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Photos (L to R) are Dr. Coulter, Dr. P r u i s, Miss Stevens, Russell & Pulliam.

SUCCEEDS DR. JOHN PRUIS, NOW PRES. OF BALL STATE UNIV. Dr. Myron Coulter Named WMU Vice President Dr. Myron L. Coulter, who has nois University and rose to the rank was named secretary of Western's been associate dean of WMU's of professor. In 1961 he became ad first Board of Trustees. School of Education since 1966, on Dr. Pruis succeeds the retiring Dr. July 1 became vice president for ministrative assistant to WMU Presi John R. Emens at Ball State and institutional services at Western. He dent James W. Miller and in 1964 was chosen after a nationwide search. succeeded vice president Dr. John J. Pruis, who left Western to assume the presidency of Ball State Univer WMU Trustees Name Dean of sity, Muncie, Indiana, on July 1. Dr. Pruis had served as WMU vice presi Students and Assistants to V.P. dent for administration since 1966. Western's first woman to serve as A graduate of WMU professor A native of Albany, Ind., Dr. dean of students, Marie L. Stevens, Russell received an M.A. degree from Coulter received his bachelor's de officially assumed those duties on the University of Michigan. gree from Indiana State Teachers July 1. Miss Stevens has been asso During World War II he inter College, his master's and doctorate ciate dean of students since 1965. rupted his studies at Western to teach from Indiana University. Prior to She has been on Western's staff at U.S. Navy aircraft mechanics joining WMU's faculty, Dr. Coulter since 1957 and served as assistant schools in Chicago and Jacksonville, served on the faculties of Indiana dean of women 1957-65. The posi Fla. He later became a pilot with University and Pennsylvania State tion of dean of students has been the U.S. 8th Air Force in Europe. University. He also served for one vacant since last December and, as Russell joined WMU's faculty in academic year as director of a fed associate dean, Miss Stevens has 1946 as an instructor in aviation and erally-sponsored Latin America edu carried the duties of that office since later became associate professor of cation project. then. engineering and technology. He was Dr. Coulter, 39, is the author of A native of California, Dean named coordinator of academic numerous articles which have been Stevens earned her B.A. degree at counseling in 1962. published in professional journals. Mills College and master's degree at Roger Pulliam '64 M.A. '66 has He has served as observer and edu Syracuse University. Prior to coming been named assistant to the WMU cation consultant for National Public to Western she served on the staff of vice president for academic services. Schools in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Northern Illinois University and as a He'll counsel and guide Negro stu Venezuela, and the Dominican Re program director at the Los Angeles dents enrolling under WMU's new public, and has directed reading Y.W.C.A. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholar workshops and in-service programs Norman K. Russell, professor of ship Fund and work with disadvan for teachers of reading in the U.S. counseling and coordinator of aca taged high school students in WMU's Dr. Pruis, a 1947 WMU graduate, demic counseling at WMU, has been Upward Bound Program. earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from named assistant to the vice president Northwestern University. He joined for student services, effective July 1. He joined WMU's student finan WMU's Speech Department faculty He succeeds Dr. Peter Ellis who has cial aid staff last winter after teach in 1955 after teaching at the State been named secretary to the Univer ing in Battle Creek. Pulliam is a College of Iowa and Southern Illi sity Board of Trustees. former WMU football star. The two-week seminar, which be WMU's New School of Social Work gan July 7, is planned to stimulate Becomes Operative This Fall these young composers through asso ciation and study with experienced Effective this fall semester, the Dr. Russell H. Seibert, vice presi music composers. The seminar in new School of Social Work will be dent for academic affairs, says that cluded intensive work in composition, come operative at WMU, joining the it will truly be a "professional orchestration, and contemporary six other "Schools" as a major di school," preparing students specifi music literature. It concluded with vision within the University. WMU cally for a profession, rather than a performances of selected scores writ officials say the designation is more graduate school, which usually in ten by the seminar student com for crediting and budgeting pur cludes preparation in more general posers. poses because of financial grant academic areas. practices and accrediting procedures by outside groups, making designa Dr. James W. Miller, WMU presi Forum in Michigan and tion of it as the Department of Soc dent, has said that the exigency for ial Work unwieldy. social workers "is one of the most Local Government Now crying needs in our society." The new School of Social Work At WMU for First Time will offer a two-year graduate pro WMU becomes only the fourth fessional program leading to a de Michigan university to have such a For the first time, WMU this sum gree of Master of Social Work. school. mer is offering a special three week summer session workshop on "The Forum in Michigan State and Local cussion included "Law and Politics," Notional Conference Government." It has won national "Social Institutions," "Socio-Eco- recognition the last dozen years On Korea at WMU nomic Institutions," and "The Hu when held at Michigan State Uni manities." A featured speaker at a versity as "the most outstanding Is Well Attended luncheon was Dr. Michael C. Rog course in practical political educa ers, professor of oriental language Western's second annual national tion offered in the country." and literature, University of Cali Beginning on July 8, the new conference on Korea—only the sec fornia, Berkeley. He said that "pre- ond such nationwide conference ever workshop was providing a unique modern Korean scholars, in record learning experience by bringing stu held in the U.S. on the subject of ing and evaluating their nation's his Korea, the first one, of course, also dents face to face with people in tory, inevitably saw it through Chin volved in governing the state of held at WMU—attracted more than ese spectacles." 50 American educators and visiting Michigan. Panels made up of state Other major speakers at the con and local government officials did scholars from Korea to the WMU ference were Dr. Hugh W. Kang, campus for three days in late April. discuss their activities and offer stu history professor at the University of dents the opportunity for question Entitled "Korean Tradition — Hawaii, who spoke on "Historical Theory and Practice," the confer ing. Images of Korea," and Dr. Doo Soo Western Michigan's James E. Na- ence was co-sponsored by the WMU Suh, professor of Asian languages Institute of International and Area donly, assistant professor of political and literature, University of Wash science, was the workshop chairman. Studies, the School of Graduate ington. Studies, and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Subjects which came under dis- Nation's First Composer Spring Conference On Medieval Studies L to R: Sung Ik Kang, education at Seminar for High School tache of the Korean Embassy in Washing Several hundred educators, re ton, D. C.; Dr. Paul Chung, consul-general Students Begins at WMU searchers, clergymen, students and of the Korean Consulate in Chicago; and Western this summer became the the interested public attended the Dr. Andrew Nahm, associate professor of history at WMU, and also chairman of first American university to offer a highly successful three-day Fourth the University's Asian Studies Program, Composer's Seminar for high school Biennial Conference on Medieval who was conference chairman. students interested in music com Studies at Western in mid-March. Kalamazoo Gazette photo position. The seminar is a result of Sponsorship was by WMU's Med the WMU Music Department's ieval Institute in cooperation with recognition that the increasing num the WMU Division of Field Services. ber of high school students who are Dr. John R. Sommerfeldt, director interested in musical composition of WMU's Medieval Institute head seldom find music curricula designed ed the conference and also presented specifically for their needs. a paper. CALENDAR-PANORAMA of alumni events This issue of the WMU Newsletter <**, and alumni events salutes the WMU Genesee County Alumni Association and its president, Paul R. Williams '60 MA '62 of Flushing. Williams is supervisor of salaried employment with the Buick Motor Division of New officers of Alpha Beta Epsilon, treasurer; and Marguerite Schubert of WMU's alumnae sorority, were elected at Midland, chapter historian. General Motors Corp., teaches on a the annual campus meeting of the group During the annual A.B.E. meeting, a part-time basis at Indiana Central in late May. On the left, Mrs. Ann "Lucille Abbott Nobbs Fund for Grad College and also serves as a civilian Greenman of Kalamazoo, retiring presi uate Study" was announced. The grant dent, hands the gavel over to her succes will go to a deserving graduate student psychologist for the U.S. Army. sor, Mrs. Harriet Oliver of Muskegon. at WMU. Miss Nobbs, who retired from The club vice president is Bob Watching, (L to R), were new officers, WMU's faculty in 1965 as associate pro including Mrs. Beatrice Maynard of Bat fessor of English, was the first sponsor Brown,the treasurer is Wayne Sheat- tle Creek, president-elect; Mrs. Mary of A.B.E. at Western. Her 44 years of helm and the secretary is Mrs. Donna Ellen Doe of Muskegon, corresponding teaching at WMU is the second longest (Trowbridge) Bauer, all of Flint. secretary; Mrs. Dorothy Bowie of Grand faculty tenure ever compiled here. Rapids, recording secretary; and Pat Sny A.B.E. allotted $152 toward the fund Williams started with Buick in der of Benton Harbor, chaplain. Not at the annual meeting. 1964 after previously working for shown are Miriam DeHaan of Kalamazoo, Corn Products Co. as a manufac turer's representative. Brown & Golds Available Mandy Behe, Detroit sophomore, to whom he gives much credit for push Bradshaw Heads Fund Drive A supply of 1965 and 1967 Brown and Gold yearbooks is available at ing him to greater effort and accom Robert J. Bradshaw '54 of Ypsi- the Brown and Gold office, Western plishment, as he topped entrants lanti, vice president of the WMU Michigan University. Any WMU from seven other Michigan colleges. Alumni Association, has been named alumni who wish a copy of either of Driver is taking pre-medical chairman of the University's 1968 these yearbooks should send their courses at Western. fund drive, called "'68 Annual name and address and $1.00 per copy In his award winning oratory, Driver said that racism exists within Fund," which has a goal of $200,000. to the Brown and Gold office to More than $153,000 was realized cover mailing costs. both the white and black communi from the 1967 fund drive. ties "in the form of a disease." Bradshaw, who is controller of the "The only cure for racism is the Ypsilanti Press newspaper, says the Soph Larry Driver realization of its presence, that it can drive, which began June 1, was to exist in our homes, our schools, our include direct mailings to WMU Wins 3rd In Natl churches, and most importantly, that alumni and friends, solicitations of it can exist in us," he said. special groups interested in honoring Forensics Contest Jaksa noted that "Mandy was one individuals and University programs, A Western sophomore from Kal of a handful of white persons who and continuance of the Bronco Club amazoo •—- Larry Driver — in early volunteered to work for the Inter- for WMU athletic aid, and similar May won third place in the largest faith Council of Churches during organizations. The drive will carry national contest of its kind, the Inter the troubles in Detroit last summer on through the end of 1968. state Oratorical Contest held at ... within the affected area. Both Last year the funds were allocated Wayne State University. He com of these students were seriously con to six areas: the Paul V. Sangren peted against winners from 18 other cerned about this momentous prob Alumni Scholarship Fund, the states (and countless colleges), rep lem and they helped one another in Dwight B. Waldo Library Fund, Dis resenting Michigan in the contest by their consideration of its resolution." tinguished Faculty Grants, the Presi virtue of finishing first in the state dent's Fund, the Mike Gary Ath of Michigan contest at Albion Col (L to R) Mandy Behe presents plaque to letic Scholarship Fund, and an un lege several weeks earlier. Larry Driver as Dr. Jaksa watches, in Sprau Tower; I. & E. T. Bldg. in back restricted designation. His presentation was "The Prob ground. A new feature this year is the Mar lem of Racism." Driver was accom tin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship panied on his national contest effort Fund. by Dr. James Jaksa, associate pro fessor of speech and director of for ensics at WMU. In his state contest victory Driver was coached by Bradshaw '54

j>* has been named by WMU President James W. Miller to be the new chairman of the 12 member WMU Athletic Board of Control, succeeding Dr. Albert Becker. Senior Marty Barski, football star and leading hitter on this spring's WMU baseball team (.360) received his Mid American Conference 1967-68 Scholar- Athlete Award during WMU's first spring sports banquet this May. Marty was also named honorary baseball captain by teammates after the season. Some 300 persons attended that cam pus banquet. The main speaker was Joe Cooper, former star Bronco athlete and now assistant superintendent of schools at Marshall (Mich.) who discussed "Qual ities of an Ail-American." SCHOLAR ATHLETES-73 WMU athletes Photo shows nine of the faculty retirees head and professor of engineering tech of this school year who attended the an nology (1939) ; Paul Randall, circulation earned grades of "B" or better during nual emeriti faculty recognition dinner librarian (1925); Dr. Lawrence Knowl- the winter semester, an increase of 27 in Student Center in early May, listing ton, professor of chemistry (1941); and over the fall semester; in addition, 14 their faculty rank and year they joined James W. Boynton, associate professor of athletes made the Dean's List (requiring WMU. (L to R) Seated: Dr. Lillian chemistry (1924). Retirees not in photo a 3.5 grade average on a 4.0 scale for Meyer, department head and Professor of include Dr. Fred Beeler, professor of mathematics (1946); Mrs. Isabel Beeler, at least 14 hours) ; the football squad chemistry (1942) ; Mrs. Ruth Bosma, as again led the "B" average list with 23 sistant professor, Campus School (1953) ; associate professor of counseling (1946); and Esther Schroeder, professor of teacher Lester Lindquist, associate professor of players. education (1946). Standing: Dr. Cyril L. business education (1931); and Mrs. Tom Wing, with a 4.0 semester grade Stout, professor of geography (1947) ; Dr. Gladys Rowe, associate professor of home average, led all athletes. Roy Bryan, professor of school services economics (1950). BASEBALL—Four Broncos were named to (1937) ; Dr. Joseph Giachino, department the 1968 all-MAC team: pitcher Ken Bratherton, Pat Locanto at 2B, Rick SPORTS REFLECTIONS years as WMU coach were lauded by Trudeau at 3B, and outfielder Marty the Kiwanis. Mike Gary, retired WMU ALUMNI ATHLETES - Charlie Maher, re Barski. Trudeau led the team in RBI's athletic director, served as M.C. A sur with 19; pitcher John Mayer's 5-1 won- tired WMU head baseball coach (after prise visit by five of Charlie's teammates 29 seasons) was presented the 1968 lost mark, and Bratherton's 1.32 E.R.A. from the 1924 WMU baseball squad Alumni Baseball Award in early May at were also top season marks, as WMU helped the festivities: Rudy Miller, Bob took second place to Ohio U in the a luncheon preceding the "Old-Timers Miller, Glenn Righter, Pete Moser and Baseball Classic" at Hyames Field, a MAC race. Ken Ruse. four-inning affair pitting two teams of TRACK—Coach George Dales said that on former Bronco varsity baseball players in George McGinnis has been named head the basis of quality and balance, this an exhibition preceding the WMU varsity track coach and assistant varsity football year's WMU track squad could be the coach at Benton Harbor High School baseball 6-0 win over Notre Dame. WMU best ever at WMU; it was the only athletic director Dr. Joe Hoy and WMU after six years at Galesburg-Augusta. WMU sports team to win an MAG title Alumni "W" Club president, Al Pugno Bob Gill, former WMU tennis stand this year. made the presentation to Maher. out, has been named head tennis coach WMU did it by rallying from a 12 Two days earlier Charlie had been at Bowling Green University (Ohio) point deficit on the second day of the named an honorary member of the Kal while working toward his master's degree track and field championships at Kent amazoo Kiwanis Club and his contribu there. State for WMU's 10th MAC title in the tions to the community during his 29 GENERAL SPORTS-Dr. Leo VanderBeek last 11 years.

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