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Western News, May 29, 1980, Western Michigan University May 1980

Western News, May 29, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Denenfeld heads advisory committee to assist selection of dean, Change fall semester academic calendar, Softball team is No.4 in country, Morrow named new publications editor, Hold conference on Philippines here, Sky Broncos make good showing at meet


Western News, May 22, 1980, Western Michigan University May 1980

Western News, May 22, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Announce establishment of Science for Citizens Center here, University will undertake a review of its disaster-preparedness procedures, Softball team earns place in Women 's College World Series which opens today, Memorial Day weekend will bring changes in usual hours for Western's libraries, Miami edges out Western for Reese Cup


Western News, May 19, 1980, Western Michigan University May 1980

Western News, May 19, 1980, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Board announces it is considering tuition increase for 1980-81, Bernstein named physics chair, 'Minimal increase' seen in state funds; Hannah tells Board of Trustees Friday, Tenure granted to one; promotions to others in board action, Trustees accept gifts and grants totaling more than $260,000, Building to be named for Brink, Board approves resolution supporting efforts for 'Sesquicentennial Year'


Western News, May 15, 1980, Western Michigan University May 1980

Western News, May 15, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Noted philosopher coming, Bernhard to discuss WMU's expectations, Former presidential mansion will open for public tours Tuesday, Golden anniversary program planned for Western's Class of '30, Holmes will leave for California post, Vaughan's condition is 'good', Commission on Status of Women elects


Western News, May 8, 1980, Western Michigan University May 1980

Western News, May 8, 1980, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Hunt to receive Distinguished Faculty Scholar award Tuesday, Sellin is fellowship finalist, Brink honored at luncheon Tuesday, WSU Black Theater coming May 10, Roekle inaugurated as 1980-81 president of APA last night, Sixteen retirees to be honored at Faculty Recognition Dinner, Women's softball team takes state title for third straight year


Western News, May 1, 1980, Western Michigan University May 1980

Western News, May 1, 1980, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Board approves name changes for music; linguistics departments, Cease named director of public safety; Lung to head printing, Room and board rates increased by 10.5 percent for next fall, Environmental Protection Agency grant leads March board report, AAUP votes not to open negotiations, Boothroyd succeeds Kramer as ombudsman, Jongleurs to present Saturday concert


Western News, April 17, 1980, Western Michigan University Apr 1980

Western News, April 17, 1980, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: 9,000 expected for commencement Saturday, Kohrman Hall dedication Friday, Final spring registration, 'Fanfairs,' Gold Company schedule, Libraries; Student Center hours set, Fulbright awards applications May 1


Western News, April 10, 1980, Western Michigan University Apr 1980

Western News, April 10, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Chinese educators to research here in 1980-81, Kohrman Hall dedication April 18, Warfield speaks on PUSH today, Faculty Senate to consider final exam week May 1, U Grand Chorus to sing with K Symphony, Name 1980-81 WIDR directors


Western News, April 3, 1980, Western Michigan University Apr 1980

Western News, April 3, 1980, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Dwarikesh directing exploration of Indian caves, Harvard economist to speak Wednesday, University; AAUP exchange proposals, Major award to DIC for series on regional poets, Deluca works still on display at church


Western News, March 27, 1980, Western Michigan University Mar 1980

Western News, March 27, 1980, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Character needed to meet crisis; Milliken says, How Western will help the census count noses, BBC film by Bank to be shown Friday, 'Hotel Paradiso' to close theatre season April 9-12; 13 in Shaw Theatre outing, February phonathon hits all-time high, Holistic counseling conference Saturday


Western News, March 24, 1980, Western Michigan University Mar 1980

Western News, March 24, 1980, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Ehrle named vice president for academic affairs, Four to get honorary degrees at commencement, Street named affirmative action officer, Establish two new board committees; transfer functions of one, Four to get honorary degrees at commencement


Western News, March 20, 1980, Western Michigan University Mar 1980

Western News, March 20, 1980, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Milliken to keynote 'Crisis' symposioum Tuesday, Fitness; Health Awareness Week to start Monday, Mission statement goes to trustees Friday; text published here, Faculty-student research team discovers Barry County artifacts, Protestant Reformation scholar Monday, Dahlberg named to panel on man and biosphere


Western News, March 13, 1980, Western Michigan University Mar 1980

Western News, March 13, 1980, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Session in Lansing ends on foreboding note, Announce locations for keynote addresses in minority student leadership conference, No irregularities found in search; report by affirmative action shows, Jog-a-thon April 12 to raise money for athletics, Partners in Progress seeks private support, Campaign looks to future of academic excellence, Some answers to questions you may have about the Partners in Progress campaign


Western News, February 28, 1980, Western Michigan University Feb 1980

Western News, February 28, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grants; gifts total $339,843 for research efforts, Office Worker Award nominations sought, Benjamin Hooks; Carol Simpson to headline minority student leadership conference, Son of hostage John E. Graves; 1950 graduate; interviewed by WMUK News, Bernhard cites faculty accomplishments


Western News, February 21, 1980, Western Michigan University Feb 1980

Western News, February 21, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Groundbreaklng officially begins construction of Fine Arts Bldg., Search committee to recommend names of five VPAA candidates to Bernhard, Schedules published for spring break, Willis named acting director of new center, Author to speak next Thursday in 'Black Awareness Month', Alumni Relations plans for Homecoming


Western News, February 14, 1980, Western Michigan University Feb 1980

Western News, February 14, 1980, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Groundbreaking today for Fine Arts Building, Leakey degree; lecture Sunday, Harvard professor to speak next week as part of 'Black Awareness Month', Athletes given bum rap on grades; says Boyle, Nominate four for Senate offices, Zupko work in premier with Symphony Tuesday


Western News, February 7, 1980, Western Michigan University Feb 1980

Western News, February 7, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Mary Leakey to speak; get degree, Changes expected in TIAA-CREF plan, VPAA candidate visiting today, Demystifying Math workshops set to begin here on Feb. 12, Emeriti; students; alumni; faculty launch 1980 Phonathon, Zora Ellsworth Scholarship established, Gifts that improve the quality of education, Donors complete the Kanley dream


Western News, January 31, 1980, Western Michigan University Jan 1980

Western News, January 31, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Academic VP search committee to name selections Feb. 25, Western fares well in governor's budget recommendations, Jacobs to begin Somalia trip, Policy on Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act published, Doctoral student devises method to halt speeding, Dance hosting two guests


Western News, January 24, 1980, Western Michigan University Jan 1980

Western News, January 24, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Parfet new trustees chairman; Kemp vice chair, Six candidates to visit in academic VP search, Trustees OK Faculty Senate constitution amendments, Remarks by President Bernhard to Board of Trustees last week, 'Burnout' research here among teachers of severely handicapped, Afghanistan lecture here Wednesday


Western News, January 17, 1980, Western Michigan University Jan 1980

Western News, January 17, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Enrollment's Up 2 Percent, Giving Fund Law Extended, Visiting Scholars Program Expanded, U. Film Series Begins Wednesday, Mrs. Mitchell's Funeral Services Friday, Death of Steel Industry Discussed, Gov. Milliken To Keynote Symposium Here on Campus, 'Bureaucratic Power' Talk Wednesday, UT Presents Albee Comedy, Irish Rovers Open Patron's Choice Series


Western News, January 10, 1980, Western Michigan University Jan 1980

Western News, January 10, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Open Office Hours Resume, APA Workshop Begins Wednesday, Scott To Assist Egyptians, Sexual Assault Seminar Topic, Grad College Awards Funds


Western News, January 3, 1980, Western Michigan University Jan 1980

Western News, January 3, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Fine Arts Building Approved, CLEP Changes Announced, Student Assessment Doubled, Rank Replaces Tom Mannix, Williams; Beecher Retire, Sorenson Coordinates Directed Teaching, Text' of President Bernhard's Remarks to Board of Trustees, Loew Designated U. Professor, Williams Heads Upward Bound, Vienna Choir Boys Coming, Archival Tools Course Topic