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Western News, Sept. 16, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News, Sept. 16, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, Sept. 2, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, Aug. 12, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, July 29, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, July 15, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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.
Western News, July 1, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 1, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, June 17, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, June 3, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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.
Western News, May 20, 1999, Western Michigan Univeristy
Western News, May 20, 1999, Western Michigan Univeristy
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, May 6, 1999, Western Michigan Univeristy
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, April 8, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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.
Western News, March 11, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 11, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, Feb. 18, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, Feb. 4, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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
Western News, Jan. 21, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
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.
Western News, Jan. 8, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News, Jan. 8, 1999, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU to work with public schools in developing new charter initiatives, For grounds crew; it's 'snow' joke when two feet of snow and blizzard-force winds hit campus roads, Gov. Engler taps Pretty for state job, Berkey honored by Midwest professional organization, Federal grant will help expand gerontology studies in health and human service programs, Campus counseling center expands its community service impact in area.
Western News, Dec. 3, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Dec. 3, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: University ponders engineering proposals from two cities, School of Aviation gets $1.65 million boost for jet simulator, September awards push year-to-date grants past $8.5 million mark, Board hears report of September gifts to University and Paper Technology Foundation, WMU authors win prestigious literary prizes, Dykxhoorn elected to lead international accountants.
Western News, Nov. 12, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Nov. 12, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Transferred KPH property targeted for College of Health and Human Services consolidation, WMU archaeologists pinpoint Niles site of 300- year-old; French-founded Fort St. Joseph, Asian/Pacific business lecture series starts today, University staffer says United Way 'loan' led to unexpected returns, Campus United Way campaign stays on track; surpasses goal by more than $5,000, Enhancing teaching is new director's focus.
Western News, Oct. 29, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 29, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Corporate/ University partnership brings $50 million in cutting-edge CAD tools to campus engineering labs, Sky Broncos win regionals; prepare to defend title, Evaluation pair heads $2 million Detroit project, Oral history is topic of talk to library friends, Pain and evil are focus of annual Burian lecture, Callan to lecture on Joyce, Grant total starts year at $4.7 million mark, WMUK drive ends with record funds raised.
Western News, Oct. 15, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 15, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Campus set to 'Send in the Spirit' for Homecoming, Faculty salaries top Floyd's list of legislative priorities, WMUK launches fall drive to cover program costs, High-tech research tools are anthropologist's topic, EEOC commissioner is Phi Beta Kappa speaker, University computing experts move into high gear to attack 'problem of the century' in campus offices.
Western News, Oct. 1, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Oct. 1, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Floyd lays out vision; planning details for BOT, Student families on campus this weekend for annual Family Festival celebration activities, Nursing chair named for Lacey, Upton aide tapped for legislative affairs post, Coming Out Day marked, Africa's economic impact is visiting scholar's topic, Stoltman honored by national geography group, Day-long arts festival planned for Oct. 10.
Western News, Sept. 17, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Sept. 17, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: President Floyd pledges support for faculty efforts, Federal funds for fellowships designed to boost number of math doctoral students, Sims earns top honors at piano competition, Annual ECE seminars start, Acclaimed Michigan poet to read from her work, Furniture expert to speak on 20th century design, Art camp works by visually-impaired students and their instructors on display at campus and downtown sites, Zimmer honored by fellow health professionals.
Western News, Sept. 3, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Sept. 3, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU launches partnerships with city schools Grant will increase number of minorities entering health careers, Mentors; computers to aid beginning teachers, CommUniverCity crowds expected to hit 35,000, Australian firm awards $2.9 million in software for research and set-up of campus training site, Knollwood; Discount Den properties will be acquired, Rapley to describe problem-based learning in, Sept. 17 talk to area educators and public, Wood and Haenicke Halls top list of campus construction projects making a visual impact.
Western News, Aug. 13, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, Aug. 13, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: President Floyd sets his agenda with audiences around the state, Faculty and staff invited to welcome the Floyds, Paper technology gifts push 1997-98 total past $9 million mark, Faculty and staff invited to welcome the Floyds.
Western News, July 30, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 30, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Grants top $31 million in record finish to 1997-98 fiscal year, Trustees' decision means University will continue its seventh-place state ranking in tuition and fee costs, Floyd takes helm on Aug. 1, Five Kalamazoo churches mount scholarship effort for local students, Astronaut Jemison will give keynote address in series aimed at improving science and math achievement, Board approves Rapley and Saunders appointments; four retirements, Biosafety policy updated to meet new federal guidelines, International and area studies center named for Haenicke.
Western News, July 2, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, July 2, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Aviation school negotiates third international contract, Football center named in honor of Bill Brown, Football center dedication planned for July 10, Changes slated for student parking system.
Western News, June 18, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, June 18, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: House supports extra funds for WMU aviation; conference committee to meet later this month, Faculty Senate approves Research II recommendations, Haenicke to receive honorary degree during commencement exercises Saturday, June 27, Easter Seal grant helps WMU researchers launch profession to help disabled travelers, University Dames award new scholarship, Gershon book honored by national organization, Luscombe named winner of volunteer services award.
Western News, May 21, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 21, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Transfer of hospital property approved by state board, School of Nursing earns highest accreditation level, WMU first in state to implement tuition grant program, Committee seeks input on NCAA certification report, Sky Broncos climb to the top in national competition, Program helps injured employees return to work sooner, Association names Hancox Outstanding New Teacher, Grundler Prize goes to authors of books on art and ale.
Western News, May 7, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 7, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: New president already mapping out list of priorities, Haenicke happy with selection of Floyd, Nursing school to get $1 million from Bronson, Kellogg Foundation grant project benefits both WMU programs and Calhoun County agencies, WMU leads the way in HIV education; prevention and testing, BBA program revised to provide students with more hands-on; real world experience, Board endorses consensual sexual relations policy, 2,700 medievalists gather for international congress.
Western News, April 24, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 24, 1998, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Special Edition: Elson Floyd selected as sixth president of WMU