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Western News, Nov. 30, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU shoreline erosion research gets boost from federal funding, Weinger works to repair war-ravaged lives, Rapper; activist Chuck D to speak at MLK convocation, Broncos capture MAC title, McCracken will be incubator's first home, Daniel honored by two states, Curtis-Smith receives coveted Barlow commission for work, Anderson gets HUD award, Joslin is State Dept. guest, Graduate College, research unite in Walwood, On Campus with Stephannnie Harvey, Preparations for WMUK's 50th anniversary celebration will shift into high gear this winter.

Western News, Nov. 9, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Standout year for gifts and grants reported, BOT gives Floyd high marks, Campus researchers garner nearly $46 million in grants for year, Board approves participation in community 911 initiative, Schwarz to be honored at Dec. 9 ceremony, Quentin Smith to edit Philo, Sanders honored by state group for evaluation work, OT visiting scholar to offer research workshop; speak on developing rehab body of knowledge, Alcohol awareness week will focus on media literacy; cultural issues, On Campus with Victor Manzon, Jazz harmonica legend to perform Nov. 21, 'Piers Plowman' is focus of Loew lecture.

Geosciences Newsletter - 2000, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol.1, No. 25

• Greetings All
• Faculty News
• Groundwater Education in Michigan News
• Graduate Student News
• Alumni News
• Advisory Council News

Western News, Oct. 26, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: E-commerce conference brings industry heavyweights to campus, River work gets $1.5 million from Congress, United Way campaign has DeVries' vote, Kormen Foundation puts LHC interns on organization's front line, Croteau lauded by colleagues, OcTUBAfest marks 25 years, On Campus with Margie Glenn.

Western News, Oct. 12, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Initiative gears up to improve kids' success, Prominent NPR journalist to speak on campus tonight, Jane Abraham to discuss date rape; club drugs, Meyer named to Hall of Fame, Geisler tapped to lead board, Bellamy earns certification, On Campus with Erin Toner, Atomic physicist from Auburn to explain fifth state of matter.

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

Western News, Sept. 28, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'NUPL8' is great for University funding; promoting Bronco spirit, HCOB laptops set campus computing pace, Trustees approve AFSCME contract at Sept. meeting, Weaver tapped by NCTE, Hanley elected to exec board of national professional group, Kreager to lead CEDRS, Portage reappoints Strazdas to lead its planning efforts, On Campus with Alonzo Wilson.

Western News, Sept. 14, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Fall enrollment total of 28,657 is largest in University history, WMU gets another 'top-IOO' national nod, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet will read on campus Sept. 21, Olympian Boonzaayer is '94 engineering; LHC alumnus, Pianist Lori Sims set for Saturday debut at NYC's Lincoln Center, Cotton named AEDC fellow, Floyd discusses first two years of presidency on 'Forum', Native American artist to visit; install sculpture Sept. 16-20, Kehew textbook published, On Campus with Leisa Ozolins.

Inquiry, September 2000, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

• The Art Of Getting Funded
• How the OVPR Can Work for You
• University-wide GA Training Promotes Teaching and Research Excellence
• Locating Funding Dollars
• Your Research Officer
• Online Databases
• Online Newsletters
• Reference Books and Journals

Western News, Aug. 31, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Arboretum project will provide new student apartments for 680, Federal grant boosts classroom technology, AFSCME; University reach tentative three-year pact, WMU cadet beats 3,500 others for top award, Brinkley heads writing network, Mousavinezhad elected, Bate does guest columnist stint, Davidson pens new Eliot book, On Campus with Steve Miller.

Inquiry, August 2000, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

• Faces of the OVPR
• Training & Funding Opportunities
• NIH Requires Education on Protection of Human Subjects
• ACLS Announces Funding Opportunities
• Lending Editorial and Research Support: Jennifer Wendling
• Working to Promote Faculty Research: Gina Betcher
• Changing the Way the Office Runs: Sarah Ylkanen
• Calendar of Events

Western News, July 27, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New indoor athletic center will be named for Don Seelye, Lansing Regional Center moves to new home next week, Diversity is focus of Aug 16-17 program.

Western News, July 13, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Pedestrian mobility focus of new blind rehabilitation research, Grants top $39 million as fiscal year nears end, Voices from WMU writing project on radio nationwide.

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

Inquiry, July 2000, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

• Here to Help You!
• New Programs
• The GOLD Program
• Inquiry Newsletter
• Related Research
• Grants and Contracts Awarded
• Calendar

Western News, June 29, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board OK.s naming Bud Bender vice president for development, Board approves 3.8% tuition and fee increase, BOT approves appointments of Miller director; top administrators.

Western News, June 15, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 737-400 flight simulator arrives at College of Aviation, Women aviators to compete in national 2000 Air Race Classic, Partnership with KCC lets students complete degree in Battle Creek, Resort research featured on History Channel show, Weber feted at reception, When time isn't on your side; you might be monochronic.

Western News, June 1, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: World's graph theory specialists to connect on campus next week, Chicago information technology event bears WMU stamp, Sky Broncos nab ninth 'top three' finish at NIFA, 'Alice in K'zooland' looks at Carroll's math, Cotton elected to board of economic development group, June 23 reception set to honor Timothy Light, MSEA labor agreement lauded, Faculty Senate's new leadership team takes over, Nearly 4,500 freshmen expected to attend summer orientation sessions starting June 5.

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner 2000, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Program

May 23, 2000

Honored Guests:

• Lynwood Bartley
• Robert Betz
• Alfred Boals
• John Carney
• Lowell Crow
• Elwood Ehrle
• Howard Farris
• James Ferreira
• Francis Gross
• Maryellen Hains
• Barbara Hemphill-Pearson
• Philip Hsieh
• Joseph Kanamueller
• Donald King
• Robert Kotecki
• Robert LaDuke
• Erika Loeffler Friedl
• Garrard Macleod
• Richard McAnaw
• Edward Pawlak
• James Petersen
• John Petro
• Dale Porter
• Shirley Scott
• Carol Payne Smith
• Lyda Stillwell
• Robert Sundick
• Larry Syndergarrd
• Carol VanAuken-Haight
• Lambert VanderKooi
• Kung-Wei Yang

Western News, May 18, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Varatech's $1.92 million award brings engineering software to Kohrman, Mazzie to be honored Saturday after NYC theatre performance as 'Kate', Honors college senior is University's first Udall scholarship winner, Sky Broncos fly for NIFA title in Miss., Race relations institute named for Lew Walker, Romanian scholar focuses on cyberculture during Fulbright year on WMU campus, National report lauds University's HIV prevention education efforts.

Western News, May 4, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New address honors WMU founding, Walker will oversee continuing education programs, Verser named Haworth college's associate dean, Gilchrist appointed associate dean of arts and sciences, Medievalists to focus on Vikings, vamps and Java script at weekend congress on campus, Johnson praised as 'star' local volunteer.

Western News, April 6, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: P&G turns patented technology over to WMU paper tech experts, WMUK sweeps news documentary awards from Michigan press broadcast group, Eleventh annual pow wow set for April 8 and 9; will focus on preserving tradition, Curtis-Smith adds two new music awards to his list, Craig tapped to become assistant general counsel.

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 …

Western News, March 23, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMUILMC partnership to serve as model; expand students' options, NSF grant will establish scholarships for minorities in science and technical majors, Dolan promotes nonfiction work 'Phoenix' on national book tour, First Emirates cadets mark conclusion of IPTC aviation studies, WMUK spring fund-raising effort set for April 3-7, goal up 15 percent to $115,000, English joins University Relations staff.

Western News, March 9, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dobney named to provost position, Mentor Spitsbergen puts high school students on road to research, WMU joins ranks of Internet2 universities focused on developing next generation of Internet technology, Powell twice honored by professional groups, Disease management pilot program will focus on asthma sufferers in University community.

Western News, Feb. 17, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Northwest 747 makes final landing at WMU, begins new career as a hands-on classroom/laboratory, More than $7 million in Nov., Dec. awards sends year's grant total past $26 million mark, Werme named 'Woman of the Year' by Kalamazoo women's festival organizers.

Western News, Jan. 20, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New health and human services home to be built on South Campus, Hillenbrand named Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Former Gateway Inc. chief to speak Jan. 27, Study tour of Turkey and companion seminar series on campus to focus on Turkish culture, traditions.

Western News, Jan. 6, 2000, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

• $9 million in virtual manufacturing software will boost engineering research; student experience
• Chase and Gambino win teaching excellence awards, will be honored at Feb. convocation
• Trustees learn of fall two-month grant total that brought nearly $18 million to WMU for research
• Board approves appointment of Minnesota administrator as new human resources chief
• Pientaka takes reins at WMUK

2000 University Employee Service Recognition Program, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees
• Forty Years of Service
• Thirty-Five Years of Service
• Thirty Years of Service
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service

Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 2000-2002, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

Admissions

Tuition and Fees

Registration, Records, Academic Regulations

Graduation Procedures and Requirements

Student Financial Assistance

Student Rights and Responsibilities

University and Student Services

Graduate Programs and Courses, by Academic Unit

Glossary of Terms

University Officers

The Faculty

Index