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Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 13, 2002, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the September 20, 2002 Meeting
• Resignation of President
• Appointment of Interim President
• Recommendation re Honorary Degree (Floyd)
• Resolution re Presidential Search Process
• Board Dates for 2003
• Revised Board Bylaws
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Public Comments

Western News, December 5, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Presidential search committee set for action, United Way campaign tops $235,000 goal in final hours, Trustees expected to name Litynski to interim post, Longtime legislator, Floyd to receive honorary degrees at commencement, Board of Trustees sponsoring farewell reception for Floyds, Longtime legislator, Floyd to receive honorary degrees at commencement, Faculty, staff members honored for quarter-century of WMU service, More than 2,000 slated to receive degrees at Dec. 13 commencement, Center for Community Asset Building aiding faith-, community-based organizations in six counties, New CEDRS head improving mediation procedures thanks to input.

31st Conference On Senior Engineering Design Projects, College Of Engineering And Applied Sciences

Senior Engineering Design Conference

The 31st Conference on Senior Engineering Design Projects was held on December 3, 2002 at the College of Engineering and applied Sciences on the Parkview Campus of Western Michigan University. The college sponsors the conference to showcase the work of its graduating seniors, who are required to complete a capstone project that puts into practice what they have learned. Many of the projects are sponsored by business and industry.

Faculty Artist Series: Tom Knific, Double Bass & Sunny Wilkinson, Vocals, 11/19, College Of Fine Arts

School of Music Faculty Recitals

• TOM KNIFIC, Double Bass
• SUNNY WILKINSON, Vocals
• with special guest GENE BERTONCINI, Guitar

Western News, Nov. 14, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Floyd commits to the University of Missouri, Accounting alum is next on tap for Haworth speaker series, Nov. 24 concert set to honor WMU bands founder Meretta, Trustees to move swiftly to fill presidential post, New Great Lakes center funded by EPA will combine WMU research; Ann Arbor firm’s technology, Trustees sign off on 12 faculty; staff retirement notices, Fenn named by Gov. Engler to Michigan's Board of Medicine, Litynski lauded in ceremony at Polish consulate general in NYC.

The Merling Trio, 11/9, College Of Fine Arts

School of Music Faculty Recitals

• THE MERLING TRIO
• Renata Artman Knific, Violin
• Bruce Uchimura, Cello
• Susan Wiersma Uchimura, Piano
• assisted by Scott St. John, Viola

Geosciences Newsletter- 2002, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol.1, No. 27

• Dear Alumni and Friends
• Faculty News
• Department News
• Core Lab
• Geosciences Departmental History
• Graduate Student News
• Awards & Graduations
• Alumni News
• Donations

Western News, Oct. 31, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Benton Harbor facility inaugurated Oct. 25, Engler taps Floyd for spot on Life Sciences Corridor Board, Senator to announce federal funds for research initiative, WMU institute gets $1 million in NSF funding for teaching initiative, Pherigo to head Horn Society, Fails-Nelson, Harris take top posts with education group, Vossen giving back to community as loaned executive, Palmer and Flanagan trounce competition in Windy City, Sky Broncos snag top honors at NIFA event.

Chris Earley, Drums, Chris Earley

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• CHRIS EARLEY, Drums
• assisted by Aaron Kruziki, Soprano Saxophone Jeremy Bieber, Guitar Dan Kramlich, Piano Don Sibley, Bass

Chris Earley is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in jazz performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from Washington State University.

Western News, Oct. 17, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Pilot plant is first WMU Parkview site open, 9/11 art proposals sought, WMU personnel lead Egyptian water project, CD review means high praise for WMU Jazz Orchestra, Garmon among three honored with COE education awards, Student affairs promotes three, names three new directors, Nominations sought for staff service awards.

Western News, Oct. 3, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: NIH grant to boost HHS research capacity, Fall enrollment nears 30, 000, Parkview Campus to see first engineering opening Oct. 11, Illinois-based engineering firm NASCO is newest BTR Park partner, United Way goal will ‘give community a lift’, Ramona Bernhard honored for support of the arts at WMU.

History In The Present—I, Maria A. Perez-Stable

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2002, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• The BTR Park-a shared vision: WMU's new engineering campus and Business Technology and Research Park are the result of a shared vision and public/private partnerships. • Enjoying the fruits of their labor: From Jell-0 to gelato-campus dining has evolved in such a way that students rarely consider being late for dinner. • When worlds collide: WMU researchers from different worlds vow to break down communication barriers for the next generation of scientists. • The grades are in: Centennial capital campaign news • University News • Alumni News • College News • Class notes • Obituaries • Athletic News

Searchpath To Information Literacy, Elaine A. Jayne

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

No abstract provided.

President Dwight B. Waldo Speaks His Mind, David Isaacson

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Medievalism And Literature: An Annotated Bibliography Of Critical Studies, Richard Utz, Aneta Dygon

English Faculty Publications

This annotated bibliography represents a solid first selection of critical studies discussing the creative and scholarly reception of medieval literary texts in post-medieval times.

Gatherings No. 31 Fall 2002, Friends Of The University Libraries

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

Complete issue of Gatherings no. 31. Edited by Laurel Grotzinger.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 20, 2002, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda of the May 17 and July 25 Meetings
• Recommendation re Honorary Degree
• WMU/AAUP Contract
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
  • Grant Report
  • Personnel Report
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil)
  • Master of Arts in Teaching Children Who Are Visually Impaired
  • Name Change – Office of International Student and Scholar Services
  • Additional Revisions – Research Misconduct Policy
  • Student Assessment Fee – Revision of Board Policy
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
  • Gift Report
  • Personnel Report
  • General Fund Operating Budget – …

Western News, Sept. 19, 2002, Western Michigan Univeristy

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Deans appointed to libraries; engineering, President Floyd on Capitol Hill, WMU community observes 9/11 anniversary, donations still sought for employee memorial, Franquesa recognized by Academy of Management, Zegree named composer of the month by publisher, University; community will partner for MLK observance.

Western News, Sept. 5, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Summit puts TIER in the eyes of local leaders, AAUP members to review new contract tonight, vote Sept. 12, Engineering Dean Litynksi takes over academic reins as new provost, Lyman returns to foundation; Aardema named interim dean, Campus prepares to remember Sept. 11 next week with four memorial events, Hovestadt to head national marriage and family group, Haenicke's career feted by international colleagues, Beauregard goes on extended medical leave, Schmotter to explore corporate scandal cause, On Campus with StevanVeldkamp.

Western News, Aug. 8, 2002, Western Michigan Univeristy

Western News (1972-2018)

• Creating a Connected World; WMU launches the Internet of Things lab and mentors the next embedded-tech innovators
• College News
• Alumni Profile
• Classnotes
• In Memoriam
• Sky is the limit for scholarship winners

Western News, July 25, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

• WMU archaeologists unearth structural remains of historic Fort St. Joseph site
• August Keystone lecture to feature Kalamazoo sheriff
• BOT to meet by phone today
• Recent grad joins World Youth Choir
• WMU part of FBI-sponsored effort to protect infrastructure
• New director named for Sindecuse Health Center
• Bioscience firm to locate research facilities at BTR Park

Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Meeting July 25, 2002, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Resolutions regarding projects funded by the State Building authority were recommended for approval:

• Lake Michigan College Southwest Center Project
• Engineering and Applied Sciences Building Project

Western News, July 11, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Faculty concerts part of annual music student seminar schedule
Administrative changes announced, Holistic health is seminar topic, VP tapped for two-year NSF post, Two WMU-produced jazz CDs get kudos from journal critic
Time turns to WMU experts, Academic calendar changes put end to campus 'winter', Gary Fund spring drive reaches record total of more than $750,000 for athletic support, Diane Swartz gets nod as new VP for student affairs.

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2002, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• University News
• Paradise lost-and found
• New Tigers president is covering all the bases
• Alumni News
• College News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Athletic News
• Centennial Capital Campaign news
• Theatre program has long, rich history
• A world-class assignment

Communicator Vol. 1, No. 1, School Of Communication

Communicator: School of Communication Newsletter

External Advisory Group to assist Department of Communication; Notes from the Chair; New Faculty/Faculty Retirements/Faculty Honors/Faculty In Print; Common Ground Grant; Students in the News, Ethics Bowl Team Victorious

Western News, June 20, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU archaeological team finds evidence of multiple area locations for Ramptown, GOP primary debate will be held July 2 on WMU campus, DeVos pediatric specialist named director of Sindecuse, Bedrosian gets three-year NIH grant to study communication theory, ACA is University's newest aviation partner, Four Staff Service Excellence winners named, Mangla's trip to Pakistan falls victim to political unrest there, Wireless education; University's use of technology are engineering conference topics, On Campus with Ray Wolfram, More than 1,500 will get degrees in June 29 ceremonies at Miller, Juneteenth celebration slated for June 23, WMU professors chronicle rise and …

Western News, June 6, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University Chorale takes international prize, WMU looking for former women varsity athletes, Admissions event set to honor students who enlist in military, WMU garners $7.7 million in grant funding during March and April, Graduate student is WMU's first recipient of Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship, Musicians get 10th set of Down Beat honors, Start of new academic year will bring promotions for 63 on faculty, Trustees approve two new undergraduate programs plus name changes for two units, College of Aviation launches student exchange deal with Australian school, On Campus with Jin Abe.

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Photo 2002, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Photo

May 30, 2002

Photographed:

• Dale Brethower
• Ronald Crowell
• President Elson S. Floyd
• Earl Halvas
• Thomas Pagel
• Morton Wagenfeld
• Karen Seelig
• Thomas Seiler
• Loren Crane

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner 2002, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Program

May 30, 2002

Honored Guests:

• Dale M. Brethower
• Mary Anne V. Bunda
• Seamus A. Conney
• Loren D. Crane
• Ronald A. Crowell
• Richard J. Dieker
• Jay Easwaran
• Jeffrey B. Gardiner
• Earl E. Halvas
• R. Dean Kaul
• Diann J. Miller
• Thomas F. Pagel
• Karen K. Seelig
• Thomas H. Seiler
• John F. Shaw
• Nancy H. Steinhaus
• Ralph K. Steinhaus
• Morton O. Wagenfeld