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Western News, March 7, 1996, Western Michigan University Mar 1996

Western News, March 7, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke calls for recognition of WMU's status in budget process, Young Scholars Program to feature address by noted expert on poverty and inequality, Surgical research is topic of ethics discussion, Heinig selected for national honor in theatre, BIS sponsors annual Office Personnel Seminar, Faculty member compiles comprehensive bibliography on noted American humorist.


Western News, Feb. 22, 1996, Western Michigan University Feb 1996

Western News, Feb. 22, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU draws international scholars for teaching; research, Haenicke to testify before Senate subcommittee Feb. 23, 300 collegiate dancers here for festival Feb. 29-March 2, Board of Trustees Room named for trustee emeritus Alfred Connable, APA plans luncheon for 25th anniversary, Beech hopes to unravel medieval mystery with new book, Volume explores the underground economy, Nearly 100 students depart Feb. 23 for week of service through Alternative Spring Break, Gross chronicles experiences at spiritual retreat in diary.


Western News, Feb. 15, 1996, Western Michigan University Feb 1996

Western News, Feb. 15, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Engler proposes 4 percent for WMU, Teacher education organization taps project with Battle Creek school as national model, Roommates and rides just a keystroke away, Report notes cash gifts up by more than 27 percent, Academic advising facility in Read named for Ellis, Gift-giving not rare in those bitten by love bug.


Western News, Feb. 8, 1996, Western Michigan University Feb 1996

Western News, Feb. 8, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: President authorizes new faculty and doctoral positions, Eisenberg and Smith seek to lead senate, Nursing school gets $300,000 award to incorporate holistic health, Noted Mexican American scholar to speak, Record crowd expected for scholarship competition, Festival to focus on '60s and '70s soundtracks, Carlson appointed acting University archivist, White to share experiences teaching engineering ethics.


Western News, Feb. 1, 1996, Western Michigan University Feb 1996

Western News, Feb. 1, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Moore named full-time head of race relations institute, Haenicke to conduct open office hours Feb. 8, New coordinate major prepares students for diverse work force, At WMU; TQM means putting people first in all we do, Query to make presentation on technology and education, Events planned in observance of African Heritage Month, Scholar to explore question of teaching virtue in lecture, WMU joins in efforts for day to recognize accomplishments of women and girls in sports, Two prominent geologists to speak on campus, Second annual bone marrow drive is Feb. 14.


Western News, Jan. 25, 1996, Western Michigan University Jan 1996

Western News, Jan. 25, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Focus on people to mark next five years at University, Grant total stands at nearly 77 percent of record figure, Edwards; Haworth to lead Board of Trustees in 1996, Board approves policies for official University travel, Philosopher to discuss empathy in Jan. 31 address, Visiting faculty member to lead talk on Sri Lanka.


Western News, Jan. 18, 1996, Western Michigan University Jan 1996

Western News, Jan. 18, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Capacity crowds gather for Martin Luther King Jr. birthday events, Senate approves guidelines for class scheduling, WMU issues report on social; economic; cultural impact, Two join staff of federally funded program that targets at-risk students, Economist to discuss pes spectrum auctions, Series continues on technologies and teaching, Vice President Beam will address Jan. 23 APA meeting, Two produce guide on curriculum integration with the goal of reforming science education, Hermsen named 'W' Club 'woman of the year', Targowski elected to post.


Western News, Jan. 11, 1996, Western Michigan University Jan 1996

Western News, Jan. 11, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU plays big part in economy with $414 million impact, Jorgens named interim dean in arts and sciences, Activities planned in observance of King's birthday, University libraries striving to make new resources available and useful, History's days are 'numbered' in new book by WMU faculty member, Dybek chosen for residency at prestigious Rockefeller Center refuge in Bellagio, Italy, Evaluation Center awarded half million dollar grant for work with NSF.


Western News, Jan. 4, 1996, Western Michigan University Jan 1996

Western News, Jan. 4, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Weaver named athletic director, University in line for extra half million from state, WMU to observe King birthday with special events, WMU acquires rare manuscript in innovative arrangement with the Newberry Library, University receives $2.4 million in grants; bringing year-to-date figure to $14 million, Trustees table technology fee recommendation; approve Lansing lease and MCC measure, Theatre production chosen for regional competition, Book published by Department of History chronicles life of Alexander.


Western News, Dec. 7, 1995, Western Michigan University Dec 1995

Western News, Dec. 7, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Schlack to be honored for community service; contributions to profession at commencement, Board chairperson ends 35-year quest for bachelor's degree, Faculty member collaborates on comprehensive collection of the writings of poet Robert Frost, Thurber works highlighted in radio program, Readers respond positively to Western News survey, Gagie announces plans to take early retirement.


Western News, Nov. 30, 1995, Western Michigan University Nov 1995

Western News, Nov. 30, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two finalists for athletic directorship selected; campus visits include public presentations, Dybek wins prestigious writing award, Haenicke makes Hollywood debut on Tim Allen's 'Home Improvement', Projects that solve problems in industry to be presented, Pakistani scholar brings new perspective to program, Grants support CDDA; physics research; minority awards, C. Curtis-Smith receives 18th ASCAP Award, McCarty helps write new textbook designed as comprehensive source on business law, Geologists hit pay dirt with horizontal drilling technology.


Western News, Nov. 16, 1995, Western Michigan University Nov 1995

Western News, Nov. 16, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Campus United Way campaign exceeds $152,000 goal, U.S. surgeon general nominee to visit Tuesday, Nov. 28, Demographer to discuss condition of state's youth, Program designed to promote peace near campus, Board appoints Marmion and Bunda to posts, WMU will be well represented at jazz conference.


Western News, Nov. 9, 1995, Western Michigan University Nov 1995

Western News, Nov. 9, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU is one of the least regional institutions in the state; Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Supporters salute Haenicke's contributions, Students learn to meet needs of elderly under federal grant, Senate revises final examination schedule; approves measure on changing of grades, Families of WMU students invited to share in the fun, WMU plays host to FIPSE review board session, Teleconference scheduled on international education, Prominent health educator to speak Nov. 14, Visiting scholar to explore geologic processes, Noted activist will give Peace Week keynote.


Western News, Nov. 2, 1995, Western Michigan University Nov 1995

Western News, Nov. 2, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Upjohn foundation pledges $1 million for science project, Board praises Haenicke for continued outstanding work, Haenicke details enrollment figures at board meeting, Teleconference to feature Covey; Peters; Waitley, Asthma researcher will discuss recent advances, Ethics talk planned on 'feminist insight, Hsieh colloquium set, Workshop to explore workings of HSIRB, New 'twinning program' launched this month for students at Hong Kong Baptist University, Trustees Chormann and Boldi recognized.


Western News, Oct. 26, 1995, Western Michigan University Oct 1995

Western News, Oct. 26, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Hampton 'makes a difference' as loaned executive, Sky Broncos soar to first place in regional meet; land berth in national competition this spring, Welfare reform is topic of presentation set for tonight, WIDR grant goes toward several station improvements, Project designed to prepare better science teachers, Library exhibits rare medieval manuscripts, Three selected for Center Scholars Program, Grant used to establish Latin American network.


Western News, Oct. 19, 1995, Western Michigan University Oct 1995

Western News, Oct. 19, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke looks back over 10 years with gratitude, 1995 Homecoming celebration to feature the 'many faces' of Western, Thompson takes on additional duties as dean, WMUK-FM seeks listener support in fall fund-raiser, Panel discussion planned on Detroit newspaper strike, Writer to read parts of novel inspired here, Nahm to be remembered.


Western News, Oct. 12, 1995, Western Michigan University Oct 1995

Western News, Oct. 12, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke goes Hollywood, President to give 'State of the University' address at 16th annual Academic Convocation, Senate approves measures on enrollment management, Fund-raisers seek $152,000 in campus United Way drive, Attorney in Allegan County 'right to die' case to present lecture on implications of decision, WMU starts year with $1 million in new cash gifts, Hemphill-Pearson named to' occupational therapy roster, New journal showcases contemporary writers, Watson joins hockey staff, Role of corporate ethics officer to be explored.


Western News, Oct. 5, 1995, Western Michigan University Oct 1995

Western News, Oct. 5, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ehrle; Griffin recognized for superior classroom skills, Distinguished alumni to be honored during Homecoming, 'Jurassic Park' adviser to present lecture, Seminar to focus on telecommunications as a tool for economic development in the rural U.S, Mathematician to discuss matrix theory, Eminent philosopher will explore Descartes, Science publishes findings from WMU study of lake bed core on warming and cooling trends, AIDS quilt project donates $16,000 to agencies, Theatre group to present 'Great Sexpectations', Donnelly selected for Athletic Hall of Fame.


Western News, Sept. 28, 1995, Western Michigan University Sep 1995

Western News, Sept. 28, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Houghton; Latulippe selected for 1995 service awards, Fulbright scholar finds common ground in Michigan, Religious scholar to present Mircea Eliade Lectures, Campus women meeting to discuss common concerns, Board approves appointments in EPD; minority affairs.


Western News, Sept. 21, 1995, Western Michigan University Sep 1995

Western News, Sept. 21, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Hsieh; Pritchard earn 1995 scholar awards, Enrollment reflects jumps in new freshmen; off-campus students, Haenicke receives 10-year pin; thanks those who expressed support, Boldi issues statement on athletics situation, General fund budget OK'd at $171 million, WMU to award Schlack honorary doctorate, General contractor chosen for new science complex, MBA program will beam into Traverse City, Board approves new master's degree in computer engineering, TASK FORCE FOR RACIAL HEALING: A PRELIMINARY REPORT.


Western News, Sept. 14, 1995, Western Michigan University Sep 1995

Western News, Sept. 14, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: '94-'95 grant total tops $21 million; marks 10th year of record figures, Cash gifts achieve 37% increase; annual total reaches $8.7 million, Senate takes action on program review; MLK Day and enrollment management practices, Hispanic Heritage Month activities planned, Crowd expected for CommUniverCity Night, Visiting Scholar to discuss research on ozone smog.


Western News, Sept. 7, 1995, Western Michigan University Sep 1995

Western News, Sept. 7, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: First fall Faculty Senate meeting set for tonight, German exchange professor to speak this afternoon, Marines call on WMU center for new evaluation system, Aviation project moves ahead with $6 million grant in hand, Regulation of telecommunications industry is focus of 32nd annual economics seminar series, Semester-long series explores topics related to Africa, Macleod earns arts medal, Boothroyd pens book on self-defeating behaviors, Walker researches writings of Henry James, Liggons joins WMUK staff.


Western News, Aug. 31, 1995, Western Michigan University Aug 1995

Western News, Aug. 31, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Science complex construction slated to begin this fall, Haenicke advised to recuperate at home, Several departments relocate during renovation, Thompson to lead session on new research policy, Haenicke issues letter to supporters regarding intercollegiate athletics, New Travel Center plans open house for Sept. 6-7, Key offices open later to better serve students.


Western News, August 10, 1995, Western Michigan University Aug 1995

Western News, August 10, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Haenicke names screening committee for AD, WMU evaluators conduct field study for MEAP test, Preparations begin for Wood Hall construction, WMU will cover fall costs for Native Americans, Two-month grant report includes $1 million for public service projects, University receives $50,000 gift in honor of President Haenicke, WMU part of educational cable TV system


Western News, July 27, 1995, Western Michigan University Jul 1995

Western News, July 27, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Elliott replaces Meinert as Bronco athletic director, Students get head start at summer academy, $200,000 grant to help make research more relevantfor educators, Photo-ill card can be used for financial transactions beginning this fall, Two win award for efforts on national team


Western News, July 13, 1995, Western Michigan University Jul 1995

Western News, July 13, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Transfer program wins national award, WMU finishes in top 10 of solar race, Paavola selected for post in WMU News Services, VanDenBerg named associate registrar, Writing program grows to include students as well as teachers


Western News, June 29, 1995, Western Michigan University Jun 1995

Western News, June 29, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: WMU to receive largest percentage increase in appropriation, Board holds tuition increase to 2.6 percent; figure is lowest among state public institutions, Retired Kellogg exec to advise the president


Western News, June 15,1995, Western Michigan University Jun 1995

Western News, June 15,1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: 7.8 percent appropriation increase intact as Legislature hammers out final budget bill, Four win Fulbright grants for work and study abroad, Students hope to be beaming all the way from Indiana to Colorado in biennial solar car race, Students get taste of college life through KCP Program, Rodeo, science program set for this weekend, Media tap Earhart's expertise on Japanese religions, Robertson pens text on integrative approach to psychotherapy for students and faculty


Western News, June 1,1995, Western Michigan University Jun 1995

Western News, June 1,1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Top students selected for $25,000 Medallion Scholarships, Education, government, industry representatives here June 2-3 for international trade conference, Classes of '45, '50 and '55 gather for Reunion Weekend, WMU faculty and students to join with others in observing first local medical research day, WMU researchers on educational reform selected to evaluate NSF project in Vermont


Western News, May 4,1995, Western Michigan University May 1995

Western News, May 4,1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Schwarz says he will not lower 7.8 percent increase, 700 young artists here for statewide festival, 2,600 scholars expectedfor 30th Medieval Congress, Speech pathology and audiology lecture series to include celebration of the life of Van Riper