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Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

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1983

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The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 3, Western Michigan University Dec 1983

The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Students hunt for jobs by computer • Western shows its bones to the community • Smith encourages business-campus cooperation • Information network announced • WMU Foundation Board elects officers • Paper Technology board elected • Pond area renamed for biologist • HIREing is underway • Cooperation is the answer to higher education problems • Brighter future for education predicted • Mentor/Men tee Program on the rise • Health grant emphasizes prevention • Speech Pathology and Audiology receives grant • Tax laws favor giving • Among Alumni • Sports


The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 2, Western Michigan University Oct 1983

The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Fall new student enrollment up by 7.6 percent • Fetzer Center auditorium named for C. W. Kirsch • Bronco Buddies help start the year right • Four residence halls re-opened • international student enrollment rises • Warning against state centralization stressed in 'State of University' address • Political science has unique professor • Administrative resignations announced • Three receive Distinguished Alumni Awards at Homecoming • Distinguished Faculty Scholars named at Convocation • Music fraternity recognized nationally • Western-Concerned with people: The Center for Human Services-a link for total health • A plan for cooperative human services • A special …


The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 1, Western Michigan University Aug 1983

The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Fossil collection given to Geology • Fetzer Center to be dedicated November 2 • 'Recapture 80 yesteryears' • State urges foreign language study • New EXCITEment at Western • Goldsmith is unique tutor with educational center • Foundation assets gained in past year • Evaluation Center completes survey • Gifts/ grants total $12.6 million in 1982-83 • Western's international focus • Medieval studies thrive at Western • Second group of students visit Italy • Employees journey overseas • African art show set for November • 'We must alWays have old memories and young hopes' • The Fetzer Center • …


The Westerner Vol. 3 No. 6, Western Michigan University Jun 1983

The Westerner Vol. 3 No. 6, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Stevenson estate provides $300,000 for short-term loans • Planned giving totals $10 million since 1974 • Homecoming to recognize Western's birthday • Denenfeld named vice president, Moskovis becomes associate • Continuation budget approved with deficit • Emeritus status granted to two former trustees • Sky Broncos win at national air meet • Gravure printing capital campaign launched in June • Language, Speech and Hearing Clinic named in honor of Van Riper • Savor the Moment • Alum who overcame speech disorder is now with CNN • Tourism and travel-a growing industry • Tuition and fees increased • Kemper designs …


The Westerner Vol. 3 No. 5, Western Michigan University Apr 1983

The Westerner Vol. 3 No. 5, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Four honored as record number graduate in April • Dance master, scientist given honorary degrees • 'Partners in Progress' $l million over goal • Homecoming theme selected • SAE wins award • Governor recommends budget hike • Matthews appointed dean, engineering and applied sciences • Academic name changes approved • Intellectual Skills shares with schools • Alumnus wins 'Ghandi' Oscar • Computers are vital tools in chemistry class and beyond • 'Jim Miller Day' a big success • New room and board rates approved • More than 900 ‘Meet WMU' • Eighty years of teaching, research, and public service: …


The Westerner Vol. 3 No. 4, Western Michigan University Feb 1983

The Westerner Vol. 3 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• John G. Kemeny: Computer will 'invade' human life • Mother becomes grad student with just a little help • Edwards, Ludlow elected to head Board of Trustees • 'Wise counsel' appreciated, Edwards tells Kemp • International get togethers • University coordinator of student recruitment activities named • Alumnus accurately predicts losses in off-year congressional elections • Minority Mentoring program is a success • Feirer discusses Michigan job future • Ho writes about Chinese economy growth • Project EXCITE subject of UPI story in Detroit Free Press and other papers • New equipment aids student access to computer system • …