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Western News, January 7, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Board rewards Haenicke with raise, New AIDS policy emphasizes rights and education, Longest-serving trustees granted emeritus status, Memorial service for Shaw scheduled for Jan. 10, Merit increases go to 451 WMU faculty members

Western News, December 10, 1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke adds $5,000 to fund, WMU part of $50 million communications network, Malaysian official to get honorary degree, DNR Academy recognized for professional excellence, Early end to celebration runs counter to tradition, Senate reviews AIDS policy, Touchtone advance registration deemed a success

Western News, December 3,1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Suspect arrested after 10-day murder investigation, Western to benefit from Wolpe' s pay raise, Hispanic students here for visitation day, Unique 'Educateur Program' provides special training, Branchaw wins business communication award

Western News, November 19,1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Task force formed to coordinate murder investigation, Mallinson, Dykstra to be honored at reception, Haenicke-reviews. security measures and outlines precautions for WMU community, Western tops United Way goal; fund-raisers honored, New $1,200 awards offered by Honors College, Longevity feted with induction into 25 Year Club

Western News, November 12, 1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Capital outlay budget requests total $110 million, University to seek 13.6 percent increase from state, GVSU; MSU and WMU announce agreement in GR, Dennison provides update on support program and Institute for Water Sciences to Board, Book by Siebels wins 'Choice' award, Curtis-Smith awarded 11th ASCAP award

Western News, November 5, 1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Sundial to be named for Haym Kruglak, Noted author to speak during Peace Education Week, Bookstore offers packaging/shipping services; customers can now send through United Parcel, Project to attack housing problems of handicappers, New computer system helps library patrons find background articles for research papers, Weaver writes on learning to read

Western News, October 22, 1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke to address convocation, Western, Digital to be partners in AdvANCE program, Fingers to do the talking in new registration system, Employees give more than money 'the United Way', Issues, risks of AIDS to be seminar topic

Western News, October 8,1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Consolidation a major benefit of enlarged library, Three to be honored at Academic Convocation for their superior skills in the classroom, V-Way goal: 100 percent participation for 100th year, Two-day retreat to center on teaching critical thinking, Dancer; religious historian to be Visiting Scholars, Thomas to deliver five public lectures, Kochan to address U.S. industrial relations

Western News, October 1,1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Institute designed to enhance research and service, Recruiting; supporting new faculty members is goal of program established by Dennison, Homecoming '87 brings a return of many traditions, Dual to speak on Third World concerns

Western News, September 10, 1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Senate discusses tension between teaching and research, Haenicke to propose reorganization, Carnegie Foundation classification gives the University a 'strategic position;' Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Torres to speak during Hispanic week

Western News, July 16, 1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: WMU given fair treatment in appropriations process, Researchers seek input on packaging, Western offers courses through Malaysian college

Western News, June 4, 1987, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Two awarded Fulbright Grants, More students planning to attend orientation, Transistor researcher to be visiting scholar, legislation would help women workers' productivity, Three contribute to religion encyclopedia, Isaak writes introductory book on politics, WMU is clearinghouse for TV information

Western News, Feb. 19, 1987, Western Michigan University

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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, Jan. 8,1987, Western Michigan University

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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

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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, Dec. 4, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke sets faculty salaries as top 1987-88 priority, $54.5 million sought for capital outlay projects, Board awards telecommunications contract, Retailers will have happy holidays

Western News, Nov. 13, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Telecommunications and provost searches near end, Ambassadors are reaching out to Southwest Michigan, Gold Company wins magazine's award, Faculty members receive $4, 750 grant to develop unique atlas of Michigan, Veeder earns commendation from CSUI

Western News, September 4, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Three employees selected as administrative associates, Health center to be named for Sindecuses, Students working to develop first 'plastic engine', 'Standstill' budget of $97.5 million includes $1 million for research

Western News, July 31,1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Board OKs tuition remission plan, University at a 'standstill' with $97.5 million budget, Belson named University ombudsman, Gabier; Loew among list of retirees

Western News, July 17, 1986, Western Michigan University

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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

Western News, July 3, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Several appointed to administrative positions, Architects named for new building, Announce changes in office locations, Two earn secretarial certification

Western News, June 19, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Tuition discount to be recommended, MLK Program kicks off year, Orientation sessions under way, Buckner selected for summer institute, Scholarship available to China, Forum on crime and disabled set

Western News, June 5, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Private gifts up 23 percent, Funds received for special projects, Seven frosh awarded $20,000 Medallion Scholarships, Grievance policy to be seminar topic, Faculty; staff retirements approved by Board of Trustees

Final Report Of Blue Ribbon Task Force On The Nature Of The University, Western Michigan University

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I. Introduction to the Report, 2

II. Charge to the Task Force, 2

III. Report on Budget Savings, 3

IV. Report on Planning, 4

V. Report on Communications, 7

VI. Report on New Program Initiatives, 10

VII. Report on the Nature of the University, 13

Western News, March 27, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Bernhard; Blanchard among five to get degrees, Jaksa; Renstrom re-elected to Senate offices, Career Fair expected to draw 2,000, Haenicke to discuss 'Ethics in Academia', President of Metropolitan State to speak at fifth annual Minority Mentor/Mentee lunch, Cain to receive 'Woman of the Year' award

Western News, March 20, 1986, Western Michigan University

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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

Western News, February 20, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Nearly 400 students to vie for scholarships Feb. 22, Arts and Sciences Forum to focus on role of college in teacher training, Mead Corp. awards gift of $25,000, Henderson announces appointments in admissions, Nominations due for service award, Person needed to head faculty development, Natural resources and people topic of book, Burian re-elected head of health agency

Western News, February 6, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: King speech to highlight Black History Month events, New institutes established in mechanical engineering, Haenicke finds Blanchard tuition plan 'intriguing', Blood pressure screening; measles vaccinations offered free, China; Russia are destinations for travel programs, Editor of Cincinnati Enquirer to speak

Western News, November 21, 1985, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: United Way campaign tops $85,000; up 19 percent, New College of Business building; library modifications top the list of capital outlay requests for 1986-87, Student computer program aids Bronco football team, Minority program; nursing program; SPADA top list, Board approves negotiations with firm to development telecommunications network

Western News, November 14, 1985, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Faculty Senate approves policy; resolution, Disappointing view of Halley's Comet expected, Microcomputer laboratory open in Maybee, Conference set on groundwater protection and management, Two named to staff in development office, Kellogg Foundation announces fellowships, Barnhart appointed coordinator in CWS