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@WMU - February 2007

Campus News

Two Graduates Appointed to WMU Board

In January, Jeanne H. Carlson and William D. Johnston were appointed to 8-year terms on the University’s Board of Trustees by Michigan Governor Granholm. Both are graduates of the WMU Haworth College of Business and members of the WMU Alumni Association. Carlson served on the Association’s Board of Directors from 1995-2002, and as its president in 2000-01. Johnston is a long time member of the WMU Foundation Board of Directors and served from 2001-2004 as its president. Continue

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Alumni News & Events

Take a Bronco to Lunch Features Careers in the Sciences

The Student Alumni Association presents its annual Take a Bronco to Lunch program on March 23 from noon to 2 p.m. in WMU's Fetzer Center. This program gives students the opportunity to be matched with a WMU graduate and talk one-on-one about their careers. This year's program will focus on chemistry, biology, and physics. Alumni working in these fields are encouraged to register for the luncheon program.

For more information and to register, click here! The registration deadline is Friday, March 16

Association's Mentor Program

As you read the article above, did you find yourself thinking that you would like to share your experiences with current students, but do not work in a science related field, or can’t make it to Kalamazoo? Consider sharing your experiences with current students by volunteering for the Association’s on-line Mentor Program. For more information and to volunteer, click here!

Upcoming Alumni Events

Feb 21, 2007 - Dallas/Ft. Worth Alumni Gathering*
Feb 26, 2007 - Legacy Award Application Deadline
Feb 28, 2007 - Phoenix/Scottsdale Alumni Gathering*
Mar 2, 2007 - 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations Due
Mar 6, 2007 - Annual Reception - Sarasota, FL*
Mar 7, 2007 - Annual Reception - Naples, FL*
Mar 15, 2007 - Southeast Michigan Alumni Gathering*
Mar 23, 2007 - Take a Bronco to Lunch - featuring careers in the sciences*
Mar 27, 2007 - Good Morning Kalamazoo A Tour of the Richmond Center
Mar 28, 2007 - Reception in Grand Rapids with Dr. David Shields, Dean Haworth College of Business
May 30, 2007 - Reception in Chicago with Dr. David Shields, Dean Haworth College of Business

*For details, go to the Association Homepage and click on 'events'!

Visit the Association's Events page for additional events and information.

Academic News

New Chemistry Building Opens

WMU’s new chemistry building, located between Waldo Library and the Dalton Center, opened to students at the beginning of the Spring Semester. During the January 26 building dedication, Dr. Michael Barcelona, chair of the Chemistry Department, noted that the new state of art facilty, which replaces an aging McCracken, will “materially improve our ability to deliver modern science education.” Continue

WMU Student Have Plan to Bring Tourism Back to New Orleans

Eight WMU students, all of whom are members of the University’s chapter of the American Marketing Association, were among the eight teams nationwide selected to present their marketing plan for bringing back tourism to the city devastated by Hurricane Katrina. They will travel to New Orleans in late March to present their plan to the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau. Continue

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Athletic News

Bronco men and women to compete in MAC basketball tournament

Under the revised basketball tournament format, all MAC basketball teams will travel to Cleveland to participate in post season play. The women will play March 4, 6, 9, and 10 and the men on March 7-10. For tournament tickets, contact the Bronco Ticket office at 1-888-4-WMUTIX. Special rates for fans and alumni are available at the Rennaisance Cleveland Hotel. For reservations call (216) 696-5600 and use promotional code MFBMFBA.

21 Future Broncos in Football Class of 2011

WMU Head Football Coach Bill Cubit recently announced the names of the 9 offensive players, 11 defensive team members and one punter who comprise this year's recruiting class. During the recruiting period, Cubit and his staff went head to head against programs in the ACC, Big 12 and Conference USA for these players. To read more about these future Broncos, click here.

Visit the Athletics Web site for additional news on Bronco Athletics.

Young Alumni Spotlight

Though her original intention was to have a career in radio, after interning in London as a production assistant for Associated Press Television, television became Laura Stemmler's calling. Since 2000, Laura has worked for ESPN in Bristol, CT where she is an associate director. Continue

Deadlines for Two Awards are Fast Approaching

Applications for the Association's Legacy Award must be submitted by Monday, February 26, 2007. Recipients of the award will receive a $1000 in first year as a WMU beginning student, with the potential of an additional $1000 per year for a maximum of three subsequent years. For more information, including criteria or to apply online, click here!

Do you know a WMU alumnus or alumna who has achieved a high level of success in his or her chosen field? To nominate fellow alumni for the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award, visit the WMU Alumni Association web site at www.wmich.edu/alumni/awards/. Please send the completed form by March 2, 2007, with a copy of the nominee's resume.

Tigers WMU Visit a Success

On January 18, the WMU Alumni Association hosted the American League Champion Detroit Tigers in Miller Auditorium as part of their Winter Caravan. More than 1,000 WMU alumni, students and Tigers fans of all ages had an opportunity to see and hear Manager Jim Leyland (pictured above), along with Brandon Inge, Craig Monroe, Placido Polanco, Vance Wilson, and Justin Verlander, talk about the highlights of the 2006 season and respond to questions from the audience.

Making a Difference for WMU

Alumni Ambassadors around the nation are getting ready to send personalized postcards to thousands of future Broncos and encourage them to attend Western. Do you want to be a part of this great program? To volunteer, click here.

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