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Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its tradition of honoring slain civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther … community. The events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "The … Jan. 12 "The Courage to Create" poetry competition awards reception, 5 to 7 p.m., WMU's Trimpe Building …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36802

Housing market trends to be the next subject of breakfast speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… of Business. Dan Jaqua , president of Jaqua Realtors, will discuss "Trends in the Housing Market and Real Estate … Center lot 72F. Jaqua Realtors Jaqua Realtors is a full-service residential real estate company providing services … Institute and the Council of Residential Specialists. Jaqua was named one of West Michigan’s “Business Leaders Under 40” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28257

Family Fun Night planned for WMU Children’s Place Learning Center

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… Kalamazoo community. WMU Children's Place is an NAEYC accredited center that partners with the WMU College of Education … recess period in December and two staff training days. In addition to child care for children aged 18 months through 9 … regular care provider is unavailable. It is not a drop-in service, and children must be pre-registered. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19425

WMU named among U.S. News' 'best national universities' for 25th year

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… ranking of nearly 1,800 four-year colleges and universities was released by U.S. News Sept. 9 and is available online at usnews.com . A print edition will appear at newsstands late this month. About the … encouraging students to give back to the nation through service, and promoting social mobility by recruiting and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26676

WMU business students successfully sweep awards in DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business students successfully sweep awards in DECA competition Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … of contexts in both prepared and extemporaneous case studies and presentations. Four students placed in the … professional sales category where she chose a product or service to sell to an ultimate consumer with a prepared …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75727

WMU to celebrate reopening of Grand Rapids Beltline facility

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… facility Thursday, Aug. 20 , following a $5.5 million building renovation project. In a 10 a.m. ceremony at the … modernized furnishings throughout the location. The project was led by architectural firm Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & … marked 100 years of offering academic programs and service to the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. WMU-Grand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26242

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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… weather can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and … closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/50826

Trustees approve retirements of five faculty, four staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Carol J. … professor of teaching, learning and educational studies, 13 years, effective April 30, 2015 (change in … Facilities Management-building custodial and support services, 37 years, effective March 31, 2015. Promotion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/25388

WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths

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… WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster … from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, an interdisciplinary research team from the two universities will … adequate preventive, dental and prenatal health care services. The project is being led by Dr. Angelique Day , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25272

WMU graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship

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… WMU graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not … was selected for her experience, commitment, hard work and service to transition-age youth from underserved minority …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23156