Alumni Association

@WMU - January 2007

Campus News

Trustees Approve Criteria for Next President

A resolution of the characteristics and qualifications Western Michigan University is looking for in its next president has been approved by the Board of Trustees. The list reflects input gathered from members of both the University and Kalamazoo communities, including WMU alumni. Details of the characteristics and qualifications sought are available on the Web site at www.wmich.edu/president/search. Continue

Apple Selects WMU as iTunes University

WMU has been designated as one of a handful of colleges and universities in the nation to be an iTunes University. Apple Computer will provide the University with the platform and server space to begin providing podcasts, which are digital recordings distributed over the Internet for playback on mobile devices or personal computers. Continue

Visit the WMU News Web site for additional campus news and campus events.

Alumni News & Events

Volunteer as a Regional Alumni Contact

The WMU Alumni Association is looking for volunteers to serve as alumni contacts who are committed to supporting WMU alumni interaction in their area. From time to time, contacts may be called upon to assist the WMU Alumni Association; however, they are not required to hold designated activities or have a formalized structure for programming, publicity, finances or leadership. If you are willing to serve as an alumni contact in your area, please take a moment to fill out our interest survey.

Alumnus is WMU's Second Gates Cambridge Scholar

Vladimir Pintro of Haiti, who completed a master's degree in philosophy in July 2006, is the second WMU graduate and one of fewer than 100 students worldwide to receive a 2006-07 Gates Cambridge Scholarship, one of the world's most prestigious awards in higher education. He joined 2005 alumnus Tristan Brown of Franklin, Mich., at Cambridge and plans to research normative ethics and metaethics. Continue

Upcoming Alumni Events

Jan 26, 2007 - Grand Opening - WMU Chemistry Building, 2 p.m.
Feb 17, 2007 - Lansing Alumni Gathering - Hockey Pre-game
Feb 28, 2007 - Phoenix/Scottsdale Alumni Gathering
Mar 6, 2007 - Reception with University Officials - Sarasota, FL
Mar 7, 2007 - Reception with University Officials - Naples, FL
Mar 23, 2007 - Take a Bronco to Lunch - featuring careers in the sciences

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

Academic News

Engineering Professors Receive Air Force Grant

A three-year, $470,000 grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research has been awarded to two Western Michigan University faculty members. Dr. Tianshu Liu, associate professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineering, and Dr. William Liou, professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineering will use the grant to study the natural flying capabilities of birds and insects. Continue

Deadlines Approaching for University Awards

The deadline for the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award is Saturday, Jan. 20. Deadlines for the Distinguished Service Award, Emerging Scholar Award and Distinguished Teaching Award are Friday, Jan. 26. WMU students, alumni, faculty, staff, retirees and emeriti are encouraged to submit nominations for one or more of the awards. Continue

Visit the Academic College Web page for a complete listing of Colleges' web sites.

Athletic News

Bronco Legends Inducted to Hall of Fame

Joe Cooper, BS '48, SE '65, and Fred Decker, BS '64, MA '68, were among nine new members inducted in the 2007 class of the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. A former player at WMU, Cooper lead the Broncos to the 1948 NCAA Regional playoffs after hitting a team-high .365. During his 29 year tenure as the Bronco coach, Decker led WMU to 791 wins, including 401 victories in the Mid-American Conference, both of which are conference records. Continue

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

International Bowl a Success

Although they fell 27-24, the Broncos played an outstanding inaugural International Bowl game against Cincinnati, and showed their heart and character as they battle back from a 21 point deficit. Of the 26,700 plus in attendance, the most enthusiastic and proud were clearly WMU alumni, students, parents, and fans. Before the game, almost 500 alumni and friends gathered for a wildly successful, sold-out Official Pre-game Party, sponsored by the WMU Alumni Association. On Friday night, the Bronco Marching Band, cheer and dance teams, and Buster Bronco were the clear victors at the "no winner" Battle of the Bands. January 6 was a proud day for everyone associated with WMU!

Young Alumni Spotlight

After graduating in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, Tamekia Brown joined the staff of Taylor Exemplar Academy. Once she had gained teaching experience, Brown was promoted to assistant principal.

Nominate Distinguished Alumni

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.

Group Auto and Home Insurance Available

The Western Michigan University Alumni Association has teamed up with Liberty Mutual to provide our alumni with insurance coverage discounts of up to 15% through Group Savings Plus®. This unique program will allow you to purchase high-quality auto, home and renters insurance at low group rates. Please visit the Liberty Mutual website at http://www.libertymutual.com/lm/wmu for additional details.

Group discounts, other discounts, and credits are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA.

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