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This is kind of an odd question, but I am a transfer student who will be entering school in the fall. I buy ALL my books online to save money, and I live 5 hours from K-Zoo. Is their anyway for me to find out which books I need for my classes so I can get them ordered? Thanks! -Anna

Dear Anna,

There is a way to find out which books you will need for your specific courses from the WMU Bookstore. Their address is: www.wmubookstore.com and on the top of the page in the black section, click on the word 'Textbooks'. Once you are at the textbook page, click on 'textbooks online'. At the bottom of this page you will find a section that asks you to select a term, a department, your course and its section. With this information submitted, you should find the information you need concerning your textbooks. If you have any trouble doing this, I would suggest calling the bookstore and they should be able to help you.

I hope this helps!

Please let me know if I can answer any more questions for you!

Bethany Utting
Student Alumni Association
Secretary

"Hi there... Often wondered what life was like in Valley 3 today. Back in 1967, Fox and Eldridge were guys only and the other 2 (can't remember their names) were for the gals. Shared cafeteria was really our only contact with the girls - although they were permitted to visit our rooms on Sunday afternoons - doors were to be open and all feet on the floor. What do you think of that? I imagine times have changed... but I will tell you that for 2 years 5th floor Fox (505 in particular) was known throughout the valley. Had some great times out there. Would love to hear how things are going - and perhaps have changed - since the arrival of the 21st century. Look forward to your reply." Richard

Dear Richard,

Valley III has changed quite a bit sense then. I lived in Harrison/Stinson, the front two residence halls of Valley III, three years ago from Fall 2002 to Spring 2003 and also had some of my greatest memories at Western there. Currently, Eldridge/Fox is closed for restoration. Western goal in the next 10 years is to restore each hall in the Valleys. They are using Eldridge/Fox as the model residence hall for all other halls on campus. It is accepted to be done Fall of 2007. As for the front part of Valley III, Harrison/Stinson is still open and running. It is one of a six halls on campus that are co-ed by suite; which means both males and females live together on the same floor. Since Eldridge/Fox is closed; the cafeteria for the Valley III is also closed. All students still living in Harrison/Stinson, must walk up the hill to Valley II cafeteria. The café will reopen in 2007 when Eldridge/Fox re-opens. Visiting hours for the hall is very open. You are allowed to check up to 4 people in, at any time of the day and night. There are quiet hours every night, as I’m sure you also experienced. During the week, quiet hours in effect from midnight to 8am and on the weekends they are from 2am to 8am.

As for other residence halls on campus, Western offers may options for on campus living including halls co-ed by suite, co-ed by floor, separate girl and boy halls, and on campus apartments. You also have a choice between community bathrooms or sharing a bathroom with as many as four roommates.

Hopefully this helps you get a feel for how residence halls have changed and improved since you attended WMU. It is great to hear from Alumni like yourself, if you have any other questions, please feel free to write back at any time.

Thanks,
Christy Berry
Student Alumni Association

"Greetings! I graduated from WMU December of 1994. Best years of my life. Checking to see what is new on campus- how it has changed. I was a Delta Zeta all 4 1/2 years. What's new with them? Thank you- and enjoy your days there ( they go so fast!)." Kathryn

Dear Kathryn,

Things around campus are going great. There are two new buildings going up on main campus including a new chemistry building and a fine arts gallery. This keeps campus busy going around the construction, but when they're finished it should be beautiful. Residence halls and other buildings on campus are also being renovated. Delta Zeta is still going strong and is the biggest sorority on campus today. They just received a 5 star rating at last week’s Greek Standard of Excellence ceremony and continue staying very involved with the community and campus life.

Thanks for your question!
Student Alumni Association

"I am a 1975 BS Graduate with a Psychology major from Western Mich. when it was renowned for its Behaviorism/Skinnerian program. People like Dr. Mallott were pioneers in this area and taught there. The program remains similar or has migrated a new direction?" Paul

Dear Paul,

I am a psychology major and Dr. Malott is still here and is still a pioneer! Our program is still very concentrated on Behaviorism. Our graduate program is also very competitive in our field.

Thanks,
Abby Ferree
Student Alumni Association

"Is Verbal Behavior (used to be Psych 260) still taught in the Psych Dept? Who teaches?" Pat

Answer:

Dear Pat,

Verbal Behavior is not offered as a class at this time. But verbal behavior is a concept that is taught in the courses offered in the Psych Department. This website is all the current classes taught in the Psych Department: http://www.wmich.edu/psychology/schedule/courseschedule.html

Thanks for your questions!
Student Alumni Association

"Do you know if there are still Christian groups on campus such as Campus Crusade for Christ or Navigators?" Carol

Dear Carol,

There are 10 main Christian based groups on Western's campus right now, including Bronco Campus Ministries (also known as the Gathering), Campus Christian Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ, Chi Alpha, Christian's on Campus, InterVaristy, the Xperience, Lutheran Campus Ministries, Solid Grounds, and Quest. Most groups meet once a week and are open to all students. Some groups are more active then others, but they all make a great mark on Western's campus life.

Thanks,
Student Alumni Association

"Back in 1975 an award in the accounting dept was established to one of the outstanding accounting students. It was called the Michael R. Conlin award. Does that still exist?" Pam

Dear Pam,

The accounting department here on campus no longer has a specific award called the Michael R. Conlin award. It was around for several years starting in the early 1970’s. Since then the award has diminished, however the money from the scholarship is still used in Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary accounting fraternity. The accounting department offers over 15 other scholarships brought to us through outside donors and individuals.

Thanks,
Student Alumni Association

"Is there still a ZBT chapter on campus and if so what is the house address?" Stewart

Dear Stewart,

Sorry it has taken a little while to get back to you, but we had to
do some extensive research for this question. According to
Western's records, we do not have any files of a ZBT chapter on our campus. We did however go ahead and contact the national ZBT chapter to try and find more information. They also did not have a lot of information on Western Michigan University's chapter. But we were able to find out that the Gamma Iota Chapter originally started in 1967. We are not sure when it closed, but it was reopened in 1994 and closed again in 1998. The reasons for closing were not given. Hopefully this helps answer your question about the ZBT chapter. If you need any other information or contacts for the national chapter please feel free to contact us at any time.

Thanks!

Student Alumni Association

"Hi, Just wondering your thoughts on the recent firing of President Bailey or a sense of what other students are saying about the subject. Thanks." Jennifer

Dear Jenny,

Hello. My name is Lindsey Cihak and I am the president for the Student Alumni Association. In regards to President Bailey I feel that, with time, this is going to be a good move for WMU. I feel that when President Bailey first came to our university there were many problems that needed to be fixed and she helped WMU in many ways. However, I also feel that with new leadership will come new focuses that will be necessary for the success of our university since some important issues were not being taken care of in the best manner.

Other student leaders who were able to meet with President Bailey on a more personal level appreciated her and most of what she did here during her time at WMU. Many of us were shocked at how abruptly her termination was brought to the public's attention. Mainly because they had recently given her a raise. A large population of students did not appreciate President Bailey and considered her not to be in touch with the most important issues that needed to be dealt with for the university.

For the most part I have seen students supporting the board's decision and eager to be a part of the new president's selection committee.

Sincerely,
Lindsey Cihak
Student Alumni Association

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