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@WMU - July 2007

University News

WMU Welcomes 8th President

President John M. Dunn began his first official day at WMU on July 1. Dunn said his focus during the opening weeks of his presidency will be on getting to know the campus and its people. His initial areas of emphasis will be to strengthen the sense of community on campus and bolster a campus culture that keeps student service at its core. Within days of his appointment being confirmed by the University's Board of Trustees, Dr. Dunn and his wife Linda became life members of the WMU Alumni Association. More

Association News

Alumni Association Selects Leadership for 07-08

The WMU Alumni Association Board of Directors has elected officers and executive committee members for the 2007-08 year beginning July 1. More

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

Alumni News & Events

Upcoming Alumni Events

• Jul 19, 2007 - Alumni Association Book Club
• Aug 20, 2007 - Alumni Event - Pentagon Tour
• Sep 8, 2007 - Broncos vs. Indiana University-Watch Party
• Oct 19, 2007 - College of Aviation Open House
• Oct 19, 2007 - Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner
• Oct 20, 2007 - "Tailgate at the Tower" School of Communication
• Oct 20, 2007 - 2007 Homecoming PepFest
• Oct 20, 2007 - Onyx Society Dance

Click on the event for more information or visit our events page.

Academic News

WMU Assistant Professor Provides Commentary on Japanese Film

Selected for the project after producers heard him speak on National Public Radio, Dr. Jeffrey Angles is featured in the audio commentary of the digital release of a classic Japanese movie. More

Food Marketing Group Honors Two Professors

One of the best known events of its kind, the Food Marketing Conference annually draws more than 500 food industry executives to Kalamazoo. Professor and chair of marketing, Dr. Andrew A. Brogowicz, and professor of marketing, Dr. Frank Gambino each received recognition at the event. More

Alumnus Produces Live Earth Broadcasts

WMU alumnus Andre Mika will help to produce the largest high-definition broadcast in television history. Beginning in Sydney, Australia, and continuing across seven continents, the 22-hour nine-concert series will take place on Saturday, July 7. More

Visit the Academic College Web page for a complete listing the Colleges.

Athletic News

Former WMU Baseball Players Finding Success in Pro Ball

From the Iowa Cubs, a Triple A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs to the Fresno Grizzlies, a Triple A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants and the Billings Mustangs, a Rookie affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds to the Orem Owls, a Rookie affiliate of the LA Angels, WMU players are making their way into the professional leagues. More

WMU Alumna Earns Academic All-Mac

For the second straight year, WMU alumna Erin Thorne made the women's golf Academic All-MAC Team for the Mid-American Conference. She will begin her professional career on the Great Lakes Tour in Ontario this summer. More

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

Student Successes

Aviators Complete 2,500-mile Air Race Classic

Placing 12th out of 46 teams in the overall standings, WMU's Jennifer Jakubiec and Alison Pierce were relieved to make it through the storms. Eleven of the 46 entries failed to complete the race, due primarily to severe storms along the final three legs of the race. More

Student Goes to Work at Cannes

A trip to southern France at the end of his freshmen year took Jacob Durrett of Battle Creek, to the Cannes International Film Festival. Durrett was selected to be a festival participant earlier this year through the highly competitive Student Program of the American Film Pavilion.

WMU Represents U.S. in World Youth Choir

Three WMU students and a University alumnus are part of an 80-member group that will travel to South Africa July 9, perform throughout that country as well as in Namibia, and return home Aug. 4. More

Points of Pride

As WMU alumni you are our greatest ambassadors. In addition to the wonderful things you read in @WMU on a monthly basis, the University highlights other points of pride so you can share your Bronco Pride with others. Click here to learn more.

Young Alumni Spotlight

Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in aviation flight science in June of 2005 opened up many doors for Scott VanderPloeg. Currently a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, VanderPloeg says he has "really enjoyed the experiences that I have been blessed to have since joining the Air Force." VanderPloeg hopes to be flying a C-17 by September. More

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