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Western News. Oct. 23, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Denenfeld to reflect on 30 years of service at seventh annual Academic Convocation, Defense expert to give Peace Education Week address, Trustees approve construction of two buildings, Harrington to speak at social justice conference, Stillwell promoted to associate dean

Western News, Oct. 16, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Dybek named Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Service the key to success in the '90s; says Haenicke, Hope president; two others to be visiting scholars, Two centers to evaluate supported work under grants from mental health department

Western News, Oct. 9, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Four to receive Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards, Festivities and football-all part of Homecoming, Western thanks AMBUCS for scholarship program, Experts on psychology; health to be scholars, Retreat planned on decision making

Western News, Oct. 2, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: La Quinta establishes $10,000 scholarship fund, Help with reading close at hand in center on campus, 159 spouses and dependents participate in new tuition remission program this fall, Board approves retirements of 23 faculty; staff, Philosopher to lecture on affirmative action

Western News, Sept. 25, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Western reinforces commitment to service in Grand Rapids area, Western would welcome opportunity to explore role in Grand Rapids center, Grant to fund teacher training program, Brown; Parfet elected 1986-87 Foundation officers, Johnston to address agricultural development, Rozelle wins award from Beta Alpha Psi

Western News, September 18, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Fall enrollment up 2.3 percent, Program in computer science accredited, Board of Trustee to meet in Grand Rapids, Cowan to be first speaker in Visiting Scholars series, Culp; Ebert to be inducted in Hall of Fame, Panel discussion to feature Soviet physicians

Western News, September 11, 1986, Western Michigan University

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ABC news correspondent to keynote Hispanic Heritage Week activities, Flying is still safest way to travel; says Sackett, 1986-87 pay schedules for non-bargaining unit staff members published, Aviation Program sponsors proficiency day, Nuclear safety to be subject of teleconference

Western News, September 4, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Three employees selected as administrative associates, Health center to be named for Sindecuses, Students working to develop first 'plastic engine', 'Standstill' budget of $97.5 million includes $1 million for research

Western News, August 14, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Gordon; Elizabeth Sindecuse give Western $1 million, Federal judge to get honorary degree, Faculty; staff reminded to update directory information

Western News, July 31,1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Board OKs tuition remission plan, University at a 'standstill' with $97.5 million budget, Belson named University ombudsman, Gabier; Loew among list of retirees

Western News, July 17, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Groundwater program provides model for DMB report, Board approves faculty promotions, Clark to retire after 38 years of service, Sellin wins $2,000 research award

Western News, July 3, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Several appointed to administrative positions, Architects named for new building, Announce changes in office locations, Two earn secretarial certification

Western News, June 19, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Tuition discount to be recommended, MLK Program kicks off year, Orientation sessions under way, Buckner selected for summer institute, Scholarship available to China, Forum on crime and disabled set

Western News, June 5, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Private gifts up 23 percent, Funds received for special projects, Seven frosh awarded $20,000 Medallion Scholarships, Grievance policy to be seminar topic, Faculty; staff retirements approved by Board of Trustees

Western News, May 22, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: New provost expected to be named by November, Site named for business building, Topics sought for pop culture meeting, 17 faculty members granted tenure, Arcadia Road to be closed

Western News, May 8, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Ground broken for $2.8 million printing center, Board approves reorganization, Haenicke says 5.1 percent not enough for Western, 600 students to participate in Michigan Youth Arts Festival

Western News, April 17, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Five more $20,000 Medallion Scholarships established, 1,800 to receive degrees at commencement, Haenicke urges Presidential Scholars 'to make constant use' of 'freedom to profess the truth', First occupational therapy grads to reunite, Projects to help mathematics and science teachers

Final Report Of Blue Ribbon Task Force On The Nature Of The University, Western Michigan University

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I. Introduction to the Report, 2

II. Charge to the Task Force, 2

III. Report on Budget Savings, 3

IV. Report on Planning, 4

V. Report on Communications, 7

VI. Report on New Program Initiatives, 10

VII. Report on the Nature of the University, 13

Western News, April 10, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Boyle; Bullock to receive service awards April 26, Haenicke to address Presidential Scholars, Professors should design ethical standards and be governed by peers; Haenicke says, Foundation honors four as 'Volunteers of the Year', Telecommunications project moving ahead, Counseling conference to celebrate 50th anniversary, Faculty; staff members invited to apply for Administrative Associates Program

Western News, April 3, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Two students; faculty members honored by MAGB, Center to promote area horticultural growth, College of Education plans research conference, Curriculum expert to be Visiting Scholar, Faculty; staff retirements approved by Board, Evaluation center grants highlight reports

Western News, March 27, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Bernhard; Blanchard among five to get degrees, Jaksa; Renstrom re-elected to Senate offices, Career Fair expected to draw 2,000, Haenicke to discuss 'Ethics in Academia', President of Metropolitan State to speak at fifth annual Minority Mentor/Mentee lunch, Cain to receive 'Woman of the Year' award

Western News, March 20, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: 'Spring Into Wellness' with a trip to the fair, Kendall gift of $130,000 'caps' campaign for center, Three possible sites named for business building, Board issues statement on academic freedom, Philosopher to be visiting scholar, 'Magic of Technology' explained at TECH EXPO, Alumni Association seeks award nominations, Applications available for Denenfeld award, Board okays changes in Senate constitution

Western News, March 13, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Tuition increase needed without increase in funds, Dennis Archer to speak at minority leadership conference March 21-23, Yale psychiatrist to keynote scholars program, Conference slated for women employees, Several faculty development opportunities offered, Transfer process to be examined at Community College Cooperation Conference, Houston 'overwhelmed' by nonviolent revolution in the Philippines

Western News, February 27, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Major scholarship program to honor Russell Brown, Day designated to protest TRIO program cuts, 70 nontraditional students receive aid; applications for spring; summer available, Committee begins search for libraries director, U.S. trade deficit not alarming; says WMU economist, Committee seeks logo for Homecoming '86, Lindbeck has four books published

Western News, February 20, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Nearly 400 students to vie for scholarships Feb. 22, Arts and Sciences Forum to focus on role of college in teacher training, Mead Corp. awards gift of $25,000, Henderson announces appointments in admissions, Nominations due for service award, Person needed to head faculty development, Natural resources and people topic of book, Burian re-elected head of health agency

Western News, February 13, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Denenfeld announces plans to retire in January 1987, Haenicke reacts to Blue Ribbon Task Force report; calls for groups to 'forge a common consensus', Profession to be 'built up' during Engineers Week, 45 receive awards from Faculty Research and Creative Activities Fund, Future of health; human services conference to focus on rehabilitation, disabilities

Western News, February 6, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: King speech to highlight Black History Month events, New institutes established in mechanical engineering, Haenicke finds Blanchard tuition plan 'intriguing', Blood pressure screening; measles vaccinations offered free, China; Russia are destinations for travel programs, Editor of Cincinnati Enquirer to speak

Western News, January 30, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Ludlow elected vice chairperson of Board, Capital outlay funds 'very good news'; Haenicke tells Board of Trustees, Area medical experts to conduct public forum, Board rededicates Martin Luther King Room, Colloquium planned on free enterprise system, Nursing program gifts highlight grants; gifts reports, Student participation in class requires encouragement, Revisions in animal policy accepted

Western News, January 23, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Area policy makers; administrators to discuss AIDS, Western joins consortium to aid business; industry, Literary critic to be visiting scholar, Western among 60 selected for NEH workshop, Health care costs have quadrupled in 10 years, City growth may be temporary, Reunion planned for 1975-76 basketball team

Western News, January 16, 1986, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke pledges support of coalition, Several events planned in observance of holiday, Senate approves creation of new council; Haenicke praises bipartisan support for construction projects, Employee Health Risk Survey to be distributed, Jones to speak on being a black artist in America, Fringe benefits total almost 30 percent of pay