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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 inclement weather, so always assume it is open. During the past 18 years, the … special activities or weekend events should go to landscape services in the Department of Facilities Management. These …

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

Save the date for Fall Convocation

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Last year's campuswide award recipients. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Friday, Oct. 6 , has been … An annual tradition, the convocation features an awards presentation and the State of the University Address, … three Distinguished Teaching Awards, two Distinguished Service Awards, one Emerging Scholar Award and four Make a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40724

Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Feb. 1, 2017 , for the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, the highest honor Western Michigan University bestows … Nominees must have had at least seven academic years of service to WMU. The award is usually not given for a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36861

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … as link leader. She has been involved in several community service projects through the National Honor Society, which … teaching assistant throughout high school for the Temple Israel Religious School and working with Housing the Homeless. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary

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… of Pennsylvania. The hemlock will be planted in honor of Edward and Kari Montgomery , WMU's president and first lady, and their family. The couple was asked to select the tree that will be planted. Tree … program, hold an Arbor Day observance and support a student service-learning project. This year, 344 schools were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46520

Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies

College of Education and Human Development

… be used by Harvey as she starts her graduate studies at Wayne State University to become a registered dietician this … healthy meals for the community. "Winning the scholarship was definitely something I wasn't expecting. It was very … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. WMU programs in nutrition and dietetics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629

Noted social work educator, researcher to speak on campus

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… School of Social Work celebrates Whitney Young Day. Dr. Michael Reisch , the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of … of the Bernhard Center. The event also will honor student award recipients and is free and open to the public. About … in his name to recognize students whose scholarship and service follow the ideals he represented. Whitney Young …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/252

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… is not mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and resource offerings. The sessions end at 1:30 … about college life and the people, educational options, services and resources at WMU. They tour campus, take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12

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… "We're grateful to our many alumni and friends for their unwavering commitment to the well-being and future growth of … Earlier this year, Thomas notes, the MyWMU.com website was redesigned to share individual stories and experiences … learner-centered research university. "Our goal is to be of service," he says. "Our team is working hard to help build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1195

Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, nine staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Nicholas … E. Harik , associate professor emeritus of economics, was changed from June 30, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Staff … Human Development, 10 years, effective Aug. 31, 2012 Michael E. Osborn , maintenance roofer, Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1719