Dr. John M. Dunn (1945-) served as the eighth president of Western Michigan University from 2007 to 2017.

Prior to coming to WMU, President Dunn served as interim chancellor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Before accepting that appointment, he held the position of provost and vice chancellor at Southern Illinois. An educator for more than 30 years, Dunn was dean of the University of Utah's College of Health from 1995 to 2002 before moving to Southern Illinois. Before that, he was at Oregon State University for 20 years, last serving as associate provost. His earlier positions at Oregon State included assistant dean of Health and Human Performance, chair of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and director of the university's Special Physical and Motor Fitness Clinic.

Internationally known for his research and writing about the long-term health of people with disabilities, Dunn is the author of more than 50 professional papers and book chapters. He is a past president of the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; past editor of Quest, a professional publication for kinesiology scholars; and president of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education.

Since moving to Michigan, President Dunn has been actively engaged with state and community efforts that focus on quality-of-life issues and enhancing economic development. He is a member of the boards of First National Bank, Southwest Michigan First and the WMU Foundation as well as the governing boards of the Greater Kalamazoo Area United Way, the Gilmore Keyboard Festival and the W.E.Upjohn Institute.

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Speeches from 2012

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Friendship Village Remarks, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-12pm, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-3pm, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-9am, John M. Dunn

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Make-a-Difference Awards, John M. Dunn

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OT 90th Anniversary Celebration, John M. Dunn

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25 Year Club, John M. Dunn

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Happy Thanksgiving, John M. Dunn

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United Way Victory Celebration, John M. Dunn

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Muskegon Community College Dual Enrollment Signing Ceremony, John M. Dunn

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Veterans Day Message, John M. Dunn

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Weslaco High School & Weslaco East High School Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Medallion Scholars Reception, John M. Dunn

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Kalamazoo Chamber Higher Education Update, John M. Dunn

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Ford Field Admissions Event, John M. Dunn

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WMU United Way Campaign, John M. Dunn

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Greenleaf Scholarship Remarks, John M. Dunn

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Fall Open House Welcome, John M. Dunn

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High School Counselors/Financial Aid Event, John M. Dunn

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Meds and Eds Panel, John M. Dunn

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Fall Welcome for Seita Scholars, John M. Dunn

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Louis Zamperini Introduction, John M. Dunn

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Legislative Briefing/Evolution of Sangren, John M. Dunn

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Michigan Engineering Colleges-Community Colleges Association Welcome, John M. Dunn

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School of Medicine Luncheon Remarks, John M. Dunn

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WMU School of Medicine Groundbreaking, John M. Dunn

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Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner, John M. Dunn

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Alpha Phi Alpha Luncheon, John M. Dunn

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Bronson Leadership Retreat, John M. Dunn

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Miller Davis Talking Points, John M. Dunn

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Van Cooley Memorial Service, John M. Dunn

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Sangren/Lee Honors Celebration, John M. Dunn

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Welcome to Phillip Levine, U.S. Poet Laureate, John M. Dunn

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Educational Leadership Graduate Class Lecture Notes, John M. Dunn

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Saudi National Day Remarks, John M. Dunn

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Everyone Counts Fall 2012 Semester Kickoff, John M. Dunn

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State of the University (September 2012), John M. Dunn

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WMU Campus Climate Study, John M. Dunn

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Student Ambassador Remarks, John M. Dunn

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United Way Kick-Off Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Talking Points for Bronco Bash, John M. Dunn

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President’s Perspective (September 2012), John M. Dunn

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2012 Matriculation Ceremony, John M. Dunn

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Kalamazoo Rotary Induction, John M. Dunn

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Student Ambassadors Welcome, John M. Dunn

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New Faculty Orientation Welcome, John M. Dunn

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International Student Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Videotape Greeting for Retiring President Cho Dong-A University in Busan, South Korea, John M. Dunn

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Transfer Student Orientation Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Legacy Collections Center Groundbreaking, John M. Dunn

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Welcome to Chinese Visiting Faculty, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-12pm, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-9am, John M. Dunn

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MGRRE Welcome for McConnell and Mannes Visit, John M. Dunn

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Comments for Beijing Language and Culture University’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, John M. Dunn

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Malaysia Trip Alumni Reception Sunway College, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Alumni Reception, John M. Dunn

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Malaysian Alumni Gathering, John M. Dunn

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Grand Rapids Community College Dual Enrollment Signing Ceremony, John M. Dunn

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Fostering Success Michigan Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Orientation Welcome, John M. Dunn

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ESGR Patriot Award, John M. Dunn

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Faculty Retirement Dinner, John M. Dunn

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Gull Lake Rotary, John M. Dunn

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Notes for Veterans Talk on Mackinac Island, John M. Dunn

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B'nai B'rith Scholar Athlete Awards, John M. Dunn

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DeNooyer Dealers Presentation, John M. Dunn

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International Congress on Medieval Studies Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Foster Youth in Transition Meeting, John M. Dunn

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Holtyn & Associates Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-12pm, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-3pm, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-6pm, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-9am, John M. Dunn

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Welcome to Community College Counselors, John M. Dunn

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Solar Array and Charging Station Celebration Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Solar Array and Charging Station Celebration Welcome, John M. Dunn

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2012 Respecting Differences Diversity Event Opening Remarks, John M. Dunn

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Make-a-Difference Awards, John M. Dunn

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Medallion Spring Brunch for Graduating Seniors, John M. Dunn

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National Society for Leadership and Success Welcome, John M. Dunn

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WMU Junior Spotlight, John M. Dunn

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College of Fine Arts 40th Anniversary Dinner, John M. Dunn

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VetSuccess Remarks Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Into the Streets Welcoming Remarks, John M. Dunn

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Legacy of Cesar Chavez Scholarship Dinner Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Michigan Geographic Bee Welcome, John M. Dunn

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30th Food Marketing Conference Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Thank You for Your Support During the HLC Visit, John M. Dunn

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Michigan Conference for Higher Education Facilities Officers, Planning, Engineering, Construction and Operations, John M. Dunn

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Jack Luderer Retirement Reception, John M. Dunn

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Admitted Student Reception, John M. Dunn

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President’s Perspective (March 2012), John M. Dunn

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Dennis Archer Reception, John M. Dunn