2010-11
Available below are all editions of Western News, the newsletter for and about Western Michigan University faculty and staff members, published from September 2010 through June 2011. The most recent issue is listed first.
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Western News, June 23, 2011
Story highlights: WMU sets tuition in wake of state cuts; CAS associate deans named; University signs on to help GRCC students earn associate degrees; On Campus with Janice Anderson.
Western News, June 9, 2011
Story highlights: Kalamazoo one of top-25 best cities for college grads; New Center for Gerontology to serve aging population; Service anniversaries for June; On Campus with Jacmauzs Juraudakarr.
Western News, May 26, 2011
Story highlights: Recent WMU grad named Oprah's favorite guest; Groundbreaking set for honors college addition; Twelve new teaching fellows headed to WMU; On Campus with Joanne Barretta.
Western News, May 12, 2011
Story highlights: Faculty, Board of Trustees approve three-year contract; East Campus rehab faces new threat; Service anniversaries for May; On Campus with Kim Ballard.
Western News, April 21, 2011
Story highlights: WMU to honor Dominican Republic official; WMU wins Stryker Challenge; Van Der Kley, Gilchrist replace retiring administrators; On Campus with Cheri Bales.
Western News, April 7, 2011
Story highlights: Bronco named national coach of year; Diversity award winners announced; Service anniversaries for April; On Campus with Diana Sawyer.
Western News, March 24, 2011
Story highlights: WMU gets record $100 million gift for med school; Electric vehicle charging stations open to public; Bronco Transit offers new GPS locator; On Campus with Ed Maring.
Western News, March 10, 2011
Story highlights: Archer, Johnston to lead WMU trustees in 2011; Differential tuition plans OK'd; Temporary sites identified for medical school offices; On Campus with Chris Wang.
Western News, Feb. 24, 2011
Story highlights: WMU sustainability initiatives gain national recognition; Class registration begins for Lifelong Learning Academy; Service anniversaries for March; On Campus with Samer Shammas.
Western News, Feb. 10, 2011
Story highlights: Debel named trustee; Miller reappointed; Renewed effort to boost STEM leadership statewide; Service anniversaries for February; On Campus with Kirk Sundling.
Western News, Jan. 27, 2011
Story highlights: Founding medical school dean announced; Carnegie Foundation lauds WMU's community engagement efforts; Service anniversaries for January; On Campus with Lisa Johnson.
Western News, Jan. 13, 2011
Story highlights: Variety of MLK celebration events slated; Fund started by Sindecuse doctor helps students pay medical bills; New cadre of 52 faculty, staff members inducted into 25 Year Club; On Campus with Sherri Alvey and Bradley Galloway.
Western News, Dec. 2, 2010
Story highlights: Gordon wins National Book Award for fiction; Older adults encouraged to attend learning academy info session; Applications sought for MLK activity proposals; On Campus with Sarah Hamilton.
Western News, Nov. 18, 2010
Story highlights: WMU, MCC to offer two joint academic programs; Researchers get $3.5 million education grant; Service anniversaries for December; On Campus with Cari DeLong.
Western News, Nov. 4, 2010
Story highlights: Medical school initiative gets high praise; Open enrollment period is under way; Service anniversaries for November; On Campus with Terri Stowers.
Western News, Oct. 21, 2010
Story highlights: WMU seeking proposals for East Campus development; HP grant will boost global educational collaboration; Service anniversaries for October; On Campus with Bill Emmert.
Western News, Oct. 7, 2010
Story highlights: WMU one of nation's 'best for vets' colleges; Major NSF project aims to boost college math readiness; Chinese studies center named for Tim Light officially opens; On Campus with Ray Murphy.
Western News, Sept. 23, 2010
Story highlights: Enrollment surpasses 25,000 students; Transformation of Bernhard Center takes next step; Two academic centers created; On Campus with Ronald Schubot.
Western News, Sept. 9, 2010
Story highlights: Convocation to feature State of University address, campuswide awards; WMU on magazine's new top-tier list; On Campus with Cara LaLumia-Barnes.