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The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2013, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Remote Sensing Lab: Using satellites, WMU lab helps solve environmental problems across the globe
• East Hall Renewal: WMU’s birthplace to become alumni hub
• Mobile Museum: Student’s black history collection tours nationally
• In Print: From “Flying Carpets” to agent orange, new books by WMU authors
• Renowned Artists, Creative Landscape: Oft-changing sculptures add artistry outdoors
• From Farm to College: First students of WMU College Assistance Migrant Program now on campus
• Virtual Science Lab: Computer-simulated labs provide virtual educational spaces
• Alumnus Looks Back: ESPN, CNN journalist on how WMU changed his life
• Building Green on Campus: New LEED building certifications boost WMU total …

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2013, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Art and Environment Student exhibition depicts climate change
• King’s Speech: WMU marks historic year Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke on campus
• ‘Best for Vets’: WMU serves those who have served
• Starting Gate: Business accelerator launches student companies
• In Print: A fictional meeting, military quotations and a story of triumph
• Soy Bilingüe: As globalization grows, researcher explores attitudes on bilingualism
• Our Noisy Planet: Can animals cope with humanity’s clamor?
• University News
• College News
• Classnotes
• In Memoriam
• Expert Insights
• Alumni Profile

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2012, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Learning in the 21st Century: Initiative promotes teaching, student services that keep pace with a changing student body
• International Odysseys: Student’s studies take him across the globe in a year
• Gerontology Center: New center created ahead of predicted population boom in elder adults
• Overcoming Bias: Professor’s book addresses threats to journalistic objectivity
• Distinguished alumni winners: Two are honored with annual award
• Reporting in Post-War Iraq: Alumnus creates news outlet covering oil in the war-torn nation
• From Scientist to Schoolteacher? WMU prepares engineers and other technical professionals to teach in “high-need” public schools
• New Sangren
• University News
• Campus Quick Reads
• Classnotes …

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2012, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• News Briefs
• Professor creates, expects to market virtual health counselor
• Online suicide prevention class to aid health professionals, general public
• WMU students don’t simply attend classes: • Engineering next-Gen entrepreneurs • Hands-on experience leads student toward research career
• Training health information technology managers
• Engineering college boosts student success in STEM disciplines
• WMU researchers win $1 million grant, inspire preservice K-12 science educators: WMU is one of just 50 research universities in the nation awarded this prestigious grant.
• Researcher has long career improving life for people with disabilities
• Children’s Trauma Assessment Center recognized nationally
• Once state-run, Michigan Geological Survey now at …

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2012, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• University news
• Oprah’s favorite guest
• Alumni and development changes
• Classnotes and obituaries
• College news
• Distinguished alumni winners
• The art, science and business of medicine: A founding dean, a $100 million anonymous gift and a downtown Kalamazoo home will help the WMU School of Medicine leverage the city’s life science heritage.
• Fostering success: After four years of wrapping its arms around former foster care youth, WMU has turned conventional wisdom on its ear and built a year-round home for a vulnerable population.
• Growing ever greener New academic initiatives and more than 30 years of energy-conservation efforts put WMU in forefront of …

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2012, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Government and the Economic Crisis: Professor’s book probes the Fed’s role in the U.S. financial market meltdown.
• A History of Honors: The Lee Honors College celebrates 50 years of guiding gifted students.
• Class, a Click Away WMU’s online programs and classes are a popular way to learn—from anywhere in the world.
• ‘Mavericks of American Dance’: Alum’s film on the legendary Joffrey Ballet is to air on PBS.
• App to Fly: The iPad is becoming a cockpit asset in college and industry.
• From Startup to Market: Meet the force behind the Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center at WMU.
• Generational Lessons: Learned …

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2011, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• News briefs
• Tech transfer increases trigger product development
• Printed electronics work garnering international kudos
• Researchers tackle rare neurological disease with Vanderbilt colleagues
• Prof puts democratic theories to test in Afghanistan
• Science role models and characters few for female students
• High school mathematics course reduces remedial needs in college
• WMU creative writer wins nation’s top book award
• ‘HeroRats’ combat land mines, tuberculosis
• Multiuniversity team minimizes global warming crop damage
• Lives of Kalamazoo children with autism changed

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2008, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Low vision and blindness research
• Computer-aided vehicle design
• Green manufacturing
• Commercializing discovery in life sciences
• Early Reading
• Boosting the number of women in science
• Focus on Research

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2008, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• The details get Dunn WMU’s
• The reluctant guru
• More than meets the ear
• College news
• Campus places
• Classnotes/Obituaries

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2007, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Inside and out, it’s a masterpiece
• This year marks WMU’s 50th anniversary as Michigan’s fourth university.
• StoryCorps plumbs local oral histories
• For the love of the game
• Athletics
• College news
• Campus places
• Classnotes/Obituaries

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2007, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Unlocking the secrets of the Andes
• The art of healing
• Chemical attraction
• College news
• Campus places
• Classnotes/Obituaries

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2006, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• No stone left unturned
• The second time around
• College news
• Campus places
• Classnotes/Obituaries

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2006, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• One man's treasure: Anthropologist Michael Nassaney has made a career of exploring history by uncovering everyday items previous generations have left behind. • The pressure to succeed: Two WMU engineers team up with Haworth Inc. to build a chair that offers pressure in all the right places. • Going the distance: Enrollment manager John Beacon leaves little to chance. He's making recruitment and retention the business of the entire WMU community. • College news • Campus places • Classnotes/Obituaries

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2005, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Home at last: After nearly 30 years, all of the College of Health and Human Services is together under one spectacular roof.
• Faith in history: Historian Paul Maier has spent more than half a century bridging the divide between faith and fact.
• Poetic license: Poetry is enjoying popularity nationwide, but at WMU it never stopped thriving.
• College news
• Campus places
• Classnotes/Obituaries

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2005, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Nanotech’s big impact • ‘New economy’ report • Students perform in D.C.

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2004, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Dybek book is toast of Chicago
• Intel ranks WMU eighth in the nation for wireless computing on a college campusstudy
• No detours—MDOT, WMU pool resources for research, teaching
• Teacher preparation program earns national association’s top honor
• Keeping Score
• Robotic arm helps children develop handwriting skills
• WMU/Kimberly-Clark research to result in new consumer products
• WMU-led statewide water trail system makes a splash
• Multicultural Center opens on main campus
• Classnotes
• College News
• WMU News

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2003, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Changing Times • 'Let the Good Times Roll' • Homecoming of the Century • Classnotes • Obituaries

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2003, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Bones of Contention
• A Long, Rich History
• Leaving Home
• A Seat at the Head of the Table
• Centennial Capital Campaign News
• University News
• Athletic News
• College News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries

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

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

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2002, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Shedding light: WMU experts bridge the divide between religion and politics to shed light on how conflicting beliefs spark cultural animosity and tragedy • Western's Campus School: For generations of Kalamazoo youngsters, the Campus School and State High served as a learning laboratory, offering innovative educational experiences under the watchful eyes of professors. • Answering the call: When the call came, Janet Pisaneschi answered. It wasn't until later she realized her call was to service in health care rather than religion. • Give us a grade • Centennial Capital Campaign news • University News • College News • Alumni …

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2001, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• University News
• Celebration of the century
• Treading on hallowed ground
• Partnering for success
• A view to the future
• Alumni News
• College News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Athletic News
• Dealing with tragedy

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2001, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• New fine arts dean hits the ground running: Margaret Merrion is literally racing around the campus in her new job as dean of the College of Fine Arts. She has four busy departments to keep pace with and an ambitious set of goals for the coming decade. • Scientists of a different stripe: Armed with new data from the human genome project and a long history of innovative research, WMU faculty members are building bridges between disciplines to tackle challenges in the life sciences. • Farewell to a treasure: Alumna Gwen Frostic overcame physical/imitations to forge a life as …

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2001, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• University News
• Running strong
• College News
• River revival
• 102.1 On air
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Alumni News
• Athletic News
• Sports Championship Season
• Homecoming

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2000, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Landscape Designer: The University's first vice president for information technology is starting with a clean canvas at WMU.
• Human Capital: Dedicated professor puts students in their political place.
• Basketball Buddies: Bronco head basketball coaches Robert McCullum and Ron Stewart are sharing the same home court for the third time in their careers.
• A Clearer Vision: After a shooting accident claimed his eyesight, helping others with visual impairments has become Paul Ponchillia's life's work.
• University News
• Alumni News
• College News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Athletic News

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2000, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Nursing a legacy: Bernardine Lacey is back in Washington, D.C. , but she's left an indelible mark on nursing education at WMU.
• Deep down: At a time of soaring petroleum prices, geoscientist William B. Harrison uses sophisticated methods to search out Michigan crude.
• The 'Wright' stuff: A sterling family history and an unusual academic background are among the qualities Richard Wright brings to his new post as dean of the College of Aviation.
• University News
• College News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Athletic News
• Alumni News

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2000, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Driving Detroit: Alum Jim Holden, '73, is in the driver's seat as president of DaimlerChrysler AG.
• WMU in the news: From features in Forbes to profiles in Psychology: Today, WMU experts move into the limelight.
• Coming home: A fall season of coming home to campus focuses on honoring old memories and making new ones.
• Operation: High-tech Growth: West Point's Dan Litynksi settles in as WMU's new engineering dean and creates a blueprint for the future.
• Miss Ratliff's room: The Detroit Free Press follows graduate Roslyn Ratliff as she gets "A lesson for the teacher. "
• University News
• Alumni News
• College …

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 1999, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• University News
• Dream Weaver
• Hollywood Broncos
• Research Broker
• Fish for All
• College News
• Alumni News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Athletic News
• Therapists Given Free Rein
• Solar Flair

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 1999, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• University News
• Battling shoreline erosion
• College News
• Alumni News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Athletic News
• Pushing for peak performance
• Chasing monarch butterflies
• Building upon science
• Sailing team makes 'top 20' list

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 1999, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Sherman family increases ties to health care, WMU
• Foundation names volunteer aviard winners
• G.W. and Edna Haworth receive Distinguished Philanthropy Award
• Anonymous donor endows nursing chair
• Medallion Scholarship Committee reports more than $31 ,000 raised at 1999 benefit
• Noteworthy contributions
• Planned giving arrangement benefits Bronco tennis program, four donors
• WMU Foundation elects officers for 1998·99
• Development Office announces staff changes, fills five vacant positions