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MAY 8, 2008 volume 34, number 15 Medieval Congress starts today Some 3,000 schol- Business college opens Career Center ars will be on cam- The Haworth College of Business opened a state-of-the-art facility for our students, so pus today through its new $2.6 million Career Center with a it’s appropriate to have one of our students Sunday, May 8-11, formal ceremony April 25 in Schneider formally open the center.” for the 43rd Interna- Hall, which houses the college. Corporate leaders from around West tional Congress on Michigan and the nation gath- Medieval Studies. The event will feature ered for the grand opening, more than 2,000 presentations of schol- which included brief remarks arly papers, panel discussions, roundtables, by WMU President John M. workshops and performances. Dunn as well as a ribbon cut- This year’s special activities include a ting by Shannon Lapsley of gaming workshop with old and new games, Saline, Mich., a junior sales readers’ theater performances of Middle and business marketing major English texts, three popular film showings, and member of the business an art exhibition, and a medieval-to-Cajun college’s Student Leadership contemporary concert of French song and Advisory Board. dance music. Go to www.wmich.edu/medi- Also in attendance were eval/congress for details and tickets. several senior leaders of that advisory board, many of whom Scanning service to relocate Front and center for the Career Center dedication were, from left, have helped fund the Carrer WMU’s scanning service for mark-sense Dunn, Lapsley and Shields. (Photo by Mike Lanka) Center. forms is moving from the Faunce Stu- Linda Ickes, a vet- dent Services Building to the University The center was built entirely with private eran of WMU’s Career Computing Center. The transition began funds and will cater to the needs of both and Student Employ- May 1 and will be completed by Thursday, employers and WMU business students. ment Services, has been May 15. Tomorrow is the final day for It has been designed to offer WMU busi- tapped to head the new scanning service in Faunce. The service ness students and those trying to recruit center. Ickes has been a will resume May 15 in 1010 University them the kind of resources commonly found career services specialist Computing Center. in the nation’s leading business schools, at WMU since 1998 and says David Shields, dean of the Haworth has had the business Ickes Oliver Street closed for summer College of Business. college as one of her “This center is really all about jobs and primary areas of responsibility. Oliver Street, which runs between Sta- developing the kind of long-term relation- She earned a bachelor’s degree in busi- dium and Oakland drives, closed today in ships with employers that will serve both ness education and a master’s degree in preparation for a ma- them and our students,” Shields says. communication from WMU. jor reconfiguration. “Our college is fortunate to have the kind Shields says the business Career Center Drivers will need to of support from alumni that has made it pos- will offer such services for students as resume use detours during sible to quickly make this very real need a and interviewing skill development and the construction proj- reality. Our alumni and supporters wanted coaching on items that range from dress and ect, which is sched- continued on page 4 uled to be completed in three stages. Parking lots No. 95, at the Campus Ser- Friday is deadline to register for WMU Day at the Capitol vices Building, and No. 10, behind Waldo Faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the Stadium, will be closed throughout the University have until tomorrow, May 9, to register construction period. Go to www.wmich. online for WMU Day at the Capitol and receive edu/wmu/news/2008/04/065.html for free WMU T-shirts, box lunches and optional bus additional access details. Go to www. transportation between Kalamazoo and Lansing. cf.wmich.edu/construction/oliverstreet. After May 9, anyone who has not registered at php for maps of the reconstruction. www.wmich.edu/wmuday and is still interested in participating will be placed on a waiting list. NCAA recertifies sports programs WMU Day at the Capitol is a first-of-its kind The National Collegiate Athletic As- event that will be held on the front lawn of the sociation announced April 15 that WMU Michigan capitol from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, is one of 35 Division I schools around the May 28, to showcase the University’s programs and nation to be fully certified in the associa- people and highlight the institution’s contributions as a valuable research institution in tion’s second cycle of certification. the state. Members of the WMU community also are planning to meet with legislators. The NCAA decision follows a process The day’s highlights include an appearance by Robo Bronco, a six-foot tall walking, that WMU began in summer 2006 to en- talking and singing chrome robotic horse who will be demonstrating the University’s sure the University is in compliance with engineering expertise. Other engineering successes, such as WMU’s Sunseeker solar car, the NCAA’s commitment to integrity in will be on display, along with the University’s national award-winning chainless bicycle. intercollegiate athletics. Eileen Evans, vice The day also will feature a noon flyover by two Cirrus SR-20 planes from WMU’s avia- provost for institutional effectiveness, led an tion fleet, with a replica of the plane available for viewing; a demonstration of Bronco 18-person steering committee responsible Biodiesel; and other research projects and interactive displays. for WMU’s response to the NCAA require- For more details, visit www.wmich.edu/wmuday or contact Donna Marks at donna. ments for athletics certification. [email protected] or 387-2072. College recognizes teachers The Lee Honors College graduation Around Campus ceremonies April 17 included recognition of four faculty members. Lunch reservations due May 9 Annual Poker Walk scheduled Selected for the Honors Faculty Fellows The annual Awards and Spring Lun- The fifth annual Poker Walk for faculty, Award were Kathi Fuller, interim co-director cheon sponsored by the Administrative staff and graduate assistants will be held of the holistic health program in the Col- Professional Association and Professional Tuesday, May 20. Create a team or walk lege of Health and Human Services, and Support Staff Organization is set for 11:30 individually around a 1.5 mile course and two College of Arts and Sciences faculty a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, in the collect cards that may earn you a great members, Harold Glasser, history and en- Bernhard Center’s East Ballroom. Reser- prize. The registration deadline is Tuesday vironmental studies, and Rand H. Johnson, vations are due tomorrow. More informa- May 13. Check-in is from 11:15 a.m. to foreign languages. tion and a registration form are posted on 12:45 p.m. at the Student Recreation In addition, Margaret J. Hamilton, the the APA and PSSO Web sites. Center’s indoor tennis courts. Go to assistant director for student services in www.src.wmich.edu to register. Haenicke featured speaker the College of Fine Arts’ School of Music, was presented with the Honors College President Emeritus Diether H. Haenicke Emeriti art focus of exhibition Distinguished Service Award. will present “After 20 Years at WMU: An exhibit showcasing the artwork of The fellows honor was initiated four years Memories and Hopes” to Emeriti Council two retired faculty members is continuing ago to recognize WMU faculty members members and friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 1, in the Richmond who have made significant contributions Wednesday, May 14, in the Heinig Emeriti Center’s Monroe-Brown Gallery. “Focus: to the honors college over the years. The Lounge on the second floor of Walwood Three One-Person Exhibitions” features contributions are usually in the form of Hall’s east wing. The council’s next event the work of Joseph DeLuca and Paul dedication to teaching honors students, but will be an August Break-Fest the morn- Robbert, emeriti in art. The show’s third also include mentoring students when they ing of Wednesday, Aug. 6. Contact Mary featured artist is Richard Koenig, who apply for scholarships or work to complete Cordier for more information. is currently on the Kalamazoo College faculty. their honors theses. Haenicke to be honored May 15 First-Year Experience Programs slates faculty, staff kickoff event WMU President Emeritus Diether H. Haenicke will be honored for his significant First-Year Experience Programs will kick students, and many of their parents, visit contributions to professional communica- off its 2008-09 year with a spirited faculty the campus during June, July and August for tion in Southwest Michigan at an awards and staff gathering at 4 p.m. Wednesday, everything from sports and band camps to banquet Thursday, May May 21, in 210 Bernhard Center. week-long orientation programs for select 15, in the Fetzer Center. The event will include a roll out of the groups of admitted students. InterCom, a Kalama- 2008 schedules for the New Student Orien- By attending the FYE Programs kickoff zoo-based association tation, Fall Welcome and First-Year Seminar event, faculty and staff members can ex- of professional com- programs. It familiarizes faculty and staff change information with those on the front municators, will present members with FYE Programs and the ways lines, gain information they can pass on to Haenicke with the 10th they can contribute to this multifaceted inquiring visitors and rev up for another annual Tony Griffin recruitment and retention initiative.