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New facility improvement projects continue
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… Mich.—Noticeable progress is continuing on Western Michigan University's Hilltop Village as contractors prepare … May, with Zimmerman and then French halls following in a staggered schedule, concluding at the end of September. Each of … around well before Western was founded in 1903 and predates Michigan’s statehood in 1837. As construction of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836
Single ticket on-sale dates announced for Miller's 2014-15 season
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… single ticket on-sale dates for the PNC Broadway in West Michigan Series, the Broadway Plus Series and the Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series 2014-15 seasons. Members … after each title. Listed events are part of the Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series unless otherwise noted. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18105
WMUK honored for broadcasting excellence at statewide event
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… McMichael and Jack Perlstein represented the station at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's National Public Radio station WMUK … receiving three awards in this category from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters at the Great Lakes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45749
Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns
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… the seventh consecutive year, small businesses in West Michigan can apply for matching funds to help them hire Western Michigan University student interns in the science, … matching money is again being provided by a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. through the Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45200
Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care
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… (not verified) on The summit is set for May 16. KALAMAZOO—Michiganders who support foster care youth and alumni in … higher education and career success will gather at Western Michigan University this month for Fostering Success … oversees Fostering Success Michigan. "The summit is our biggest event of the year. We are hopeful that our statewide …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655
Pipeline program expanded to increase health care workforce diversity
College of Health and Human Services
… on the success of its inaugural year in 2021, the West Michigan Health Careers Pipeline Program (HCPP) will double its capacity, introducing dozens of West Michigan high school students from underrepresented and … experiences working toward those careers. Dr. TaLawnda Bragg, internal medicine hospitalist at Spectrum Health, speaks …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66994
Communitywide conversation on diversity set
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… The event, sponsored by the city of Portage, WMU and the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission, is open … Valley Community College and WMU's Dunn. State regulators—Michigan Department of Civil Rights Office Director Agustin … community and decided to take the conversation into the bigger community setting." For more news, arts and events , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38240
Events slated for Native American Heritage Month
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… Native American Heritage Month , and four events at Western Michigan University are being held to celebrate the month. … hold a reception in honor of Matt Wesaw , director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in … remarks on the presence and history of native people in Michigan. He was appointed to the commission by Gov. Rick …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041
Beauregard lauded for lifetime of achievement and service
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… National Collegiate Hockey Conference KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University athletic director Kathy Beauregard has … recognition and attention to this community and Western Michigan University as environments that nurture young … G. Klein, Sister Elizabeth (Betty) Veenhuis, Marjorie Springgate, Dr. Martha B. Warfield, Patricia Coles-Chalmers and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/195
WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk
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… by Deanne Puca on Bryan Newland KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will host a talk by Bryan Newland , … a citizen of the Bay Mills Indian Community in northern Michigan, is We Talk’s Spring Keynote Speaker. He will … increase capacity building within communities in southwest Michigan. Students can engage with various tribal entities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71354