2011-12
Available below are all editions of Western News, the newsletter for and about Western Michigan University faculty and staff members, published from September 2011 through June 2012. The most recent issue is listed first.
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Western News, June 21, 2012
Story highlights: Snyder announces new Wilson Fellows cohort; Legislators budget $750,000 for foster youth program; NCAA honors Broncos for academic skill; On Campus with Ellen Eberstein.
Western News, June 7, 2012
Story highlights: New archives facility to be constructed; Defense department honors WMU for troop support; Service anniversaries for June; On Campus with Chris Jackson.
Western News, May 24, 2012
Story highlights: U.S. News ranks seven health programs offered by WMU among best in nation; Campuswide initiative encourages bystanders to get involved; WMU receives funds to support finding cure for rare disorder; On Campus with Kevin West.
Western News, May 10, 2012
Story highlights: WMU-developed technology to have huge industry impact; Stapleton named Graduate College dean; Service anniversaries for May; On Campus with Tom Mills.
Western News, April 12, 2012
Story highlights: Upton announces VetSucess program; WMU named to community service honor roll; On Campus with Margaret von Steinen.
Western News, March 29, 2012
Story highlights: 'People's scholar' Boyce Watkins is 2012 diversity event speaker; New program will assist businesses; On Campus with Carolyn Wiley.
Western News, March 15, 2012
Story highlights: Johnston, Carlson to lead governing board; WMU has best campus EV infrastructure in nation; Service anniversaries for March; On Campus with David Evans.
Western News, Feb. 23, 2012
Story highlights: Forum speakers discuss medical school; ScholarWorks and SelectedWorks are new publishing options; On Campus with Nick Petruska.
Western News, Feb. 9, 2012
Story highlights: MSU/KCMS to transition into medical school; Sangren project to increase green space, change traffic patterns; Service anniversaries for February; On Campus with Tammy Miller.
Western News, Jan. 26, 2012
Story highlights: Gov. Snyder praises WMU's Seita program; Town hall meeting to focus on East Campus redevelopment; New center offers grandparents support; On Campus with Larry LeVan.
Western News, Jan. 12, 2012
Story highlights: Building donated to house medical school; Medical school names first faculty member, five administrators; Service anniversaries for January; On Campus with Kevin Darrow.
Western News, Dec. 1, 2011
Story highlights: WMU named among nation's 'Best for Vets' schools; Efforts to improve area water quality changes WMU landscape; Team turns theory into observable science; On Campus with Tracey Kauppila.
Western News, Nov. 17, 2011
Story highlights: OT receives monumental $2 million gift; State research universities establish business network; 25 Year Club inductees for 2011; On Campus with Deb Goostrey.
Western News, Nov. 3, 2011
Story highlights: $30,000 fellowships open to professionals, new grads; Dennis Archer next distinguished business speaker; On Campus with Mindi Bagnall.
Western News, Oct. 20, 2011
Story highlights: State geological survey moves to WMU; Construction firm selected for medical school; On Campus with Greg Anderson.
Western News, Oct. 6, 2011
Story highlights: East Campus development partner named; Three executives named distinguished alumni; October service awards; On Campus with Denise Richards.
Western News, Sept. 22, 2011
Story highlights: Dunn explains WMU's new strategic plan; Fall enrollment up slightly compared to 2010; September service awards; On Campus with James Kison.
Western News, Sept. 8, 2011
Story highlights: BRCC attracts new state funding; 12 faculty and staff to be honored at Academic Convocation; July and August service awards; On Campus with Les and Linda Baird.