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Orientation Welcome, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

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Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner 2013, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Program

May 29, 2013

Honored Guests:

• Nicholas Andreadis
• Sherrill Busboom
• John Cameron
• David Dickason
• John Gesink
• Leonard Ginsberg
• Barbara Havira
• Richard MacDonald
• Margaret Merrion
• Bruce Naftel
• John Nielsen
• Galen Rike
• Darryl Salisbury
• Paul Wilson

Western News, May 23, 2013, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dunn issues statement on saving East Hall; Koretsky named new dean of Lee Honors College; Campus to bid goodbye to two residence halls; University gearing up for Midwest Games International 2013; On Campus with Sarah Curry.

Max Steiner And The Music Of Casablanca, Coralin Davelaar

The Hilltop Review

Not only did Max Steiner not like the song, he thought that it was not appropriate for the film. Nevertheless, as every film buff knows, ―As Time Goes By‖ stayed in the film Casablanca, and the song has almost become emblematic of the film itself. However, it is but one song in a very musical film that proved challenging for veteran film composer Max Steiner. It was not the amount of material that he had to compose (as with Gone with the Wind), but rather the music that was already built into the drama that he had to incorporate into …

Wmu's Birthplace Will Be Preserved, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

The following viewpoint by WMU President John M. Dunn was published May 12 in the Kalamazoo Gazette.

Prism #72, May 2013, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

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48th International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 48th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 9-12, 2013), including the Corrigenda.

April 22, 2013: Comparative Drama Is Pleased To Announce The Publication Of Our Spring 2013 Issue, Volume 47.1., Department Of English

Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive

No abstract provided.

President's Performance, University Theatre Welcoming Remarks, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, April 11, 2013, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU, Cooley consider formal alliance; University is first American Eagle hiring-program partner; Design, prototyping for array of top brands to locate in BTR Park; On Campus with Bryan Sutton.

Emeriti News, Spring 2013, Emeriti Council

Emeriti News

Contents from Volume XVIII Number 1:

• Emeriti Council
• Message from the Chair
• Up Coming Events
• Wednesday II Programs
• Summary of Past Events
• Scholarship
• General News
• Announcements

Prism #71, April 2013, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Western News, March 28, 2013, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU reveling in its 'All-Steinway' status; Cousins, Hearit named to prestigious fellows program; Cumming named to lead Registrar’s Office; Semiannual Make a Difference award recipients to be honored at reception; On Campus with Kathy Gilbert.

March 28, 2013: Poet Jean Valentine Reads Tuesday: Gwen Frostic Reading Series, Department Of English

Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive

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Western News, March 14, 2013, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Carlson, Hettinger leading WMU trustees; Service-learning, community work wins national praise; National firm to take over operation of WMU Bookstore; On Campus with Shams Khan.

Prism #70, March 2013, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Haworthnews (03/2013), Western Michigan University

Haworth College of Business News

• Director of WMU Business Connection office gives breakfast talk
• Beta Alpha Psi, Providing Local Students with Basic Financial Knowledge
• Annual conference will explore food trends
• Sean Baker, B.B.A.’11 – Building Strong Relationships
• Save the Date—Business and Government Institute
• WMU Students Win at Michigan Clean Energy Venture Challenge
• Business in China
• ISM students are top undergraduate team at case competition

Western News, Feb. 7, 2013, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Polar Plunge to be showcased at carnival; Talk to focus on creating a sustainable campus culture; Three easy ways to find out if weather closes WMU; On Campus with Christin Fawley-Zehner.

Improving Oral Reading Fluency Through Readers Theatre, Maryann Mraz, William Nichols, Safronia Caldwell, Rene Beisley, Stephan Sargent, William Rupley

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In order for students to learn how to construct meaning from text, teachers must apply instructional strategies that will help readers transition from simple decoding of words to fluent word identification. This article will provide an overview of the literature related to the role of fluency in reading; explain research-based recommendations for fostering fluency with struggling readers; discuss the use of repeated readings, in particular Readers Theatre, as an instructional strategy for developing fluency; and present the findings of a study in which a third-grade teacher applied Readers Theatre to improve the fluency levels of her struggling readers.

Reading Horizons, Vol. 52, No. 2

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons, volume 52, issue 2.

January 26, 2013: New Issue Of Comparative Drama, Department Of English

Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive

No abstract provided.

Western News, Jan. 24, 2013, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New LEED certifications boost total to seven; Trustees amend Dunn's contract, increase his 2012-13 salary; Joffrey ballet master directing students; On Campus with Helen Beck.

January 23, 2013: Ncte Student Affiliate Hosts "Success" Event For Young Teachers, Department Of English

Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive

No abstract provided.

Western News, Jan. 10, 2013, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Gov. appoints two to Board of Trustees; East Hall to be renovated, converted to alumni center; Numerous activities scheduled for annual MLK celebration; On Campus with Cara Lieurance.

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 2013-2014, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• General Information
• Colleges

Wmu Assessment In Action Days Conference 2013, Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies

Assessment in Action Conference

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2012-13 Series - Harry Elam, Jr., University Center For The Humanities

University Center for the Humanities Events

What does it mean to “perform race?” How do we, and how can we, understand the relationship between race and performance? This talk will examine the meanings of various performances and explore the interrelation of racial performances in everyday life to those on stage and in film; the case studies in this presentation will be far ranging, going from the horrible spectacle of slavery to the plays of Lorraine Hansberry to the film Bamboozled and finally to the 2012 presidential campaign. After the election, Dr. Elam will look at how power and politics figured into representations of Mitt Romney and …

2013-14 Series Brochure - Changing Climates, University Center For The Humanities

University Center for the Humanities Events

In our 2013-14 series, “Changing Climates,” the Center for the Humanities brings together scientists and humanists to consider how our climate is changing and what we need to know and do in response. Scientific research is defining issues that concern everybody, including the warming of the globe, the toxicity of our environment, and the fundamental changes we are making to the natural world. Scientists are giving us an opportunity, even a necessity, to talk across the usual boundaries within the University and throughout the community.

2012-13 Annual Report, University Center For The Humanities

University Center for the Humanities Events

The mission of the Center is to recognize and support the humanities at Western Michigan University. As a gathering place for dialogue, the Center acts an incubator for the exchange of ideas among faculty, emeriti, alumni, undergraduate and graduate students, and people in the wider community. Through the understanding of diverse cultural, professional, political, and intellectual landscapes, we nurture engaged and vital academic life.

Prism #68, January 2013, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.