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WMU trustees to consider move to issue new bond series

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… to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of a set of 2015 general revenue bonds. Trustees will meet in … finance a portion of construction costs for the new Valley Dining Center and the renovation of East Hall, which will … bonds issued also could be used to refund currently outstanding bonds. During the meeting, trustees also will receive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22605

Horn Day 2015 features U.S. Marine Band member

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… States Marine Band, is the guest artist at Horn Day 2015, set for 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 , in Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21562

WMU trustees to welcome new member, meet in formal session

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… it meets in a formal session Wednesday, July 23 . Bolger was appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder June 13 to fill a vacancy … of the Bernhard Center, the board also is expected to set 2015-16 rates for a new residence hall complex being constructed on campus. In addition, trustees will consider a recommendation to authorize …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17589

Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition

Haworth College of Business

… Soma pitched her idea for a company that makes shirts from discarded textiles. KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A clothing company … Soma , a junior from Traverse City, majoring in fashion design and development, claimed the top spot after making a … the issue of the nearly 16 million tons of textile waste generated annually. The company's shirts are created …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258

Your past does not define your future: Logan Stuckhardt thrives at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business.  From a young age, Stuckhardt was faced with some challenging circumstances and had to make decisions that would set him up for a promising future. “My mother and father struggled with addiction and severe mental health issues, which created a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/sales-business-marketing-logan-stuckhardt-thrives

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… 22, and Wednesday, Jan. 2. Represented employees should direct questions to their management. Public events on … Jan. 2. For more information, call (269) 387-8230. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … energy costs during holiday recess and closure, temperature settings in most campus buildings will be reduced to no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3332

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… Tribe is breaking down stigmas and increasing training and awareness about suicide among Native American youth. "Suicide … behavioral health counselor for Gun Lake Tribe and project director for the We Walk Together grant , a three-year … is related to boarding schools—residential institutions set up across the United States in the mid-1800s to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports

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… and 84 foundations, as well as 10,169 private individuals and 66 other organizations. The year-end gift … in that category. Some 29 new endowed scholarships were set up, many by alumni eager to "pay it forward" by offering current and future generations of students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241

WMU, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, announce International Education Week

International Student and Scholar Services

… are scheduled from November 18-22 to celebrate global diversity and promote cross-cultural understanding. All … Engineers Without Borders student chapter is helping to design a water system for the San Antonio de Upa community in …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-0

Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Working with the Colon American Legion, the team … decision to go into civil engineering.   “I want to make a difference and create a positive impact on communities,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401