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Time to review winter weather policies, issues

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… closure policy, snow- and ice-removal procedures, and safe-walking tips. University closures WMU rarely closes due to … special activities or weekend events should go to landscape services in the Department of Facilities Management. These … (269) 387-8514. Snow- and ice-removal questions or concerns after normal business hours should be directed to the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44064

Business students win national finance competition

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… business students took first place in a recent financial service industry competition, topping finalist teams from … media. "In their project, Josh and Alison identified the ways social media can be used to develop long-term client … Yaman, associate professor of finance. "With this award, they have demonstrated that they can use what they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/160

WMU grads ready for diplomas and promise of 89 percent success rate

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… through employment, continued education or military service. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Thousands of Western Michigan University seniors are hurtling toward May 2 graduation with the knowledge that last year's … believed to be the most comprehensive documentation of life after graduation for students at any Michigan university. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22630

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. They will be recognized during WMU's Fall Convocation … honors: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards. … program. A nominator points out the initiative Rose took after the college expanded the number of accelerated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

WMU confers nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

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… Saturday, June 23 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery officiated, distributing 1,296 diplomas on … from 31 countries. June's graduation exercises featured music by the Western Brass Ensemble , conducted by Dr. … is optional. WMU only conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and spring semesters and the summer I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47770

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… or POA employee and deserves to be honored for outstanding service to Western, use one of the options below to nominate them for a Make a Difference award. There are semiannual and annual awards available to … for First-Year Experience, a role she continues today after almost eight years. She came to Housing and Residence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004

WMU School of Medicine will be named for medical device pioneer

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… in his community. William Johnston "My grandfather always focused on patient outcomes," Stryker says. "His … "While he wouldn't care that the school was named after him, it is without doubt a fitting and lasting … to medicine, medical research, innovative products and service to patient health care outcomes. We are thrilled to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14100

Finding Common Ground

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… discourse has really declined in the world. What we want to do is see it come to a level where people can … critical theory of religion, Siebert—who retired in August after 54 years at the University—has spent decades working … in World War II, at the age of 15. He justified his service with the obligation he felt to protect the innocent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

WMU professor takes the helm at state board

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… to represent the educational community, and I'm looking forward to working with the Board of Accountancy, the State of … of Business. "She is a strong leader with a passion for service and her field. The Michigan State Board of … for government and nonprofit organizations. Smith was named the Department of Accountancy chairperson in 2016. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60233

Koretsky set to take WMU College of Arts and Sciences reins

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… served as the honors college dean for the past three years, was appointed to take the helm of the University's largest … promote continued excellence in teaching, scholarship and service to our broader community." Carla Koretsky Since … water as an essential global resource. Koretsky came to WMU after a three-year stint as first a postdoctoral scientist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/32004