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Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

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

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 Jul 2012

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 Apr 2012

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 Jan 2012

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 …