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 2011

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-12:30pm, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-4pm, John M. Dunn

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

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Transfer Student Spring Orientation, John M. Dunn

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Eileen Evans Reception, John M. Dunn

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Higher Ed Policy Forum Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Reporting Illegal and Unethical Activities, John M. Dunn

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Make-a-Difference Awards, John M. Dunn

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GSAC Winter Event, John M. Dunn

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25-Year Club, John M. Dunn

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WMU Confucius Institute Grand Opening, John M. Dunn

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Kalamazoo Russian Festival, John M. Dunn

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United Way Victory Celebration, John M. Dunn

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Pizza Luncheon with GSAC, John M. Dunn

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Seita Fall Welcome Luncheon, John M. Dunn

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Welcome to Saginaw Area High School Students, John M. Dunn

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Brown & Gold Gala-Grand Rapids, John M. Dunn

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Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting On Higher Education, John M. Dunn

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Occupational Therapy Gift of Fred Sammons and Barbara Rider, John M. Dunn

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Welcome to Traverse City High School Students, John M. Dunn

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Welcome to Traverse City High School Students, John M. Dunn

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Military Breakfast, John M. Dunn

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Multidisciplinary Science Forum, John M. Dunn

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Opening of Confucius Classrooms in Portage Public Schools, John M. Dunn

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Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, John M. Dunn

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University Center for the Humanities Open House, John M. Dunn

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Fall Open House Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Everyone Counts Fall 2011 Semester Kickoff, John M. Dunn

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FedEx Express, OBAP 727 Gift Remarks, John M. Dunn

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WMU Family Education Fair, John M. Dunn

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WMU/Cooley Signing for MSW/JD, John M. Dunn

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2011 United Way Kickoff, John M. Dunn

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Learner Centered, Discovery Driven, Globally Engaged: State of the Union Address, John M. Dunn

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Bronco Bash Talking Points, John M. Dunn

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New Faculty Orientation Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Student Ambassador Welcome, John M. Dunn

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WMU School of Medicine: Prescription for the Future, Kiwanis Club of Kalamazoo, John M. Dunn

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Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-12:30pm, John M. Dunn

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

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Chicago Board of Trade Group, John M. Dunn

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WMU School of Medicine: Prescription for the Future, John M. Dunn

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Center for Gerontology Opening, John M. Dunn

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Traverse City Reception Remarks/Bullets, John M. Dunn

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Lee Honors College Groundbreaking, John M. Dunn

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The Presidential Perspective: Achieving Total Campus Buy-In American College of Sports Medicine, John M. Dunn

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Faculty Retirement Dinner Remarks, John M. Dunn

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Script for Videotaped Orientation Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Welcome to Medieval Congress Attendees, 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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Graduate Research Awards and Scholarly Activities, John M. Dunn

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State of the City: Mayor Hopewell Introduction, John M. Dunn

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Nonprofit Leadership Grant Award Ceremony, John M. Dunn

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PeaceJam Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Junior Spotlight Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Residence Hall Association Awards Remarks, John M. Dunn

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Paul Maier Retirement Dinner Remarks, John M. Dunn

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1st Excellence in Diversity Awards Ceremony, John M. Dunn

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First Year Experience Welcome Letter, John M. Dunn

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Michigan Geographic Bee, John M. Dunn

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29th Food Marketing Conference, John M. Dunn

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Spotlight Welcome to High School Juniors, John M. Dunn

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Presidential Scholars Keynote, John M. Dunn

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Young Women Strong Leaders Conference, John M. Dunn

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School of Medicine Gift Announcement – Historic Moment, John M. Dunn

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Ribbon-Cutting for Campus Charging Stations, John M. Dunn

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WMU International Programs Council: Importance of International Students at Western, John M. Dunn

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Community Reception for Founding Dean Hal Jenson, John M. Dunn

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Trustee Oath of Office, John M. Dunn

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Haworth College of Business 20th Anniversary Celebration, John M. Dunn

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Confucius Institute Q & A, John M. Dunn

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Capital Intern Program Reception Remarks, John M. Dunn

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Gold Pride Reception—Oakbrook, IL, John M. Dunn

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Open House for Lifelong Learning Academy Remarks, John M. Dunn

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Gold Pride Reception—Grand Rapids, John M. Dunn

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Gold Pride Reception--Troy, John M. Dunn

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Gold Pride Reception--Kalamazoo, John M. Dunn

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Gold Pride Reception--Romulus, John M. Dunn

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Medallion Scholarship Competition Welcome, John M. Dunn

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MLK Higher Education Open House Welcome, John M. Dunn

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Gold Pride Video, John M. Dunn