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Western News, October 11, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU wins award to set up national center for educational accountability, Wagenfeld named 1990 Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Activist, son of Israeli defense minister to speak as part of peace week schedule, 'Engfest' to focus on combating illiteracy

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

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Executive Session
• Ratification of WMU/AAUP Contract
• Presidential Compensation
• Board Meeting Dates for 1991
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Acquisition of Property
• Condemnation of Property
• Water Main Easement Agreement
• Disaster Shelter Agreement/American Red Cross
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, September 13,1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Report for re-accreditation nearly ready for review, AAUP ratifies three-year contract, Magazine says WMU is among top 100 schools that give the 'best education for the buck', Lecture series to focus on changing economies of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, Promoting volunteerism is aim of Venture Grants, Nominations sought for faculty scholar award, Department of Theatre accredited by national group, WMU senior elected to policy-making post with National Education Association

Western News, September 6, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Faculty, staff endorse present leadership, according to Institutional Functioning Inventory, Behm named acting associate VP, University, AAUP reach tentative agreement, Relations with Asia-Pacific region is focus 'of Sept. 13-15 conference, Journalistic 'Truth or Consequences' talk will launch fall lecture series on ethics, Four Michigan scholars find that climate is right for new state atlas, Professional society boosts engineering education, Barcelona shares groundwater monitoring and analysis expertise with British officials, Mom and Pop spend money, while baby boomers maintain saving rates, Sociology journal garners attention from abroad

Selected Reference Sources For The Study Of Medieval Women, Margaret Schaus

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Western News, August 16, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New associate dean among appointments approved by Board of Trustees, Native American historian to join faculty this fall, Inselberg case goes to arbitration, Symposium planned on Ethiopia

Western News, June 21, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ford to receive honorary degree at June 30 commencement exercises in Waldo Stadium, Senate conducts business; bids Dennison farewell, 26 faculty members on campus to explore 'the theory of knowledge' at NEH institute, Krawutschke attends Japanese studies seminar, Woodworth elected to represent Michigan and Wisconsin on AAUP governing body

Western News, June 7, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'I will no longer be a candidate for other presidencies' Haenicke announces decision to remain at WMU, Dennison to become president of Montana, Stoline to share Love Canal expertise with Soviets, Targowski invited to Poland to address local leaders, Ziring chosen by Atlantic Council for NATO Discussion Series in Brussels, WMU to launch new state program to help readers recover lost ground

The Westerner Vol. 10 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Micklin well established as an international scientist • Presidents council says state's public universities are at risk • University News in Brief • In laboratories and communities, Western is working for all of us • Presidents' portraits paint a picture of WMU's continued evolution • Gifts of appreciated property are useful • Major gifts and pledges to continued excellence at Western Michigan University • Alumni couple transform business acumen into financial success • Today's alumni help tomorrow's graduates prepare for careers • Alumnotes • Sunrayce USA: Building cars today for tomorrow

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

Western News, March 22, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Unit works to ensure accurate census information, Haenicke to be featured in March 29 Detroit forum, Five candidates for dean on campus, Board approves measures that give employees more choices in managing retirement plan, Feminist theologian to speak on Buddhism, Fun, fitness; free seminars to be part of fifth annual Spring Into Wellness Week; President's Club memberships support campaign, Communication research colloquium scheduled

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 16, 1990, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Naming of Memorials and Facilities
• Conferring of Honorary Degrees
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Graduate Student Application Fee Increases
• Application and Graduate Fees for Graduate Specialty Program Certificates
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates
• Acquisition of Property
• Resolution re TIAA-CREFF Retirement Plan
• Elmwood Apartments
• Antenna Farm
• Fee Building
• Enrollment Management
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, March 15, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two faculty members honored as 'Women of the Year', Room and board rates on March 16 agenda, Thompson to speak on impact of research, 'Stand and Deliver' teacher here to stress importance of education, Novelist Fernandez to give reading from works, WMU Institute for Water Sciences launches third year of research, Geologist gets award for Aquipro model, New IWS head has national reputation, Six Michigan nature centers selected for WMU/GEM project, Lakeshore property owners await WMU verdict on erosion control Geologist's study funded by state

An Ecological Perspective On Housing, Health And Well-Being, Claude Raffestin, Roderick Lawrence

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Human ecology is a term that has been used frequently since the beginning of this century to examine some of the relationships between people and their surroundings. This article presents a different interpretation to that commonly used by academics and professionals in the medical and social sciences. The ecological perspective developed and illustrated here stems from an appraisal of many contemporary contributions, and an examination of Hippocrates's treatise "On Airs, Waters, And Places". The perspective presented herein accounts for the impacts of human products and processes on the biotic and abiotic constituents of the environment, as well as the human …

Western News, February 15, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Budget proposal is better than initially expected, Micklin adventures featured in National Geographic, Today marks beginning of move for Waldo Library, Cain to discuss economics and discrimination

Western News, February 1, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Library's circulating collection to move off campus, Events planned for Black History Month observance, Leonard to cover affirmative action impact, Ethics panel to discuss 'right-to-die' case, Symposium to focus on future of faculty, balance between research and teaching, Simpson appointed interim director of new school, Ads and alcohol is speech topic

Western News, January 18,1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke outlines response to racism 'We shall do what we do best ... we shall teach", Senate endorses cutoff for freshman applications, Friday elected to two statewide offices in criminal justice organizations

University Employee Service Recognition Program 1990, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees
• Thirty-five Years of Service
• Thirty Years of Service
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service

23-Archaeological Investigations In The Lower Galien River Valley Of Southwest Michigan, William M. Cremin

Archaeological Technical Reports

Upon receipt of a grant to Western Michigan University and the author on 9 Feb 90 from Galien River Associates to support follow-up investigations an a series of prehistoric sites recorded during archaeological survey of an upland ares overlooking the Lower Galien River near New Buffalo, Michigan last fall (Cremin and Walz 1989), a team of archaeologists returned to the original study area in April and May for eight days of intensive study of eight sites previously recorded. The report which follows provides a description of the data recovery methods employed and the sorts of information retrieyed, an albeit brief …

Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 1990-1992, 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

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 15, 1989, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Recommendation re Honorary Degrees
• Naming of Business Building Courtyard
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Tax-Free Borrowing Resolution
• Grand Rapids Regional Center Building Contract
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, December 7, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Archer Drive to be dedicated, Record number to be inducted into 25 Year Club, Commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 16, Kalamazoo County joins WMU groundwater survey, Nobel laureates' essays published, Book designed to give today's youth a realistic look at American West, Hemphill writes book on OT assessment

The Westerner Vol. 10 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Kresge provides $500,000 to Campaign for Excellence • University receives $250,000 gift to name courtyard for Duncans • WMU should review its undergraduate education • Alumni choose top teachers for 1989 • Psychology professor is Distinguished Faculty Scholar • WMU tops the charts with 1989 enrollment • Four additional Medallion Scholarships created and awarded • Cole chairs Annual Fund • Task force will look into alcohol abuse on campus • Tuition guarantee goes to 20 more students • Fox, Quinn honored as volunteers of the year • Many gift options available • Foundation holds annual meeting; elects new officers …

Western News, November 30, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: $500,000 Kresge Foundation grant challenges WMU to raise $3 million more for building, Board OKs additional fund requests, Haenicke comments on MLK, new institute, Asken heads campus planning unit, Barcelona to direct water institute, Board approves academic personnel changes; names associate dean, reappoints chairperson, Fares named coordinator of Writing Lab

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 17, 1989, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Special Recognition - Duane Roberts
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Program Revision Requests for 1990/91
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Capital Outlay Budget Requests for 1990/91
• Assurance Agreements
• MAGB Report
• Report on Visit to Japan Center for Michigan Universities
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment
• Attachment A - Women's Research Group
• Attachment B - MLK Day at WMU The President's Proposal
• Attachment C - 1990/91 Capital Outlay Budget Request
• Attachment D - Remarks by Provost

Western News, November 16, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Business building courtyard to be named for Duncans, Senate hears call for stronger spring/summer program, Tainted products focus of ethics talk, Interest by Japanese students credited for 38 percent increase in CELCIS enrollment, Second edition of Stenesh dictionary published

Western News, November 9, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke proposes plans for MLK observance; discusses race relations and budget with Senate, Teleconference to focus on AIDS on campus, California organizer to speak on involvement by community in health care policy decisions, Kalamazoo, European officials to discuss alternative responses to crime Nov. 13

Western News, November 2, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke calls for review of undergraduate curriculum, Computer scientist to be Visiting Scholar, Stoltman earns national geography award, Fox; Quinn named WMU 'Volunteers of the Year', Six elected to WMU Foundation board of directors, board's officers re-elected to one-year terms, Kalamazoo Invitational Goal Ball Tournament slated for Gary Center gymnasium Nov. 4

Western News, October 26, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Task force to look at alcoholism, WMU guarantees tuition for 20 minority students, WMU volunteers donate time to United Way agencies, Peace week events to explore national security, Expert on aging, visually impaired to speak, 'Successful Aging' to be teleconference topic

Western News, October 12, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Pippen, Walker honored for distinguished service, Cultural Events Committee accepting funding proposals, Six faculty members win computer incentive awards, $125,000 United Way goal challenges employees, Social work professor to be Visiting Scholar, Ross predicts economic boom will mark 1990s and first 20 years of next century