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Western News, October 18, 1990, Western Michigan University
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, September 6, 1990, Western Michigan University
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
Western News, June 21, 1990, Western Michigan University
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, April 5, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 5, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke leads the charge in March 29 Detroit forum, Scott to deliver address to Presidential Scholars, WMU research centers support technology transfer, New cable television system to serve campus this fall, Grant to boost number of KVCC minority transfers, Tanis named Fellow of national society, Breisach awarded NEH senior fellowship for research on 'progressive historians', Gossman writes law text with Arthur Miller, Packaging efforts earn Wygant national award
Western News, February 1, 1990, Western Michigan University
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, November 16, 1989, Western Michigan University
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, October 26, 1989, Western Michigan University
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, September 7,1989, Western Michigan University
Western News, September 7,1989, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Figures indicate record enrollment, Faculty, staff invited to join in community celebration, Poet's son; Irish political leader to speak, Acquaintance rape prevention and education to be focus of seminar and public forum, World War II veterans to report back to duty Sept. 9, Etter-Lewis wins Ford Foundation Fellowship, Ziring selected to spend semester at sea
Western News, July 27,1989, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 27,1989, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Electronic conferencing system debuts at WMU before national introduction, Tuition increase on agenda for Friday Board meeting, Affirmative action programs reviewed during on-site audit
Western News, June 15, 1989, Western Michigan University
Western News, June 15, 1989, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: 11 West Michigan institutions reaffirm cooperation, Faculty can purchase microcomputers; software from Apple at 25 percent of discounted price, WESTOPS to showcase new downtown office, Miller Auditorium closed for asbestos removal, Carlson named visiting international scholar to University of Passau in West Germany, Disabled adults join ranks of volunteer corps
Western News, May 18,1989, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 18,1989, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Blanchard names two new trustees; reappoints Edwards, Five academic units joined to form new School of Community Health Services, Senate approves revised policy on political activities, Chandler receives Liberty Bell Award
Western News, March 23,1989, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 23,1989, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: State legislators receptive to University testimony, Community service unit changes name; Kalamazoo urban planner becomes head, Author of 'The Greenlanders' to discuss work, Cable series to focus on new view of intelligence
Western News, January 12, 1989, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 12, 1989, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights:Senate OKs proposals on Athletic Board and credit hour load for graduate students, Program targets alcohol, other drug abuse among aging, Ceremony to mark King birthday, Funds go for everything from road testing to robots, Davidson book illumines Stratford paintings
Western News, November 17, 1988, Western Michigan University
Western News, November 17, 1988, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, November 10, 1988, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, November 3, 1988, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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 20, 1988, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 20, 1988, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, October 13,1988, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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, January 21, 1988, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 21, 1988, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke urges 'great caution' in approach to budget for fiscal 1988-89, Maybee to be razed to make way for computer center, Edwards; Waszkiewicz elected, Haenicke issues proclamation on health promotion
Western News, April 16, 1987, Western Michigan University
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
Western News, March 19, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 19, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Wolpe to speak on Africa, Haenicke paints statistical portrait for Senate, PRRs needed to help University fulfill its mission, Robin; Delene to lead Senate, New program targets junior high school students, Minority Leadership Conference scheduled, See the latest advances at EXPO
Western News, Feb. 26, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 26, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Program to encourage new grant submissions, Self-instructional course enrollment up 500 percent, Quality of education system key to Michigan's competitive position; Ryan tells committee, Residence hall staff and students help fund and renovate center for homeless, Events scheduled to celebrate women's history, Gilmore grant benefits performance institute
Western News, Feb. 19, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 19, 1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Funds for library plans approved by subcommittee, More than 1,250 to attend scholarship event, Expert on sports for the disabled to speak, Sex-determining technology could cause setback in women's equal rights movement; says expert, Talks set on research; teaching; priorities, Board approves retirements of 19 faculty and staff
Western News, Feb. 12,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 12,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Graduate education; service to region go together, 1987-88 appropriations process begins with $1.1 billion higher education budget proposal, Sesquicentennial activities planned, Meeting set; applications available for Institute for Women in Higher Education, Hollander speech to focus on ethics in science, NASA scientist to speak at center anniversary
Western News, Jan. 8,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News, Jan. 8,1987, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Computer fee proposal tabled to allow for discussion, Haenicke to conduct open office hours Jan. 13, College and its units celebrate anniversaries this year, Archer to speak at MLK banquet, WMU tour groups to visit Russia; Kenya and Ireland, Molde named Bronco football coach
Western News, Dec. 11, 1986, Western Michigan University
Western News, Dec. 11, 1986, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Research an 'essential' part of effective teaching, WMU first in country to have fully-automated loan processing system, Gabelnick to head Honors College, Former AARP chairperson to get honorary degree, Distinguished Faculty Scholar nominations due, Symposium Friday to honor Clark's retirement
Western News, Nov. 20, 1986, Western Michigan University
Western News, Nov. 20, 1986, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Gift establishes two Medallion Scholarships in art, Grant to fund study of organ donation law, New program targets high-risk courses, Several campus beautification projects under way, Groundwater contamination to be discussed, Apprenticeship program provides rigorous on-the-job training, Two textbooks by Poling published
Western News. Oct. 23, 1986, Western Michigan University
Western News. Oct. 23, 1986, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Denenfeld to reflect on 30 years of service at seventh annual Academic Convocation, Defense expert to give Peace Education Week address, Trustees approve construction of two buildings, Harrington to speak at social justice conference, Stillwell promoted to associate dean
Western News, April 3, 1986, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 3, 1986, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Two students; faculty members honored by MAGB, Center to promote area horticultural growth, College of Education plans research conference, Curriculum expert to be Visiting Scholar, Faculty; staff retirements approved by Board, Evaluation center grants highlight reports
Western News, March 20, 1986, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 20, 1986, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: 'Spring Into Wellness' with a trip to the fair, Kendall gift of $130,000 'caps' campaign for center, Three possible sites named for business building, Board issues statement on academic freedom, Philosopher to be visiting scholar, 'Magic of Technology' explained at TECH EXPO, Alumni Association seeks award nominations, Applications available for Denenfeld award, Board okays changes in Senate constitution