Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Publication Year
Articles 181 - 210 of 695
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
Western News, Oct. 3, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 3, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Alavi and Cornish to be honored for expertise with 1996 Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards, Superintendents band together to boost K-12 school achievement in two states, Homecoming culminates with festivities this weekend, WMU center home of new professional group designed to improve education evaluation, Writer; activist; performance artist to discuss diversity issues in Visiting Scholar addresses, Renowned mathematician to speak on campus, Improvisational theatre troupe takes to the road.
Western News, Sept. 26, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Sept. 26, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Alumna donates $5.8 million; largest gift in WMU history, Groh; Oas to be recognized for contributions with this year's Distinguished Service Awards, Enrollment trends remain positive; Wright says, ACE Fellow learning leadership ropes here, Homecoming organizers invite campus community to 'get connected'.
Western News, Sept. 19, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Sept. 19, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Grants climb to $24.2 million; up 14.4 percent over last year, Gifts surpass five-year-old record; reaching $12.3 million in 1995-96, Reading marks start of new series designed to encourage publication by emerging poets, Light sees strength throughout University, Geographer's expertise on Aral Sea results in selection for USAID project in Uzbekistan.
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, Aug. 8, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Aug. 8, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU study of Lake Michigan coastal bluff could provide Army with new 'dirt' on stability, Goalball teams here on way to Atlanta games, Journalist with roots in many cultures to discuss her heritage in Aug. 21 lecture, Distance education publications win awards, Keizer named to new position, Hovestadt elected to board, Shaw book earns research award from national groups, Rankin photographs earn first-place honors, Etter-Lewis named to council, Carlson on archival board.
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, 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 28, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 28, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Faculty members; students to be honored by MAGB, Advertising executive here for WMU Foundation event, Scientists study effects of Brazilian population explosion, Board OKs retirement plan for hourly employees, New MBA program designed to be more user friendly, Upton to speak at Miller, White selected for state mathematics honor, WMU production headed for Disney World; benefit performance set to raise travel funds, Educator to discuss 'Writing With Passion'.
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, March 7, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 7, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke calls for recognition of WMU's status in budget process, Young Scholars Program to feature address by noted expert on poverty and inequality, Surgical research is topic of ethics discussion, Heinig selected for national honor in theatre, BIS sponsors annual Office Personnel Seminar, Faculty member compiles comprehensive bibliography on noted American humorist.
Western News, Feb. 22, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 22, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU draws international scholars for teaching; research, Haenicke to testify before Senate subcommittee Feb. 23, 300 collegiate dancers here for festival Feb. 29-March 2, Board of Trustees Room named for trustee emeritus Alfred Connable, APA plans luncheon for 25th anniversary, Beech hopes to unravel medieval mystery with new book, Volume explores the underground economy, Nearly 100 students depart Feb. 23 for week of service through Alternative Spring Break, Gross chronicles experiences at spiritual retreat in diary.
Western News, Feb. 8, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 8, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: President authorizes new faculty and doctoral positions, Eisenberg and Smith seek to lead senate, Nursing school gets $300,000 award to incorporate holistic health, Noted Mexican American scholar to speak, Record crowd expected for scholarship competition, Festival to focus on '60s and '70s soundtracks, Carlson appointed acting University archivist, White to share experiences teaching engineering ethics.
Western News, Feb. 1, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Feb. 1, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Moore named full-time head of race relations institute, Haenicke to conduct open office hours Feb. 8, New coordinate major prepares students for diverse work force, At WMU; TQM means putting people first in all we do, Query to make presentation on technology and education, Events planned in observance of African Heritage Month, Scholar to explore question of teaching virtue in lecture, WMU joins in efforts for day to recognize accomplishments of women and girls in sports, Two prominent geologists to speak on campus, Second annual bone marrow drive is Feb. 14.
Western News, Jan. 4, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News, Jan. 4, 1996, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Weaver named athletic director, University in line for extra half million from state, WMU to observe King birthday with special events, WMU acquires rare manuscript in innovative arrangement with the Newberry Library, University receives $2.4 million in grants; bringing year-to-date figure to $14 million, Trustees table technology fee recommendation; approve Lansing lease and MCC measure, Theatre production chosen for regional competition, Book published by Department of History chronicles life of Alexander.
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. 9, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Nov. 9, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU is one of the least regional institutions in the state; Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Supporters salute Haenicke's contributions, Students learn to meet needs of elderly under federal grant, Senate revises final examination schedule; approves measure on changing of grades, Families of WMU students invited to share in the fun, WMU plays host to FIPSE review board session, Teleconference scheduled on international education, Prominent health educator to speak Nov. 14, Visiting scholar to explore geologic processes, Noted activist will give Peace Week keynote.
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. 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. 14, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, Sept. 14, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: '94-'95 grant total tops $21 million; marks 10th year of record figures, Cash gifts achieve 37% increase; annual total reaches $8.7 million, Senate takes action on program review; MLK Day and enrollment management practices, Hispanic Heritage Month activities planned, Crowd expected for CommUniverCity Night, Visiting Scholar to discuss research on ozone smog.
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 1,1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, June 1,1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: Top students selected for $25,000 Medallion Scholarships, Education, government, industry representatives here June 2-3 for international trade conference, Classes of '45, '50 and '55 gather for Reunion Weekend, WMU faculty and students to join with others in observing first local medical research day, WMU researchers on educational reform selected to evaluate NSF project in Vermont
Western News, March 30, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 30, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: Faculty members, students earn MAGB recognition, Attendance at AIDS Memorial Quilt display tops 15,250, WMUK increases spring fund-raising goal in face of pending congressional budget cuts, Two-month totalfor gifts exceeds $2.2 million
Western News, March 16, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 16, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: $2.9 million gift to improve access to aviation careers, Senate unanimously supports Haenicke's position on students charged with disruption, AIDS quilt opening ceremony setfor March 22, Bunda re-elected president of Faculty Senate, Social work scholar to give keynote address
Western News, February 23, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 23, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: 71 students will spend their spring breaks volunteering at six sites across the country, University receives $1 million each in gifts and grants, Study abroad program launched in Mexico, APA sponsors noon-hour Covey video series, Cooley compiles collection of critical essays on nature writers for new book published by U-M
Western News, February 9, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 9, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: Senate report recognizes continuing education as 'large and important component' of WMU, Haworth donates office furnishings for clinics, Contributions of student workers will be honored during Student Employment Week, State project sends botanist barking up the right tree, Health honorary cites faculty member and student group
Western News, February 2, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 2, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: WMU again calls for Carnegie recognition in legislative budget process, First campus wide drive to identify potential bone marrow donors scheduled for Feb. 8, Events planned in observance of Black History Month, One-stop Career Center opens in Ellsworth
Western News, January 26, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 26, 1995, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: President Haenicke will recommend freeze in room and board, apartment rental rates, Contract awarded for multimillion dollar renovation of power plant on Stadium Drive, Boldi and Edwards to lead Board of Trustees for 1995, Juvenile violence is focus of Jan. 31 program, Engineering departments reorganized and renamed in Jan. 20 Board of Trustees action, Reish earns accolade from French government