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Western News, February 20, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 20, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Speedy supercomputer to aid in groundbreaking research, Architects support feasibility of park, Satellite uplink opens window to global communication, WMU race team again seeking 'sun' more for the road, WMUK-FM garners five top news awards in Michigan Association of Broadcasters contest, Better communication could reduce burnout, solve nursing shortage, says faculty member, Pulitzer Prize-winning author to read from work, 'lead seminar on children's literature Feb. 26, Student-run restaurant open in Kohrman Hall
Western News, February 13, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 13, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: New council among amendments proposed for senate, Sen. Carl Levin to present keynote address at March 23-24 conference on 'The New Europe', Participants chosen for career development program, Three c~ndidates for director of proposed School of Nursing to make presentations, Gifts and grants received during December up over amounts received a year ago this time, Pending agreement on lost foam casting represents first foray into patent transfer, Board approves appointment of Carol Stamm, Roehrick named acting chairperson of theatre, Voyage on the Great Lakes could be the ticket to learning about maritime history; nautical science
Western News, February 6, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 6, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Universities can expect no budget increases for 1992-93, LaMothe to be awarded honorary degree in April, Franklin and Brady elected to leadership positions on board for 1992, 800 top high school students to compete in Medallion Scholarship events Feb. 8 and 15, Nationally recognized marketing expert to show how American businesses can improve service, Changes of 'olympic' proportion will affect character of games; says WMU faculty member
Western News, January 30, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 30, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU/KVCC partnership boosts transfer rate for minority students, Device could help hearing impaired with telephone talk, Events planned in celebration of Black History Month, Search for dean of business college under way; committee plans to recommend finalist by April, Faculty members share their expertise with talented high school students
Western News, January 23, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 23, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: Geologist uses Teflon to speed up recovery of petroleum spills under $93,000 EPA grant, CEO Council asks WMU to take on business center, Group's spans four decades of education in music school, Two promoted to positions in Division of Continuing Education
Western News, January 16, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 16, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: 1991 recycling efforts net 336 tons of paper and cardboard, University has 'wiggle room' in charting its futures, Public events planned to commemorate King birthday, Levin to focus on economic implications of educationally at-risk students in Jan. 22 lecture, Miller to be honored as 1992 'Man of the Year', Brewer writes atlas with nature center authors on 215 breeding bird species in Michigan, University earns more than $250,000 each in gifts and grants during November; board learns, Blasch honored for contributions
Western News, January 9, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 9, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: Renovation to result in road changes; office relocations, Wolpe to discuss Cold War, alienation in Clark Lectures, Citizens group formed to support public higher education, Coyne honored as advocate for students with Distinguished Service Award from trustees, Retirement options for p/tJa staff members include incentive window and supplement plan, Stamm to direct budget and allocation process as executive assistant in academic affairs office, Beam book provides pointers on preparing successful reports for students and professionals
Western News, December 5, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, December 5, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Record number inducted into 25 Year Club at banquet, Prehistoric residents lived well; according to new book, Visiting professor from Eastern Illinois University to present convocation lecture Wednesday, Dec. 11, Teicherts write German language textbook
Western News, November 14, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, November 14, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Senate charges committee to complete general ed program, Haenicke says University will cover MPSERS cost, Final two candidates for student affairs VP scheduled for public forums Nov. 18 and 20, Fund-raisers celebrate victory at 105.4 percent of goal, 'Marathon Man' Schmaltz achieves life dream by finishing New York City race in five hours
Western News, October 31, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 31, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: University's strength will hold it in good stead for the future, Haenicke says, Candidates for dean of College of Education due for interviews and public presentations, James lecture on college choice, Alumni Career Allies Program helps students break into job market by providing experience
Western News, October 24, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 24, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Engler's vetoes could cost the University $2 million, Campus III Weekend College targets adult learners, Haenicke to give address at Academic Convocation, Expert on child development and blindness to speak as part of visiting scholars program, Tuition stabilization tops the list for PRRs, power plant leads capital outlay requests, Jazz dance master to perform and lecture during residency here Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Western News, October 10, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 10, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Dahlberg, Lawson named Distinguished Faculty Scholars, Haenicke challenges University in United Way drive, Psychology doctoral program earns provisional accreditation from APA, Stoltman works on national project aimed at improving geography skills of young Americans
Western News, September 26, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, September 26, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Access guides printed to help disabled persons navigate Kalamazoo County, WMU campus, Physician assistants complete first GR surgical residency, 'Express lane' available at Brown and Gold Day, Director of National Portrait Gallery to speak as part of Visiting Scholars and Artists Program, Pow WOW to showcase Native American culture, Effects of video games on children among topics to be covered by noted Miami educator Oct. 2-3
Western News, September 12, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, September 12, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Center to celebrate 10 years of serving developmentally disabled, Grant to fund network of information on entrepreneurs, 'Fashion or Fad' is speech topicfor costume designer and entrepreneur, Woods named poet-in-residence, Hovestadt recognized by counseling organization, Demand for Wilson book on blacks in Michigan prompts third printing by New Issues Press
Western News, August 22, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, August 22, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Behm to head computing, communication services, Contract awarded to demolish Walwood interior, McElroy named to position in institutional advancement, Vander Lende joins Fetzer staff
Western News, July 11, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 11, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Grant to support study of entrepreneurs, Haenicke issues letter discussing budget situation, Academic personnel action approved by board, Grants already surpass last year's total, Trustees table tuition hike; OK other measures, Dominguez directs program for migrant students
Western News, May 9, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 9, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Board OKs planning for research, business park, Newman joins staff; Gant named to new position, Grants to fund purchase of new supercomputer, University authorized to borrow up to $65 million, Board of Trustees approves retirements of nine faculty, staff members
Western News, April 18, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 18, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Eight faculty members earn $2,500 teaching awards, At age 92, woman will be oldest to graduate -- 62 years after she began to take classes, Book finds that 'fitting in' isn't easy for many immigrants from East India, Apple grants provide benefits to core instruction, Maier book details non-biblical findings that support New Testament records
Western News, April 11, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 11, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Travel opportunities expand for faculty members, Leadership institute wins national award, Octogenarian among top seniors to be honored at annual Presidential Scholars Convocation, WMU involved in setting up partnership to pronl0te computer-integrated manufacturing, Two student volunteer projects earn Venture Grants, Grants designed to improve "state science education, Welser joins Academic Skills Center staff
Western News, March 14, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 14, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Two to be honored with 'Woman of the Year' award, Bailey named to head VP search committee, Minority Leadership Conference set, Activities planned for Spring Into Wellness, Laborde to speak on business communication
Western News, February 7, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 7, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: North Central team here Feb. 11-13, Statement on the War in the Persian Gulf, Researchers strive to decrease learning problems, Series to observe Bill of Rights anniversary, Nearly 750 top high school seniors to attend seventh Medallion Scholarship Competition, Social worker to discuss impact of racism, Blood pressure program begins Feb. 11
Western News, January 31, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 31, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Speakers back alternative to Engler's plan to reduce budget deficit, Events planned to celebrate Black History Month, Gifts; grants surpass 1989-90 year-to-date totals, 12 faculty members join forces to teach about AIDS, Reid writes text on working with groups
Western News, January 10, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 10, 1991, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke names Barrett chief academic officer, Roberts to join Board of Trustees, Powell approved by Board of Trustees as acting vice president for student services, Yancey to lead race relations institute, Expert on women's studies to speak as part of Visiting Scholars and Artists Program, Self-Study Report summarizes University's status, Visiting scholar to discuss stigmatizing and stereotyping in Jan. 14-15 lectures
Western News, December 6, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News, December 6, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Research and business park's infrastructure would help protect Asylum Lake; Burke says, Program to enable migrant youth to finish school, Be museum features WMU groundwater exhibit, October grants push fiscal year total past $5 million, Cole appointed to environmental center post
Western News, November 21, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News, November 21, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Five finalists for provost to visit campus, University community invited to hear candidates at forums, Backgrounds of candidates include teaching and administrative experience
Western News, November 15, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News, November 15, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Research park can link higher education and economic development, Casting as professor in Apple Computer ad brings fame and phone calls to Washington, Collins-Bondon heads Benton Harbor center, WMU wins state award for energy saving efforts, Laboratory automation expert to speak as part of Visiting Scholars and Artists
Western News, November 8, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News, November 8, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke to appoint commission to study salaries, International student enrollment increase attributed to linkage agreement; institutes, Workshop to explore proposed recreation system, Geography Awareness Week activities set
Western News, October 25, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 25, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke says future holds promise for University, Task force finds alcohol abuse not unique to WMU; but help is needed, Haenicke updates Board on two searches; discusses possible new cooperative agreement, Program revision and capital outlay requests total $24.3 million for fiscal year 1991-92, Up to $2.6 million designated for power plant plans, Glass ceiling' prevents women politicians from winning high office, DeVos and Olson named to WMU Foundation board of directors; others re-elected to offices
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, October 11, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News, October 11, 1990, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU wins award to set up national center for educational accountability, Wagenfeld named 1990 Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Activist, son of Israeli defense minister to speak as part of peace week schedule, 'Engfest' to focus on combating illiteracy