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2007-08

Available below are all editions of Western News, the newsletter for and about Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty and staff members, published from September 2007 through June 2008. The most recent issue is listed first.

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Western News, June 19, 2008
Story highlights: Kalamazoo Promise findings released; Theatre Â鶹´«Ã½s to perform at worldwide Anglican conference; Retirements, tenure and faculty promotions; On Campus with Lori Groh.

Western News, June 5, 2008
Story highlights: Timothy Greene is new provost; WMU Day at the Capitol draws 700 Broncos to Lansing; APA and PSSO select officers, award scholarships; On Campus with "B.J." Caldwell.

Western News, May 22, 2008
Story highlights: WMU and Cooley Law lauch joint program; President's study abroad grants total $100,000; Obituary for Trustee Emeritus Alfred L. Edwards; On Campus with Lou Ann Morgan.

Western News, May 8, 2008
Story highlights: Business college opens Career Center; Alumnus' $1 million gift spurs renovation for baseball; Three teams among NCAA's top 10 percent academically; On Campus with Selena Walker.

Western News, April 10, 2008
Story highlights: WMU first in state to post voluntary accountability; College of Aviation entering state hall of fame; WMU wins regional chamber's environmental award; On Campus with Judy Northey.

Western News, March 27, 2008
Story highlights: President Dunn's inaugural address; Provost candidates visit campus; WMU offers in-state tuition to military personnel and dependents; On Campus with Marc Fawley and Thomas Penar.

Western News, March 13, 2008
Story highlights: WMU Day at the state Capitol; Free tickets needed for Dunn inauguration; Fulbright takes Joslin to Egypt; Obituaries for Albert, Chapman, Drennan, Holaday; On Campus with Erika Carr.

Western News, Feb. 21, 2008
Story highlights: How to learn about campus emergencies; Digital technology helping Â鶹´«Ã½s experience history; Delene, Kelemen, Newton, Piatkowski to retire; On Campus with James Center.

Western News, Feb. 7, 2008
Story highlights: Scholarships bring scores of Dominicans to WMU; Students compiling 100 WMU points of pride; Microcomputer sales opens in new location; On Campus with Janet Rice.

Western News, Jan. 24, 2008
Story highlights: Scholarships support program for foster-care youth; Provost search moves into high gear; Student award named for retiree Gary Belleville; On Campus with Gary Custer.

Western News, Jan. 10, 2008
Story highlights: Anonymous $5 million gift boosts faculty retention; Faculty in four grad programs earn top-10 ranking; Timothy Ready is new Walker Institute director; On Campus with Laurie Foster.

Western News, Nov. 29, 2007
Story highlights: WMU community donates record amount to United Way; Granholm helps open Kalexsyn facility at BTR Park; 25 Year Club inducts 32 new members; On Campus with Michael VanPutten.

Western News, Nov. 15, 2007
Story highlights: Governor recognizes College of Fine Arts; WMU gets award for work at Fort St. Joseph; Provost search begins; United Way campaign exceeds goal; On Campus with Gordon Bolar.

Western News, Nov. 1, 2007
Story highlights: Dunn gives State of the University address; Forum focuses on Western Edge; Obituaries for Roger Urich and Roger Wallace; On Campus with Margaret Watson.

Western News, Oct. 18, 2007
Story highlights: McGurn named Distinguished Faculty Scholar; Recipients announced for Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards; Emeritus Breisach honored; On Campus with Bill Breur.

Western News, Oct. 4, 2007
Story highlights: Dybek named MacArthur Foundation Fellow; Benson, Pencock get Distinguished Service Awards; Distinguished Alumni Award winners announced; On Campus with Shirley Vernia.

Western News, Sept. 20, 2007
Story highlights: Fall enrollment shows gains in transfers, retention; Area's first wind turbine electric generator dedicated at WMU; On Campus with Edison Macadangdang.

Western News, Sept. 6, 2007
Story highlights: Greetings from President Dunn; Gilchrist, Harik, Powell appointed to key posts; Goggle Earth contest motivates Â鶹´«Ã½s to rebuild WMU; On Campus with Barbara Banks.