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First draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment

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… of strategic plan revision released for public comment Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … University's revised strategic plan for 2016-20 will be published online the week of Jan. 24 for review by WMU … Plan Stakeholder Survey that was conducted in December. This first draft presents priority objectives and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29935

Chinese research grants available to faculty

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… Chinese research grants available to faculty Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Applications are now being accepted for a research and creative activities grant … of Greater China by Western Michigan University faculty members. The deadline for submitting proposals, valued at up to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29616

Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project Submitted by Sara Volmering on Cassie Kotrch, a film, video and … Campus over the decades. The interview transcripts will be publicly available in the University Libraries' online … incubated for several years with the staff at the Zhang before the right time, interest and talent intersected to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

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… Raising young children in a screen-saturated world Submitted by Deanne Puca on Considering the impact of screens … grocery store with a three-year-old is not what it used to be.  When a toddler’s whining, begging and crying starts for … our babies, what diapers we are going to use, how their rooms will be set up and even what their education will look …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award … Award, the highest honor Western Michigan University bestows on its faculty members. First presented in 1978, this award recognizes …

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

Edward W. Randt Jr. obituary

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… Edward W. Randt Jr. obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Edward W. Randt Jr. Edward W. Randt Jr. , formerly a journeyman plumber at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 24 . He … fireman for many years. In addition, he was a charter member of the Lutheran Church of the Savior in Kalamazoo and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29507

Clear bag policy implemented at Waldo Stadium

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… Clear bag policy implemented at Waldo Stadium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To … University football games, a new clear bag policy has been implemented. The policy, which regulates the size and type of bags that may be carried into the stadium, became effective Sept. 1 . WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42349

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

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… From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives … management and operations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—She may be 7,000 miles from her family in Bahrain, but Varsha … for her career to take flight. "Western has one of the best aviation programs in the country. There are a lot of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474

School of Medicine announces accreditation at groundbreaking

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… of Medicine announces accreditation at groundbreaking Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist rendering of … new Western Michigan University School of Medicine has been granted preliminary accreditation by the Liaison … that will house the school. "This is an important step because we now have the go-ahead to recruit students for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2192

WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students

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… WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students Submitted by Erin Flynn on … signed up for sessions during fall semester. That number has already more than doubled since winter break. "We … educational leadership at Western. She says virtual classrooms make it difficult for teachers to make personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63181