Dominican students to attend WMU
 Ms. Ligia Amada de Cardona, secretary of state for higher education for the Dominican Republic, and WMU President John Dunn signed an agreement in January that will bring scores of students to WMU from that country. More For more photos from President Dunn's trip, visit the WMU Alumni Association's Online Alumni Community
Alumni points of pride sought
The Western Student Association recently asked students what made them proud of WMU and from that long list will compile the 100 points of pride. The WMU Alumni Association thought this was such a great initiative on the part of WSA that it decided to compile a similar list based on alumni responses.
Between now and March 1, let us know what about WMU makes you most proud. All respondents will be entered into a drawing for WMU apparel and goods. To participate click here.
Fine Arts received Governor's Award
Congratulations to the WMU College of Fine Arts on winning a Governor's Award for Arts and Culture. In presenting the award to Dean Margaret Merrion last November, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm recognized the college for "demonstrating extraordinary student and educator support and commitment to advancing arts education." More
Upcoming Alumni Events
Plan to Attend
| Feb 15, 2008 |
Lansing - WMU vs. MSU Hockey Pre-game
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| Feb 22, 2008 |
Chicago, IL - Advertising Alumni Gathering
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| Feb 25, 2008 |
Venice, FL - Bronco Men's Golf Outing |
| Feb 29 - Mar 8, 2008 |
Bradenton, FL - Bronco Men's Baseball |
| Mar 4, 2008 |
Naples, FL - Reception with President Dunn |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
Sarasota, FL - Reception with President Dunn |
| Apr 9, 2008 |
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX - Reception with President Dunn |
| April 12, 2008 |
Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ - Reception with President Dunn |
Mark your calendar
| Mar 9-15, 2008 |
Cleveland, OH - MAC Basketball Tournament |
| May 7, 2008 |
Atlanta, GA - Reception with President Dunn |
| May 28, 2008 |
Lansing, MI - WMU Day at the Capitol |
Click on the event for more information
or visit our events page.
Foster care youth aided by WMU
 WMU has launched a Foster Youth and Higher Education Initiative in coordination with the Michigan Campus Compact and the Michigan Department of Human Services. Among the tools WMU will use to support foster youth is the John Seita Scholarship, named for three-time WMU alumnus who grew up in foster care and has become one of the nation's foremost experts on and advocates for foster youth. More
Alumni employment survey online
Career & Student Employment Services is asking recent alumni to complete the Graduate Survey online. The online survey takes about 5 minutes and the data is used to draw broad conclusions about the average salaries of our graduates, the industries our graduates work in and sample job titles. No personal information is ever released internally or externally.
Student group wins national award
 The American Humanics Student Association at WMU recently won the American Humanics Community Service and Volunteerism Award from American Humanics. WMU students were chosen over similar organizations from 75 campuses across the country that competed.More
Broncos to play at Ford Field
 Western Michigan University's football team will take on the University of Illinois Nov. 8 at Ford Field in Detroit. WMU is the home team in its matchup with Illinois, marking the first time WMU will host a game in a National Football League stadium. Ford Field is the home of the NFL Detroit Lions. More
25 new Broncos announced
The Western Michigan football program announced the Class of 2012 at its annual National Signing Day press conference. Once again, the Broncos showed their ability to attract student-athletes from around the country. More
Visit the Athletics Web
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More WMU news sources
Keeping our graduates apprised of recent news from campus through @WMU is a priority for the WMU Alumni Association. In late 2007, WMU President John Dunn initiated The President's Perspective, a regular series of messages noting the achievements of our students, faculty and staff and commenting on other important topics. The direct link to these messages has been added above and we would encourage alumni to take a moment to read them.
We have also added a link to Prism, a monthly newsletter issued by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affair's office, which is also a great source for points of pride about WMU. @WMU continues to have direct links to the electronic newsletters for WMU's academic colleges.
Legacy Award applications
Applications for the WMUAA Legacy Award Scholarship are due by Feb. 25, 2008 and can be submitted by clicking here.
Distinguished Alumni
Award nominations
Nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award are due by March 7, 2008 and can be submitted by clicking here.
Did you know?
The Western Michigan University Alumni Association has teamed up with Liberty Mutual to provide our graduates 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 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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