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Western News, May 22, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New provost expected to be named by November, Site named for business building, Topics sought for pop culture meeting, 17 faculty members granted tenure, Arcadia Road to be closed

Western News, April 17, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Five more $20,000 Medallion Scholarships established, 1,800 to receive degrees at commencement, Haenicke urges Presidential Scholars 'to make constant use' of 'freedom to profess the truth', First occupational therapy grads to reunite, Projects to help mathematics and science teachers

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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, April 3, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two students; faculty members honored by MAGB, Center to promote area horticultural growth, College of Education plans research conference, Curriculum expert to be Visiting Scholar, Faculty; staff retirements approved by Board, Evaluation center grants highlight reports

Western News, March 20, 1986, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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 7, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Soviet citizens visit to conduct 'Dialogue for Peace', Videoconference focuses on arms control, Grant project targets high risk infants, Dybek wins $25,000 Whiting Writers' Award, Interest in ethics results in new center at Western, Nominations sought for faculty scholar awards, Translation expert to be Visiting Scholar

Western News, October 10, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Five to receive Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards, Trees to be dedicated in memory of Denenfeld, Giving to United Way has long tradition, About 2,500 expected for Brown and Gold Day, Foundation assets total $7.7 million; up 47 percent, Holland; Brown elected Foundation officers

Western News, September 19, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Merit computer node installed at GR Regional Center, President affirms commitment to cooperation, Book on nontraditional jobs published, Faculty; staff retirements recognized by Board, Reception for Haenicke scheduled for Sept. 20, Enrollment up for the first time since 1980

Western News, August 22, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Thompson named associate dean, Offices to be closed Labor Day, Program for adult learners scheduled, Business; art appointments approved, Western selected for pilot project, Dates set for fall registration

Western News, August 8, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Blanchard signs bill giving Western $64.8 million, North Dormitory Road opened to two-way traffic Aug. 2, Institutes conducted for Japanese students this summer, Krawutschke receives Fulbright, TV series wins national award from cable programmers group

Western News, July 11, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board approves budget that eliminates deficit, Denenfeld named acting president, Board honors Bernhard with resolution, Two attend summer workshop, Board approves 'moderate' increase, Tuition subsidy deadline set

Western News, June 6, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Printing center named for Welborn, Historical exhibit to open Friday, 'Gandhi' screenwriter to visit Friday, Six elected to Emeriti Council, Rafferty shoots hole-in-one, Performance reviews due July 1

Western News, May 23, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western issues response to Commission report, Curriculum for teachers revised, Board sets sexual harassment policy, Galligan named head of English

Western News, April 18,1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Showings of public forums announced, 1,730 to receive degrees April 27, Applications due for new program, Flextime hours begin May 1

Western News, April 11,1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Breed; Kaufman to receive awards, Rep. Garcia to speak here April 12, Explain change in dependent coverage

Western News, March 28, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dietrich to coordinate implementation of plan, Search screening committee meeting reset, Schaper approved as auxiliary enterprises head, Freshman Writing Contest deadline is April 3, Computer programming team competes in New Orleans

Western News, March 14, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western, 'K' College selected for national workshop, College of Engineering's TECH EXPO set for March 22-23, Occupational therapy reaccredited, Graham to address health and human services, Schedule International Study/Travel Night March 21, Cagers to play Texas in NCAA opening round, Elledge to speak on author E. B. White

Western News, February 28,1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Clarke praises colleagues at Arts and Sciences Forum, Minority Mentor/ Mentee banquet March 14, Board committee assignments announced, Expert on African art to visit March 13-15, Dance department hosts regional festival, Argue named manager of grants and contracts, Timmons named director of Upward Bound

Western News, February 15, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU 'a unique institution,' JTB tells Senate panel, College of Arts and Sciences forum is Feb. 22, Canada Week to be celebrated here Feb. 18-23, Western receives $418,571 grant from Kellogg, Resource economist to speak on agriculture, Handicapper Awareness Week scheduled for Feb. 18-22

Western News, January 31,1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Black History Month celebration set for February, Six committees formed under terms of AAUP agreement, AID administrator to speak, Atomic physicist to be visiting scholar, Employees should check insurance records, Staff hired for Disadvantaged Students Program

Western News, January 17,1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Four employees selected as administrative interns, Investments; aviation safety expert to speak, Technology-transfer network gaining speed, Inaugurations range from rhetorical to rowdy, 'Career Opportunities for Women' conference Feb. 15

Western News, October 25, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board approves 1984-1985 budget of $83.5 million, Distinguished Faculty Scholars to be honored this afternoon, Board urges 'no' on Proposal C, AAUP, APA urge members vote NO on Proposal C, Staff United Way drive is underway; leaders named, Beam named vice president for finance

Western News, October 18,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Proposal C 'dangerous, sinister,' Bernhard declares, Five to be honored for teaching excellence Oct. 25, ROTC member receive national award, Alumni Association elects new officers at meeting, Asylum Lake is the site of land improvement project, Moore named to position in social work

Western News, September 27, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Brown and Gold Day set for Saturday, Homecoming '84 festivities to begin Sunday, McCracken Hall to be expanded, Board approves promotions, retirements, About 60 applicants, nominees for presidency, Kelley and Hopkins appointed to head departments, Border City Committee to meet

Western News, September 13, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Freshman enrollment increases by 3.7 percent, Here's text of Bernhard's Sept. 11 public statement, Introduction to 'Strike Contingency Plan' published, Chinese delegation visits here this week, Kramer assumes post in Continuing Ed, New dean sees turnaround in the teaching profession

Western News, September 6, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Zest for Life' program to be initiated next week, Zimmer head University Wellness Committee, Western and National Guard sign agreement, Cable program nominated for national award, Two to receive Distinguished Alumni awards this fall, Special services director named, Jimenez named to post in Placement

Western News, August 30,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Applications by new students continue to increase, 'Open Office Hours' sessions set, Chinese Fulbright Scholar to lecture here, State Department official to receive honorary degree, Baskerville-Robinson attends institute, Ho receives two academic appointments in China

Western News, August 9, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Gifts and grants totals reported, Board receives WMU Foundation report, Kundel named financial aid director, Collins-Bondon to be assistant to VP, Stillwell reappointed