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Chinese language and culture camps open to students age 8 to 16

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Local students age 8 to 16 can experience Chinese language and culture this summer by attending camps at Western Michigan University during the … and Culture University annually provides teachers who are trained in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40719

Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

First-Year Faces

… will be a cultural shock for Molly Cochran .  “I’m an American citizen, but I was born in Sasebo, Japan,” she says. … preparation, map reading, Army structure and roles and training management. They also participate in physical … she wishes to improve her German language skills with a minor.  “I can speak a little Japanese and I can speak …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548

Trustees approve new three-year AFSCME contract

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… a new three-year contract with Local 1668 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25 and Local 1668. The union's 430 members include hourly employees who work in in building maintenance and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1238

Engineering tuition and medical school lease top board agenda

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… the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Meeting at 11 a.m. in Rooms 157-159 of the Bernhard Center, the … board will hear details of a proposal to adopt a per-credit-hour differential tuition rate to be assessed on all undergraduate students affiliated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1654

WMU is closed due to severe winter weather

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… WMU is closed due to severe winter weather Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is closed … Jan. 31, due to severe winter weather. All classes are canceled. The closure includes the University's main campus … information. Updates on event cancellations, special hours and additional location closures will be posted on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4446

Weeklong celebration honors student employees

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… Weeklong celebration honors student employees Submitted by Anonymous (not … employees during the 30th annual Student Employee Appreciation Week, Monday through Friday, Feb. 22-26 . Update: The … play an important role in career development because they train the students, review their work, and model key …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29617

WMU unveils its results from national campus climate survey

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… WMU unveils its results from national campus climate survey Submitted by Anonymous (not … The EAB survey is similar to national surveys by the American Association of Universities widely reported over the … reasons for not reporting, and the prevalence of prevention training. "This is tremendously valuable information for us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36597

Award-winning poet, novelist on deck in Frostic Reading Series

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… on Unferth KALAMAZOO—A poet who was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award will be featured this month as part of the Fall 2013 Gwen Frostic … writing credits also include the story collection "Minor Robberies" and the novel "Vacation," which was winner …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10543

Online repository provides publishing option for campus community

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… any longer. Getting their research and scholarly and creative work published is just a few mouse clicks away through … the equipment, secure backup storage, local customization, training and support. I'm the only campus human resource … and in early 2010, asked University Libraries to start scanning them. Bundza says that project dovetailed nicely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/261

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… this fall Submitted by Chris Hybels on WMU students at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts's fair.  WMU students at … College of Education and Human Development, this 51-credit hour interdisciplinary program is made up of a unique set of … expected to grow by 18% from 2021 to 2031, which is significantly faster than the average occupational growth.    “The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572