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WMU set to honor two for distinguished service

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… WMU set to honor two for distinguished service Submitted by Anonymous … by nominators for helping the libraries be more proactive with its guests, leading many initiatives to improve service … His many efforts and development of relationships with the University have "led to generous philanthropy and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27354

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute slates January Thaw event

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… Learning Institute slates January Thaw event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Cranbrook House is the … Any Age. The Real Road to Wellville: Dr. John Harvey Kellogg and the History of the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Day trips … Auburn, Indiana, June 3. Trips are offered in cooperation with the AAA Travel Agency out of Omaha, Nebraska. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20891

WMU offices closed or on reduced hours during holiday recess

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… or on reduced hours during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Residence halls reopen Saturday, Jan. 4, … , and will reopen Thursday, Jan. 2 . Holiday recess begins with the end of fall semester Dec. 14, and some campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11989

Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs

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… to fill students' critical unmet needs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The project is seeking donations … so they, too, can contribute to their fellow students but without an added financial burden." The Student Emergency … students. "As the cost of education rises and families struggle to make ends meet, many students cut back on their food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18486

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

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Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage … better at what she already does. I love writing for actors with her gifts," says Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels of … but the power of laughter that Thomsen sees as the play’s biggest takeaway. “The world we’re currently living in is so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

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… safety nationwide Submitted by Erin Flynn on It’s not why the chicken crossed the road, but how drivers … were actually following the posted speed limits. So, he suggested enlisting police to strictly enforce the law when children were walking to and from school, along with an education campaign that highlighted the current …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

WMU garners more than $1.6 million in grants in months of April, May

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… million in grants in months of April, May Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … at $334,316. Grants for public service came in at $297,102. Notable research awards included a $195,121 grant from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33493

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on 2015 classes begin Jan.26. KALAMAZOO, … charge all participants a fee for materials, and those with low enrollment may be canceled. Spring 2015 course …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20673

Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… American Association of Geographers Fellow Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   Dr. Chansheng He KALAMAZOO, … by his experiences in the field, where he found people struggling to find clean water in both regions of China and … “I observed higher crop yields and incomes for villagers with irrigated cropland than those in identical rainfed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66997

Blood and relief personnel in short supply locally due to hurricane

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… in short supply locally due to hurricane Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Efforts to help the … and services to the armed forces, says the club is working with the Greater Kalamazoo Area Chapter of the American Red … the season for military veterans and servicepersons, along with their families. Blood supply shortage Hurricane Sandy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3150