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Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Luther King Jr. , including a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "The … to 6:30 p.m., teach-in begins with presentations by Lewis Walker and Timothy Ready; 6:30 to 8 p.m., discussions led by WMU faculty members. All events will be held at the Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21048

Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

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… by entering a Bronco Fix-It request . Facilities Management Service Center staff is available Monday through Friday, … assistance with emergency requests.   Visitors should be aware of ongoing construction projects both on and around … US-131 are encouraged to take the Stadium Drive exit east toward Kalamazoo and turn north on Howard Street for the most …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… Nominations sought for semiannual staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. About the award Every fall and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795

Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation

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… program, an Arbor Day observance and sponsorship of student service-learning projects. "WMU has been a happy participant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67789

Kalamazoo County students are up to something big

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… science and technology collaborative, and the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … with the 'One Community' foundational theme of the Walker Institute's community engagement work," says Dr. … "Through its various community-engaged research and service programs, the institute works to promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13855

Employee, retiree talk focuses on WMU health insurance

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… May 13 , on campus in 1010 College of Health and Human Services Building. Knowledge of the Blue Cross Blue Shield … Human Resources department. For more information , contact WARF officers Barbara Havira, chair, at … at prooney@chartermi.net or (269) 327-3945. For more about WARF, visit wmuaaup.net and click the WARF tab. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32050

Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Bassam E. … College of Business, 14 years, effective March 31, 2013 Dr. Warren E. Lacefield, senior research associate in the … Dec. 18, 2012 Faculty leaves Sabbatical leave for Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua, chair and professor of psychology, effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5432

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… into the program will be put on an expedited trajectory towards a career at United. With the fastest track to a major … Airlines.  The program will complement existing pilot pathways, looking for candidates who: Reflect United’s … Share the company’s commitment to the principles of "core4" service behaviors: Safe, Caring, Dependable and Efficient; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857

Flags lowered Tuesday for Michigan State Police Trooper Chad H. Wolf

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… who died from injuries sustained while on duty. Wolf was a seven-year veteran of the Michigan State Police, … serving in the Second District and based in Taylor. He was a member of the Motor Unit. A visitation was held Monday, Aug. 31. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 , at Fenton High …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26529

Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening

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… alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the center, which will serve students and community members in a variety of ways. One of those ways is through financial coaching where trained students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51014