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Numerous events in November to honor veterans

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… Also on Veterans Day, several area restaurants will be providing free meals to veterans. Get a list of participating … to Heroes" will take place during the WMU-Buffalo game in Waldo Stadium. The time for that game has not yet been … announced. The K-Wings Military Appreciation Night has been set for Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Wings Event Center. Doors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36106

Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference

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… fourth annual Michigan Autism Conference will bring leading scientists and treatment practitioners to the Radisson … on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference, set for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 14-16 , is dedicated … Dr. Jen Austin , a lecturer at the University of South Wales. Austin obtained her doctoral degree from Florida …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34858

WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award

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… and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Archer speaks … ABA Medal for his lifetime of achievement. Given for outstanding service to the law and legal profession, the medal is … I was taught I was going to college by parents who never set foot on a college campus." Archer recounted the path …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

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… Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace Submitted by … in the labor force, with each generation having a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. During his … of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220

Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… of the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies Drs. Laura Tiechert, Selena Protacio and Virginia David … Certification. "Van Buren Intermediate School District was incredibly prepared and had done a lot to recruit … will fully fund high-quality instruction in a specific set of programs at the bachelor's and master's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72044

Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference

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… Michigan Autism Conference in early October will bring leading scientists and treatment practitioners to the Radisson … on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference is set for Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 7-9 , and is … Experts will come from across the country and as far away as Germany to talk about the most effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282

International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

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… Top honors announced The competition’s highest honors were awarded to a group of distinguished young musicians. The following are their … in a short documentary, co-directed by Tang, which is set for release this year. For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated

WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement

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… four commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 2, in Miller Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the … spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424

Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… earned $60,000 Foundation Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Foundation … a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Hope … researchers from Michigan State University who were awarded an NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant to shift … research team. "We are approaching the project with a mindset that improved technology is not enough, and that true …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793