Available below are all editions of Western News, the newsletter for and about Western Michigan University faculty and staff members, published from September 2009 through June 2010. The most recent issue is listed first.
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Western News, June 24, 2010
Story highlights: New Faculty Senate leaders; Carls Foundation gift will help kids hear; Retirement receptions for Kelley, Odehnal; On Campus with John Carr.
Western News, June 10, 2010
Story highlights: Enyedi, Luderer selected for dean posts; New e-mail service being introduced; Service anniversaries for June; On Campus with Ruth DeYoung.
Western News, May 27, 2010
Story highlights: Campus getting ready for visit by Obama; WMU names new business, honors college deans; WMU slates info sessions for MPSERS employees; On Campus with Enedelia Cruz.
Western News, May 13, 2010
Story highlights: Opening celebration held for WMU-MetroDetroit; Site preparations begin for two major construction projects; Service anniversaries for May; On Campus with Tim Herrmann.
Western News, April 22, 2010
Story highlights: WMU tapped to train future air traffic controllers; Area agencies enlisted to launch service learning center; Deadline set for APA-PSSO luncheon; On Campus with Nancy Dyksterhouse.
Western News, April 8, 2010
Story highlights: Governor makes two trustee appointments for 2011; WMU administrator selected as ACE Fellow; Service anniversaries for April; On Campus with Scott Coy.
Western News, March 25, 2010
Story highlights: Med school accreditation process begun; Movie partially shot at WMU getting good reviews; Discussion series to address citywide disparities; On Campus with Janice Weaver.
Western News, March 11, 2010
Story highlights: Geosciences awarded clean coal research funding; Recruitment advertisements garner national awards; Service anniversaries for March; On Campus with Kandeiss-Toi Ross.
Western News, Feb. 25, 2010
Story highlights: New accords preserve WMU's aviation supremacy; Tolbert, Archer elected to lead Board of Trustees; Search launched for medical school dean; On Campus with Carolyn Lynn.
Western News, Feb. 11, 2010
Story highlights: WMU launches student apartment complex; Eaton, WMU join forces for hybrid-electric research; Service anniversaries for February; On Campus with Wil Emmert.
Western News, Jan. 28, 2010
Story highlights: Nonprofit leadership program named best in nation; John Wheeler appointed to lead education college; Students take first in national competition; On Campus with Lisa Knutson.
Western News, Jan. 14, 2010
Story highlights: Obama IDs WMU role in STEM initiative; Granholm signs legislation addressing three longstanding property issues; Service anniversaries for January; On Campus with Jackie Angel.
Western News, Dec. 3, 2009
Story highlights: Joint program in Malta accepting applications; Seita Scholars program receives significant gift from AT&T; Service anniversaries for December; On Campus with Joyce Gard.
Western News, Nov. 19, 2009
Story highlights: Grand opening set for Confucius Institute; Carbon storage research garners $600,000 grant; Nine staffers receive fall Make a Difference Awards; On Campus with Greg Brown.
Western News, Nov. 5, 2009
Story highlights: Trustees endorse medical school proposal; Online registration available for H1N1 vaccinations; Service anniversaries for November; On Campus with Mark Cummins.
Western News, Oct. 22, 2009
Story highlights: WMU getting $1 million for green project; Homecoming, Family Weekend to draw thousands; Open enrollment begins; On Campus with Charlotte Giscombe.
Western News, Oct. 8, 2009
Story highlights: WMU schedules seasonal flu, meningitis vaccination clinics; Volunteers kick off 2009 campus United Way campaign; Service anniversaries for October; On Campus with Guy Barks.
Western News, Sept. 24, 2009
Story highlights: WMU in forefront of sustainability efforts; Top Extended University Programs position filled; Service anniversaries for September; On Campus with Kathy Rix.
Western News, Sept. 10, 2009
Story highlights: Convocation features State of University address, campuswide awards; WMU named one of 'Great Colleges to Work For'; Service anniversaries for August; On Campus with Stephan Macomber.