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Western News, Jan. 22, 2004, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Distinguished Faculty Scholars; Campus mourns Bernhard; Nanotech researchers win Keck Foundation award; On Campus with Craig Kaml.

Western News, Jan. 8, 2004, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: 2004 MLK Celebration activities; Wood is new collective bargaining director; Implemenation changes for Jan. 5 pay raise; On Campus with Dave Clemens.

Western News, Dec. 4, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Tech committee gives final nod to BRCC; Faculty and staff members honored for 25 years service; Holiday reception is Dec. 12; On Campus with Paul Schneider.

Western News, Nov. 20, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: New Hydro Aluminum engineering unit may lead to more Michigan jobs; Campus landscapers get national award; Libraries use Web technology for access; On Campus with Tom Meldrim.

Western News, Nov. 6, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: NSF grants $10 million for math center; Governor taps Bailey for new technology committee; Exhibit, events focus of impact of slavery in U.S; On Campus with Steve Darrell.

Western News, Oct. 23, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: New legislative affairs staff gears up to deal with state budget cuts; Joyce Thompson book takes award; PSSO scholarships awarded; On Campus with Margaret Hamilton.

Western News, Oct. 9, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Centennial homecoming flirts with tradition, sets stage for new memories; Massie book aims to trigger nostalgia, tell WMU's story; Group to review WMU sports; AAUP pact OK'd by trustees.

Western News, Sept. 25, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Record number of graduate students, enrollment near all-time high; Opera star Susan B. Anthony to perform here, receive honorary degree; Work officially begins on WMU Centennial Habitat House.

Western News, Sept. 11, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Engineering complex to be dedicated; President Bailey defines her values during inaugural address; Pultitzer-winner Spiegelman is first Centennial Scholar; Icabone named ombudsman.

Western News, Aug. 28, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Campus to come together Sept. 3 for inauguration, centennial gala; CEAS building set to open; WMU one of top 100 again; Trolley to be dedicated Sept. 5; Prison-based group gives scholarships.

Western News, July 3, 2003, Western Michigan Univeristy

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Story highlights:Higher ed funding in play in state budget process; Trustees set to meet July 16; Postal service puts stamp of approval on centennial; Jelaso garners federal funding; Bailey to brief campus on budget issues July 17-18; Campus plant specialists tapped to aid international biosafety efforts; Choosing to 'stick around' led scientist to federal research.

Western News, June 19, 2003, Western Michigan Univeristy

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Story highlights: Legislature considers $10 million for WMU center, Western News issue added, Bailey starts with a gift, Commencement is June 28, A message from the president, Staff service excellence annual winners named, Supply chain specialists lauded for contributions to journal, Fort St. Joseph project lands state preservation honor, Free HIV counseling, testing to be offered June 27, Miller advance ticket specials available for faculty, staff, June 24 reception to honor Edwards' return to faculty

Western News, June 5, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Centennial kickoff,. inauguration set for Sept. 3, Faculty, staff invited to have coffee with President Bailey, Ide and Means named to Frostic professorships, Jorgens to be feted June 12, Capital campaign surpasses goal, will continue through 2003, Diapers reveal lead exposure in area infants, Mirzeler gets NEH grant to pursue East Africa research, Walter earns praise from paper and pulp industry colleagues, Schoffers gets NIH funding for research on catalysts.

Western News, May 22, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Trustees approve, Bailey to begin duties June 9, Guggenheim fellowship will allow Julien to focus on Inca book, Board meeting rescheduled, Diversity speaker to discuss life as an American Muslim, Jorgens accepts College of Charleston provost position, Trustees approve faculty, staff retirements, VanderWeg sculpture at Bradley, Breu to visit Turkey for research, Statewide group honors Weaver for United Way volunteer work, Faculty headed to Senegal, APA, PSSO honor members at annual event, University would found brownfield research center if Parchment proposal becomes reality.

Western News, May 8, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: NMU's Bailey is WMU presidential nominee, Trustees gather to vote on presidential candidate, History buffs see Bailey pick as centennial coincidence, Candidates Announced for 2003 Staff Service Excellence annual awards, Jorgens honored by YWCA, Medievalists set for annual international congress at WMU, On Campus with Kris Kenz.

Western News, April 10, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Litynski tells legislators WMU is ‘lean’, says more budget cuts would be ‘devastating’, Engineering seniors ready to showcase their design prowess, Canadian studies event set, New deans named to head Lee Honors College, College of Education, Trustees agree to applaud retired theatre mainstay with honorary degree April 26, Angelov heads to Europe to study as Marie Curie Fellow, Grammer to lecture nationwide, Volunteers sought to I dive into' Finals Finish, WMU staffer to sign copies of her martial arts book April 26, Recycling prizes laud departmental sorters, Award programs to honor campus' best, Scientist/musician Hoogerheide becomes University's second …

Western News, March 27, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: WMU shares grant for research on sensors that detect chemical, biological weapons, Litynski will detail impact of budget cuts for state legislators, Trustees slated to meet Friday, U.S. government tapping WMU physics professor’s knowledge of Iraq, March madness includes MAC honors for Bronco hoopsters, HPER's Frauenknecht; Liu made fellows in research consortium, Cobb back from Portugal visit, Che plans to present ecotourism research at Rutgers conference, Food industry executives to meet on campus, APA calls for nominations for annual awards; accepting applications for $500 scholarship, WMUK scores Keillor, 'Prairie Home Companion' visit, set for June 21, Week of …

Western News, March 13, 2003, Western Michigan Univeristy

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Story highlights: Govenor’s budget proposals could lead to $12.5 million cut in funding for WMU, Annual campus event features world of food, fashion, fun, Free tickets available for Desmond Tutu speech, Impact of Granholm budget on WMU, Budget measures implemented at WMU, Aviation college blends international, U.S. units in new program, French and German diplomats give their nation’s Iraq views, Seiler joins elite group of flight instructors with 'master' status, Faculty member premiers film at famed African film festival, Animation expert to talk about subtitles, Alumni staff seeks help in designing single WMU ring, Spring Staff Service Excellence winners named, …

Western News, Feb. 20, 2003, Western Michigan Univeristy

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Story highlights: VDDI gets patent rights, will open local office, ‘State of the U' address online, Sobriety organization honored, Gullickson committee releases groundbreaking student evaluation book, Trustees meeting rescheduled, Latino issues being addressed on campus at afternoon forum, Malcolm signs on to tongue-in-cheek resolution on evolution, Films of French-speaking world featured at fest, College of Arts and Sciences honors 12 for outstanding work, Service excellence nominations due tomorrow, Private gift funds study abroad scholarship, Board of Trustees approves structural changes, Physical plant team making strides in energy efficiency, saving money, asking for your help.

Western News, Feb. 6, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: WANTED: ‘passionate’, ‘progressive’ president, Klohs, Anthony elected to lead Board of Trustees during 2003, Gullickson, Havira are recipients of 2002 Distinguished Service Awards, Canidates for education dean post to present, Board of Trustees approves several appointments, promotions.

Western News, Jan. 23, 2003, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Pharmacia donates drug patents to Univeristy, Southwest Michigan engineering, consulting firm commits to BTR Park, Presidential search on docket for tomorrow’s trustee meeting, Career Fair to connect employers, job seekers, Darnell recognized for service to Kalamazoo-area community, Professional development workshops slated for graduate students, Flowerfest President Holysz accepts state award for service, Hip-hop, rap are focus of upcoming Exposition VIII Minifest.

Western News, December 5, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Presidential search committee set for action, United Way campaign tops $235,000 goal in final hours, Trustees expected to name Litynski to interim post, Longtime legislator, Floyd to receive honorary degrees at commencement, Board of Trustees sponsoring farewell reception for Floyds, Longtime legislator, Floyd to receive honorary degrees at commencement, Faculty, staff members honored for quarter-century of WMU service, More than 2,000 slated to receive degrees at Dec. 13 commencement, Center for Community Asset Building aiding faith-, community-based organizations in six counties, New CEDRS head improving mediation procedures thanks to input.

Western News, Nov. 14, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Floyd commits to the University of Missouri, Accounting alum is next on tap for Haworth speaker series, Nov. 24 concert set to honor WMU bands founder Meretta, Trustees to move swiftly to fill presidential post, New Great Lakes center funded by EPA will combine WMU research; Ann Arbor firm’s technology, Trustees sign off on 12 faculty; staff retirement notices, Fenn named by Gov. Engler to Michigan's Board of Medicine, Litynski lauded in ceremony at Polish consulate general in NYC.

Western News, Oct. 31, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Benton Harbor facility inaugurated Oct. 25, Engler taps Floyd for spot on Life Sciences Corridor Board, Senator to announce federal funds for research initiative, WMU institute gets $1 million in NSF funding for teaching initiative, Pherigo to head Horn Society, Fails-Nelson, Harris take top posts with education group, Vossen giving back to community as loaned executive, Palmer and Flanagan trounce competition in Windy City, Sky Broncos snag top honors at NIFA event.

Western News, Oct. 17, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Pilot plant is first WMU Parkview site open, 9/11 art proposals sought, WMU personnel lead Egyptian water project, CD review means high praise for WMU Jazz Orchestra, Garmon among three honored with COE education awards, Student affairs promotes three, names three new directors, Nominations sought for staff service awards.

Western News, Oct. 3, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: NIH grant to boost HHS research capacity, Fall enrollment nears 30, 000, Parkview Campus to see first engineering opening Oct. 11, Illinois-based engineering firm NASCO is newest BTR Park partner, United Way goal will ‘give community a lift’, Ramona Bernhard honored for support of the arts at WMU.

Western News, Sept. 19, 2002, Western Michigan Univeristy

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Story highlights: Deans appointed to libraries; engineering, President Floyd on Capitol Hill, WMU community observes 9/11 anniversary, donations still sought for employee memorial, Franquesa recognized by Academy of Management, Zegree named composer of the month by publisher, University; community will partner for MLK observance.

Western News, Sept. 5, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Summit puts TIER in the eyes of local leaders, AAUP members to review new contract tonight, vote Sept. 12, Engineering Dean Litynksi takes over academic reins as new provost, Lyman returns to foundation; Aardema named interim dean, Campus prepares to remember Sept. 11 next week with four memorial events, Hovestadt to head national marriage and family group, Haenicke's career feted by international colleagues, Beauregard goes on extended medical leave, Schmotter to explore corporate scandal cause, On Campus with StevanVeldkamp.

Western News, Aug. 8, 2002, Western Michigan Univeristy

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• Creating a Connected World; WMU launches the Internet of Things lab and mentors the next embedded-tech innovators
• College News
• Alumni Profile
• Classnotes
• In Memoriam
• Sky is the limit for scholarship winners

Western News, July 25, 2002, Western Michigan University

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• WMU archaeologists unearth structural remains of historic Fort St. Joseph site
• August Keystone lecture to feature Kalamazoo sheriff
• BOT to meet by phone today
• Recent grad joins World Youth Choir
• WMU part of FBI-sponsored effort to protect infrastructure
• New director named for Sindecuse Health Center
• Bioscience firm to locate research facilities at BTR Park