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Western News, Dec. 2, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights:, Middle school math is target of nearly $4 million in NSF funding, Historian pulls off publishing 'hat trick' with 2 books and video series on early Christianity, Weight discrimination rampant in workplace; management researcher Roehling discovers.

Japanese Students' Perceived Need For Communicative English And Their Perceived Proficiency Levels, Takanori Mita

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Japanese students of English need to develop their proficiencies not only in oral aspects but in overall practical language aspects. English programs from junior high school to college levels need to be improved in consideration of current needs of students.

This study was conducted to assess college students’ perceived need for changes in the English curricula enhancing communicative competence and to seek their perceived levels of proficiency at graduation in the four skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in relationship with students’ majors, academic experience in English-speaking countries, and lengths of such experience.

The research was conducted in Tokyo …

The Relationship Between Multicultural Counseling Competencies And Attitudes Toward African Americans Among White Female Graduate Students, Dianne T. Robinson

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between multicultural counseling competencies and attitudes toward African Americans among White female graduate students in counseling psychology. Participants were 67 White female students enrolled in either the master’s or doctoral level counseling psychology programs in a large Midwestern university. Subjects were administered four instruments. Participants’ self-perceived competencies in multicultural counseling were measured by the Multicultural Counseling Inventory (MCI, Sodowsky, Taffe, Gutkin, & Wise, 1994) and racial attitudes were measured by the Attitudes Toward Blacks Scale (ATB, Brigham, 1993). Demographic information as well as subjects’ level of participation in several activities …

Western News, Nov. 11, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Winter classes pushed back two days to provide Y2K cushion, House Speaker Perricone and ABC's Hickey to receive honorary degrees at December 11 commencement, Cambridge scholar to give campus talk on Hinduism, Smith; Demetrakopoulos retirement receptions set, Lamidi Fakeye to make pre-Smithsonian appearance on campus, Public session Nov. 17 focuses on interim plan for campus growth.

Geosciences Newsletter- 1999, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol.1, No. 24

• Dear Alumni and Friends
• Faculty News
• Graduate Student News
• Student News
• Alumni News
• Donations

Western News, Oct. 28, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Clinton signs bill that will bring $1 million to campus river researchers, Sky Broncos make it seven in a row at regional NIFA competition, Stryker's Brown is next Haworth speaker, Self-study under way for North Central re-accreditation effort, Year-end countdown spells trouble for those who are Y2K complacent, Ameritech grant will support 'TEAM' effort aimed at boosting number of minority teachers in schools, VanValey honored by national sociology group.

Western News, Oct. 14, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Homecoming crowds expected for 'Greatest Show', Grants hit $83 million mark at year's end, Trustees give Floyd high marks for first year's job performance as University's president, Klein lecture will focus on Yugoslav politics; views of leading Milosevic opponent, Rising NPR program costs send WMUK's fall fund-raising goal climbing to $220,000, Hustoles appointed WMU general counsel.

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 1999, Western Michigan University

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• University News
• Dream Weaver
• Hollywood Broncos
• Research Broker
• Fish for All
• College News
• Alumni News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Athletic News
• Therapists Given Free Rein
• Solar Flair

Western News, Sept. 30, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Kent County work to focus on aid for grandparent-headed families, Area health care professionals can collaborate on research with faculty; grad students in new OT effort, Student patrols to help keep post-game peace in Kalamazoo neighborhoods, Jamie Jeremy elected to term as head of nationwide alumni executives organization, Ferreira to warm up audience for Leslie Nielsen's 'Clarence Darrow' Friday night, New Southwest Regional Center director takes reins on post in familiar territory, Retirement reception will fete Robert Kotecki.

Western News, Sept. 16, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Freshman enrollment soars by 18 percent to set University record, Viji Murali named vice president for information technology; effective Nov. 1, University's first black alumni gathering set for Sept.23-25; will include career expo; history symposium, CMS Energy Corp. CEO to launch series, Faculty Senate considers committee recommendations for sweeping reforms to group's structure; operations, Pritchard to head search for new provost; open public sessions on effort set for today, Presidential envoy Wolpe to visit campus Sept. 24; talk about post-Cold War Africa.

Western News, Sept. 2, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: College of Aviation forges new hiring agreement with Mesaba, American Studies Program begins fall with revamped interdisciplinary curriculum, Millennium's role in religious theory and practice is focus this fall, Ethiopian researchers spend seven weeks working with WMU economists to explore agricultural issues, Kritzman named one of nation's top 10 business women by professional organization.

Western News, Aug. 12, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Environmental Institute tapped for study; cleanup of river, WMU researcher selected to evaluate Edison Project schools, New degree program to prepare students to be teachers of technical education, McKean named fellow for work in statistics.

Western News, July 29, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: University ready for charter school ideas that will link campus to public schools, Public sessions set for feedback on planning, Alliance aims to provide better disability services to area residents, BOT learns of more than $5 million in April and May grants, Anonymous gift establishes four need-based student scholarships, New travel instruction bachelor's degree program will be the first of its kind in nation, Veteran WMU charter school researcher picked to evaluate charters in Pennsylvania.

Western News, July 15, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Tentative faculty contract agreement set for September vote, University team explores the history and legacy of Great Lakes fishing policies, Final 1998-99 general fund operating budget gets trustees' approval at June board meeting.

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 1999, Western Michigan University

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• University News
• Battling shoreline erosion
• College News
• Alumni News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Athletic News
• Pushing for peak performance
• Chasing monarch butterflies
• Building upon science
• Sailing team makes 'top 20' list

Western News, July 1, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Tuition; fee increase held to 30% for fall, Lacey to be special assistant to President Floyd for year, Doctoral program converted, Thompson to add Graduate College dean responsibilities to job.

Western News, June 17, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Appointments of new aviation dean; director of race relations institute will go to board, New Arboretum agreement will mean more greenspace and less density for development, Visiting Azerbaijani student to take pollution clean-up methods home, Hard work by many tipped the funding scales in our favor, Brinkley pens book on censorship; teaching, Campus Y2K efforts focus on entire University community's work.

Western News, June 3, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Light announces he'll step down as provost; return to faculty next June, Scholars from across nation head to WMU to study a time long ago and a place far; far away, Environmental writers gather on campus to consider 'diminished' nature of Midwest and other locations, Industrial design students' work for Steelcase unit picked for international trade show in Chicago, Female Holocaust survivors are focus of nursing faculty member's book, Music students go 'down under' for spring concert tour of Australia, Fiji and New Zealand, Bat-Ami draws from history for young adults' refugee romance.

The Faculty Recognition Dinner 1999, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

The Faculty Recognition Dinner Program

May 27, 1999

Honored Guests:

• Mary Ann Bush
• Anna Campbell
• Lewis Carlson
• Dennis Darling
• Thomas Deckard
• David Diget
• Susan Hannah
• Robert Humiston
• Edgar Inselberg
• Edward Jayne
• J. Michael Keenan
• Robert Luscombe
• David Lyon
• Marcia Mascolini
• Ruth Ann Meyer
• Philip Micklin
• Ellen Page-Robin
• Ronald Sackett
• Uldis Smidchens
• Charles Spaniolo
• Hans Stolle
• Curtis Swanson
• Shirley Van Hoeven
• Lewis Walker
• Leard Wylie

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo 1999, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo

May 27, 1999

Photographed:

• David Lyon
• Ronald Sackett
• Leard Wylie
• Thomas Deckard
• Curtis Swanson
• President Elson S. Floyd
• Philip Micklin
• Edgar Inselberg
• J. Michael Keenan
• Charles Spaniolo
• Mary Ann Bush
• Ruth Ann Meyer
• Lewis Walker
• Shirley Van Hoeven
• Robert Luscombe
• Dennis Darling

Western News, May 20, 1999, Western Michigan Univeristy

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Story highlights: University stops accepting fall 1999 freshman applications; closes class, Senate subcommittee supports funding boost for WMU; conference committee is next step, Year-to-date gifts to WMU Foundation top $9 million, Senate approves research policies, hears presentation on classroom civility, Green campus audit will review University's environmental efforts.

Western News, May 6, 1999, Western Michigan Univeristy

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Story highlights: Name change approved but mission remains same for School of Nursing, WMU again called one of nation's 'best buys', West Point researcher and department head named dean of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, International scholars come to campus to discuss ways to approach Middle Ages, Haworth grad and undergrad programs lauded in successful re-accreditation process, Software award by Houston-based firm will boost work in geosciences.

Western News, April 8, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Federal funds will expand elementary skill building, Political science senior is named Truman Scholar, Student-designed Sunseeker solar race car to be unveiled; head for Sunrayce qualifying event, Civil unrest can't match determination in setting up Kandy to Kalamazoo connection, BOT approves name change for new campus chapel to honor national health care pioneer, Levin to speak at ed technology session, Bartley to be honored.

Inaugural Address, President Elson S. Floyd, Elson S. Floyd

WMU Presidential Inaugurations

Moving Forward Together: Listening to the Voices of the Community, Inaugural Address made by President Elson S. Floyd on April 6, 1999.

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 1999, Western Michigan University

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• Sherman family increases ties to health care, WMU
• Foundation names volunteer aviard winners
• G.W. and Edna Haworth receive Distinguished Philanthropy Award
• Anonymous donor endows nursing chair
• Medallion Scholarship Committee reports more than $31 ,000 raised at 1999 benefit
• Noteworthy contributions
• Planned giving arrangement benefits Bronco tennis program, four donors
• WMU Foundation elects officers for 1998·99
• Development Office announces staff changes, fills five vacant positions

An Analysis Of Parental And Peer Attachment And Its Determinant Factors: A Test Of Attachment Theory On Malaysian Students At American Universities, Noriah Mohd. Ishak

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This study examined the quality of parental and peer attachments among Malaysian students studying at universities in the midwestern region of the United States. The study was conducted in two phases. Two hundred and two students (106 male, 96 female) participated in the first phase of the study, and 8 students (4 male, and 4 female) participated in the second phase of the study. Phase One employed a cross-sectional quantitative design using a self-administered questionnaire [the Inventory of Parental and Peer Attachment (IPPA) developed by Armsden and Greenberg (1987)] and revised by the researcher. This instrument has 53 items that …

Western News, March 11, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: President Floyd testifies in Lansing; points to WMU's achievements as a research university, Women's NIT opener set for tonight on campus, Daniel and Van Hoeven named 1998 Distinguished Service Award recipients, Visiting artist from India finds inspiration in Midwestern winter scenes and activities, December grants totaling $2.5 million push year's grant total past the $68 million mark, Sam Clark Lecture will focus on government, Veldkamp elected to office in Greek advisors group, Latino theater comes to campus for student recruitment.

Western News, Feb. 18, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Fisheries grant to fund traveling exhibit for Great Lakes region, Senate approves major changes in student academic rights and conduct policies, Lawson; Roehrick honored with 1998 Teaching Excellence Awards, Whitney Young address to focus on multiculturalism, Sports Medicine Clinic takes aqua therapy plunge.

Western News, Feb. 4, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: For engineering; it's Kalamazoo-and Battle Creek, Krause to head 1999 BOT; Franklin will be vice chair, University's drive for Research II designation is on target; dependent on criteria decisions, Specialist in human microvascular system wins Distinguished Faculty Scholar title for 1998.

Western News, Jan. 21, 1999, Western Michigan University

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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.