… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU Alumni Association Board of Directors KALAMAZOO—Acting at its Oct. 11 semiannual … the Western Michigan University Alumni Association Board of Directors approved a measure to add $1 million in association funds to help turn the core of East Hall into a new alumni center. The decision comes on …

… participants, and this year’s lineup promises a great mix of dynamic speakers and relevant sessions. “Each year, the … upon graduation,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka , associate professor of marketing and director of the conference. “We at Western …

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Duncan KALAMAZOO—The Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology program at Western … for seven more years by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. It is the only … seven-year period indicates full compliance with the profession's accepted standards for the highest level of …

… Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO—The retirements of four staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its July 25 meeting. Trustees also signed off on one faculty resignation. Staff retirements The names, …

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Time value of money, net present value, internal rate of return, depreciation, taxes and inflation: These topics … what I need prioritize as a student to get the most out of my academics,” says Rode of the required engineering …

… for University Common Read 2012-13 is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot. The award-winning, … and the public at large. It chronicles the famous case of Henrietta Lacks, a poor black woman whose cells had an unusual property--unlike those of other donors, they could be kept alive and grown in the …

… master's level and 21 at the doctoral level. Schedule Each of the two summer 2013 ceremonies is geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of Extended University Programs as well as the colleges of …

… in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute the diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,256 at the bachelor's level, 392 at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

… M.A.'00, and Michael Renner-Lewis pose with a portrait of Dr. Elson Floyd in the lobby in WMU's Floyd Hall. … Mich.—A Kalamazoo couple have pooled their combined professional experiences and skills to form a nonprofit … educator focused on literacy and retired Kalamazoo Public Schools teacher, and Michael Renner-Lewis , who has more …

… Clean Energy Venture Challenge winners KALAMAZOO—Two teams of Western Michigan University students took top honors in … year, the competition is administered by the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship, with semifinalist … in February. The competition provides funding to dozens of student and faculty-led teams with innovative, renewable …