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Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 7, 2001, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by Chair
• Trustee Resignation
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Resignations
• Kalamazoo Gazette Feature

Geosciences Newsletter - 2001, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol.1, No. 26

• Faculty News
• Core Lab
• Groundwater Education of Michigan (GEM) Center
• Graduate Student News
• Alumni News
• Advisory Council News
• Donations

Western News, Nov. 29, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Upton Fellow's focus will be local history, New book by Cooley reveals feminine side of Mark Twain's writing, Seth honored by recreation professionals at state meeting, Cox heads Printing pilot Plant, On Campus with Kim Peters, Elements of 'Kalamazoo Lost &. Found' uncovered in new architectural history of area, Latvian study trip planned for May.

Western News, Nov. 8, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University and Cooley Law School to offer joint master's program, WMU has another banner year for grants, Targowski praised for early efforts in creation of the 'Net, Chamber honors Beauregard, Borish lauded by foundation, On Campus with Chad Ward.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 26, 2001, 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 July 6, 2001 Regular Meeting
• Recommendation re: Presidential Evaluation/Compensation
• 2002 Meeting Dates
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Master of Arts in Educational Technology
• Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology
• Graduate Certificate Program in Clinical Trials Administration
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Resolution – “Partnering for Success: The Centennial Campaign for Western Michigan University”
• Support Services …

Western News, Oct. 25, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: BTR lands multi-firm building, new tenant, Berrah to focus on science in Nov. 8 faculty scholar talk, Pro Line; Fishbeck will join growing community, Sculpture t our introduces six new works by nationally known artist, Ed Mayo garners Haworth's teaching innovation award, Freshman orientation cabaret show goes on the road to Toronto, On Campus with Pamela Motley, Taylor touts United Way's community impact, Ethics center coordinates series of post-performance cancer talks around 'Wit'.

Western News, Oct. 11, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: ‘Wild West' Homecoming events on tap, WMU helps NYC community college recover from Sept. 11 attack, Campus attacks cardiac arrest; deploys new lifesaving equipment, Ramirez feted for life's work, Journalism professor honored for excellence in reporting, On Campus with Kathryn Mohney, Great Sexpectations sets production tour, Prospect hillside to get its first landscaping facelift in a decade, Alumni expert to discuss Yucca Mountain project.

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

Western News, Sept. 27, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Staff ready to respond to national tragedy, WMU a 'Most Wired College' according to Yahoo magazine, Julien book wins Kovacs Prize, ‘Learning Curves' author to visit campus, On Campus with Rob Kakuk, Writer;CEO and educator named as 2001 Distinguished Alumni.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Sessionseptember 14, 2001, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the September 14, 2001 Board of Trustees meeting include:

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the July 6, 2001 Regular Meeting
• Recommendation re Presidential Evaluation/Compensation
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
  • Grant Report
  • Personnel Report
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
  • “Partnering for Success: The Centennial Campaign for Western Michigan University”
  • Gift Report
  • Personnel Report
  • Western Michigan University Annuity and Life Income Funds – Retention of State Street
  • Lease Extension – National City Branch Bank
  • Bank ATM Lease – National City Bank
• Informational Items
  • Remarks by the Provost …

Western News, Sept. 13, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University to play role in education reform, WMU included among top 100 public universities for third year, Meijer chief to visit campus for Haworth College of Business talk, Korth discusses euro in Passau, Workshop to focus on Earth-friendly ways to find oil in old places, Colella joins Conferences and Seminars staff as coordinator, On Campus with Vickie Langkam, WMUK listeners to again hear tell of Lake Wobegon and Guy Noir.

Western News, Aug. 30, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU unveils $125 million capital campaign, First Singapore MBAs given in July 22 commencement event, LMC ground broken for WMU-Southwest, Revised mission statement ready for comment, Ed tech program is first totally online offering, Bradley elected secretary of state wide admissions group, Lecture series will focus on role of risk and its economic effects, On Campus with Kathy Corder.

Western News, Aug. 9, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Holland company donates software, Centennial celebration prompts redesign of WMU stationery, Anonymous gift will fund engineering design center, Experts on Ethiopia drawn to WMU, Host of NPR's 'Talk of the Nation' to visit campus next week for diversity event.

Western News, July 26, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: MEDC grant; Esperion expansion pave way for BTR Park growth, Subway shop in Bronco Mall; other leases OK' d by Board, Telecommunications expert to receive teaching award, New major emphasizing child development created, Meyer tapped to head Geriatric Assessment Center.

Western News, July 12, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Annual gifts to WMU set new record, Trustees approve increase in Tuition; continuing ed fees, Hydrologist He named national research associate for year, VanHoeven's teaching lauded, Meyer heads center.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 6, 2001, 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 May 30, 2001 Regular Meeting
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Amendments – Faculty Senate Constitution
• Department Changes to Institute
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Vehicle Registration Rates*
• Continuing Education Tuition Rates*
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates*
• Fall Semester 2001 Tuition Rates*
• Revised 2000/01 General Fund Operating Budget
• General Fund Operating Budget 2001/2
• Residency Policy Revisions
• Communications Tower Lease
• Howard Street …

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 …

Western News, June 28, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Team readies Sunseeker for July race, New Web site puts faculty's expertise online for media use, BOT learns of $13 million in grants, Doctoral student Slone will spend year at Thai university, Friesner gets teaching award, New certificate program will boost nonprofit groups.

Western News, June 14, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University anticipates topping last year's record for private gifts, Seelye Center structure to incorporate gym, Paul tapped for NIH team, British Library site of NEH seminar directed by WMU, On Campus with Dixie Edwards.

Western News, May 31, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Heinigs to lead centennial celebration efforts; awareness campaign to be launched this summer, Three WMU students capture prestigious Down Beat awards, Firm partnering with University to train pilots for European airlines, Borish chosen for committee; to present three papers abroad, Delene tapped for position as vice provost, International convention draws horn players from around the world, On Campus with Barb Wygant, Gershon examines telecom industry in book, Speaker to discuss his personal struggle with little-known disorder, HUD grant funding multilevel project to improve quality of life in city of Benton Harbor.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting May 30, 2001, 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 January 19, 2001 Regular Meeting
• Recommendation re: Trustee Emeriti George Franklin, Trustee Emerita Joan Krause and Trustee Emerita Lori Waddles
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Curriculum Transfer and Change in Department Name
• Department Changes to Institute
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Revised WMU Foundation Bylaws
• Transfer of Property
• Urban Cooperation Agreement
• Confirmation and Ratification of Business Technology and Research …

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner 2001, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Program

May 22, 2001

Honored Guests:

• Raymond Alie
• William Appel
• Joseph Buckley
• Norman Carlson
• Phillip Caruso
• Ralph Chandler
• Joe Chapel
• David Cowden
• Kenneth Dahlberg
• H. Byron Earhart
• Robert Eisenberg
• Gyula Ficsor
• Margie Geasler
• Robert Griffin
• Meshulam Groper
• Salim Harik
• Helen Healy
• George Hobbs
• James Howell
• Frank Jamison
• Robert Jones
• Michael McCarville
• Dalia Motzkin
• Larry Oppliger
• Fred Orlofsky
• Kathleen Reding
• William Ritchie
• James Sanders
• Beatrice Sichel
• Herbert Smith
• Carol Stamm
• John Stroupe
• Michael Swords
• Darrell Thomas
• Edward Trembley
• Earl Washington
• Robert Whaley
• Kenneth Williams

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Photo 2001, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Photo

May 22, 2001

Photographed:

• Robert Griffin
• Joe Chapel
• Darrell Thomas
• Norman Carlson
• Robert Eisenberg
• Kenneth Williams
• William Appel
• Raymond Alie
• William Ritchie
• Larry Oppliger
• Michael McCarville
• Kenneth Dahlberg
• Earl Washington
• John Stroupe
• Herbert Smith
• Phillip Caruso
• Frank Jamison
• Margie Geasler
• Robert Whaley
• Beatrice Sichel
• James Howell
• Robert Jones

Western News, May 17, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Floyd lobbies Senate subcommittee for increased funding from state, Engler appoints new trustees, Solar cars to be inspected at WMU before race, Grundler prize for medieval scholarship goes to Yale writer, Business college offering MBA program for non-business types, Temperature point set for campus community, Latulippe returns from mission, Tremblay joins board of local training and adventure center, Book urges English teachers to explore context of literary works, Mousavinezhad visits Sweden, On Campus with PenelopeWood, Malaysian students to visit campus for games, Doctoral student wins prestigious fellowship.

Western News, May 3, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Kalamazoo's Fluid Process is second firm to commit to BTR park, National City announces $2 million cash gift, WMU is part of two Michigan SmartZones, Engler appoints two to BOT, Medieval Congress will attract more than 3,000, Schmotter tapped for two roles, Joslin and Bailey head for Sino-U.S. relations conference in China, HPER department chairperson; faculty member earn honors, On Campus with Mike Black, Wireless initiative will affect entire campus, Lee Honors College student is University's second Udall Scholar, DeVries named to new development position.

Western News, April 5, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Bush stops at WMU to plug economic views, Historical University photos on display tomorrow in East Hall, Hilberry poetry reading tonight, University's impact on Kalamazoo County tops $564 million, Public radio chief to visit campus for WMUK 50-year extravaganza, Native American Pow Wow slated for April 7-8, Hawker assumes antitrust post, WMU scholar earns coveted fellowship to study Congress, Office of Information Technology premieres Web pages for students, On Campus with Tony Dennis, Spring commencement to feature four ceremonies; honor Gilmer.

Inquiry, April 2001, Office Of The Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

Investigating Research, Outreach, and Education Activities at Western Michigan University:

• The Third Coast writing project: Making winning teachers
• Graduate student health care: New benefit package effective fall 2001
• Outstanding graduate teachers, scholars honored

Western News, March 22, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: NSF impressed by plans for online laboratory, Campus hosts two Fulbright researchers from Hungary; Algeria, WMU; Girl Scouts study ingredients that help leaders succeed in making girls strong, Library dean candidates to discuss future, Farrell gives expert testimony on state's legislative pay hikes, Pharmacia chief speaking tonight at College of Business, Statistician talks; dinner celebrate birth of new department, On Campus with Jennifer Clements, Post writer on campus to read from her work.

Western News, March 8, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Increased funding needed to manage rapid growth; Floyd tells state, Earthquake jolts Seattle; but gymnasts refuse to be rattled, 'Lab on a chip' serves up speedier science, CELCIS turns 25; gets national accreditation, Shen named to national service learning position, Curtis-Smith composition tapped for Van Cliburn event, Group taps Parrott; Nagel for national leadership posts, On Campus with Michele Moe, Perinatologist is AMBS keynote speaker.

Western News, Feb. 15, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: College of Ed; KPS form teaching alliance, Granholm to visit in March, NCA team will take in-depth look at WMU, Ford research looks at 'McDonaldization' of customer service, Leading writers headline Third Coast event, Karpus named director of Conference and Seminars, Aborist Avery to head group, On Campus with Sharon Nicholson.