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Western News, June 14, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Institute obtains valuable index, Collective bargaining teams to meet, Faculty participate in convention, Extra time required for MPERS retirement processing

Valued Traditions And New Directions: Faculty Recognition Dinner 1984, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Valued Traditions and New Directions

Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 9, 1984

Honored Guests

• David W. Adams
• Donald Blasch
• Harold Boles
• Earl L. Borr
• Joan A. Boucher
• Donald H. Bouma
• William L. Burdick
• Arthur Christensen
• Stanley K. Derby
• Roscoe A. Douglas
• Robert Engstrom
• John L. Feirer
• June France
• Joseph A. Frattallone
• Beth Giedeman
• Clarence J. Goodnight
• Paul L. Griffeth
• William O. Haynes
• Imy V. Holt
• Charles O. Houston
• Don C. Iffland
• G. Stewart Johnson
• Dale D. King
• Neil Lamper
• Hung Peng Lee
• Charles E. Meyer
• Gilbert W. Morell
• Don W. Nantz
• Frank B. Olenchak
• Harvey W. Overton
• Maisie K. Pearson
• William …

Western News, June 7, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Applications up 12% over last year; Hannah notes, Sichel to be visiting scholar at Stanford, Here are 1983 W-2 earnings for University faculty; staff members, PA Program involved in forum, American Chemical Society here, Ficsor named visiting professor at Duke

The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 6, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Mentor/Mentee program is a concept that works • Wetnight announces retire • Medallion scholarships awarded to six • 'Real world' program brings together graduate students and preschoolers • Development campaign launched • Fellowship funds research into child sexual abuse • College seniors ill-prepared for graduation shock • The library-an issue of quality • Gymnastics and Orlofsky • WMU's gift to the Olympics • Sommerville, Kinne named scholar-athletes for 1984 • Mike Gary Athletic Fund surpasses goal, sets record • Among Alumni • Career fair sets attendance record • Alumninotes

Western News, May 31, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Tate Center to be dedicated Wednesday, Harary to be Visiting Scholar June 6, Poel named organization officer

Western News, May 24, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Auditorium named for Mark B. Putney, Vice President Wetnight announces intent to retire, Faculty retirees to be honored June 9, WMU to host world math conference, Board approves faculty retirements

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting May 18, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Board Committee Reports
• Report of Philosophy for Children
• Public Information Slide Presentation
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, May 17, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Medallion Scholarships go to six high school seniors, Bernhard gives views on report, Bernhard endorses blood drive at WMU, Applications sought for interns

Western News, May 10,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Presidential search process being explained to groups by Trustee Ludlow, Board engages services of consultant for search, Denenfeld named 'man of year' by Dugout Club

Western News, May 3, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: President Bernhard announces his retirement effective June 1985, Buckley; Nelson named department chairpersons, Changes made on microcomputer purchase' contracts, 2,000 expected for Medieval Studies Congress, Foreign social workers arrive for exchange

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 20, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re Student Room and Board Rates for 1984-85
• Resolution re Change of Investment Advisor
• Resolution re President's Residence
• Recommendation re Sale of Property
• Board Committee Reports
• Report on Center for Human Services
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, April 19, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 40 Presidential Scholars honored last Thursday, In an address last week; President Bernhard urged this year's Presidential Scholars to be 'the vanguard defending the Vital Balance' between passion and intellect

Western News, April 12, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Phillips to receive Distinguished Service Award, More than 1,850 to receive degrees in commencement exercises April 21, Freshman attrition 250,70; close to national norm, Starcher to be named 'Woman of the Year', Summer flextime work schedule to begin May 1, Libraries announce hours for coming weeks

Western News, April 5, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: MAGB to honor students, faculty members April 11, Hispanic Awareness Day activities set for April 13, Bernhard to be featured speaker at luncheon for community leaders Tuesday in Muskegon, Ziring named visiting fellow at Oxford, Display to feature black women's achievements, Costume design book commemorates Kerr

The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 5, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• In a few words ... • Bernhard announces retirement as president • Charter trustee Adams honored • Brinn named vice president for University relations • Goldfarb new associate dean • The alumni/development shuffle • Room and board rates increase • Honorary degrees granted at April commencement • Phillips receives service award • Greenburg, Svoboda receive honorary degrees • Noted scholar appointed to Upjohn Chair • Western Leadership 1983 • Among Alumni • Alumnotes • Sports

Western News, March 29, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Education scholar; writer is WMU Foundation fellow, 2,800 invited to 'Meet WMU Night' Wednesday, Next Thursday to be Jim Miller Day, Faculty write new economics book, Kowalski to retire early in 1985

Western News, March 22, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Institutional advancement reorganization approved, Day appointed first to hold Upjohn Chair, Issues of changing student population to be discussed at conference for faculty; staff, Form committee on science; mathematics education, Geology department sponsors talks

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 16, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Resolution re Establishment of The Upjohn Chair of Business Administration
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Presidential Salary
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re Student Board and Room Rates for 1984/85
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Board Committee Reports
• Ombudsman Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, March 15,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Engineering; Applied Sciences to host TECH EXPO, Designer and art critic to receive honorary degrees, Accounting expert to be visiting scholar, Theatrical design conference hosted by WMU, Student to travel to China next month to teach; study, Greene to direct holistic health care, Whitney Young Scholars Program set for Saturday

Western News, March 1, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: HPER, Religion sponsor Visiting Scholars this month, Broncos go to CCHA playoffs this weekend, President of Grambling State to visit here, Western ranks 9th in state in undergrad ed in controversial Gourman Report findings, Musical to be given Chicago premiere, Energy Learning Center to train displaced workers

Western News, February 23, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Adams honored by colleagues for 20 years on Board, Goldfarb named associate dean of arts and sciences, Free Press associate editor to speak, Tevis to give keynote address, Board approves realignment of assignments in alumni-development

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting February 17, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re General Policy on Speakers Sponsored by University Organizations
• Recommendation re Honorary Degrees
• Recommendation re Retirement Policy
• Board Committee Reports
• Engineering Report
• Public Comments

Western News, February 16, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Observe Handicapper Awareness Week next week, Five in English to lead discussion of work of Nobel Prize-winning poet who will visit, Hill to continue Black History Month events, Faculty members urged to return to giving early evaluations to students in trouble, Second 'Student Needs Assessment' conducted, Emerita faculty member begins trip to China

Western News, February 9, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Student Retention Committee to focus on freshmen, Roseboom reception to be 2 to 4 p.m. next Tuesday, Natanson fund established, Applications due for management associates, Nobel Prize-winning poet in residence Feb. 20-21, Bafna receives $35,075 grant, Curtis Curtis-Smith receives ASCAP award

Western News, February 2,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Presidents encouraged by Blanchard's HE stand, Robeson to highlight Black History Month Friday, Team experiments with laser art in Dalton Center, 'Career Opportunities for Women' conference set, Staff training offers two seminars, Anton lecture to be given, Memorial mass Saturday for Barbara D. Marks

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

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Health-oriented residence halls open • Regional theatre festival on campus • Hannah named assistant VP for academic affairs • Board leadership re-elected • Management advancement programs begin for facility and staff • Tate Center opens • Trans Tech and I.T .E. merge • You met the anniversary challenge! • Film wins national award • Memorable giving-planning for immortality • Daniels named to alumni post • Got travel plans for the summer? • '44 to celebrate fortieth anniversary • Veteran's reunion being planned • Among Alumni • Sports

Western News, January 26, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Edwards, Ludlow re-elected Board chair; vice chair, Hannah named assistant VP for academic affairs, Sachtleben named to Library Board, Staff training offers three seminars, WE CARE plans Monday series, Scholarship applications available for workshops in higher education, National conference on women in agriculture here

Wmu Board Of Trustees Annual Meeting January 20, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Election of Officers
• Appointment of Committees for 1984
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Appointment of External Auditor
• Recommendation re Unitrust Investments
• Revised Amendment to Faculty Senate Constitution
• Board Committee Reports
• Library Report
• Public Comment

Western News, January 19, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western to observe Nontraditional.Student Week, Art critic; designer to be granted honorary degrees in ceremonies during this semester, Employees invited to submit suggestions, Staff training offers two programs, Newhouse named assistant manager

Western News, January 12, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Purchase agreements reached with computer firms, Administrative internship. program initiated with four employees, Film by academic services wins major national award, President; trustees invite faculty-staff to reception, Computer-purchase agreements completed, Health Center to offer 'healthy' programs