President’s welcome
Greetings and welcome to Western Michigan University. Thank you for taking time to visit the WMU Web site to learn more about one of the nation’s premier public research universities.
President’s Perspective
This is the first of a regular series of messages I plan to post. My intent is to keep the WMU community fully apprised of faculty, staff and student achievements and informed about important topics.
Messages to the University community
Mar. 24, 2008
President’s inaugural address
In his inaugural address, President Dunn cited the many strengths of WMU, talked about the importance of a shared vision for the University’s future and of a commitment to character, civility and compassion.
Feb. 15, 2008
A call for renewed dedication to kindness, civility
In the wake of the tragedy at Northern Illinois University, President Dunn issued a message to the WMU community expressing sympathy and concern, and calling upon everyone “to ensure that, as a campus, we continue to place the highest value on respect, tolerance, kindness and civility.”
Nov. 21, 2007
Statement on Diversity, Multiculturalism, and Inclusion
Great universities, including Western Michigan University, strive for an inclusive environment in which the student body, faculty, and staff reflect society at large.
Nov. 19, 2007
Student safety
In a message to the University community, President Dunn conveyed a sense of relief and gratitude for the safety of several WMU students, following an incident that took place in an off-campus student neighborhood Nov. 16.
John Dunn
President
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