WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSllY

Volume 23, Number 5 September 26, 1996

Alumna donates $5.8 million, largest gift in WMU history Towering The University has re- est single corporate ceived the largest single contribution in Uni- gift in its history from a versity history. Be- generosity 1934 graduate who was a fore the Frays gift, former school teacher and the largest donation University officials an- social worker. from an individual nounced the largest single gift President Haenicke was $2 million in University history - $5.8 announced the $5,872, 125 made in 1992 by the million - during ceremonies gift from the late Helen late Beulah I. Sept. 20 dedicating Stewart Stewart Frays during Kendall of Battle Tower, the clock tower that dedication ceremonies connects Waldo Library and Creek. Frays Sept. 20 for Stewart Portions of the the Computing Center. The Tower, the clock tower Frays donation have been designated for gift came from the late Helen that connects Waldo Li- the School of Social Work, for a Medallion Stewart Frays, a WMU brary and the Computing Scholarship in the name of Frays' late alumna and lifelong resident Center. husband and for an unsrestricted Univer- of Kalamazoo. The clock The clock tower was sityendowment. tower was named in honor of dedicated as a tribute to "Helen Frays was highly successful, her parents, Thomas and Frays' parents, Thomas wealthy and blessed with long life," Mary Stewart. Providing re- and Mary Stewart. Frays, Haenicke said. "It would have been easy marks during the naming cer- a lifelong resident of for her to forget her parents, who died emony were Charles E. Kalamazoo, died in April many years earlier. It would have been Halpin, at lectern, a longtime 1994 at the age of 88. It easy to forget the University that granted friend of Frays, President was her express wish that her a bachelor of arts degree 60 years Haenicke, Trustee Emeritus the tower be named for before her death. Helen Frays forgot nei- James S. Brady and Richard her parents. ther. In this one act, she demonstrated her G. Carlson, chairperson of "Helen Frays joins a lifelong loyalty to both her parents and to the WMU Foundation. relatively small, but her alma mater." growing number of Frays, a longtime member of WMU's alumni and friends who President's Circle of major benefactors, have most generously supported our Uni- was employed for six years as a teacher in versity with gifts of $1 million or more," the Sturgis (Mich.) Public Schools and for Groh, Oas to be recognized for contributions Haenicke said. "There are apparently no 35 years as a social worker in what is now with this year's Distinguished Service Awards upward limits to the loyalty and generosity the Michigan Family Independence bestowed on Western Michigan Univer- Agency. Her husband, Alvin W. Frays, Two WMU employees who together nation for the Distinguished Service Award sity by its alumni and friends, and we are who died in 1978, was an attorney and real have dedicated more than 60 years to the came from as near as the campus and as far deeply gratified." estate developer in Kalamazoo. Among University have been selected as the re- as Greece, Venezuela and Singapore. Previously, the largest gift to the Uni- other projects, he developed the Maple cipients of this year's Distinguished Ser- "Jolene, over the years, has quietly and versity was a $5 million donation made in Hill Mall area on the city's west side. vice Awards. efficiently directed an office which re- 1989 by the Haworth family and Haworth Jolene V. Groh, international student sponds quickly to admissions requests, ef- Inc. of Holland. That gift remains the larg- (Continued on page four) services, and Donna B. Oas, speech pa- fectively handles visa problems and tran- thology and audiology, will be presented script evaluations and eases the transition with a plaque and a $1,500 honorarium at into the University," wrote one colleague. Enrollment trends remain positive, Wright says the 17th annual Academic Convocation at "Jolene also developed an office which The number of freshmen at WMU this colleges over the past three years. 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Dalton shows genuine concern for the interna- fall is up by 4.4 percent, creating the On-campus enrollment, at 22,455 stu- Center Recital Hall. In addition, $1,000 tional students and their myriad of prob- University's second largest freshman class dents, is down just 1.2 percent or 273 will be added to their base salaries. lems. From the orientation program to since 1989. Enrollment in doctoral pro- students while off-campus enrollment, at The two were graduation, the stu- grams also remained near record levels, 3,066 students, is down 516 students or chosen from cam- dents know Jolene including the most on-campus doctoral stu- 14.4 percent. Off-campus enrollment had puswide nomina- and her staff as car- dents ever. jumped twice that figure a year ago. tions based on such ing people in an un- New freshmen at the University total Enrollment of minority students totals criteria as: service familiar and foreign 3,245 students, just four students short of 2,574 students, down 4 percent from last through innovative country. That is why last year's figure, which itself had a sub- year. Minority students represent 10 per- and effective pro- their recommenda- stantial gain of 17.5 percent over the previ- grams; service in tions back home ous year. This year's sophomore class is (Continued on page four) areas that contrib- continue to bring also larger than last year's, by 3 percent. ute to the growth ever more interna- This year's freshman class totals 4,303 and stature of the tional students to students, an increase of 182 students or 4.4 University; and ser- Groh Oas Western Michigan percent. Total enrollment is 25,699 stu- Did you know? vice that extends the University." dents, down 838 students or 3.2 percent • On-campus enrollment in the impact and presence of the University into Former students from around the globe from last year, due mainly to smaller junior University's 23 doctoral programs the larger community. echoed those thoughts. "When any student and senior classes and dips in off-campus is at an all-time high of 424 stu- Groh, a WMU staff member for 29 arrives in the U.S., coming from his home and transfer student enrollment. dents. Combined enrollment of years, is being recognized for her con- country, he can't feel more insecure and "While there are declines in some areas, all516 doctoral and specialist stu- tributions to the field of international edu- lost," one wrote. "Is there anything better enrollment trends clearly are positive and dents is just six students fewer cation. After working her first four years at than finding a 'safe port' in a strange land? our base is strong," said Richard A. Wright, than last year. WMU as an admissions analyst in the Well, Ms. Jolene couldn't be described associate vice president for academic af- • The quality of this year's fresh- Graduate College, she joined the interna- better." fairs. "Our gains in freshman and sopho- man class remains high. The high tional student services staff in 1971 as an Another colleague wrote, "Widely trav- more enrollment are substantial, and we school grade point average of this admissions counselor. She was promoted eled, Jolene is one of our most successful have maintained a high level of quality year's freshmen is 3.2 on a scale to assistant director in 1977 and to director ambassadors, not only representing WMU among new students." of 4 and the average American in 1979. While working in that office, she with skill and aplomb abroad, but also a The University's freshman profile re- College Test score is 22.3, both also completed a bachelor's degree in fine exemplar of the warmth and generos- mains stable, with an average high school comparable to last year. communication and sociology and a ity of American culture with her students. grade point average of 3.2 on a scale of 4.0 • TheUniversityremainsaplace master's degree in counseling and person- Outgoing and caring, she wins friends eas- and an average score on the American of diversity, with minority enroll- nel at WMU. ily and keeps them ...." College Test of 22.3. ment representing 10 percent of Groh is responsible for managing all "In time, I came to see Jolene as a good Wright explained that the overall de- total enrollment and international phases of student services for WMU's in- friend, not just because of her quality pro- cline in enrollment is due primarily to the students accounting for 6.8 per- ternational students from recruitment to fessionalism, but because of her honest graduation oflarge classes that started com- cent for a total of 16.8 percent. graduation. During her tenure as director, caring about my progress and well-being," ing to the University in the late 1980s. The Both figures are comparable to the population she serves has tripled to wrote a recent graduate. "I.am happy to say number of students transferring to WMU last year's percentages. more than 1,700 students from some 90 this year also is down, by 7 percent, reflect- countries. Letters in support of her nomi- (Continued on page four) ing declining enrollments at community Two September 26, 1996 Western News ACE Fellow learning leadership ropes here A Wayne State one to whom I felt I could devote an entire Universityadminis- year of my life. The president, on the other trator is adding to hand, had to choose someone in whom he his knowledge about had enough confidence to have under his higher education wing for a year." leadership this year Friedl brings a rather unique back- as an American ground to the fellowship. He earned his Council on Educa- bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees tion Fellow atWMU. in anthropology from the University of John Friedl, di- California at Berkeley. He joined the an- rector of the Center Friedl thropology faculty at Ohio State Univer- for Legal Studies at sity in 1971 and taught there for I I years. WSU, came to WMU earlier this month to He continued his education during the work with President Haenicke and other latter years of his tenure at OSU in another senior administrators. He will take on a field, earning his master's degree in public DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES - John L. Zabriskie, president and chief variety of projects during his one-year fel- health from the University of Michigan. In executive officer of Pharmacia & Upjohn Inc., kicked off the new Distinguished lowship. 1982-83, he served as executive officer of Speaker Series sponsored by the Haworth College of Business with an address Sept. The ACE is an umbrella organization for the Seva Foundation, an international non- 18 in Schneider Hall. Nearly 300 business and community leaders from Southwest the nation's colleges and universities. It rep- profit public health organization based in Michigan as well as WMU faculty and staff turned out for the event. The series is resents all accredited, degree-granting insti- Chelsea, Mich. intended to bring business, education and government leaders to campus to discuss tutions of higher education as well as national Friedl then attended the University of a variety of topics of interest to the University and Southwest Michigan. The second and regional higher education associations. Michigan Law School, graduating with speaker in the series will be Daniel R. Smith, retired chairman and chief executive The ACE Fellows Program, now in its high honors in 1985. He worked for two officer of the First of America Bank Corp. and past president of the American 30th year, is intended to strengthen leader- Detroit area law firms until returning to Bankers' Association. His lecture is slated for Wednesday, Nov. 20. ship in American higher education by iden- higher education in 1994 as a faculty mem- tifying and preparing promising faculty ber at Wayne State. In addition to directing and staff members for responsible posi- the Center for Legal Studies, he is a profes- More than 900 students expected on campus tions in higher education administration. sor of anthropology and an associate pro- This year's 34 fellows, nominated by the fessor and director of graduate studies in Sept. 28 and Oct. 12for on-site admissions presidents of their institutions, were se- the law school. High school seniors can apply for admis- attend the event and take tours. General lected in a national competition. sion to WMU and find out 10 minutes later walking tours, as well as residence hall The screening process through which whether or not they're accepted during pro- tours, will be available. the fellows are assigned to universities is Work-study students need jobs grams Saturdays, Sept. 28 and Oct. 12. The "On-Site Admissions" will take quite thorough, according to Friedl. The Departments still wishing to hire stu- Called "On-Site Admissions," the event place in the Seibert Administration Build- fellows submit a list of the institutions dents through the College Work-Study will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days on ing, while the tours will leave from the where they would like to complete their Program should call the student employ- campus. More than 900 students are ex- Bernhard Center. For more information, fellowships and the presidents of the insti- ment referral service today. There are stu- pected to take advantage of the opportunity persons may contact the Office of Admis- tutions chosen by the ACE are presented dents who have not yet found a job for the to shorten the admissions process from two sions and Orientation at 7-2000. with a list of candidates. A significant fall and are available to start immediately. or three weeks to 10 minutes. amount of time is spent in interviews, with With the work-study program, student Participants will meet with an ad- the goal to find a good match. wages are not paid by the hiring depart- missions counselor and learn about the Paper tech meeting planned "President Haenicke has a wonderful ment. Instead, wages are covered by the criteria used in determining admission. The Paper Technology Foundation will reputation as a leader and college pres- federal or state program with a University They also will find out about the Uni- conduct its 37th annual meeting on campus ident," Friedl said. "Over the past 29 years, contribution. versity's expectations for them during their Thursday and Friday, Oct. 3-4. quite a network of former fellows has de- The awarding of work-study is done by senior year of high school. Invitations have The foundation is dedicated to paper veloped and I talked to several of them the Office of Student Financial Aid and been mailed to students across the state in industry education and research. Last year, during the process." Scholarships. The average award is $2,300 order to set up the 10-minute appoint- it provided more than $122,900 in scholar- Haenicke has served as a mentor to two or about 14 hours per week, both fall and ments. ships to 105 students in WMU's paper other ACE fellows during his 10 years as winter semesters. Students and their parents who don't science and paper engineering programs. president of WMU. For more information or to post a po- wish to go through the "On-Site Admis- The meeting will include paper and "It's important for this to be a good sition, call 7-2725, fax a description to 7- sions" but are interested in WMU may printing pilot plant open houses on Friday. match," Friedl says. "I needed to find some- 2809 or visit A-I 00 Ellsworth Hall. Homecoming organizers invite campus community to 'get connected' Students, faculty, staff, alumni and center stage at the Bernhard Center's that reflects the student-run station's eclec- bers and their guests and $13 for non- friends are invited to link up to WMU's Bronco Mall at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. tic playlist, including jazz, college rock, members. annual Homecoming celebration Sept. 30 The Bronco royalty also will be introduced R&B and reggae. Appearing on stage The gridiron contest, pitting the Bron- through Oct. 5. at Saturday's football game. will be Worldbeat Project, the Parka cos against Mid-American Conference ri- "WoridWideWestern: Get Connected" The University archives and regional Kings, Sean Summer Trio and Wally val Ball State University, will kick off at I is the theme of this year's celebration, history collections will highlight the his- Pleasant. There is no admission charged p.m. in Waldo Stadium. Before the game, reflecting the growing prominence of the torical aspects of Homecoming with a dis- for the event. more than 100 international students will World Wide Web. [n keeping with the play on the third floor of Waldo Library. In addition to music and food, students carry the flag of their respective countries theme, lists of Homecoming activities are Homecoming photos, memorabilia and also can enjoy novelty acts like the Gladi- onto the field in the "Parade of Nations." available on the Web through the WMU promotional materials from the past will ator Joust and the Velcro Wall throughout During halftime ceremonies, the Home- Alumni Association athttp://www.wmich.edu/ highlight the student activities through the the afternoon. New this year is Fast Tracks coming king and queen will be introduced alumni and through the Division of Stu- years, along with the increasing diversity - a game that allows up to eight people to and members of the Alumni Band also will dentAffairsathttp://dosaweb.faunce.wmich.edu/ of the student body. The display will be compete against each other using remote make a special appearance. org/cab/homecoming. open during regular library hours from control cars on a race track. Saturday evening Homecoming ac- This year's Homecoming celebration Sept. 30 through Oct. 14. WMU band alumni will gather with tivities will take on an especially spirited combines traditional events like tailgate Students will have a chance to steal the guest musicians and conductors to present mood with the National Pan-Hellenic Coun- parties with innovative activities like the spotlight and compete for cash prizes in a a twilight concert at 6 p.m. Friday in the cil Marchdown at 5 p.m. in Miller Audito- "Friday Festival." The festival will bring a campuswide lip-sync contest called "That's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The concert is rium. The synchronized steps how will fea- carnival-like atmosphere to campus with Entertainment" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, free and open to the public. ture the drill teams of WMU fraternities live music, novelty acts, competitive events in Miller Auditorium. The event, which The WMU women's volleyball team and sororities competing against each other and a live radio broadcast by WFAT-FM has been changed from a talent show, will will stage the first of the weekend's ath- in the free annual event. (96.5). Classes will be canceled for stu- allow groups of as many as 50 students to letic events when it takes on Central Michi- Two WMU graduates who have gone on dents to attend the multitude of Friday perform routines or songs to music. gan University at 7 p.m. Friday in the to impressive careers will be honored at the activities. Following the lip-sync contest, Miller University Arena. A match-up between the 33rd annual Distinguished Alumni Awards The celebration kicks off with voting Auditorium will feature the action block- Broncos and the Eagles of Eastern Michi- Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday in the East Ball- for Homecoming king and queen Monday buster"Mission Impossible," starring Tom gan University will take place at 7 p.m. room of the Bernhard Center. Awards will be and Tuesday, Sept. 30-0ct. I. The King Cruise, at 9:30 p.m. and again at midnight. Saturday in the University Arena. presented to Mary Rawlinson Creason, a and Queen Coronation will take place on Tickets for the showing are $1. A full roster of Homecoming events is 1944 graduate who is an aviation consultant With no classes on Friday, Oct. 4, stu- slated for Saturday, Oct. 5, beginning with in Grand Haven, Mich., and Neil Smith, a dents can devote their energies to the ac- registration for returning alumni from 9 1977 graduate who is president and general tivities at this year's "Friday Festival" near a.m. until noon on the second floor of the manager of the National Hockey League's WSfERNNNms the Goldsworth Valley Pond. Festivities Bernhard Center. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. in New York Rangers. Tickets are $30 for Editor: Ruth A. Stevens; Staff Writers: Cheryl P. Roland. begin at noon with the Soap Box Derby on the same location, returning students also Alumni Association members and their guests Julie D. Paavola; Photographer: Neil G. Rankin. Gilkison Avenue in front of the Sindecuse can take advantage of the alumni locator or $35 for non-members. Western News (USPS 362-210) is published by News Health Center. At2 p.m., four-person teams service to help contact former classmates, Hockey fans will have a chance to see Services. Walwood Hall. Western Michigan University. 1201 Oliver St.. Kalamazoo. MI 49008-5165. weekly can gorge themselves on jelly-filled do- roommates and friends, in addition to the Bronco hockey team in action Saturday during fall and winter semesters and bi-weekly during spring and summer sessions, except during vacation nuts in the annual "Fritter Fest" competi- receiving information about reunion ac- night as it plays a Brown and Gold scrim- periods. Periodicals postage paid at Kalamazoo. MI 49008-5165. tion. After stuffing themselves with do- tivities. mage at Lawson Arena at 7 p.m.

Postmaster: Send address changes to Western News, nuts, students can burn up some of those President Haenicke will welcome guests Students will wrap up the Homecoming News Services. Western Michigan University. 1201 calories with the Western Olympics at3:30 at the annual Alumni Association Brunch, celebrations with a campuswide dance at 9 Oliver St., Kalamazoo. MI 49008-5165. p.m. Teams will face off in events like the which gets under way at 10:30 a.m. in the p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. The Western News is distributed without charge to faculty and staff members, retirees and friends of the University, bat spin, orange pass, egg toss and tug-of- East Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. dance is sponsored by the National Pan- and is available at several campus locations. war. Haenicke, the WMU Marching Band, the Hellenic Council. Tickets are $5. Deadline: Items to be considered for publication should be submiffed to News Services by noon Tuesday of the A special attraction of the Friday ac- Bronco cheerleaders and Buster Bronco For more information about Home- week of publication. Offices that receive too many cop- Ies - or too few copies - are asked to call 387-8400. tivities will be the WIpR-FM Barking will rally brown and gold fans for the coming activities, persons may contact the WMU is an equal opportunity/employer/affirmative ac- Tunafest in Goldsworth Valley from noon afternoon football game. Admission to the McKee Alumni Center at 7-8777 or the tion institution. until 5 p.m. Students can enjoy live music brunch is $11 for alumni association mem- Office of Student Life at 7-2115. Western News September 26, 1996 Three Board action final step in contract ratification On campus _ Action by the Board of Trustees at its were enumerated in the contract for the first WINDING HER WAY TO WMU - Oct. 25 meeting is the next and final step time. These plans are essentially the same as Betsy Pinney took a roundabout route to for the contract between the University those for every other employee group. her job as placement coordinator/assis- and the WMU chapter of the American The contract also sets the University tant project director in the Department Association of University Professors. calendarthrough 2000-0 I with no increase of Physician Assistant. A native of Peru, Members of the faculty union voted in the number of holidays or annual leave. she earned her bachelor's degree in law overwhelmingly Sept. 19 to ratify a new It was agreed that the day before Home- from the Universidad de Lima. She re- three-year contract. The previous contract coming would be a holiday which might ceived a scholarship to the State Univer- was extended to Sept. 22 to allow time for allow for special programs for alumni on sity of New Yor" at Stony Brook, where the ratification vote. that day. she completed her master's degree in A tentative agreement was announced Several improvements were made to public policy. She also met her husband, Sept. 4, two days before the previous con- faculty development initiatives. Neil, there. When he was offered a job tract was to expire. Bargaining teams for The policy on sabbatical leave was on WMU's political science faculty in the University and the faculty union reached changed to allow for 100 percent salary 1993, she joined the physician assistant agreement on final details of the contract support for a one-semester sabbatical leave staff. Her job involves clinical site devel- Sept. 13. with adjoining spring/summer sessions. opment, preceptor recruitment and clini- The contract calls for across-the-board The requirements for sabbatical leaves were cal rotation assignments for seniors. increases in faculty salaries of 4 percent for strengthened. Each student must complete seven clini- 1996-97, 3.5 percent for 1997-98 and 3.3 The faculty development policy was cal rotations. Pinney coordinates some percent for 1998-99. Increases of .5 percent changed to add $30,000 to that fund, of 280 student placements each year with in 1997-98 and .7 percent in 1998-99 are which $15,000 would be designated for about 180 physicians around the state provided for Doctoral I productivity and faculty development for international edu- who serve as preceptors. "It never ceases equity increases among state universities. cation. An additional $95,000 was added to amaze me how generous the physicians are with their time and sharing their These latter increases reflect the to the Faculty Research and Creative Ac- knowledge with our students," she says. "They're very committed to WMU." University's designation as Michigan's tivities Support fund, primarily to facili- Pinney's job also includes writing grant proposals, administrative policies and only public Doctoral I university by the tate faculty travel. reports as well as organizing activities such as the department's annual job fair. Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement When not at work, Pinney enjoys remodeling the old house she and her husband of Teaching. In addition, a merit pool of.5 Catalogs on line on WWW have purchased and traveling. percent in each year of the contract is Both the graduate catalog and un- provided to recognize outstanding aca- dergraduate catalog now are available demic achievement. through the University's site on the The new contract provides for other Human resources World Wide Web. They are currently listed You still have time to register for the is designed to help you determine whether changes as well. One is the addition of a under University Information at two TlAA -CREF financial planni ng work- your income and assets are being used position of professional specialist or clini- www.wmich.edu. shops that will be offered on campus next most effectively to help you reach your cal supervisor, which is outside of the "I'm delighted we're able to make these week. goals. Mid-career employees are strongly bargaining unit and limited in number to no documents available on the Web," said Workshop I-Planning Retirement In- encouraged to attend. Topics will include: more than 7 percent of the bargaining unit. Richard A. Wright, associate vice presi- come may provide some assistance if you investment allocation; tax-saving ideas; Such positions, which are common at dent for academic affairs. "They will be are interested in planning ahead for retire- and building retirement security. large, research-oriented universities like especially useful to on-campus readers, ment. Topics will include: how much sav- Two sessions of Workshop n will be WMU, wi IIprovide for such employees as including academic advisers. ings is enough; income options and offered: II a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. I. flight instructors and laboratory supervi- "But they also will provide a valuable f1exibilities; strategies for combating in- All sessions will take place in 242 sors. They recognize the University's reference to prospective students, who look flation; tax considerations; and minimum Bernhard Center. Reservations can be made "growth in diversity of mission, complex- to our Web site for a wide range of infor- distribution. by calling Kris Karns at 1-800-842-2044. ity of program and doctoral concentra- mation about the University," Wright con- Three sessions of Workshop I will be TlAA-CREF also will offer individual tion," according to an appendix to the tinued. "For example, prospective gradu- offered: II a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. counseling sessions on Sept. 30, Oct. I and contract. ate students actually can apply on line and 30; and 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. Oct. 2. Appointments can be made by call- Provisions requiring the use of student prospective undergraduates will be able to Workshop II-A Mid-Career Checkup ing Karns. evaluations as part of the evaluation of do so soon." faculty members were changed to prohibit The catalogs, which soon also will be the use of a single item on an evaluation to searchable, were brought to the Web in ajoint Jobs _ make a personnel decision and to require that effort of the Faculty Resource Center in The following list of vacancies is cur- 30/96. faculty members provide evidence of good University computing services and Unjver- rently being posted through the Job Oppor- (R) Processing Supervisor, P-OI, Stu- teaching in addition to student evaluations. sity publications in the Office of Marketing, tunity Program by employment services in dent Financial Aid and Scholarships, 96/ Health benefits and insurance coverage Public Relations and Communications. the Department of Human Resources. Inter- 97-123, 9/24-9/30/96. ested benefits-eligible employees should (R) Secretary Administrative I, S-07, submit ajob opportunity transfer applica- Public Affairs and Administration, 96/97- Spirit tion during the posting period, and may 124, 9/24-9/30/96. A WMU staff member and a student connection with the For Freshmen Only contact an employment services staff mem- (R) Secretary III, S-06, Nursing, 96/ organization are the recipients of the first forum and Bronco Bash. "At both events, ber for assistance in securing these posi- 97-125,9/24-9/30/96. monthly Spirit Awards for this academic members of Alpha Tau Omega assisted tions. (N) Pharmacy Technician, S-06, year. The awards are well beyond our expectations," he said. S-OI and S-02 clerical positions are not Sindecuse Health Center, 96/97-127, 9/ presented each month "Moreover, they always assisted with a required to be posted. For persons inter- 24-9/30/96. between September and smile and respect to alL" ested in faculty positions, there are open- (R) Finance Clerk II, S-04, Physical April by Theresa A. Each month, one Spirit Award is given ings in selected fields. A letter of applica- Plant-Administrative Services, 96/97-128, Powell, vice president for to a student or group of students and an- tion should be submitted to the appropriate 9/24-9/30/96. student affairs, to those other to a faculty or staff member. For dean or chairperson. Please call the Applicant Information who demonstrate a unique more information or to nominate someone, (R) Clerk III, S-04, Student Financial Service at 7-3669 for up-to-date in- and visible example of pride call Barry-Loken at 7-2152. Aid and Scholarships, 96/97-122, 9/24-9/ formation on the Job Opportunity Program and enthusiasm for WMU. and vacancies available to external appli- The September winners are Terri M. cants. Benton-Ollie, student volunteer services, Libraries _ (N) New and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. "The Changing Images of World- archives contain materials reflecting stu- (R) Replacement Benton-Ollie was selected for spread- WideWestern" is the theme for the exhibit dent life, curriculum and programs of the WMU is an EO/AA employer ing Bronco cheer and WMU spirit among sponsored by the archives and regional institution since its origins in 1903. Year- several local non-profit agencies and cor- history collections to commemorate Home- books, course catalogs, publications, pho- porations while coordinating the Sept. 25 coming 1996. The exhibit is located on the tographs, scrapbooks and other materials Exchange __ Volunteer Opportunity Fair. "Terri truly third floor rotunda of Waldo Library are available to students, faculty and staff FREE - To loving home(s): Moving and has made the fair a 'CommUniverCity' through Oct. 13 and highlights the expand- for research at the archives located in East must part with two lovable dogs, both event," said Sandy Barry-Loken, student ing boundaries of WorldWideWestern Hall on East Campus. The archives also trained, bright, loving and great with affairs. "Throughout all aspects of her plan- through the years. provide instructional sessions and respond kids. Black lab/greyhound mix and ning, she has promoted a partnership be- In keeping with the 1996 Homecoming to reference inquiries. Visit the archives or Manchester terrier mix. Current with tween WMU and the Greater Kalamazoo theme, "WorldWideWestern: Get Con- call 7-8490 for additional information about shots. Come with all accessories. Call area." CommUniverCity is an ongoing pro- nected," the exhibit depicts the changes in resources or services. Toby at 7-3825. gram that consists of special promotions student life and the institution through the and events designed to display WMU and years. It contains photographs, publica- Life _ Kalamazoo pride. tions and other memorabilia from the ar- Zest for Alpha Tau Omega was nominated by chives highlighting the many changes at Take advantage of Zest for Life's ex- present an interactive session on progres- Paul F. Iagnocco, student life, for helping WMU since its origins as a normal school. panded hours and programs. Lap swim- sive relaxation. Bring your lunch and en- his office perform a variety of services in Archival materials illuminate how ming over the lunch hour now will be joy some time for yourself. changes in technology and society have offered from I I a.m. to I p.m. In addition, shaped the lives of students and expanded the Zest for Life Fitness Room is now open Massage therapy is now under way at Media the boundaries of the University. The 200 Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings Oakland Gym. Fifteen-, 30- and 60-minute Ross Gregory, history, discusses the Western State Normal School students in from 6 to 8 a.m. A new section of Aquatic appointments are available on Monday and 50th anniversary of the G.!. Bill on "Fo- 1905 were primarily from southwestern Fitness will begin ~n Oct. 1 and will meet Wednesday evenings between 3:30 and 7 cus," a five-minute interview produced by Michigan and attended all classes in one at Gabel Pool from 5:30 to 6: 15 p.m. To p.m. The certified therapists performing the news services. "Focus" is scheduled to air building. In contrast, today's students num- register for this c1as\, please call 7-3262. massages are Marcie Clark Lee and Jana at6: 10a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28,on WKPR- ber more than 25,000 and come from all Stastny of Halaen Therapies. Appointments AM (1420). "Focus" is also used on a parts of the globe. Technology has also The first Expert Express will be from must be scheduled in person in 16 Oakland regular basis by WKZO-AM (590), WKMI- advanced the bounds of WorldWideWest- noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Gym during ZFL Fitness Room hours. Gift AM ( 1360) and several other radio stations ern beyond the 123-building campus. the Faculty Lounge of the Bernhard Cen- certificates also are available. For prices or around Michigan. A branch of the University libraries, the ter. Graduate assistant Kim Moored will further information, call 7-3262. Four September26, 1996 Western News Calendar ~~~~----- The master calendar maintained by news servicesfor use in Western News is available through Gopher on the VMScluster. Currently, there are three calendars available: September events; October events; and future events, which runfrom November 1996 through December 1997. To view the calendars, type Gopher at the system prompt. At the next menu, choose 2. Western Michigan University, then choose 5. Campus Calen- dar. You will find options for 1. This Month's Events, 2. Next Month's Events and 3. Future Events.

Thursday, September 26 (thm 28) Hispanic Heritage Month cultural exhibit, third floor showcases, Waldo Library. (and 27) Exhibition, "Alma College 15th Annual Statewide Print Competition," Gallery II, Sangren Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibition, mixed media sculpture by Christine Boos, Chicago artist, Space Gallery, Knauss Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (and 27) Exhibition, photography, Rotunda and South Galleries, East Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closing reception, Friday, Sept. 27, 6-8 p.m. "Gathering of Women," Faculty Dining Room, Bernhard Center Public Cafeteria, noon- 1 p.m. SIGN OF THE TIMES - Workers from Adams Outdoor Advertising were putting Master class, Horacio Gutierrez, piano, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 2 p.m. the finishing touches on a new billboard for the University erected last week on 1- Doctoral oral examination, "Structural AdjustmentfMake or Buy Development Policy: 94 between Portage and Sprinkle roads. The brown-and-gold sign is intended to An Examination of Public Policy Making and Implementation in Nigeria," Robert A. increase the University's visibility in the Kalmazoo area and is yet another Dibie, political science, 3020 Friedmann Hall, 2 p.m. expression of a new marketing theme launched this summer by the Office of Mathematics and statistics colloquium, "A Mathematician Catches a Baseball," Edward Marketing, Public Relations and Communications. The theme, "A World of Aboufadel, Grand Valley State University, Commons Room, sixth floor, Everett Difference," emphasizes the unique qualities of WMU's people, programs and Tower, 4 p.m. facilities. The intent is to provide a unifying theme and message for the University. Hispanic Heritage Month panel discussion, "The Meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month," 242 Bernhard Center, 7 p.m. Reading to launch the New Issues Press Poetry Series, Lisa Fishman, David Marlatt and Thursday, October 3 John Rybicki, 3770 Knauss Hall, 8:30 p.m. (thru 23) Exhibition, pajntings by the late Sebastian Buffa, 1978 WMU graduate, Friday, September 27 showcases, Sangren Hall, weekdays, 7 a.m.-I 0:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 a.m.-I 0:30 p.m.; (thm Oct. 16) Exhibition, "WMU Department of Art Faculty Show," Dalton Center and Sundays, noon to midnight. Multi-Media Room, Mondays thru Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; reception, Friday, Sept. (thru 23) Exhibition, graphic design for book, "Transcendence," by Gary Koepke, 27,5-7 p.m. Koepke International, Gallery II, Sangren Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. *Performance, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, featuring violinist Gil Shaham, pianist "Enhancing Teaching with Technology" program, "Building Power Presentations in Horacio Gutierrez and cellist Gustav Rivinius, Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. PowerPoint," Judy A. Yaeger, business information systems, clock tower conference Saturday, September 28 area, University Computing Center, noon-I p.m.; to register call 7-5430. Student recital, Sandy Ciecierski, soprano, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 3 p.m. "Gathering of Women," Faculty Dining Room, Bernhard Center Public Cafeteria, noon- Women's soccer, WMU vs. Trinity Christian College, WMU Soccer Complex, 4:30 p.m. I p.m. Sunday, September 29 Meeting, Faculty Senate, Fetzer Center, 5 p.m. Men's soccer, WMU alumni game, WMU Soccer Complex, 2 p.m. Mircea Eliade Lecture on Religion, "Beauty and the Bursar: The Economic Functions of Monday, September 30 Art and Aesthetic Values in an Indian Buddhist Monasticism," Gregory Schopen, (thru Oct. 14) Exhibition, Homecoming photos, memorabilia and promotional materials, professor of Sanskrit, Tibetan and Buddhist studies, the University of Texas at Austin, third floor, Waldo Library. 3750 Knauss Hall, 7 p.m. (thru Oct. 4) Exhibition, "Art Education," Rotunda and South Galleries, East Hall, Homecoming activities: "That's Entertainment" lip-sync contest, Miller Auditorium, 7 weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closing reception, Friday, Oct. 4,5-8 p.m. p.m.; *movie, "Mission Impossible," Miller Auditorium, 9:30 p.m. and midnight. Workshop on the Faculty Research and Creative Activities Support Fund, 159 Bernhard *Concert, University Jazz Orchestra, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Center, 9:30 a.m. Mircea Eliade Lecture on Religion, "In the Shadow of Gibbon and St. Bernard: The *Admission charged Meanings of Money in the History of Monasticisms," Gregory Schopen, professor of Sanskrit, Tibetan and Buddhist studies, the University of Texas at Austin, 3750 Knauss Hall, 7 p.m. Distinguished service (Continued from page one) _ Tuesday, October 1 that these same views were shared by a more than 100 sites across the country for Meditation group, Kiva, Faunce Student Services Building, 8-8:30 a.m. large number of other international stu- graduate student internships; holding lead- Women's soccer, WMU vs. Tiffin University, WMU Soccer Complex, 4 p.m. dents while I was at Western." ership positions in state and national pro- "Rediscovering Latin America" lecture series, "Promoting the Private Sector in Latin Groh has shared her expertise with oth- fessional associations, including serving America," Bernardo Guillamon, Inter-American Development Bank, Lee Honors ers in the international student services as president of the Michigan Cleft Palate College, 7 p.m. arena by serving as chairperson of the Association; and advocating on behalf of Men's soccer, WMU vs. the University of Notre Dame, Waldo Stadium, 7 p.m. Michigan Association for Foreign Student children and adults with communication *Guest artist recital, Ronald Barron, principal trombonist of the Boston Symphony Affairs and leading several workshops at disorders, including serving on the oral Orchestra, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 7 p.m. the state, regional and national level. Also cleft teams at Bronson Methodist Hospital Mircea Eliade Lecture on Religion, "Being Buried in a Dunghill: Benedict and the active in the community, she has served as in Kalamazoo, the Michigan State Uni- Buddha on Monks and Their Money," Gregory Schopen, professor of Sanskrit, a voluntary probation officer, as a trainer versity Kalamazoo Center for Medical Tibetan and Buddhist studies, the University of Texas at Austin, 3750 Knauss Hall, and worker at Gryphon Place Help Line Studies and Butterworth Hospital in Grand 7 p.m. and as a board member of the Kalamazoo Rapids. Wednesday, October 2 Personnel and Guidance Association. "As a teacher and mentor," wrote one *Management development workshop, "Riding the Wave of Change: How To Build Oas first came to WMU in 1962 as a student, "Mrs. Oas has been a role model Resiliency in Times of Change," Fetzer Center, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; to register call part-time clinical supervisor in the De- for her students. She has exemplified the 7-3232. partment of Speech Pathology and Au- life of a professional woman and has shown (thm 31) Exhibition, mixed media sculpture by Margaret Wharton, Chicago artist, Space diology. She joined the faculty in 1966. her students the numerous ways that they Gallery, Knauss Hall, Mondays thru Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. She earned her bachelor's degree in speech can grow as professionals as well as indi- Zest for Life Expert Express, "Progressive Relaxation," Kim Moored, graduate assistant, correction from the University of Michi- viduals. She is always willing to give of her Faculty Lounge, Bernhard Center, noon-12:30 p.m. gan and her master's degree in speech time and is flexible in doing so. She goes Mircea Eliade Lecture on Religion, "You Are What You Own: Material Possessions and pathology from WMU. out of her way to make each student feel Monastic Status in an Indian Buddhist Monasticism," Gregory Schopen, professor of Those who nominated Oas for the award important by taking an active interest in Sanskrit, Tibetan and Buddhist studies, the University of Texas at Austin, 3750 say her contributions to the Department of her/his outside acti vities as well as those in Knauss Hall, 7 p.m. Speech Pathology and Audiology, WMU, the classroom." Homecoming King and Queen Coronation, Bronco Mall, Bernhard Center, 7 p.m. the students she has taught and the persons Also among the nomination letters was with communication handicaps she has one from the parent of a child born with a served constitute a lifetime achievement. cleft palate who had contacted Oas for "The reputation of Western Michigan information and therapy. "Donna Oas has Enrollment Gift University, the Department of Speech Pa- had no small impact on our family," she (Continued from page one) (Continued from page one) _ thology and Audiology and the profession wrote. "She has supervised (our child's) cent of total enrollment. There are 1,751 Although Helen Frays died more than of speech-language pathology have all therapy for years, offering encouragement international students enrolled this fall, two years ago, distribution of her estate has grown in high regard because of Mrs. Oas' and wisdom, not only in her field of exper- virtually unchanged from a year ago and only recently been completed. expertise, competence and selfless dedica- tise but as a parent and occasional counse- representing 6.8 percent of all students. Stewart Tower was completed in 1991 tion," wrote one colleague. "Her devotion lor. She is the person Irely on for encourage- Doctoral and specialist enroll ment also and has since become one of the most to the highest standards of education, care ment, especially when his progress does is close to last year's record levels, re- recognized landmarks of the campus. The and service speaks for itself by her ac- not seem to be moving as quickly as it flecting the significant number of doc- tower was part of the expansion of Waldo complishments." should. toral programs at the University. Spe- Library and construction of the new Com- Some of Oas' notable achievements in- "As I sit in the parents' waiting room cialist degrees are between master's and puting Center, which combined totaled $27 clude: being selected by students in the day after day, week after week, year after doctoral degrees. million in capital improvements. local chapter of the National Student year, I learn it is not our famjly alone that WMU has 489 doctoral students and 27 The Frays gift is part of a number of Speech, Language, Hearing Association as has benefited from Donna's dedication to specialist students - the most specialist recent successes in the fund-raising arena their adviser for 20 years; serving on nu- helping children with speech, language students in at least a decade - compared achieved by the University. Earlier this merous committees to help establish the and hearing difficulties," she continued. with 497 doctoral students and 25 special- month, the University announced it had College of Health and Human Services and "Over the years, I have met many families ist students last year. This year's total of finished the 1995-96 fis.cal year with a its Unified Clinics; coordinating the Charles who are recipients of Donna's talents. 424 on-campus doctoral students is the record $12.3 million in gifts, the largest Van Riper Language, Speech and Hearing Among the parents, Donna is held in high- largest ever. total in the University's history. Clinic as well as off-campus placements at est esteem."