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Western News, Jan. 21, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News, Jan. 21, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Provost lays out planning process to chart WMU's academic future, Image experts on campus today to focus on improving Michigan's technology reputation, Grants for fiscal year pass $65 million mark, Reading set for Milford's leading undertaker and poet, History from Albion to Zeeland uncovered through new regional guide, Trustees approve naming of two interim chairpersons; faculty appointment for Floyd.
Western News, Dec. 3, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Dec. 3, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: University ponders engineering proposals from two cities, School of Aviation gets $1.65 million boost for jet simulator, September awards push year-to-date grants past $8.5 million mark, Board hears report of September gifts to University and Paper Technology Foundation, WMU authors win prestigious literary prizes, Dykxhoorn elected to lead international accountants.
Western News, Nov. 12, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Nov. 12, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Transferred KPH property targeted for College of Health and Human Services consolidation, WMU archaeologists pinpoint Niles site of 300- year-old; French-founded Fort St. Joseph, Asian/Pacific business lecture series starts today, University staffer says United Way 'loan' led to unexpected returns, Campus United Way campaign stays on track; surpasses goal by more than $5,000, Enhancing teaching is new director's focus.
Western News, Oct. 15, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 15, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Campus set to 'Send in the Spirit' for Homecoming, Faculty salaries top Floyd's list of legislative priorities, WMUK launches fall drive to cover program costs, High-tech research tools are anthropologist's topic, EEOC commissioner is Phi Beta Kappa speaker, University computing experts move into high gear to attack 'problem of the century' in campus offices.
Western News, Oct. 1, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 1, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Floyd lays out vision; planning details for BOT, Student families on campus this weekend for annual Family Festival celebration activities, Nursing chair named for Lacey, Upton aide tapped for legislative affairs post, Coming Out Day marked, Africa's economic impact is visiting scholar's topic, Stoltman honored by national geography group, Day-long arts festival planned for Oct. 10.
Western News, Aug. 13, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Aug. 13, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: President Floyd sets his agenda with audiences around the state, Faculty and staff invited to welcome the Floyds, Paper technology gifts push 1997-98 total past $9 million mark, Faculty and staff invited to welcome the Floyds.
Western News, May 7, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 7, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: New president already mapping out list of priorities, Haenicke happy with selection of Floyd, Nursing school to get $1 million from Bronson, Kellogg Foundation grant project benefits both WMU programs and Calhoun County agencies, WMU leads the way in HIV education; prevention and testing, BBA program revised to provide students with more hands-on; real world experience, Board endorses consensual sexual relations policy, 2,700 medievalists gather for international congress.
Western News, April 9, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 9, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Schedules set for visits by presidential candidates, Haenicke to testify before House subcommittee May 6, Four more chosen as 'named endowed professors', Roberts to give leadership lecture, Paper Tech Foundation announces campaign, Maestro Takeda to serve as artist-in-residence, Full text of President Diether H. Haenicke's "State of the University" address presented on March 31, 1998; at the 18th annual Academic Convocation.
Western News, Feb. 19, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 19, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Governor recommends 1.5 percent increase for state universities, Search committee to begin interview phase in March, Awards go to Febles and Joslin for teaching excellence, Concorde will deliver first British Airways cadets to Battle Creek for pilot training, Light opens discussions on the nature of faculty's work, Installation set for Phi Beta Kappa, Richardson to read from award-winning book, Welfare is topic of talk for Young Scholars Program, Latin American historian to speak on migrant workers.
Western News, Dec. 4, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, Dec. 4, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU researchers help Portage company put scientific data behind their product, Des staffers working to wipe out 'millennium bug', Graduate internship established in honor of Beauregard.
Western News, Oct. 30, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 30, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: MBA goes global with agreement to offer complete degree program in Malaysia, Poetry series picks national winners; earns national acclaim, Collection expands with installation of two new sculptures, Afro-musicologist to present series of sessions.
Western News, Oct. 16, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 16, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Homecoming will highlight the wonders of Western, Phi Beta Kappa charter puts WMU among nation's elite, Light lays out academic agenda for 1997-98 year, Phi Beta Kappa charter puts WMU among nation's elite, Campus tools up for successful United Way campaign, Occupational therapy to mark 75th anniversary.
Western News, Aug. 14, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, Aug. 14, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Board approves appointments of new department chairpersons, Event planned for new maritime studies center, Giving remains strong as 1996-97 donations top $10 million, Activities planned for CommUniverCity Night, Thomas earns accolades, West Michigan Avenue back to four lanes, Nontraditional; graduate students to be welcomed.
Western News, July 31, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 31, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: 1996-97 grants set record; topping $25 million for the first time, Board approves 1997-98 general fund budget of $188.4 million, WMU junior to appear on 'Sunday Morning', Social work honors Amos with scholarship fund, Trustees endorse proposals for two degree programs.
Western News, July 17, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 17, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: University gets 4 percent increase from state; remains in 7th place in per student funding, Substance abuse programming earns national accreditation, New program to meet needs of area nonprofit leadership, Tuition and fees measures on agenda for board meeting.
Western News, June 19, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, June 19, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Gary Fund donations exceed this year's goal, University to award more than 1,600 degrees June 28, Finance major learns to budget time while completing bachelor's degree in two years, NEH grant; scholar's ties open library doors for study of rare manuscripts, Faculty member and alumnus collaborate to publish two clinical psychology textbooks, Dartmouth scholar wins first Grundler Prize, Stewart selected as women's basketball coach, Gershon book analyzes global media corporations.
Western News, April 17, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 17, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Scott selected as new dean of the Graduate College, Sky Broncos hope to fly high in national competition here, Bronco sculpture to be installed near fieldhouse, Nigerian doctor to present ethics center lecture at 'K’, Researchers team up with schools to improve sportsmanship, Landis earns awards for academic achievement, Gesink honored with award.
Western News, April 10, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 10, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Departments work together to revise procedures and provide improved service to WMU students, University enters 10-year agreement with Hope College, Sunrayce sponsors choose WMU solar car to help set the pace for this summer's race, Maier to appear on A&E network programs, Ethics panel to focus on standardized testing, Gold Company performing on stage at Disney World.
Western News, April 3, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 3, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Aviation program taking off in Detroit high schools, Faculty member commits future to enlightening the past, Book liberates stories of German and American POWs during WWII, Retired faculty member recounts capture and experiences in German POW camps, 1,000 WMU students take to the streets in three counties for annual spring cleanup, Sielke elected to board of education finance group.
Western News, March 27, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 27, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Saturn executive to speak as part of Haworth series, Faculty; students honored for outstanding achievements, Scholarship for social work students established in honor of longtime WMU faculty member, Grants exceed $15.5 million at eight-month mark, Economist to discuss the sources of Fed bias, Eighth annual pow wow expected to draw nearly 5,000 to University Arena April 5-6, EduCABLE carrying Michigan Government TV.
Western News, March 20, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 20, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Funding should match WMU's size and complexity; Haenicke tells legislators, Light emphasizes importance of transfer; graduate students, Edwards honored for 16 years as trustee, TQM efforts entering new phase under new leadership, Rivers selected to head up quality management office.
Western News, March 13, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 13, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU; museum team up to launch maritime center, Center sponsors lectures by marime archaeologist, Noted speech-language pathologist to lecture, Libraries switching to Bronco card for copies, Women's History Month lectures scheduled.
Western News, Feb. 27, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 27, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: New program adds global perspective to faculty ranks, Educators from across state here for equity conference, Health center one of 10 in country to participate in pilot program to evaluate new oral HIV test, Therapist to present Young Scholars lecture.
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. 30, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, Jan. 30, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke lays the groundwork for future construction, Haworth and Waddles elected to lead board, Jorgens named dean of College of Arts and Sciences, Grants for first half of fiscal year exceed $14 million, Demonstration project gives libraries patrons access to more than 2,500 full-text publications, WMU to recognize contributions of women to sports, Educators should cultivate reflective thinking rather than indoctrinate particular values, Wiener honored for contributions to profession.
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. 16, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News, Jan. 16, 1997, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: 'Building Community at WMU' is theme for King's birthday observance on campus, WMU physicist will use $900,000 federal grant to illuminate the secrets of molecular structure, Chapel recognized for leadership in reading, Book is futuristic view of the electronic global village, Diversity Video Fest scheduled for Jan. 24.
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, Nov. 7, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Nov. 7, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: 'Groundbreaking' technology barely scratches the surface, Local students to join in national discussion on diversity issues through satellite broadcast, Book explores culture and traditions of Asia and Africa, Kuttner named to skills center post, Office branching out into programs for professional growth and development.