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Western News, July 11, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Faculty concerts part of annual music student seminar schedule
Administrative changes announced, Holistic health is seminar topic, VP tapped for two-year NSF post, Two WMU-produced jazz CDs get kudos from journal critic
Time turns to WMU experts, Academic calendar changes put end to campus 'winter', Gary Fund spring drive reaches record total of more than $750,000 for athletic support, Diane Swartz gets nod as new VP for student affairs.

Western News, June 20, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: WMU archaeological team finds evidence of multiple area locations for Ramptown, GOP primary debate will be held July 2 on WMU campus, DeVos pediatric specialist named director of Sindecuse, Bedrosian gets three-year NIH grant to study communication theory, ACA is University's newest aviation partner, Four Staff Service Excellence winners named, Mangla's trip to Pakistan falls victim to political unrest there, Wireless education; University's use of technology are engineering conference topics, On Campus with Ray Wolfram, More than 1,500 will get degrees in June 29 ceremonies at Miller, Juneteenth celebration slated for June 23, WMU professors chronicle rise and …

Western News, June 6, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: University Chorale takes international prize, WMU looking for former women varsity athletes, Admissions event set to honor students who enlist in military, WMU garners $7.7 million in grant funding during March and April, Graduate student is WMU's first recipient of Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship, Musicians get 10th set of Down Beat honors, Start of new academic year will bring promotions for 63 on faculty, Trustees approve two new undergraduate programs plus name changes for two units, College of Aviation launches student exchange deal with Australian school, On Campus with Jin Abe.

Western News, May 23, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Sky Broncos capture national flying title, Comedienne to headline collaborative diversity event, Trustees OK increases in tuition, room and board, parking rates, Communication ethicist converge at WMU for national conference May 30-June 2, Final candidate for Sindecuse post to make presentation on campus June 4, Record gift levels give boost to WMU's capital campaign, Diversity and improving client relationships focus of May 29 health care conference, On Campus with Felicia Crawford, Krawutschke assumes helm of Faculty Senate, "Girls on the Run" benefit to support healthy futures for young girls.

Western News, May 9, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Mesaba expands aviation hiring agreement, Next WMU Board of Trustees meeting1 is set For May 17, Dutch-American artist uses chainsaw to take wood carving to new heights for sake of art, New Udall scholar is WMU's third student to nab prestigious environmental award, Youth Arts Festival; Gilmore event join forces, YWCA to honor three from WMU at 'Women of Achievement' event, Newly retired Seiler feted by medievalists for lifetime's work, Copeland leads U.S. Latvians, Brigham, Wiest join staff in key campus catering and conference service roles, On Campus with Connie Bashaw, Fulbright awards take two to distant lands.

Western News, April 11, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: HHS gala to feature talk by Ted Kennedy Jr, Campus researchers find state's charter school need more oversight, Japan's Consul General Ito to speak on campus this afternoon, State arm boosts financial services teaching, Chinese profs study MBA teaching strategies, Preserving groundwater quality is focus of campus efforts to fight storm water pollution, Signing ceremony to make WMU-Peace Corps initiative official, Curtis-Smith lauded In NYC, Hilltoppers prepare to take on 'Phase II' of Prospect Hill cleanup initiative this Saturday, On Campus with Kim Nelson.

Western News, March 28, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: IT firm commits to BTR Park, Kalamazoo, Author; activist to discuss restoring state's environment, WMU surpasses previous record for gifts, still four months to go, 'Famous' Chinese trumpeter visits campus, Grant total nears $29 million, several awards in excess of $1 million, On Campus with Rob South, WMU Board of Trustees elects St. John, Klohs to lead board for 2002, Pow Wow to draw thousands to campus, Israeli films explore women's peace efforts, Grant will support next Youth Arts Fest.

Western News, March 14, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Tacoma., Wash., firm will have research facility at BTR Park, offices downtown, Ohio violinist is first recipient of Rhea Fetzer music scholarship, Francophone Film Festival is first of its kind, Laureate meets undergrad publishing need, WMUK gets third state award, Berkey's election to national office sets precedent for group, On Campus with Chris Pyzik, Walker Institute to mark new beginning.

Western News, Feb 21, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: New initiatives outlined for coming year, State cultural agency gives grant to Michigan Youth Arts Festival, Beebe-Thompson tapped to fill role as first Lacey Chair, On Campus with George Kohrman, Jewish scholar to speak Feb. 27, Seminar to Japan planned, “W" Club to bestow honors on Gayl Werme, Jack Moss, Johnston stars in Civic musical, MDA program joins forces with Peace Corps.

Western News, Feb. 7, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Wireless campus computing now a reality, Former DaimlerChrysler CEO Holden named to WMU board, Floyd to address 'State of the U', Hanley and Smith among those honored at convocation tonight, Smith's Distinguished Faculty Scholar award is 'about time', Curtis Curtis-Smith wins coveted music commission, Wright to be feted at Feb. 19 reception set for Oaklands, New Zegree book wins praise, Redwood activist to speak on campus Feb. 14.

On Campus with Cathy Smith

Western News, Jan. 24, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: NSF funds effort exploring research ethics, Annual Academic Convocation slated for Feb. 7 senate meeting, Two faculty members to receive Teaching Excellence awards for 2001, Continuing Ed's new name reflects reach, IEEE taps Mousavinezhad to head educational activities, More than $1.3 million in grants received by WMU in October, Emerita pens book on Messiaen, National math association honors Petro for service, On Campus with Mark Schwerin, 'Computer Tutors' program utilizes college students to bridge digital divide.

Western News, Jan. 10, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Frostic gift is largest in University's history, Board approves new doctoral degrees in engineering, HHS, Kellogg Foundation's Lyman to succeed Wright as new aviation dean, WMU is new home to Prague writing program, Maier's new book revisits scenes from first Christmas, Dirks will lead national group, Trustees name Coons to head counseling and testing center, On Campus with Pat Gustafson, Search for 19th-century slave site under way, New fine arts management master's degree program will be first in Midwest, Epic Bistro owner to open second downtown Kalamazoo venue with WMU theme, student and faculty entertainers.

Western News, Jan. 9, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Elise Jorgens named to interim provost post, MLK celebration will focus on ‘Moving the Dream into the Community’, Myrlie Evers-Williams speaks at Miller Jan. 12, Tigers CEO Dombrowski to talk business on campus Jan. 22, Department of English spring reading series set to launch with award-winning authors, DENSO gift will boost engineering construction project, Cooley, WMU alliance will bring law degree to Grand Rapids.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Western News, June 28, 2001, Western Michigan University

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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

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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

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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.

Western News, May 17, 2001, Western Michigan University

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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

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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

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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.

Western News, March 22, 2001, Western Michigan University

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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.