Office of the Provost

Office of the Provost

Visiting Scholars and Artists Program

Established in 1960, the Visiting Scholars and Artists Program makes important contributions to the intellectual life of Western Michigan University. This program provides funds for academic units to bring distinguished scholars and artists to campus. These visitors meet with faculty and students in their fields and address the community at large. Since the program began, it has supported 600 visits by scholars and artists representing more than sixty-seven academic disciplines.

This page provides a link to biographical sketches of the eighteen scholars and artists participating in the 2008-2009 Visiting Scholars and Artists Program. Dates are subject to change. For information about specific topics, detailed schedules for each scholar or artist, and specific times and locations of events, please contact the sponsoring departments.

If you are a faculty member who wishes to nominate a scholar or artist for the 2009-2010 academic year, please use this page's "Applications" link for your convenience.

Visiting Scholars and Artists Committee

Dr. Miriam Coleman, Co-Chair 269-387-5297 mimi.coleman@wmich.edu
Ms. Patricia Fuehr, Co-Chair 269-387-8187 patricia.fuehr@wmich.edu
Dr. Sisay Asefa, Economics 269-387-5556 sisay.asefa@wmich.edu
Mr. Igor Fedotov, Music 269-387-4638 igor.fedotov@wmich.edu
Dr. Joan Herrington 269-387-3224 joan.herrington@wmich.edu
Dr. Elke Schoffers, Chemistry 269-387-2265 elke.schoffers@wmich.edu
Ms. Vonceal Phillips 269-387-2363 vonceal.phillips@wmich.edu

 

Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5204 USA
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