2013-14
Available below are all editions of Western News, the newsletter for and about Western Michigan University faculty and staff members, published from September 2013 through June 2014. The most recent issue is listed first.
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Story highlights: New trustee named to governing board; Zhang Center earns certification as 'green' building; Snyder announces Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Fellows; On Campus with Jennifer Halseth.
Western News, June 5, 2014
Story highlights: Grant focuses on STEM instruction reform; 51¸£ÀûÉç receives national Climate Leadership Award; Sessions set to explain employee, dependent enrollment benefits; On Campus with Brenda Hamlyn.
Western News, May 22, 2014
Story highlights: 51¸£ÀûÉç commits to climate change response; Celebration to highlight creativity, diversity, community; Teams of student-athletes make NCAA academic ‘honor roll’; 51¸£ÀûÉç becomes part of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute network; On Campus with Norma Sylvester.
Western News, May 8, 2014
Story highlights: 51¸£ÀûÉç-Air Zoo relationship being enhanced; Advisory group to guide teacher preparation programs; Researchers get major grant to improve canes used by blind; On Campus with Doreen Brinson.
Western News, April 10, 2014
Story highlights: 51¸£ÀûÉç named finalist for national award; Gala premiere set for screening of new-employee video; University pledges to increase study abroad enrollment; On Campus with Bradley Horstman.
Western News, March 27, 2014
Story highlights: Five engineering dean candidates to visit; Final design plans for new alumni center revealed; University garners two new grants related to water quality; Dunn elected to national higher ed board; On Campus with Marilyn Johnson.
Western News, March 13, 2014
Story highlights: Medical school named for Homer Stryker; Program one of two to achieve CMA certification; Campus gears up for Sept. 1 start of tobacco-free status; On Campus with Kathy Dziepak.
Western News, Feb. 20, 2014
Story highlights: Project will result in broader autism services; Design meetings set for dining center initiative; 51¸£ÀûÉç earns sixth Tree Campus certification, finds rare tree species; Researchers focusing on northern Michigan for CO2 storage; On Campus with Lewis Hamilton.
Western News, Feb. 6, 2014
Story highlights: Sangren continues earning design praise; 51¸£ÀûÉç literary press recognized with award, grant; News-oriented quiz show episode to be taped on campus; On Campus with Cat Fuller.
Western News, Jan. 23, 2014
Story highlights: Efforts to aid former foster care youth cited; Hettinger, Asmonga-Knapp to lead 51¸£ÀûÉç board; College of Aviation to celebrate 75 years of aviation education; Public gets detailed look at design plans for new alumni center; On Campus with Sue Ketchum.
Western News, Jan. 10, 2014
Story highlights: Annual MLK celebration starts next week; Alumni center to incorporate core of East Hall only; Building setbacks net about $200,000 in energy-cost savings; On Campus with Tom Comer.
Western News, Dec. 5, 2013
Story highlights: 51¸£ÀûÉç attracting international students at high rate; Research universities partner to increase faculty diversity; Wolfinbarger is state’s professor of year; On Campus with Al Shifflett.
Western News, Nov. 14, 2013
Story highlights: University to celebrate MLK’s 1963 visit, talk; 51¸£ÀûÉç named ‘Best for Vets’ for fourth consecutive year; New director named to head Michigan Geological Survey; On Campus with Trent Hines.
Western News, Oct. 31, 2013
Story highlights: Researchers leading $1.4 million project; Donations sought to conserve East Hall’s two wings; More than 50 longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club this year; On Campus with Shawn Tenney.
Western News, Oct. 17, 2013
Story highlights: Board OKs $1 million for alumni center; Coming year will fundamentally change 51¸£ÀûÉç, Dunn says; Zhang Legacy Collections Center dedication slated; Upjohn Center takes top international honor for map product; On Campus with Adrienne Fraaza.
Western News, Oct. 3, 2013
Story highlights: 51¸£ÀûÉç celebrates 90 years of homecoming; Academic convocation gets 2013-14 off to good start; Leading faculty members earn Universitywide scholar awards; On Campus with Shannon Rininger.
Western News, Sept. 19, 2013
Story highlights: Rare potash deposit rediscovered in state; 51¸£ÀûÉç again on U.S. News' top-tier universities list; Surge seen in several 2013 enrollment categories; Five employees earn Universitywide service, teaching awards; On Campus with Maddy Day.
Western News, Sept. 5, 2013
Story highlights: University earns more national accolades; Report details successful first year in implementing strategic plan; Four staff members to receive annual Make a Difference Awards; On Campus with Vance Harris.