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Western News, Feb. 6, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 6, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Klohs named to Board of Trustees, Medallion Scholarship Competition to draw 1,000 top high school seniors from 10 states, Bottles; bones and buttons reveal Battle Creek's past, Noted physician; MacArthur grant winner to discuss work with infectious diseases and poor, Physician-assisted suicide among talk topics, Retiree and alumnus win international award, Events planned for African American History Month, Holography expert to present lecture; exhibit.
Western News, Jan. 23, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, Jan. 23, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: University celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Much accomplished; but much yet to do; Haenicke tells audience, Text gives grandparents tips for being parents again, Music therapy text offers techniques to include special needs students, Internationally known expert to discuss research proposals.
Western News, Jan. 9, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, Jan. 9, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Legislature approves outlay funds; property transfer, Engler selects Pero for Board of Trustees, Trustees praise Haenicke; he donates raise to WMU, Bender chosen to lead fund-raising efforts, Darnell named Bronco head football coach, Workshop offered for staff on Covey's seven habits, Russian urban planner to speak Jan. 15-17, Propagation of the Depression is topic of talk, Snow removal crews ready to serve campus.
Western News, Nov. 14, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Nov. 14, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Senators learn of efforts in enrollment and marketing areas, Presentations by Richard Wright and Matt Kurz reflect key aspects of University outreach initiatives, Grant total includes $5 million for aviation facilities, Hufford named to post in Division of Student Affairs, Smith to discuss changes in banking industry, Economics talk planned on the Great Depression, Women's history scholar to lead two sessions.
Western News, Oct. 10, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 10, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Enrollment stabilization crucial as University faces budget shortfall, Poling earns Distinguished Faculty Scholllr Award, Sky's the limit with revamped School of Aviation Sciences, Sky Broncos play host to regional aviation contest, Haenicke updates senators on science project, Department fund-raisers seeking to achieve $156,000 goal in this year's United Way drive, WMUK-FM begins on-air campaign Monday.
Western News, Aug. 29, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Aug. 29, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: University vows it will continue good faith bargaining in contract talks with faculty union, Center earns major contracts to study housing initiatives, Campus improvements continue with summer construction projects, Testing office and Counseling Center team up to provide services in Faunce starting this fall, AMBUCS choose Bush as 'Therapist of the Year, Prominent physician to discuss end-of-life issues, 'Western Walk for Women' planned for Sept. 8, Sielke named to international editorial advisory committee.
Western News, July 25, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 25, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Engler signs funding bill; board OKs low tuition hike, Haenicke presents tentative budget outlook, Board approves appointments of deans; department chairpersons, Bafna earns IIE award, Shuster to be honored.
Western News, June 13, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, June 13, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Legislation recognizes doctoral status but also carries the possibility of tighter state controls, Physical plant program captures monetary savings along with steam, Two ceremonies set for June commencement, College of Education earns reaccreditation; special commendation from national agency, Center and clinic to be named for McGinnis, Students experience college life in KCP Program, Four selected for $1,000 service awards, Kramer appointed in certification office; Morton to direct Weekend College efforts, Bell named to position in academic support center, Mackey wins $5,000 fellowship from AAUW for summer research, Pelc to be honored at event, Ehrle earns service award from …
Western News, May 30, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 30, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Legislature approves 6.3 percent appropriations increase, Public safety units move to other campus locations, WMU faculty member chosen to work with World Bank officials on staff development, Spraying safeguards trees against gypsy moths, Leading mathematicians from around the world gather here, WFAT named new Bronco flagship station, Geisler to head counselor educator association, Davidson edits collection of articles on medieval thinker, Glista earns state award for contributions to her field.
Western News, May 16, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 16, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Battle over federal budget could result in smaller state appropriations for universities, Construction takes off on new home for aviation sciences, Sky Broncos place second in national competition, Faculty Senate approves proposals to help streamline the curriculum review process, Howard University honors Lacey with leadership award, Faculty member adds enthusiastic fire to the flame as official Olympic torch bearer, Graduate admissions site on WWW earns accolades from national professional group, Retirement reception set for Orlofsky and Vredevelt. v
Western News, May 2, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 2, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Chicago advertising executive; WMU alumnus to head marketing; PR and communications, Faculty member donates his entire net salary, Texas Tech administrator selected for admissions post, 2,700 medievalists due on campus for 31st congress, State's finest high school artists pool talents for 34th annual Michigan Youth Arts Festival, WMUK-FM ends spring fund drive in record time, Clock tower named for major donor's parents, WMU to continue East Campus improvements, Expert on Japanese religion to discuss Aum Shinrikyo, University will honor Barn Theatre founders.
Western News, April 4, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 4, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Senate action a sign of progress in efforts to gain recognition in state budget process, EPA inks agreement with WMU for safer packaging, Dedication ceremony for Gill Stadium Club April 6, Biological sciences researcher examines cancer growth genes under NIH grant, Wiener co-edits orientation and mobility book, Galligan earns award for contributions to review, Noted physicist to speak here April 9-10.
Western News, March 21, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 21, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Continued recognition of unique status critical; Haenicke notes in remarks to Board of Trustees, Rapley selected as education dean, Stadium seating area named for John Gill, Trustees designate property for University use, Brown named head of public safety; other personnel action approved, Expert on chemical dependency; relationships will lead sessions on campus March 27-28, Project helps 'draw the line' on sexual violence.
Western News, March 14, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 14, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlight: Haenicke calls on University community for support, Board to meet Friday at Grand Rapids center, Smith and Pancella elected to senate leadership, General education program ready to go for this fall, Reservations due for holistic health dinner, Renowned scientist to discuss foundations of human language and how children acquire it, Smith elected to national post.
Western News, Jan. 25, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Jan. 25, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Focus on people to mark next five years at University, Grant total stands at nearly 77 percent of record figure, Edwards; Haworth to lead Board of Trustees in 1996, Board approves policies for official University travel, Philosopher to discuss empathy in Jan. 31 address, Visiting faculty member to lead talk on Sri Lanka.
Western News, Jan. 18, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Jan. 18, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Capacity crowds gather for Martin Luther King Jr. birthday events, Senate approves guidelines for class scheduling, WMU issues report on social; economic; cultural impact, Two join staff of federally funded program that targets at-risk students, Economist to discuss pes spectrum auctions, Series continues on technologies and teaching, Vice President Beam will address Jan. 23 APA meeting, Two produce guide on curriculum integration with the goal of reforming science education, Hermsen named 'W' Club 'woman of the year', Targowski elected to post.
Western News, Dec. 7, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Dec. 7, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Schlack to be honored for community service; contributions to profession at commencement, Board chairperson ends 35-year quest for bachelor's degree, Faculty member collaborates on comprehensive collection of the writings of poet Robert Frost, Thurber works highlighted in radio program, Readers respond positively to Western News survey, Gagie announces plans to take early retirement.
Western News, Nov. 30, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Nov. 30, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Two finalists for athletic directorship selected; campus visits include public presentations, Dybek wins prestigious writing award, Haenicke makes Hollywood debut on Tim Allen's 'Home Improvement', Projects that solve problems in industry to be presented, Pakistani scholar brings new perspective to program, Grants support CDDA; physics research; minority awards, C. Curtis-Smith receives 18th ASCAP Award, McCarty helps write new textbook designed as comprehensive source on business law, Geologists hit pay dirt with horizontal drilling technology.
Western News, Nov. 16, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Nov. 16, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Campus United Way campaign exceeds $152,000 goal, U.S. surgeon general nominee to visit Tuesday, Nov. 28, Demographer to discuss condition of state's youth, Program designed to promote peace near campus, Board appoints Marmion and Bunda to posts, WMU will be well represented at jazz conference.
Western News, Nov. 2, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Nov. 2, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Upjohn foundation pledges $1 million for science project, Board praises Haenicke for continued outstanding work, Haenicke details enrollment figures at board meeting, Teleconference to feature Covey; Peters; Waitley, Asthma researcher will discuss recent advances, Ethics talk planned on 'feminist insight, Hsieh colloquium set, Workshop to explore workings of HSIRB, New 'twinning program' launched this month for students at Hong Kong Baptist University, Trustees Chormann and Boldi recognized.
Western News, Oct. 26, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 26, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Hampton 'makes a difference' as loaned executive, Sky Broncos soar to first place in regional meet; land berth in national competition this spring, Welfare reform is topic of presentation set for tonight, WIDR grant goes toward several station improvements, Project designed to prepare better science teachers, Library exhibits rare medieval manuscripts, Three selected for Center Scholars Program, Grant used to establish Latin American network.
Western News, Oct. 12, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 12, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke goes Hollywood, President to give 'State of the University' address at 16th annual Academic Convocation, Senate approves measures on enrollment management, Fund-raisers seek $152,000 in campus United Way drive, Attorney in Allegan County 'right to die' case to present lecture on implications of decision, WMU starts year with $1 million in new cash gifts, Hemphill-Pearson named to' occupational therapy roster, New journal showcases contemporary writers, Watson joins hockey staff, Role of corporate ethics officer to be explored.
Western News, Oct. 5, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 5, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Ehrle; Griffin recognized for superior classroom skills, Distinguished alumni to be honored during Homecoming, 'Jurassic Park' adviser to present lecture, Seminar to focus on telecommunications as a tool for economic development in the rural U.S, Mathematician to discuss matrix theory, Eminent philosopher will explore Descartes, Science publishes findings from WMU study of lake bed core on warming and cooling trends, AIDS quilt project donates $16,000 to agencies, Theatre group to present 'Great Sexpectations', Donnelly selected for Athletic Hall of Fame.
Western News, Sept. 7, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Sept. 7, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: First fall Faculty Senate meeting set for tonight, German exchange professor to speak this afternoon, Marines call on WMU center for new evaluation system, Aviation project moves ahead with $6 million grant in hand, Regulation of telecommunications industry is focus of 32nd annual economics seminar series, Semester-long series explores topics related to Africa, Macleod earns arts medal, Boothroyd pens book on self-defeating behaviors, Walker researches writings of Henry James, Liggons joins WMUK staff.
Western News, Aug. 31, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Aug. 31, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Science complex construction slated to begin this fall, Haenicke advised to recuperate at home, Several departments relocate during renovation, Thompson to lead session on new research policy, Haenicke issues letter to supporters regarding intercollegiate athletics, New Travel Center plans open house for Sept. 6-7, Key offices open later to better serve students.
Western News, August 10, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, August 10, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: Haenicke names screening committee for AD, WMU evaluators conduct field study for MEAP test, Preparations begin for Wood Hall construction, WMU will cover fall costs for Native Americans, Two-month grant report includes $1 million for public service projects, University receives $50,000 gift in honor of President Haenicke, WMU part of educational cable TV system
Western News, July 27, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 27, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: Elliott replaces Meinert as Bronco athletic director, Students get head start at summer academy, $200,000 grant to help make research more relevantfor educators, Photo-ill card can be used for financial transactions beginning this fall, Two win award for efforts on national team
Western News, June 29, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, June 29, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: WMU to receive largest percentage increase in appropriation, Board holds tuition increase to 2.6 percent; figure is lowest among state public institutions, Retired Kellogg exec to advise the president
Western News, June 15,1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, June 15,1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: 7.8 percent appropriation increase intact as Legislature hammers out final budget bill, Four win Fulbright grants for work and study abroad, Students hope to be beaming all the way from Indiana to Colorado in biennial solar car race, Students get taste of college life through KCP Program, Rodeo, science program set for this weekend, Media tap Earhart's expertise on Japanese religions, Robertson pens text on integrative approach to psychotherapy for students and faculty
Western News, April 13, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 13, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: Budget bill clears House with WMU's 7.8 percent intact, Student satisfaction exceeds national norm in several areas, $650,000 grant helps WMU link schools with Internet, More than 2,400 degrees to be awarded during commencement exercises April 22, Former Kalamazoo city manager to speakfor public affairs and administration anniversary