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Volume 17,Number 7 October 18,1990 Cooperation sought for Nearly 75 percent of capital campaign goal raised Syracuse University study Between Oct. 16 and Oct. 20, about The University has raised nearly $40 $17.9 million has been raised. Willard A. (Bill) Brown Jr., a 1953 500 WMU faculty members and admin- million through its "Campaign for Ex- Parfet reported that the $39.9 million WMU graduate, preceded Parfet as istrators will receive a survey about the cellence," a total that is almost three- raised to date includes $33 million in gifts chairperson of the WMU Foundation. He importance of teaching and research. fourths of the campaign's $55 million and pledges or 73 percent of the $45 mil- is chairperson and chief executive officer The survey is part of a multi-campus goal, campaign chairperson William U. lion goal in that category. An additional of Rubloff Inc., one of Chicago's leading study of research universities in which Parfet has announced. $6.9 million has been raised in deferred real estate development firms. Carl E WMU has agreed to participate. The "We could not have hoped for a better gifts, for which the goal is $10 million. Lee, who is president, general manager study, which is being conducted by Syra- start for the campaign," said Parfet, cor- "We are off to a great start," Parfet said, and owner of the Fetzer Broadcasting cuse University and funded by a Lilly porate executive vice president of the "but the job is not yet finished. We still Service Inc. of Kalamazoo, is vice Endowment grant, uses survey methodol- Upjohn Co., during the annual meeting of are $15 million shy of our goal, and the chairperson of the WMU Foundation ogy to investigate the relative importance the WMU Foundation Oct. 12. Parfet is realities of fund-raising are that it will be board. of undergraduate teaching and research. also chairperson of the foundation's board more difficult to secure the kind of large Parfet cautioned his audience of 80 The instruments have been designed by of directors. gifts that have propelled us to early foundation members and directors that Syracuse University, while WMU's Of- The campaign, for construction pro- success." special priority must be given to four fice of University Assessment will coor- jects, academic programs and endow- The "Campaign for Excellence" has capital building projects included in the dinate data collection on campus. ments, was publicly announced in April brought WMU the largest gift in its campaign. "While we are well ahead of The survey asks for the importance of 1989 with $22 million or 40 percent of history, $5 million from Gerrard W. our schedule," he said, "we have not teaching vs. research activities rather than the goal already given or pledged. It is Haworth, Richard G. Haworth, their completed the funding goals for these the relationship between the two activi- the largest fund-raising effort in the his- families and Haworth Inc. of Holland, building projects." ties, according to Mary Anne Bunda, tory of the University. In the 18 months which was announced last year. More than $10 million has been raised University assessment. since the announcement, an additional Among other major campaign com- for the four building projects included in All of the data analysis will be con- mitments previously announced are: $2 the campaign. The projects are the ex- ducted at Syracuse, which will supply Reception to honor million from the Irving S. Gilmore pansion and renovation of Waldo Library, WMU with a copy of its campus results Medallion Scholars Foundation of Kalamazoo; $2 million an addition to Shaw Theatre, and new and the national results for comparative Faculty and staff members are invited from the Upjohn Co. of Kalamazoo; $1 buildings for the Lee Honors College and purposes. to meet the 14 winners of this year's million from Merze Tate of Washington, the Haworth College of Business. "The quality of the information for our $25,000 Medallion Scholarships at a D.C.; $500,000 from Carl and Winifred A total of $7.2 million remains to be campus and the national research study program at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, in Lee of Kalamazoo; $500,000 from Ed- raised for those four projects, or slightly depends on the willingness of participants the Dalton Center Recital Hall. A recep- ward J. and Ruth M. Heinig of Kalama- less than half of the $15.1 million needed to return the questionnaires in a timely tion will follow in the Dalton Center zoo; a $500,000 challenge grant from the to complete the campaign. fashion," Bunda said. lobby. Kresge Foundation of Troy; and $300,000 Participants in the program will in- from the Kalamazoo Foundation. Haenicke to present 'State of the University' clude: Brian K. Kurzmann, Western "There are no words that adequately Student Association president and a 1987 express our gratitude and appreciation to address at 11th annual Academic Convocation Medallion Scholar; J. Michael Kemp of those whose generosity has made this Kalamazoo, a former WMU trustee who campaign the spectacular success it is to President Haenicke will present the The Distinguished Faculty Scholar initiated the Medallion Scholarship Pro- date," said President Haenicke. "We owe "State of the University" address at 3 p.m. Award will be presented by Clarke to gram; E. Thomas Lawson, religion, who a special debt of gratitude to Bill Brown, Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the 11th annual Aca- Morton O. Wagenfeld, sociology and is chairperson of the Medallion Scholar- Bill Parfet and Carl Lee for their out- demic Convocation in the Dalton Center community health services. ship Committee; and President Haenicke. standing leadership in this campaign." Recital Hall. Geneva 1. Williams of Detroit, chair- The event, which is open to the public, person of the Board of Trustees, will pre- is intended to recognize and celebrate sent this year's Distinguished Service University reaps more national recognition academic achievement and excellence at Awards to Joyce L. DeRight, College of the University. It is sponsored by the Education, and Robert L. Erickson, in U.S. News & World Report college guide Office of the Provost and Vice President speech pathology and audiology. For the second time in four weeks, bitious student." for Academic Affairs. Following the awards ceremony, WMU has been recognized in a national In September, Money magazine listed A. Bruce Clarke, provost and vice Clarke will introduce Haenicke, who will publication aimed at prospective students WMU among the top 100 "best buys" in president for academic affairs, will give then give the address. The convocation and their parents. American public higher education. That the welcome at the convocation. Alumni will be followed by a reception in the In its 1991 guide of "America's Best survey, produced with Peterson's Guides, Teaching Excellence Awards will be pre- lobby of the Dalton Center. Colleges," U.S. News & World Report listed institutions that emerged as best sented by Patrick L. Laughlin of DeWitt, The "State of the University" address magazine included WMU among the na- values based on a computer analysis that vice president of the WMU Alumni As- will be broadcast at 6:30 Tuesday evening tion's best 345 national universities and weighted tuition against 17 measures of sociation, to Arnie Johnston, English, and on WMUJ\-FM (102.1), ~~ U_~vers!!y's liberal arts colleges from among 1,374 academic performance. Richard 1. Keaveny, art. public radio station. The convocation four-year colleges and universities sur- will air on Kalamazoo Community Ac- veyed. cess Television at these times: 6:30 p.m. "I am very pleased that WMU is listed Friday, Oct. 26, on Channel 33; 8 p.m. among the national universities, because Saturday, Oct. 27, on Channel 32; 8 p.m. we have certainly outgrown the status of Sunday, Oct. 28, on Channel 31; and 8:30 strictly regional importance," said Pres- p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, on Channel3!. ident Haenicke. "Given the large number of institutions surveyed, it is clear that we Trustees to meet are in the top ranks of the nation's col- leges and universities." Friday, Oct. 19 The magazine identified 204 national The Board of Trustees is expected to universities and 141 national liberal arts take action on program revision requests· colleges as the nation's best as well as 60 and capital outlay budget requests for top regional universities, 40 top regional 1991-92 at its Friday, Oct. 19, meeting. colleges and nine top specialty schools. The trustees will meet at 11 a.m. in the Only four public universities in Mich- Board Room of the Bernhard Center. The igan were listed by the magazine: Mich- requests will be sent to the state Depart- igan State University, the University of ment of Management and Budget for re- Michigan, Wayne State University and view and eventual action by the Legisla- WMU. ture and governor as part of the annual Criteria for national universities, with appropriations process. WMU figures in parentheses, included: Other agenda items include recom- average SAT or ACT scores (21); per- mendations on a new doctoral degree in centage of freshmen in the top 10 percent mathematics education and on awarding a of their high school class (23); acceptance contract-to renovate Western's Campus rate (71 percent); the percentage of fac- Bookstore in the Bernhard Center. The ulty members with a doctorate (68); stu- trustees also will consider gift, grant and dent-faculty ratio (22-to-1); total spending personnel reports. per student ($4,957); and the graduation BUILDING DEDICATED •• The new $1.3 million Carl and Winifred Lee As an information item, the Board's rate after five years (41 percent). Honors College was dedicated in ceremonies Oct. 12. Pictured in front of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee "By any standards, the top two cate- structure that now bears their names are Carl E Lee, president, general manager will hear a report from the WMU Presi- gories -- national universities and national and owner of the Fetzer Broadcasting Service Inc. of Kalamazoo, and his wife, dential Task Force on Alcohol. liberal arts colleges -- are the major Winifred. The Lees gave $500,000 to help finance the project. "Winnie and I These Board committee meetings also leagues of American higher education," are very pleased to have this opportunity to assist WMU and our good friend are scheduled for Oct. 19: Budget and U.S. News & World Report said. "While Diether Haenicke achieve his dream," said Carl Lee. "We've watched the Finance Committee at 9:30 a.m.; and the quality of individual schools obvious- growth and excellence of WMU and its contributions to the area, and believe Academic and Student Affairs Committee ly varies, colleges in these top categories that WMU is on the firmest foundation ever because of great leaders like Diether at 10:15 a.m. Both committee meetings generally provide superior academic Haenicke." The Lees are holding a plaque that is a replica of the wall of plaques will take place in 204 Bernhard Center experiences for the academically am- inside the building containing the names of all the donors. and all meetings are open to the public. Two October 18, 1990 Western News

Founders of HHS programs United Way dollars provide important servIces to be feted at banquet Substance abuse prevention and treat- The College of Health and Human ment, family counseling, crisis interven- Services will honor the founders of its tion -- those are among the services of- academic programs at a banquet Friday, fered by the 57 agencies supported by the Oct. 19, in the Bernhard Center as a part Greater Kalamazoo United Way. of the college's 86th Homecoming cele- WMU fund-raisers for this year's drive bration. heard from representatives of two of those Dean Janet I. Pisaneschi described the agencies at a kick-off breakfast Oct. 10 in event as' "a celebration of vision and the Bernhard Center. energy -- precious commodities in com- Barbara Mills, director of the Kalama- bination -- and people who can translate zoo YWCA Domestic Assault Program, their ideas into action." and Bob Ezelle, executive director of the Leaders being honored at the banquet Kalamazoo Boys and Girls Club, talked include: Charles G. Van Riper, who es- about their organizations and what the tablished the first speech clinic in Mich- United Way dollars collected at such igan; George G. Mallinson, who founded places as WMU mean to them. one of the first three graduate programs in Mills explained that the YWCA facility alcohol and drug abuse in the nation and is the oldest shelter of its kind in the state. who secured funding to establish the It started serving abused women in May blind rehabilitation program and the 1976 and has sheltered more than 6,000 physician assistant program; women and children since that time. Its Rosalia A. Kiss-Schwem and the late staff has counseled another 3,000 women Marion R. Spear, who initiated one of the who have not used the shelter because first graduate programs in occupational they had some facility where they felt therapy; Merle (Terry) Hokenstad, Robert safe. The program also takes an average H. Barstow and Clarice Platt Jones, who of 6,000 to 7,000 crisis calls every year established the School of Social Work; during the working day. UNITED WAY KICK-OFF -- Fund-raisers at the Oct. 10 kick-otT breakfast for Donald Blasch, Ruth Kaarlela and Stanley "We are extremely grateful for United this year's campus United Way drive got to hear first-hand how the money they Suterko, three founders of the blind reha- Way support," Mills said. "They have -- hope to collect will help agencies in the Kalamazoo area. Anne E. Thompson, bilitation program; left, human resources, who is chairing this year's campus drive for $130,000, even in tight times -- continued to give us Ellen K. Page-Robin, who started the increases in allocations. We think it's introduced to the 100 fund-raisers Barbara Mills, second from left, director of gerontology program; Richard Williams, because we're doing good work. We the Kalamazoo YWCA Domestic Assault Program, and Bob Ezelle, right, execu- who founded the holistic health care pro- tive director of the Kalamazoo Boys and Girls Club. Among those at the kick-otT have tried- very-iiardto provide a maxi- gram; William Birch, who developed the to hear the information they presented about their agencies was Robert Nagler, first physician assistant program in the mum number of services for a minimum third from left, emeritus in chemistry, who is chairing the emeriti portion of the amount of dollars." state; and Clyde Willis, who was instru- campaign. The program shelters people for up to mental in establishing MultiClinic. Special posthumous recognition will be five weeks. The YWCA has a 32-bed seling that we can because they deserve to because of people like you who are com- given to William A. Burian, founding shelter, which is always full and usually have an opportunity to get out of that mitted to the United Way, it gives us a dean of the college, and to Spear, who has a waiting list. abusive relationship." chance to be effective in the lives of the founded the Department of Occupational "I think people are not clear about the Ezelle said the Boys and Girls Club has peopie we serve." volume of the problem in the Kalamazoo been serving young people in the inner Therapy. The college, established in 1976, area," Mills said. "This is something city of Kalamazoo since the early 1950s. we'd like to deny, this is something we'd It is open to all children ages six to 18 at $42,409 collected so far brought together existing programs in like to pretend doesn't happen to good no cost. alcohol and drug abuse, blind rehabili- University contributors are already people, to people who we know, or that it tation, gerontology, medical technology, "That's due in large part to United on their way to this year's United could ever happen to us. occupational therapy, physician assistant, Way," said Ezelle, noting that 2,200 to Way goal of $130,000. As of Oct. "We have had Western Michigan Uni- social work, and speech pathology and 2,400 youths from disadvantaged and 16, $42,409 -- or 32.6 percent of the versity faculty members, students and audiology. Later a specialty program in dysfunctional families currently are goal -- had been collected from 438 staff who have used our services," she holistic health and a health care adminis- members. retirees, emeriti and active em- continued. "We have an image that only tration option were added. Ezelle listed some of the activities the ployees. very poor, uneducated people who are club offers, including arts and crafts, The event begins at 6 p.m. with a social probably unemployed are the people who tutorials, a club store, monthly birthday hour followed by dinner. have domestic abuse in their families. parties, movies, a photography club, a This is simply not true. It crosses every newspaper, special events and camp. racial, social, economic, religious strata "We are doing things and helping kids Anthropologist to present Eliade Lectures and that is something that is amazing to feel good about themselves and these kids topic in Edinburgh, Scotland. people." are getting a chance at some things they Mary Douglas, a world renowned Mills said that for every story in the ordinarily wouldn't get a chance at," anthropologist, will present this year's The Mircea Eliade Lectures on Reli- newspaper about an abused woman, there Ezelle said. "Without role models, it's Mircea Eliade Lectures on Religion at gion were endowed at WMU by an anonymous donor in 1987. They are are several more that don't make the difficult for these kids to have a chance at WMU Monday through Wednesday, Oct. media. life. It's up to agencies such as ours to 22-24. named in honor of Eliade, who lived from "Those are the cases we see every day provide those opportunities and role Douglas, who retired in 1988 after a 1907 to 1985 and is widely regarded as the foremost historian of religion in his that don't get public attention and yet models. career of teaching and conducting re- lifetime. The series is delivered annually they need to be served," she said. "We "Because of the United Way, we're search in England, the United States and at the University and published in book need to continue to try to bring the very able to offer some programs we feel are Zaire, will present three lectures on the form. best in information, referrals and coun- really successful," he concluded. "And theme, "Claims on God: The Book of Numbers as Anthropology." The specific topics she will address are: Datta-Sandhu heads Gift supports library project "The Numbers Poet" on Monday, Oct. 22, in 3770 Knauss Hall; "The Shaming of Women's Studies Program The Kalamazoo Foundation has granted Excellence. " Miriam" on Tuesday, Oct. 23, in 3770 WMU $300,000 over a five-year period "The University, in turn, has shared its Knauss Hall; and "The Failure of Great Sushi Datta-Sandhu, political science, for the expansion and renovation of human and physical resources with the Prophets" on Wednesday, Oct. 24, in is director of the Women's Studies Pro- Dwight B. Waldo Library as part of community," Parfet continued. "With this 3750 Knauss Hall. All lectures will begin gram for 1990-91. She is serving in that WMU's $55 million "Campaign for gift, the Kalamazoo Foundation acknowl- at 8 p.m. and are free and open to the capacity while director Barbara S. Havira, Excellence. " edges the University libraries as a vital public. history, is on sabbatical. The gift brings to $1.7 million the community resource for all of West Douglas taught anthropology at the Datta-Sandhu has taught at WMU since amount already raised for the project, Michigan." University of London from 1951 to 1977. 1972, and has been a guest lecturer and which has a goal of $4.3 million in "We accept this gift with special grati- From there she went to the Russell Sage researcher at the University of Nairobi. private support. The total cost of the tude," said President Haenicke. "It re- Foundation in New York City, where she Her fields of interest include African project is $19.3 million, of which $15 presents the continuation of a long and was director for research on culture and a political systems, non-Western societies million is state appropriations. satisfying relationship between the research scholar for four years. She also and the role and status of women in poli- "The people of this community have Kalamazoo Foundation and our Uni- taught at Northwestern University as the tics. Datta-Sandhu also has served as a been tied to WMU since its founding," versity, symbolizing the great bond that Avalon Foundation Professor in the Hu- consultant and researcher for several films said William U. Parfet, corporate ex- exists between WMU and the commun- manities from 1981 to 1985 and was a on Mrican women and culture. ecutive vice president of the Upjohn Co. ity." visiting professor in Princeton Univer- The new telephone number for the and chairperson of the "Campaign for The University libraries, with holdings sity's Department of Religion from 1985 Women's Studies Program is 7-4900. of more than 2 million items, constitute until her retirement. She currently resides the fifth largest library resource in in London. Changes announced for Michigan and the largest in the western Douglas' major research was on the candidate appearances half of the state. philosophy and institutions of the people In addition to serving WMU students, of Zaire. She has studied such topics as Two appearances by political candi- EdItor: Ruth A. Stevens; Stair Writers: O1eryl P. Roland, faculty and staff, the WMU libraries have dietary laws, the social uses of food and dates at WMU (see last week's Western Michael L. Smith; PbotocnPher: Neil G. Rankin. long provided services to the community perceptions of risk. News) have been changed to a new date: Wntern N•••• (USPS 362-210) is published by News Services, and the region. Each year more than "While cultural anthropologists usually • A talk by Congressman Fred Upton, 8-207 Ellsworth HaIl, Weslem Michigan University, 1201Oliver St., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-~16~, weekly during fall and winter 25,000 items from the University's col- study other contemporary societies, Mary Republican candidate for the 4th Con- semesters and hi-weekly during spring and summer sessions, lections are checked out directly to Douglas has, in addition, turned her atten- gressional District, has been changed except during vacation periods. Second class postJIgepaid at Kalamazoo, MI 49008-~16~. Kalamazoo area residents or loaned to tion to the Judeo-Christian tradition," said from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, to more than 150 libraries in West Mich- E. Thomas Lawson, chairperson of 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2. P_r: Send address changes to Weslem News. News igan. religion and coordinator of the scholar's • A talk by Congressman Howard Services, Weslem Michigan University, IWI Oliver St., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-~16~. The library renovation and expansion visit. "She has looked at the dietary laws Wolpe, Democratic candidate for the 3rd project began last spring and is expected and prescriptions in the Hebrew scriptures Congressional District, has been changed Western News is distributed without charge to faculty and staff members, retirees and friends of the University. and is available to be completed this spring. from an anthropologist's point of view. from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, at several campus locations. The Kalamazoo Foundation was estab- She will continue this anthropological Oct. 24, to 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday,

0...111•••: Items to be considered for publication should be lished in 1925 to benefit Kalamazoo investigation of the Bible, specifically the Nov. 2. submitted to News Services by noon Tuesday of the week.of County and its residents. With nearly $90 book of Numbers, in her lectures at Both will take place in 3020 Friedmann publication. Offices that receive too many copies .- or too few million in assets, it has grown to be the WMU." Hall. The programs are part of a series copies .- are asked to call 387-4100. WMU is an equal opponunity/ernployer/affmnative action institution. 17th largest community foundation in the In November 1989, Douglas presented sponsored by WMU's Institute of Gov- nation. the prestigious Gifford Lectures on this ernment and Politics. Western News October 18, 1990 Three Proposed research and business park On campus _ 'crystalizes' benefits of WMU -- Arwady FROM STYLING HAIR TO SEND- The University's proposed research and munity for intelligent development is a ING MAIL -- A year and a half ago business park near Drake Road and Park- real asset to the future economic develop- when Jerry L. Bloemsma got a new job view Avenue "crystalizes all the benefits ment of Kalamazoo County," he contin- at WMU, he only moved from one floor of WMU to the economic development ued. "There are, of course, a few stones to another in the Bernhard Center. and quality of life of our community," being tossed and some very legitimate But he's come a long way since he first said George E. Arwady, publisher of the concerns being expressed about the started working at the University. Kalamazoo Gazette, at a meeting Oct. 16 environment. Bloemsma began his job here in 1964 for alumni and friends of the University. "That property is going to be developed as a barber in the Bernhard Center Those benefits, he told guests at a one day," he said. "The ideal entity to barber shop shortly after it opened. "Good Morning, Kalamazoo!" breakfast have a hand in that development -- to "We started out with an eight-chair sponsored by the Alumni Association, assure that it will be done with an eye to shop," Bloemsma says. As the times include jobs, training, education, research, the environment -- is WMU," he said. changed, the shop changed from being cultural and athletic events, and students "WMU is full of people who are both just a barber shop to being a styling themselves, who "contribute a sense of knowledgeable and concerned about the shop and catering to both men and youthful vitality to the community." environment, who want to see the right women. But year by year, the staff of Another major advantage to the com- kind of intelligent development for the the shop grew smaller until Bloemsma munity is President Haenicke himself, community. " was the only stylist left. And when the Arwady said. "You're lucky to have him, Arwady said he expects that the project space occupied by his area on the lower and so are we," he said, referring to what will move ahead with sensitivity to the level of the Bernhard Center was need- he called "the wit and leadership" Hae- environment, and he urged his listeners to ed for the new Bronco Mall, the shop support it. nicke brings to the community through was closed and Bloemsma got a new his membership on a number of boards "This park will be a national model for job as a clerk in the post office substa- and committees. how jobs can be created in harmony with tion in Western's Campus Bookstore. Among Haenicke' s board affiliations the environment," he said. "As you go He sells stamps and money orders, are the CEO Council and the Kalamazoo out in the community, I urge you to speak handles international mailings and County Chamber of Commerce. WMU is for it, and help explain what a real draw it packages, and also helps the assistant working with the CEO Council, the coun- will be for the community that crystalizes manager of the bookstore with pur- all the various tangible and intangible ty's economic development agency, to chase orders. "We sell more stamps cutting hair, Bloemsma says he enjoys consider the creation of the research and benefits ofWMU to this community." than many small town post offices," he the contact with people that's been part business park. Arwady was introduced by Richard T. says. Although he sometimes misses of both of his jobs. Arwady, a member of the WMU Foun- Burke, vice president for regional educa- dation board who came to Kalamazoo two tion and economic development. The and a half years ago from Muskegon, next speaker in the series will be Norman pointed to WMU as a key factor in the C. Greenberg, senior adviser to the pres- Jobs------_ attraction of employers to Kalamazoo ident for international affairs. The listing below is currently being P-08, General CounselNice President for County. The event begins with registration at posted by employment services in the Legislative Affairs, 90/91-163, 10/16- "Kalamazoo County is the only com- 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Department of Human Resources. In- 10/22/90. munity in West Michigan with a major Kalamazoo Country Club; breakfast terested fringe benefit eligible employees (N) Secretary I, 8-04, General Coun- university in it," Arwady said. "That's a begins at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $6 for should submit a job opportunity transfer selNice President for Legislative Affairs, big advantage for us, and one of the rela- members of the Alumni Association and application or sign the appropriate bid 90/91-164, 10/16-10/22/90. tively few characteristics that make us $7 for non-members. Reservations are sheet during the posting period. (R) Coordinator, Learning Disabili- unique." encouraged by calling the McKee Alumni S-OI and S-02 clerical positions are not ties-Special Services Program (40 A research and business park, such as Center at 7-6179. required to be posted. Interested Uni- Hours/Week Academic Year, 20 Hours/ the one being explored by the University, versity employees may contact an em- Week Spring and Summer; .83 FTE; would give Kalamazoo County "a big ployment services staff member for Term Ends 8/31/91), P-04, Academic carrot" by which to attract new busi- assistance in securing these positions. Skills Center, 90/91-165,10/16-10/22/90. nesses. A consultant has recommended Libraries-_ (R) Custodian (3 Positions; 1st, 2nd (N) Assistant Director, Self-Instruc- A new Courtesy Pass is being issued that WMU should develop such a park on and 3rd Shift), M-2, Building Custodial tional Programs, P-03, Continuing Ed- for WMU students who wish to use li- land it owns on the west edge of the city, and Support Services/Plant-Custodial ucation, 90/91-166,10/16-10/22/90. brary materials from Kalamazoo College not far from the intersection of U.S. 131 Services, 90/91-162, 10/16-10/22/90. (R) Secretary I, 8-04, Finance and until Waldo Library's renovation has (N) Associate to the Gen.eral Counsel, Cpmmercial Law, 90/91-167, 10/16- and 1-94 highways. been completed. "That is the main intersection of Kala- 10/22/90. "During the renovation of Waldo Li- mazoo County," Arwady said. "We need (N) Systems Specialist (Term Ends brary, WMU students have been es- a park there with the highest landscaping 10/31/91), X-04, Evaluation Center, pecially heavy users of the library at and architectural standards so that a Kalamazoo College," said Jacqueline 1. Media Services 90/91-168,10/16-10/22/90. business headquarters or research facility (N) Secretary ill (Term Ends Driscoll, University libraries. "Some- If you are one of the many viewers who will consider locating in this community. 10/31/91), S-06, Evaluation Center, times, unfortunately, students have not have been following the televised PBS 90/91-169, 10/16-10/22/90. "The University's willingness to offer checked WMU library holdings before program, "Race to Save the Planet," you -- that property in partnership with the com- going to Kalamazoo College. As a result, will be glad to know that media services (N) Word Processor Operator I there has been a serious drain on re- has purchased the lO-part series. (Term Ends 10/31/91), S-05, Evaluation Payroll deduction sources primarily intended for the use of Each program offers a look at some of Center, 90/91-170, 10/16-10/22/90. available for 'Opus IX' Kalamazoo College students." today's most compelling environmental (N) Administrative Assistant I (Term In an effort to alleviate this problem, issues while exploring solutions, con- Ends 10/31/91), P-Ol, Evaluation Center, University employees who wish to structive ideas and new approaches from 90/91-171,10/16-10/22/90. make donations to WMUK-FM's "Opus the libraries of both institutions have initiated the Courtesy Pass, effective from all over the world. (R) Student Adviser I, P-03, Lee IX" listener support campaign may do so The centerpiece of public television's Honors College, 90/91-172, 10/16- through payroll deduction. Following the Oct. 15 until the renovation of Waldo Library is finished. Operation Earth Campaign, this series 10/22/90. current "silent" campaign toward the takes you around the globe, from the $140,000 goal, the on-air portion of the Librarians and staff at public service desks in Waldo Library (temporarily lo- smog-filled streets of Los Angeles to the (N)New drive begins Friday, Oct. 19, and is remote rainforest of the Amazon, for a (R) Replacement scheduled to end Sunday, Oct. 28. Per- cated on the lower level of the Bernhard Center) and the branch libraries will issue close-up look at the effects of human sons may request payroll deduction forms activity on the environment. WMU is an EEO/AA employer from the station by calling 7-5715. these Courtesy Passes to WMU students as a patron identification card after it is Viewers will recognize and appreciate determined that the materials they want how their environmental choices, from are not owned by WMU's libraries. recycling in their own homes to becoming Applicant Information Service Senate,--- The Courtesy Pass use of materials active environmentalists in their com- 7-3669 The Research Policies Council of the from Kalamazoo College is subject to the munities, will impact the quality of life Your touchtone telephone lets you Faculty Senate will conduct a special same rules as though the materials were for future generations. The programs are find out about employment oppor- meeting at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, in checked out from the WMU libraries. an educational resource for courses in tunities seven days a week, 24 hours Conference Room A on the third floor of Misuse of the privilege will result in the biology, geography, environmental a day. the Seibert Administration Building. On loss of this service. . studies, geology and political science. the agenda is the council's Executive "The WMU libraries apologize for the For a list of programs or to arrange Committee Report on Fund Distribution. inconvenience caused by the Waldo Li- playbacks on the University's closed brary construction," Driscoll said. "We circuit television system, persons may hope the Courtesy Pass will minimize contact Michelle E. Dick in the Media Human some of this inconvenience." Resource Center in Sangren Hall at Exchange-- 7-5072. Resources-- • NEEDED IMMEDIATELY 'Valuing Diversity' seminar offered Babysitter for one-year-old boy, ZestforLife _ It has been said that the diversity of a approximately 2:45 to 5: 15 p.m. workforce leads to innovation, creativity Monday through Thursday. Prefer- A workshop on "Cholesterol Count None of us can escape stress, but how and productivity. To help employees ably in your home and close to Down" is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. we perceive it and deal with it can be- make the most of WMU's diverse work- campus. Need not be certified. Mondays, Oct. 22, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5. come a life-long habit. A "Coping With force, the Department of Human Re- Non-smoker only. Contact Julie at The sessions are designed to help you Stress and Conflict" workshop will be sources is sponsoring training oppor- 7-3569 or Perry at 7-7221 after 3 discover the tasty choices available when conducted from 5:15~ to 7:15 p.m. tunities on "Valuing Diversity." p.m. selecting and preparing foods that are low Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 6, 8, 13 The next session, which is open to in fat and cholesterol. Included will be and 15. supervisors, will be from 9 a.m. to noon information about menu planning, shop- The sessions will focus on helping you Tuesday, Oct. 23, in 204 Bernhard Cen- ping, label reading, food preparation, identify personal sources of stress and ter. Other sessions will be offered at the Media _ recipe adaptation and assessment of per- eight strategies for controlling stress in same time and place Thursday, Nov. 8; Larry E. Syndergaard, English, dis- sonal eating patterns that affect serum our lives. Participants who attend all four Tuesday, Nov. 20; and Monday, Dec. 10. cusses the origins of Halloween symbols cholesterol. sessions will receive a free relaxation Doreen A. Brinson and Larry C. Scott, on "Focus," a five-minute interview pro- Offered in collaboration with the WMU tape. both human resources, will lead the duced by news services. "Focus" is Dietetics Program, the workshop will be sessions. scheduled to air Saturday, Oct. 20, at 6:10 led by Maija Petersons, consumer re- To register for either of these work- The seminar is designed to help em- a.m. on WKPR-AM (1420) and at 5:45 sources and technology. shops, call the Zest for Life office at ployees understand and deal with people p.m. on WKZO-AM (590). 7-3262. who have different work ethics and styles. Four October 18,1990 Western News WMU to guarantee tuition to 21 students through McCree Incentive Scholarship Program WMU will guarantee the tuition of 21 parents must sign an agreement that states minority ninth-graders in the Detroit they will make a good faith effort to meet Public Schools to attend WMU through the performance standards of the pro- the four-year-old Wade H. McCree Jr. gram. Incentive Scholarship Program if they Mentoring relationships are an im- graduate from high school with at least a portant part of the program, Henderson B average and meet other requirements. ~aid. All students selected to participate This year's group brings to 81 the num- m the program are promised a mentor ber of students for whom WMU will during the course of their high school guarantee tuition, said Stanley E. Hender- career. Mentors are expected to maintain son, admissions and orientation. A total regular contact with the students and of 217 students is entering the program assist them in meeting the requirements this year. of the program. The new participants were welcomed to Wade McCree, an internationally the program at an awards ceremony and known black lawyer and former U.S. dinner Oct. 16 at the University of Mich- solicitor general, was the Lewis M. Simes igan's Rackham Memorial Building in Professor of Law at the University of Detroit. Michigan from 1981 until his death in PORTRAIT DEDICATION .- Arnold E. Schneider, left, founding dean of the Attending from WMU were: President 1987. He was the founder of the Higher Haworth College of Business, was honored Oct. 13 with the dedication of a Haenicke; Keith A. Pretty, general coun- Education Opportunities Committee in portrait of him. Admiring the work were, from left: Darrell G. Jones, dean of sel and vice president for legislative af- Detroit, and long supported the cause of the Haworth College of Business; John E. Sandberg, dean emeritus of the Col- fairs; Chauncey J. Brinn, vice president equal access to higher education. lege of Education; Floyd L. Parks of Kalamazoo, who earned both bachelor's for administrative affairs; Henderson; and and master's degrees in business administration from WMU; Philip Denenfeld, Vernon Payne and Jeorge Fiero, both ad- Physicist from Stanford provost and vice president for academic affairs emeritus; and Larry J. Blovits of missions and orientation. Fiero is the Grand Rapids, the artist. The portrait of Schneider, who joined the faculty in WMU coordinator of the program. WMU to discuss cold fusion 1947 and retired in 1979, will hang in a place of honor in the new building to Trustee Winifred D. Fraser of Northville . Walter E. Meyerhof, professor of phy- house the Haworth College of Business. represented the Board of Trustees at the SiCS at Stanford University, will speak at event. WMU Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. The program, established in 1985 by 24-25, as part of the Visiting Scholars and Board approves faculty and staff retirements the Presidents Council of State Univer- Artists Program. The retirements of four faculty mem- years, effective Aug. 16, 1991; Robert D. sities of Michigan, now includes more He will discuss "Cold Fusion, Dead or bers and one staff member were approved Neubig, accountancy, 24 years, effective than 900 students. Its purpose is to Alive?" at 8 p.m. Wednesday in 1110 Sept. 21 by the Board of Trustees. April 30, 1991; and Donald F. Sellin, provide a "certainty of opportunity" that Rood Hall. On Thursday, he will talk The faculty members granted retire- special education, 21 years, effective enables students to see a college educa- about "Atomic Clock for Fission Times" ment with emeriti status, along with their Sept. 30, 1990. tion in their future, organizers said. at 3:30 p.m. in the same room. years of service and effective dates, are: The staff member retiring is Betty J. Of the 31 students in the program's Meyerhof's book, "Elements of Nu- John R. Lindbeck, engineering technolo- Hawks, physics, 20 years, effective Aug. first group, 29 have graduated from a clear Physics," is used extensively as an gy, 34 years, effective April 30, 1991; 31,1990. Detroit high school and most are at- introductory text for undergraduate phy- Necia A. Musser, University libraries, 29 tending a college or university. Eighteen sics students. He also has published more students successfully met the scholarship than 100 articles on atomic physics, nu- criteria. clear physics and related fields. None of the four students sponsored by Meyerhof has received many honors for WMU in the first group has enrolled at his teaching and research, including WMU, Henderson said. Each chose to awards from the National Science attend another institution, foregoing their Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foun- WMU scholarships. dation and the Alexander von Humboldt The McCree scholarship program of- Foundation. In 1977, he received the fers a tuition grant upon each student's Lloyd Dinkelspiel Award for Outstanding successful completion of a four-year Contributions to Undergraduate Educa- college preparatory curriculum with a tion from Stanford. . minimum of a B average while in high Meyerhof's visit is being coordinated L10dbeck Musser Neubig SeII' 10 school. To participate, students and their by the Department of Physics. Calendar _

OCTOBER *Football, WMU vs. Ball State University (Homecoming), Waldo Stadium, 1 p.m. Thursday/IS *Musical, "Damn Yankees," Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. (thru 20) Homecoming Week. Sunday/21 (thru Nov. 16) Exhibit, "Mixed Media Show," by Dee Clancy, Kalamazoo artist Concert, Western Brass Quintet, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 3 p.m. 1240 Seibert .A~inistration ,Building, weekdays, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. ' Monday/22 (thru 24) Exhibition of drawmgs, Doug Moran, California sculptor, Gallery II, *(and 2~) Manage~ent and executive development seminar, "Supervising and Sangren Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ~anagmg People, Ron G. Wells, Comprehensive Performance Systems, In- (thru Nov. 9) Exhibition, "Recent Work," woodcut prints and drawings by Mary diana, Fetzer Center, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Owen Rosenthal, Ohio artist, Space Gallery, 2700 Knauss Hall, weekdays, 10 Evaluation Center sack lunch seminar, "Human Behavior and an Environmental a.m.-4p.m. Ethic: Observations and Insights," Roger E. Ulrich, psychology, Evaluation (and 19) Homecoming "noonz tents," walkways near Bernhard Center Miller Center conference room, fourth floor, Ellsworth Hall, noon. Plaza, sundial and West Hall, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. ' Lecture, "The Prospects for the Financing of Third World Development," Mauricio (thru 19) Peace and Justice Education Week; Thursday sessions: "The Color of Herman, former official with the InterAmerican Development Bank Washington J:lope," Amnesty I~te~ational, Re~ Room C, Bernhard Center, noon; "Perspec- D.C., 3020 Friedmann Hall, 3 p.m. " tives on South Afnca, South African Solidarity Organization II, 205 Bernhard Special meeting, Research Policies Council of the Faculty Senate, Conference Center, 4 p.m.; "The Current Crises in Nicaragua and El Salvador," La Lucha Room A, third floor, Seibert Administration Building, 3 p.m. S~~ents Struggling for Justice in Central America, 3750 Knauss Hall, 7:30 p.m. ' Mircea Eliade Lecture, "The Numbers Poet," Mary Douglas, world renowned Trauung and development postal seminar, "Managing Your Mailings," 204 anthropologist from London, England, 3770 Knauss Hall, 8 p.m. Bernhard Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday/23 Commission on the Status of Women reception for new women faculty and staff Training and development seminar, "Valuing Diversity," for supervisory em- ~sid~nt's Dinin~ RO?,m,Bernhard Center, 4:30-6:30 p.m. ' ployees, Doreen A. Brinson and Larry C. Scott, both human resources, 204 Umverslty film senes, A Lesson In Love" (Sweden, 1954), directed by Ingmar Bernhard Center, 9 a.m.-noon. Bergman, 2302 Sangren Hall, 6 and 8:30 p.m. (~ 27) Exhibition, "Ethereal Momentum," multi-media installation of painting, Homecoming ':Air ~and" competition,.Miller Auditorium, 7 p.m. hght and sound by graduate student Marta Mieras, Dalton Center Multi-Media *(thru 20) Umverslty theatre production, "Hamlet," Multi-Media Room, Dalton Room, noon-5 p.m. Center, 7 p.m. Academic Convocation, featUring "State of the University" address by President Friday/19 Haenicke, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Meeting, Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, 204 Bernhard Mircea Eliade Lecture, "The Shaming of Miriam," Mary Douglas, world renowned Center, 9:30 a.m. anthropologist from London, England, 3770 Knauss Hall, 8 p.m. Meeting, Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees, 204 *Performance, Ballet Francais de Nancy, Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. Bernhard Center, 10:15 a.m. Wednesday/24 Meeting, Board of Trustees, Board Room, Bernhard Center, 11 a.m. Candidate appearance sponsored by Institute of Government and Politics, Brad Peace and Justice Education Week: workshop, "Peace in the Classroom" Faculty Haskins, Republican candidate for 3rd Congressional District, 3020 Friedmann Dining Room, noon; film, "Born on the Fourth of July," 2304 Sangren Hall, 7:30 Hall, 2-3 p.m. p.m. School of Music Convocation Series concert, Jazepa Medina Boys Choir from Ho~eco~ing recess, clas.ses (except laboratories) end at 2 p.m.; Homecoming acti- Riga, Latvia, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 2 p.m. vines: Swee!w~ter Fntter Fest," Goldsworth Valley gazebo area, 2 p.m.; Soap Mircea Eliade Lecture, "The Failure of Great Prophets," Mary Douglas, world Box Derby, Gilkison Avenue, 2 p.m.; Western Olympics, gazebo area, 2:30 p.m.; ~!1?wned anthropologist from London, England, 3750 Knauss Hall, 8 p.m. parade~ ~angren Hall par~i~g lot to Intramural Field, 6:30 p.m.; "Yell Like Hell Vlsltmg Scholars and Artists Program lecture, "Cold Fusion: Dead or Alive?," and spmt banner competltlOnS, Intramural Field, 7 p.m., followed by pep rally Walter E. Meyerhof, professor of physics, Stanford University, 1110 Rood Hall, and fireworks; and "All Campus Dance," Bernhard Center ballrooms, 9:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. 12:30 a.m. Thursday/25 Soccer, WMU vs. Spring Arbor College, Waldo Stadium, 3:30 p.m. Visiting Scholars and Artists Program lecture, "Atomic Clock for Fission Times," *Hockey, WMU vs. the University of Illinois at Chicago, Lawson Arena, 7:30 p.m. Walter E. Meyerhof, professor of physics, Stanford University, 1110 Rood Hall, Saturday/20 3:30p.m. Homecoming activities: *Alumni Association brunch and reception, East Ball- University ftlm series, "Smiles of a Summer Night" (Sweden, 1955), directed by room, Bernhard Center, 10:30 a.m.-noon; .pre-game alumni tailgate, Kanley Ingmar Bergman, 2302 Sangren Hall, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Trac~, 10:30 a.m.-noon; NatIOnal Panhellemc "march down," Read Fieldhouse *(thru 28) University Theatre production, "The Mikado," Shaw Theatre; Oct. follwmg the football game; *Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, Fetzer Cen~ 25-27,8 p.m.; Oct. 28, 2 p.m. ~6~~ . *Pre-game pig roast, Administrative Professional Association between Ebert Field *Admission charged and Hyames Field, 11 a.m. '