Western Michigan University news and update highlights from around the web for May 17 - 23, 2013. This week's campus photo features Haenicke Hall, a large building on the west end of the West (Main) Campus that houses science research facilities. The five-floor building was complete in 1999 and dedicated on April 23, 1999 in honor of former WMU President Diether Haenicke.
Haenicke served as WMU president for 13 years. During that time WMU experienced significant growth in research, private support, and enrollment. Several major buildings were constructed, and other major facilities were renovated, such as Waldo Library, Read Fieldhouse, and Waldo Stadium. Following his presidency, Haenicke returned to the faculty in 1998 and officially retired from WMU as president emeritus in 2004. He returned as interim president in 1996, once again reinvigorating campus.
A lifelong advocate of study abroad programs, Haenicke's passion for the topic was celebrated in 1998 when the University gathered its international operations under one umbrella organization and named it for him. The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education is responsible for area studies courses, Universitywide internationalization of academics and faculty, and the Office of Study Abroad.To read more about Haenicke's life and legacy, please click here.
WMU News
Paper tech association bestows awards to WMU student, professor. Read more here.
Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions. Read more here.
Athletics News
Broncos Track & Field Sends Four to NCAA East Preliminaries. Read more here.
Hockey Announces Non-Conference Schedule. Read more here.
Sophomore Shortstop Andrew Sohn Named First Team All-MAC. Read more here.
Cambell Wins Heat, Advances to Quarterfinals in 400 Hurdles. Read more here.
Western Herald
Western Michigan University to Host Malaysian Midwest Games International 2013. Read more here.
WMU Men's Tennis Closes Out Strong Season. Read more here.
SpokesME Offers Entrepreneurial Experience for WMU Students. Read more here.