2015-16
Available below are all editions of Western News, the newsletter for and about °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ faculty and staff members, published from September 2015 through June 2016. The most recent issue is listed first.
Western News, June 23, 2016
Story highlights: State funds to help aviation programs soar; Notable facilities projects taking place this summer; Researcher earning impressive accolades; On Campus with Stacy Thinnes.
Western News, June 9, 2016
Story highlights: Researcher advances educational registry; Wellness effort taking fitness, well-being to new heights; Faculty Senate elects board members for 2016-18; Research team wins grant to study impact of speed on crashes; On Campus with Michiko Yoshimoto.
Western News, May 26, 2016
Story highlights: First-year law classes offered in Kalamazoo; Famed composer Legrand awarded honorary degree; Interim dean, other key appointments announced; On Campus with Renee Pearl.
Western News, May 12, 2016
Story highlights: °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ recognized as Purple Heart University; Koretsky tapped to lead College of Arts and Sciences; Annual fall convocation to feature new format, location; On Campus with Dillon Dolby.
Western News, April 14, 2016
Story highlights: Christian named one of state’s top profs; University honored for service to transfer students; Area residents get to attend Medieval Congress for free; On Campus with Jen Hsu.
Western News, March 31, 2016
Story highlights: Talk explores meshing generations at work; Trustees set °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥â€™s strategic direction for next five years; Institute kicks off forums with Michael Moore; On Campus with Will Posthumus.
Western News, March 17, 2016
Story highlights: Ethics Center marks 30 years, honors founder; Medieval Institute director garners NEH grant; Dunn honored with national ‘Giving Back’ diversity award; Goldsworth Valley upgrades underway; On Campus with Nicole Allbee.
Western News, Feb. 25, 2016
Story highlights: Trio wins substance use treatment grant; Honorary degree approved for composer Michel Legrand; Miller, Rinvelt to lead °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ Board of Trustees; Integrated supply management program ranks No. 5 in nation; On Campus with Gracie K. Mae.
Western News, Feb. 11, 2016
Story highlights: °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ adds to group’s scholarship program; Spring Convocation starts new annual program honoring researchers, employees; Teaching With Technology Symposium scheduled; On Campus with JoAnne O’Rourke.
Western News, Jan. 28, 2016
Story highlights: Researcher garners $800,000 NSF grant; °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ Cooley ink new pacts and start law classes; Revised strategic plan draft released for public comment; On Campus with Jenaba Duymovic Waggy.
Western News, Jan. 14, 2016
Story highlights: Foster youth program gets new funding; Haworth develops dual-degree program in China; Events on, off campus to honor Martin Luther King Jr.; Firms selected to design BTR Park expansion; On Campus with Nick Gauthier.
Western News, Dec. 3, 2015
Story highlights: NeoVent duo wins new innovation prize; Input sought campuswide for strategic plan update; holiday greeting from John and Linda Dunn; On Campus with Linda Dillon.
Western News, Nov. 19, 2015
Story highlights: °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ one of nation's leading green colleges; Lifelong learning entity gets $1 million endowment; University garners 6th consecutive 'Best for Vets' honor; On Campus with Arnold Taylor.
Western News, Nov. 5, 2015
Story highlights: Michigan earns liberal education status; °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥, Peace Corps giving students added service edge; First Lady to spotlight campus assault prevention; On Campus with Teresa Ventimiglia.
Western News, Oct. 22, 2015
Story highlights: Heritage Hall grand opening details set; Numerous events scheduled to honor veterans; University getting ready to adopt next generation email system; Robotic 'temp worker' will soon be roaming corridors in Waldo Library; On Campus with Lu DeBoef.
Western News, Oct. 8, 2015
Story highlights: 'Heritage,' community values to be celebrated; Dunn outlines focus areas, lauds discovery gains; °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ readying for homecoming, Family Weekend; Campus event to celebrate life of former President Elson Floyd; On Campus with with Kyle Oberhill.
Western News, Sept. 24, 2015
Story highlights: °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ launches new state autism resource; First Western Heights residents to showcase new hall; Four of 10 campuswide award winners announced; On Campus with April Eby.
Western News, Sept. 10, 2015
Story highlights: °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ to be key player in national initiative; Six of 10 Universitywide award winners announced; Numerous happenings at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ made for productive summer; CELCIS one of six programs to reach reaccreditation milestone; On Campus with Erasmo Salinas.