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Engineering student eases University scheduling process

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to improve scheduling of maintenance services with supervisor Marcy Lynn (left), manager of maintenance services, and … construction projects were put together. That experience is what Olimat has valued most. He says his supervisors always … and letting students learn through practice. Olimat says what the department and particularly Lynn have done has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213

Famous writer, director to speak as part of Humanities Center season

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… a screening of the film "Grassroots in Dry Lands" and is free and open to the public. Helene Klodawsky Klodawsky's … of Canadian Cinema, Hot Docs, Rendez-vous du cinema québécois, the Jerusalem International Film Festival and the San … of working together, with Nuha offering insight into what it means to be a character in an independent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31505

Spring Convocation highlights sustainability, education research

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… Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The shoreline of West Michigan is known for its beauty, but the diverse species that call … now. Dr. Tiffany Schriever Dr. Tiffany Schriever , an assistant professor of biological sciences as well as … communities in the state each year," she says. "Part of what people love about the coastline is the dramatic dune …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52560

Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development is honoring Drs. Tasia Fields and Andrew Rynberg with Golden … Joining the faculty in 1964, she specialized in what was then known as “teaching the disadvantaged.” …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/college-education-human-development-awards-alumni-annual-2025

Defining your success

Haworth College of Business

… on Anna-Maria Astor KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Managing finances is an overwhelming task for many individuals across the … and security create a foundation for living without distress,” Astor says. “One challenge is that financial … so much exposure to the financial planning industry through what we do.” Astor has been gaining professional work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69900

COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic

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… of knowledge and ideas to help tackle COVID-19-related issues," says Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy , vice president for … leveraged a unique expertise of WMU and were different than what many other universities are doing in this crisis," Goss … response and religion; Drs. Stephen Covell and Diane Riggs Religious organizations have been on the front lines of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443

University opts out of Bellevue property purchases

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… they will not go ahead with the previously announced decision to purchase 10 homes on Bellevue Place and Oakland … the purchase, WMU officials announced that they would demolish the homes to create green space for the community and a … the city. Neither the city nor the University want to set what each side believes might be an inappropriate precedent, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14471

Former K-College professor to discuss book on murder-suicide case

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… Former K-College professor to discuss book on murder-suicide case Submitted by Anonymous … college students, Neenef Odah and his ex-girlfriend, Maggie Wardle. On a Sunday night during homecoming weekend in … title was borrowed from a campus memo that referred to what happened as "the events of October." In her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27279

Dunn honored with national 'Giving Back' diversity award

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… on Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—WMU President John M. Dunn is one of 27 college and university presidents and … and "give back" to their campuses and communities." Dunn is featured with other recipients, in the April 2016 … leaders of institutions of higher education who exemplify what it truly means to 'give back' to others," says Lenore …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31100

High finance of Wall Street comes to business college

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The Greenleaf Trading Room is located on the first floor of Schneider Hall. KALAMAZOO, … of a portion of WMU Foundation Funds since 2009. The fund is managed by a select group of business students and has … a current value of $1 million. "This space transforms what we are able to do with our students in terms of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26057