


Western News, February 18,1988, Western Michigan University Feb 1988

Western News, February 18,1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Switch is the key to new telecommunications system, Campus urged to display gold pride during 'spirit days', Week planned to honor student employees, Events scheduled for Women's History Month, Grant to fund national community education coalition


Western News, February 11,1988, Western Michigan University Feb 1988

Western News, February 11,1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Assessment program shows freshmen, seniors above national average, Medallion Scholarship Program competition expands, Features for fingers covered in telephone training, Rape prevention expert to speak Feb. 17, State again selects WMU for talented student program