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Western News, March 8, 2001, Western Michigan University

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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

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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.

Western News, Feb. 1, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Sanders; Warfield earn University's Distinguished Service Awards, World premiere of Rosa Parks drama tonight, St. John; Chormann elected to lead Board of Trustees in 2001, Gilmer to receive honorary degree at April commencement ceremony, Scholar to discuss issues facing black men, Visiting experts to talk on ethics; teaching philosophy to children, Garber to lead dance group, Johnston; Eimers set for campus reading next week, Kritzman honored by festival, On Campus with George Eskro, Gossman tapped as University ombudsman.

Western News, Jan. 18, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Delta deal to impact future U.S. flight crews, Faculty Senate will act as host for Academic Convocation, Educause lauds WMU Web site as 'Site of the Week', Physicist Nora Berrah earns 2000 Distinguished Faculty Scholar nod, Pharmacia exec Luderer named associate vice president for research, Stillwell featured in Chronicle, On Campus with Shannon Landis, Grad College programs focus on research.

Western News, Jan. 4, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Board approves Roberta Allen as associate VP for academic affairs, Dickinson; Enyedi earn top teaching honors, New funds will boost energy lab's assets, J.D. Dolan's spring memoir makes several top book lists, Paul Maier's Christmas includes national media hits, Kirklin's 40 years at WMU to be noted at retirement event, On Campus with Amber Pritchord.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

Western News, July 27, 2000, Western Michigan University

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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

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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.

Western News, June 29, 2000, Western Michigan University

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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

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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

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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.

Western News, May 18, 2000, Western Michigan University

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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

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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

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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.

Western News, March 23, 2000, Western Michigan University

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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

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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

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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

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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

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• $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

Western News, Dec. 2, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights:, Middle school math is target of nearly $4 million in NSF funding, Historian pulls off publishing 'hat trick' with 2 books and video series on early Christianity, Weight discrimination rampant in workplace; management researcher Roehling discovers.

Western News, Nov. 11, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Winter classes pushed back two days to provide Y2K cushion, House Speaker Perricone and ABC's Hickey to receive honorary degrees at December 11 commencement, Cambridge scholar to give campus talk on Hinduism, Smith; Demetrakopoulos retirement receptions set, Lamidi Fakeye to make pre-Smithsonian appearance on campus, Public session Nov. 17 focuses on interim plan for campus growth.

Western News, Oct. 28, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Clinton signs bill that will bring $1 million to campus river researchers, Sky Broncos make it seven in a row at regional NIFA competition, Stryker's Brown is next Haworth speaker, Self-study under way for North Central re-accreditation effort, Year-end countdown spells trouble for those who are Y2K complacent, Ameritech grant will support 'TEAM' effort aimed at boosting number of minority teachers in schools, VanValey honored by national sociology group.

Western News, Oct. 14, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Homecoming crowds expected for 'Greatest Show', Grants hit $83 million mark at year's end, Trustees give Floyd high marks for first year's job performance as University's president, Klein lecture will focus on Yugoslav politics; views of leading Milosevic opponent, Rising NPR program costs send WMUK's fall fund-raising goal climbing to $220,000, Hustoles appointed WMU general counsel.

Western News, Sept. 30, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Kent County work to focus on aid for grandparent-headed families, Area health care professionals can collaborate on research with faculty; grad students in new OT effort, Student patrols to help keep post-game peace in Kalamazoo neighborhoods, Jamie Jeremy elected to term as head of nationwide alumni executives organization, Ferreira to warm up audience for Leslie Nielsen's 'Clarence Darrow' Friday night, New Southwest Regional Center director takes reins on post in familiar territory, Retirement reception will fete Robert Kotecki.