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Western News, February 21, 1991, Western Michigan University Feb 1991

Western News, February 21, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU research units help boost economic development, Program to spur middle school students to college, Carlson selected for Soviet exchange program, Morris Massey to deliver talks here Feb. 26-27


Western News, February 14, 1991, Western Michigan University Feb 1991

Western News, February 14, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Senate hears results from 1989-90 COMP test; students with high GPAs score above the mean, Grant to enable better analysis of ground water, Arbitrator announces decision on Inselberg, Personal and professional choices for women to be theme of 10th annual conference Feb. 22, American civil religion scholar to speak on 'sacred' battlefields; memories of war


Western News, January 24, 1991, Western Michigan University Jan 1991

Western News, January 24, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Fraser; Franklin to lead trustees, Lives of King; Louis provide inspiration for change, Governor keeps promise to support education; Haenicke cautiously optimistic about budget, Series focuses on gender inequality


Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1991-1993, Western Michigan University Jan 1991

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1991-1993, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

  • Glossary of Terms
  • 1989-91 Calendars
  • About Western Michigan University
  • Accreditation
  • For More Information, Contact . . .
  • Physical Facilities and Campus Map
  • Admissions Policies and Procedures
  • Student Fees
  • Financial Assistance and Scholarships
  • Academic Policies and Procedures
  • Registration, Records, and Regulations
  • Services for Students
  • University Services
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Degrees and Curricula
  • Military Science
  • The University Curriculum
  • The Honors College
  • International Education and Programs
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Haworth College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of General Studies
  • College of Health and Human Services
  • The Graduate College
  • Division …


Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 21, 1990, Wmu Board Of Trustees Dec 1990

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 21, 1990, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • Acceptance of the Agenda
  • Approval of the Minutes
  • Correspondence
  • Remarks by the President
  • In Memoriam - Trustee Emeritus Fred Adams
  • Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
  • Grant Report
  • Personnel Report
  • Gift Report
  • Personnel Report
  • Acquisition of Property
  • Michigan Association of Governing Boards Update
  • Remarks by the Provost
  • Public Comments
  • Adjournment


Western News, December 6, 1990, Western Michigan University Dec 1990

Western News, December 6, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Research and business park's infrastructure would help protect Asylum Lake; Burke says, Program to enable migrant youth to finish school, Be museum features WMU groundwater exhibit, October grants push fiscal year total past $5 million, Cole appointed to environmental center post


Western News, October 18, 1990, Western Michigan University Oct 1990

Western News, October 18, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Nearly 75 percent of capital campaign goal raised, Haenicke to present 'State of the University' address at 11th annual Academic Convocation, University reaps more national recognition in U.S. News & World Report college guide, United Way dollars provide important services, WMU to guarantee tuition to 21 students through McCree Incentive Scholarship Program


Western News, March 29, 1990, Western Michigan University Mar 1990

Western News, March 29, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke states case for more funds, Race relations conference wins national recognition, First Shakespeare Festival on tap for April 5-12, Scott, White to represent the University at AAHE Forum on Exemplary Teaching


Health Implications Of Homelessness: Reports From Three Countries, Gerald Daly Mar 1990

Health Implications Of Homelessness: Reports From Three Countries, Gerald Daly

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper discusses the health implications of homelessness in the context of problems discovered and remedies proposed in three countries: Britain, Canada, and the United States. The findings, particularly with respect to programmatic responses, are selective. Based upon personal observation over the past four years, they are intended, however, to offer a glimpse at the range of projects which have evolved in the three countries during the eighties.


Factors In Urban Stress, Ian Burton Mar 1990

Factors In Urban Stress, Ian Burton

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper examines changing patterns of health, causes and effects of urban stress, and approaches to the management of stress.


Western News, February 8, 1990, Western Michigan University Feb 1990

Western News, February 8, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Blanchard praises University during whirlwind tour, Senate OKs teaching evaluation, property measures, Liggett to address next APA meeting, IBM awards $200,000 grant to college for training new and practicing teachers, Scholarship competition to draw top seniors


Comparisons Of Learnings From Structured And Nonstructured Visits To A Science Exhibit, Rosario Canizales De Andrade Dec 1989

Comparisons Of Learnings From Structured And Nonstructured Visits To A Science Exhibit, Rosario Canizales De Andrade

Dissertations

The primary purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of an activity worksheet during a museum visit to a science exhibit might help students achieve the objectives proposed for the visit. Two types of museum visits were identified: structured and nonstructured. During the structured visit students used the activity worksheet that focused their attention on concepts, displays, and activities presented in the exhibit. During the nonstructured visit, students did not use any attention-focusing device; instead, they interacted with the exhibit according to their own interests and preferences.

Secondary goals of the study were to determine if gender-related …


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

Western News, September 14, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

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


Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 28, 1989, Wmu Board Of Trustees Jul 1989

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 28, 1989, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • Acceptance of the Agenda
  • Approval of the Minutes
  • Correspondence
  • Remarks by the President
  • Grant Report
  • Personnel Report
  • Nee Graduate Programs
  • Gift Report
  • Personnel Report
  • Fall Semester 1989 Tuition and Required Fee Schedule
  • General Fund Operating Budget
  • Construction Contract - Carl and Winifred Lee Honors College
  • Remarks by the Provost
  • Public comments
  • Adjournment


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

Western News, February 16, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

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


Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1989-1991, Western Michigan University Jan 1989

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1989-1991, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

  • Glossary of Terms
  • 1989-91 Calendars
  • About Western Michigan University
  • Accreditation
  • For More Information, Contact . . .
  • Physical Facilities and Campus Map
  • Admissions Policies and Procedures
  • Student Fees
  • Financial Assistance and Scholarships
  • Academic Policies and Procedures
  • Registration, Records, and Regulations
  • Services for Students
  • University Services
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Degrees and Curricula
  • Military Science
  • The University Curriculum
  • The Honors College
  • International Education and Programs
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Haworth College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of General Studies
  • College of Health and Human Services
  • The Graduate College
  • Division …


Do Professors Need Professional Ethics As Much As Doctors And Lawyers?, James W. Nickel Jan 1989

Do Professors Need Professional Ethics As Much As Doctors And Lawyers?, James W. Nickel

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Papers Published by the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, Western Michigan University.


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

Western News: December 8, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

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


Biomedical Ethics In The Soviet Union, Richard T. De George Nov 1988

Biomedical Ethics In The Soviet Union, Richard T. De George

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

*This is an abbreviated version of a paper presented first at a joint MIT-Harvard Faculty Seminar on the humanistic dimensions of Soviet Science on November 20, 1987, and then at the Western Michigan University Ethics Center on February 10, 1988. An expanded, fully documented version, under the title "Soviet Biomedical Ethics" will appear in a volume edited by Loren Graham, and tentatively entitled The Human Side of Soviet Science, Harvard University Press, 1989.


Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 16, 1988, Wmu Board Of Trustees Sep 1988

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 16, 1988, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • Acceptance of the Agenda
  • Approval of the Minutes
  • Correspondence
  • Remarks by the President
  • Executive Session
  • Recommendation regarding Board Meeting Dates for 1989
  • Evaluation of President and Recommendation regarding Presidential Compensation
  • Grant Report
  • Personnel Report
  • Ph.D. Degree Program in Educational Leadership
  • School of Public Affairs and Administration
  • Gift Report
  • Personnel Report
  • Sale of Property
  • Liquor Licence - Bernhard Center
  • Liquor Licences - Gary Fund
  • Mini-Mall Facility Rental Agreements
  • Condemnation of Property
  • Amendments to the University Parking, Pedestrian and Traffic Ordinance
  • College of Business General Contractor
  • Architect's Presentation
  • Provost's Remarks
  • Public Comments
  • Adjournment
  • President's Statement on Racial and Ethnic Harmony


Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 6, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees Nov 1987

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 6, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • Acceptance of the Agenda
  • Approval of the Minutes
  • Correspondence
  • Remarks by the President
  • Gift Report
  • Grant Report
  • Personnel Report
  • Recommendation re AIDS Policy
  • Recommendation re Capital Outlay Budget Request for 1988/89
  • Recommendation re 1988/89 General Fund Budget Requests and Program Revision Requests
  • Recommendation re Endowment Investment Policy
  • Recommendation re Cash Investment Policy
  • Recommendation re 403b Investment Plan
  • Recommendation re Plan 457 - Deferred Compensation
  • Resolution re Capital Campaign Planning
  • Recommendation re Naming of Sundial
  • Recommendation re Authorization to Confer Degrees
  • Architect's Report - Library and Computer Facility
  • Power Plant Report
  • Report on Institute for Water Sciences
  • Remarks by the Provost …


Pathways To Fulfillment: Faculty Recognition Dinner 1987, Western Michigan University Jun 1987

Pathways To Fulfillment: Faculty Recognition Dinner 1987, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Pathways To Fulfillment

Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 6, 1987

Our Honored Guests:

  • Frederick S. Bailey
  • James R. Bliss
  • Samuel I. Clark
  • Paul E. Czuchna
  • George G. Dales
  • Philip S. Denenfeld
  • D. P. S. Dwarikesh
  • Richard E. Embertson
  • Wallace F. Fillingham
  • Daniel J. Fleischhacker
  • Caryl P. Freeman
  • Jack J. Frey
  • Rex E. Hall
  • Thomas C. Hardie
  • Marjorie K. Ho
  • Oscar H. Horst
  • Gilbert R. Hutchings
  • Maynard L. Kaufman
  • Alice Kavanaugh
  • Bruce A. Lloyd
  • Reinhold Loeffler
  • Cornelius Loew
  • William M. McCabe
  • Joseph C. McCully
  • J. Donald Neill
  • Roy Olton
  • George Osmun
  • Jack C. Plano
  • Leo S. Rayl, Jr.
  • Charles G. Risher
  • Carl …


The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 6, Western Michigan University Jun 1987

The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 6, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Two engineering programs added to regional offerings • Thirty-seven faculty members retire during 1986-87 after many years of dedicated service • Appointment of development administrator announced • Ten more prestigious Medallion Scholarships announced •and awarded • Michigan Bell executive named 1986 'volunteer of the year' • Endowed lectureship created • Having a will insures that your wishes are carried out • Seasons end for three sports; Western' s athletes turn in fine performances • Among Alumni • Planning is well on the way for Homecoming • Class of 1962 schedules silver anniversary reunion in conjunction with Homecoming • Alumnotes …


Western News, May 7, 1987, Western Michigan University May 1987

Western News, May 7, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke says funding plan 'seriously disadvantages' the University, Haenicke announces policies on University hours, Distinguished black scholar to visit under Martin Luther King Jr./ Rosa Parks Program, Medieyalists to gather for annual congress, Chernobyl experience teaches group a valuable lesson, Students win $20,000 Medallions


Western News, April 16, 1987, Western Michigan University Apr 1987

Western News, April 16, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western representatives testify before Senate and House committees, Employers still face task of complying with 'Right-to-Know' law, First native American to receive doctorate, 1,510 to graduate; four to receive honorary degrees, Endowed lectureship in religion announced


Collective Mobility And Fragmentation: A Model Of Social Work History, David Wagner Sep 1986

Collective Mobility And Fragmentation: A Model Of Social Work History, David Wagner

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The author utilizes recent sociological approaches to professionalism in order to develop a dynamic conceptual model of the history of Social Work. Professionalization is understood as a social movement or "collective mobility project" of the lower middle class which has been the dominant force in Social Work for a century. This social movement seeks control and expansion of professional markets for services and recognition and sanction from elites. In each period of history, however, Social Work professionalizers have had to struggle against popular unrest and elite criticism aimed at the field. Challenges to Social Work professionalizers and their basic paradigms …


Western News, July 17, 1986, Western Michigan University Jul 1986

Western News, July 17, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Groundwater program provides model for DMB report, Board approves faculty promotions, Clark to retire after 38 years of service, Sellin wins $2,000 research award


The Westerner Vol. 5 No. 6, Western Michigan University Jun 1985

The Westerner Vol. 5 No. 6, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Haenicke named fifth president • Education curriculum revision reflects national educational concerns • Commencement is back in vogue • Western issues formal response to commission report • DEC provides computer loan • Breed, Kaufman receive Distinguished Service Awards • Two awarded honorary degrees • 1984-85 faculty retirements • Room and board rates increased • Medallion Scholarships awarded to seven • Largest bequest ever left to Western will aid students • Fund receives $2.9 million in gifts • Sports • Orlofsky inducted into Gymnastics Hall of Fame • Dorion and Powers gain national recognition • Homecoming theme selected for 1985


Western News, April 11,1985, Western Michigan University Apr 1985

Western News, April 11,1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Breed; Kaufman to receive awards, Rep. Garcia to speak here April 12, Explain change in dependent coverage