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United Way campaig1n tops $2'35,000 goal in finall hours Presidential search committee set for action The Univ nil)• ommuni made an· Ri hardY. t. John, ch kpcrson ohhc WMU Bo rd o T m t ·-· ·, ofthe reel eFt undatit n of Grand R9pidJ, Mich.; oth r r~ord howing thi y I to h •lp willllead a 14-member Pre idemial earch Ad i ry Commirree • l.ind M. Del ne, vi · prm'O t for c de mi. planning and the Greater K lama zoo Un ired Way raise ch:ngcd with id ·ntifying candidate f. th · po~'l' th" t "'ill he asse 1111enr; mo · th n $9 million. vacated in Janual)' by unen:t Pre id nt Elson . Ro d. • Atlrktn "Ed" Edwanls, ®lrpc n ffi11<1no: arul com_mt:Iei I law; Faculty nd taff m m rs raU1 d to 1:. John o K- lama roo and board ice· chairperson Bi rgh M. • G rg: A. Fr nklin, WMU ttu te m ritus ncl "''ice pr L· le-dge 2.36,202, mppin~ lh ~a[ o I< I h ufGr:mtl Rapids, Mi h., whu L will s.e~c on rh ommir denr o · £he Kellogg Co. of B ule Cre k, Mich.; 135,000. Thar arnoum i .6 pe em te ·, w1U br'ng the complet ommitte · r ter t h 'r fellow • P• ~t[er W . Kra u hk:e,forei langua and lirerarur·e, nd bov · · · · r'ue ord•,!; ·rfingtoral con· tTI.I tees for approv I t the full booed' next meeting, Dec. 1 . t . ______coo•ml.llld on poge ttc they hav m'l' total cmnmiuncnt ro RoyJ. rhe t kof c;ontinuing rhi. gr at univer:;iry' or i The appoinnnenr of litynski, who cur· momentum. Dr.Ao)'d ut inplaceanemen· comminee . When rime- become a il· rend~· !>l!rvo 01!; WMU pro\·ost and \'i e dow. semor leadership ream for he Um ..•e r· able, rhe • wiU be posred n ·rhe WMU prestd nt for academic affairs, would be ef· ity, and it will h.; w1th the1r . ~t~tanc ·that ...,. Web !>itc ar <'"'W""'·"•mi h.L-du/ ulry, t:a: f, ~meri'ri, ludenBanda1umni; fec;tiV upon loyd'. d partuf from the w continue our irnpon nt inuiath• _ dur· wm·ufnew >. c1nd the g.t:-nf!r'dl publi . Tht!: mem hers University. The board i xpect d to con i n~ rhi critic· I time of ll"3ruinon." re: idcr rhe recom.mendari n ar its De . 13 Pnor r hi appointment as pro\· ·r in IBoard ·of Trustees sponsoring • Trustee Vernice D. Anthon of m •tmg. August 2002, luyn k1 had n:ed a~ engi· De mi~; "W :u convinced rhar Dr. Lit:\'R~ki i neerinf! dean ince 1999. He arne ro WMU forewel 1 r•ec·eption for lfloyds • T ru tc ·Jam Hold n fBioomfi ld rhe person who can ucce full keep me from the U.S. Milmuy Academ · ar We r Facull)• and mff m mber are invited Hills, Mi.ch.; Um,·en.lt)' mo ing rcad.ly f, rward on a Point, whcr h , r"ed a. prok :1r an h ·ad ro a rend a f: we l receprlon in honor • Ariel L. H. Anderson, rea hing, number o c:mlc; I fron ," aid Bi~il M. of th Depan:ment of Elecrrical Engine ring o Pr id-·nt El n . Flo}·d ~~n l Cann ·ntc l·"mlng and l·Hd ·rshtp; Klohs, \'ic.echairpersonofrhe WMU Board and umpmer 1en e. lovd from 2:30 to 4: p.m. Frld y, ~- • us n Brom n, x cutiv dir tor ofTru ree , who made rhea n un emenr 13, in rhe muh B Uroom o the Bemhfmi Cenrer. ponsmed b'l' rhe Bourdl Tru t · '!>, th ·· ·v ·nt rnk · · the place of rhe nnua.l holiday reception. Longtime legis.l ator, F~o~d to receive honorary degrees at commencement upcrvi >t.s Arc en ourn~;L-d w. rrdn~,:e WMU· th we. r, til· Un i. vetslry' nt!:w work ch dul - so thos t ff m mber cility at l.ak Michig n Colleg , r·al· ~ ho wi h ro am:nd (he receprion so1111e· it •. He pearhea ed efl'oru m fund rh.e tim ·· during the afternoun rrmy du uniqu ·par n ·rship, I· :'SUitin • in ~· n~:w .4· miUion building on LMC' · pi ·r Av· Afleo police cholle ng e stud en s d y, enue campus. The projec1 enhance edu· in holiday Food drirve foc·e-off Audito:rium. cati nal op rtuni ri for area re idem G l will be honored A mt ng hi many l egi~lariw ac mpl i h· and mark th · first ime a M i higl'll'l un i· Th during th · da~'' :> :c.ond m nt , G:a t w in trum ntal in making ______conhooed oo pqge 4 cell'emony, sched1.1led or noon, while Ho ·d' de· gr will awa:rded dm:· ing £he 2;]0 .m. com-
to c.omp tition to c.oU the m t nned, boxed andl nonperi hable food . Donations ooUecreJ durin rhe drive, whi h run. d:n uJ!h Dec. 12, will go tu th Or t ·r K lamawo Area Holiday Food Dri. e wh ich lasr y r provided a week' wortht1Houd to l,lOOf: miU ·in To a{l mem~rs of the th K lamawo area. Campus radio rarion WI DR, rhe Wt11~ em Ht1alt1, rhe Ptogrc slve tud ·ntAUi· 8nce 8nd scv· ·rnl th ·r c mpu organiza• tion I pon orlng th driv . tud nai, cu lry and r ff are asked m make dona ti n uu ugh Dec. ll 1u onraine . r the following campus location : • enmn e w rhe Faunce mdem r· vke Buil 1ng; and (or a qear filled with lo •e. lausl:.ter. • nr nee ro Waldo lilbrary~ •· rudenr Re rearion Cenrer; nat • Bcmh:ud Cent ·r in onna ion desk; hope. p.tnct. and gooJ health. ronmental Affairs randin~ Commiuee. • W sl·v Found tion; n ln addiri n , he i hairman rhe enarc Carmento alld Elson S. F oyd • K nl }' hapel. Flsc;d . en y Govctl!ti. ~ !::kmt.:!. · t wru; rst l cted to rhe Michigan $~::nate · n 197 nd ha ~ n ~--ele.cred fi •-t¢ tin;u::;.. H · s ·rvcd in tl,,e tat Hou~ of Curwen tapped as finalist for Spirit of Degas Dance Award Dance instructor and choreographer The President Comments David Curwen recently was selected as Elson S. Floyd one of six finalists for the Spirit of Degas Dance Award. Dear Colleagues: The many e-mail messagesand public comments urging me The award, co-sponsored by the De- to stay here in Kalamazoo meant the world to me as I made troit Institute of Arts, Michigan Dance "The real assets that this difficult decision. Did they make it harder for me to Council, Michigan Opera Theatre and we need are the tal- accept the Missouri offer? Absolutely. But learning of the the University Musical Society, waspre- ented, skilled and cre- depth and sincerity of your feelings through those messagesis ative people who will something I will long cherish. I have come to look on this give us the competitive University community as a family and, though everyone edge. People have be- reaches the point at which it is time to leave the family and come the competitive strike out to achieve lifelong goals, the act of leaving is resource." fraught with deep and heartfelt emotion. That's the message I leave you in good hands. We have in place a wonderful and shared by the keynote dedicated leadership team in which I have great confidence. speaker during our Au- And with Provost Dan Litynski moving into the position of interim president, WMU will have the guidance of a talented gust TIER Summit here Dance majors who performed Curwen's work on campus. As I listened then, Iwasstruck by the fact that it's administrator to help it forge ahead. This·institution also is a message we, as a University community, have long since blessed with dedicated trustees who already are at work trying sented Nov. 16. More than 250 works embraced. Our people-students, faculty and staff-are our to identify the next individual who will serve as president of were submitted for the award, with six strength, and as a community, we have tapped that strength this University. finalists chosen for performance at the to grow and accomplish feats that once seemed impossible. But most of all, I am confident that the coming years will be awards ceremony at the Detroit Insti- Today, as I look back on my four-and-a-half years here at successful ones for WMU because I know that this commu- tute of Arts. Western Michigan University, I am reminded again of that nity has the competitive edge. Bright, talented and creative Curwen's work, "Harp Finale," was observation. I realize just how indebted I am to all of you, and individuals are working and studying in eyery comer of this originally choreographed three yearsago just how fortunate your next University president will be. University and stand ready to work together to meet any and was recently restaged for WMU's This is a remarkably vibrant community--one that has just challenge the years may bring. Dance Technology Concert. begun to tap its great potential. Ihave been fortunate enough It has been my privilege to work with you, and I must thank "It was very nice to be selected," to experience the surge of energy, the sense of determination youfor the giftsyou have given me over the years-your trust, Curwen says."The timing wasgreat also and the joy of achievement that has marked our accomplish- loyalty, thoughtfulness and unwavering support. These are because the dance was up and has been ments over the past four years. I leave knowing that you will the gifts that have made these past fewyears a joy. I now look performedfive times forthe Dance Tech- expect nothing less during the coming years. forward to the challenge of trying to find that kind of joy and nology Concert." I am ready and eager to embrace my new role as the success at another institution, but a part of me will always The dance, created to reflect Degas' president of the University of Missouri, but nothing about the remain with you. fascination with the world of ballet, is decision to accept this wonderful new opportunity has been Many of you have heard me allude to a favorite Chinese set to the final movement ofBeethoven's easy. Embracing this change means leaving some tasks unfin- phrase that can be taken as a blessing. I use it as one and leave Harp String Quartet. It was performed ished here and being absent during the wonderful celebratory you during the holiday season with this as my wish for you. at the dance awards by WMU dance moments that are in this University's future. Please know that May you live in interesting times. maj ors Briona Richards, Brooke I will be with you in spirit and watching with keen interest Holliday, Lacey Kelley, Sarah Ivory and Warmest regards, from afar as you celebrate the coming year's centennial, open Alyson Assenmacher. the spectacular new engineering campus, complete the cur- The award coincides with the art rent capital campaign and finish many other tasks we began institute's exhibition "Degas and the together. Dance" on display through Jan. 12, as well as recent performances by the Bolshoi Ballet at the Detroit Opera Faculty, staff members honored for quarter-century of WMU service House. Forty-four faculty and staff members who plant accounting; Griselda Daniel, Gradu- O'Donnell, registrar's office; Richard M. Lee gives prized 18th-century have completed 25 years of service to the ate College; Pearl L.DeVries,mathematics; Oxhandler, University Counseling and University were inducted into WMU's 25 Linda M. Delene, Office of the Provost Testing Center; Karen A. Page, physical instrument to School of Music Year Club at the annual gala held Dec. 3 at and Vice President for Academic Affairs; plant-building custodial and support ser- As the result of a story published in the Bernhard Center. Judith A. Garrison, University Libraries; vices; Western News, Hung Peng Lee, emeri- The club, which now has 339 active and Leonard C. Ginsberg, College of Arts and Trudy L. Palm, physical plant-mainte- tus in social studies, has donated a 220- 444 retired members, was founded in 1982 Sciences; Richard B.Hathaway, mechani- nance services; David K. Peterson, paper year-old Augustine Chappuy violin to with 98 charter members. cal and aeronautical engineering; Charles and printing science and engineering; Maija the School of Music. Those eligible for induction this year E. Hines Jr., accountancy; Ann E. Houser, Petersons, family and consumer sciences; Lee made the donation after reading were: human resources information processing; MaryE.Ramlow, Evaluation Center; Nancy in Western News about the first recipi- Halbert E. Bates, advising, Haworth Col- Margie P. Johnson, Valley #2 Dining J. Salvaggio, Sindecuse Health Center; ent of a new $24,000 scholarship for lege of Business;Joan D. Bynum, School of Service; Elise B. Jorgens, College of Arts Marsha H. Santow, University Libraries; string music students established by the Music;Janet S. Callahan, College ofHealth and Sciences; Blaine D. Kalafut, public Kenneth F. Schaefer, admissions and ori- Fetzer Institute of Kalamazoo. Accord- and Human Services; Patricia K.Campbell, safety; Patricia A. Keck, Office ofUniver- entation; Theodore L. Skartsiaris, Valley ing to Lee, the violin dates from 1781 physical plant-maintenance services; sity Budgets; Mark C. Kerstetter, com- # 1Dining Service; Patricia F.Vander Meer, and was made by French violinmaker Carolyn E. Cardwell, counselor education puter science; Bonneita K.Kibby,physical University Libraries;Thomas L.Van Valey, Augustine Chappuy. It has been in his and counseling psychology; plant-building custodial and support ser- sociology; and Robert M. Wygant, indus- possession since 1968, when he pur- William D. Cochran, physical plant- vices; trial and manufacturing engineering. chased it from a friend. maintenance services; Donald F. Cooney, Carolyn Kitchen, physical plant-build- The WMU Board ofT rustees established Now residing in Hawaii, Lee was a School ofSocial Work; Kathryn A. Dalman, ing custodial and support services; James the 25 Year Club as a way to recognize the member of the social studies faculty from A. Knight, Valley#2 Dining Service; Betty valuable contributions made to the Uni- 1970 until his retirement in 1984. In a A. Kocher, Office of the President; Lori A. versity by its employees who have commit- 1971 recital at WMU, which featured 't'olume 29 Krum, physics; Mushtaq Luqmani, mar- ted their careers to the institution. New Lee and four music students, Lee played number 7 estern keting; Karen S. McDougall, Institute of members receive a 25-year service pin and two popular songsfrom his native China, NEWS Cistercian Studies; framed certificate, and they may choose one on a traditional Chinese bamboo William J. Merrow, Mallinson Institute from a selection of commemorative gifts. flute, and the other on his Chappuy EDITOR: Cheryl P. Roland. ISSUE EDITOR: Jessica English. CON- TRIBUTORS: Jeanne Boron, Matt Gerard, Tanya R.Hernondez, for Science Education; Carol A. Morris- New, active and retired members are guests violin. Marie E. Lee, Thomas A. Myers, Mark E. Schwerin and Gail H. Mier, College of Education; Judy A. of the University for the evening. Towns. GRAPHIC DESIGN: Neil Simon.
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A letter of appli- Michigan State, Tuskegee and North Carolina A&Tuniversities.She also earned cation should be submitted to the appro- her master's and doctoral degrees at MSU. priate dean or chairperson. Today, Anderson spends much of her time working to land state and federal Please call the Applicant Information grants, and managing WMU's involvement with non-profits in six Michigan Service for up-to-date information on counties. She also works with WMU professors who help develop and the Job Opportunity Program and va- A FASHION DEVOTEE FINDS HER TRUE CALLING implement meaningful CCAB programs to improve residents' lives. cancies available to external applicants. (Photoby Neil Rankin) A few ofthe center's currentprojects focus on profeSSionaldevelopment for city administrators, entrepreneurship training for striving businesswomen, family (R) Office Assistant, 11, Counselor literacy, youth development, parent education, and prenatal and early child- Education and Counseling Psychology, hood care. 02/03-3230, 12/2-12/9/02 Anderson also works with community development associates on various (R) Director Community Relations, projects. 14, Intercollegiate Athletics, 02/03- "We have the training and the commitment, and we've been successful in running organizations," Anderson says of the CCAB team. "We are about the 3231,12/2-12/9/02 business of putting essential organizational resources into the hands of people (R) Custodian (third shift), M2, Physi- with the integrityand compassion to do this work. Itall comes together." cal Plant-Building Custodial and Sup- While her attention is usually focused on others, Anderson stillfinds time for port Services, 02/03-3233, 12/2-12/9/02 herself. (R) Custodian (third shift), M2, Physi- "I liketo read, paint and travel," she says, referencing Washington, D.C. and cal Plant-Building Custodial and Sup- Paris as her favorite cities. "I also love visiting hot springs and mineral spas." port Services, 02/03-3234,12/2-12/9/02 (R) Custodian (third shift), M2, Physi- cal Plant-Building Custodial and Sup- port Services, 02/03-3235,12/2-12/9/02 (R) Custodian (third shift), M2, Physi- Obituaries cal Plant-Building Custodial and Sup- Last issue of News for fall port Services, 02/03-3236,12/2-12/9/02 Trustee Emerita Gayl F. Werme died YWCA Woman of Achievement award in This is the last Western News for the (R) Custodian (third shift), M2, Physi- Dec. 3 in Kalamazoo after a long illness. 1990 and the Portage Rotary Club Com- fall semester. Publication will resume cal Plant-Building Custodial and Sup- She was 63. munity Service Award in 1994. next year with the first issue appearing port Services, 02/03-3237,12/2-12/9/02 Werme served as a member of the Thursday, Jan. 9. The deadline to sub- (R) Custodian (third shift), M2, Physi- University's board of trustees from 1982 to Jack C. Plano, emeritus in political sci- mit information to appear in that issue cal Plant- Building Custodial and Sup- 1985,andsince 1995,she ence, died Nov. 21 in Kalamazoo. He was is Friday, Jan. 3. port Services, 02/03- 3238, 12/2-12/9/02 had worked as a special 81. Western News also will be published projects assistant in Plano, a faculty member from 1952 until on these dates during spring semester: N=New WMU's Development his retirement in 1987, was nationally Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 13, R= Replacement Office. known for his books on March 27 and April 10. WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affir- The Keene, N.H., na- political topics. His pub- mative Action Employer. tive who first moved to lications included "The the Kalamazoo area in American Political Dic- Exchange Werrre 1961, was active in a va- tionary ,"which he wrote FOR SALE-Noah's Ark Serendip- Human resources riety of civic, political in 1962 with Milton ity crib set, includes bumper, comforter, and cultural organizations. She served as Greenberg, and "Forging dust ruffle, curtain, rocking chair pad, Faculty and staff members who have campaign chairperson for Paul Wartner W orld Order-The Poli- diaper stacker and 3x5" photo frame. changed their address in the past year during 11 successful local and state elec- Plano tics of International Or- Blue/gold stars, ark animals. $40. Call and have not yet notified Human Re- tions, including his elections to the state ganization," which he Kim at 7-8404. sources Information Systems are asked house and senate. She then served as his wrote with Robert E. Riggs. He also pub- HOUSEMATE WANTED-Grad to do so immediately. The University district office coordinator during his terms lished two editions of "The United Na- student or fellow WMU profeSSional to Payroll office will be mailing wage and in both those positions. tions: International Organizations and share quiet Winchell-area house 1/4 mile tax statements (W -2s) before the end of In addition, she served on the boards of World Politics," a comprehensive study of from campus. $400/mo., utilities and January and they must have employees the Irving S. Gilmore International Key- U.N. operations. cable included. Washer/dryer, gas fire- current addresses. board Festival, Bronson Methodist Hospi- The founder and longtime managing place. Well-trained pets welcome, Human Resources is now providing an tal, the Kalamazoo Regional Education editor of WMU's New Issues Press, Plano fenced-in yard. Call Cara at 7-3167. online Employee Name and Address Service Agency, the Forum for Kalamazoo also served as editor for nearly 20 years of FOR SALE-Pro-Tech recumbent Change form to make reporting changes County and the Kalamazoo Symphony a political dictionary series that includes exercise bike, magnetic variable resis- quick and easy. The form is available in Society. She was a 14-year member of the 23 volumes and ispublished by the Ameri- tance, electronic computer, comfortable two formats: Portage Board of Education and served as can Bibliographical Center-Clio Press. high back support. Excellent condition. • A Microsoft Word document allows its president from 1984 to 1985. In 1998, Plano was named the first re- $250. Call 342-2660. employees to open, complete on the In 2000, Werme was named the cipient of WMU's Outstanding Emeritus FOR SALE-Ladies black leather computer, save and then send the form Kalamazoo Area Women's Festival Scholar award. to HRIS as an e-mail attachment
versity has built an instructional facility on a community college campus. Calendar Floyd, who is leaving WMU in January to assume the presidency of the University of The master calendar maintained by the Office of University Relations for use in Western News is available through WMU's home page on the World Wide Missouri system, will be recognized for his Web. Select WMU News and then look for Events. You can also link directly to the calendar at