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WMU United Way launches 2018 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… and staff expected to receive their pledge cards by the beginning of October. President Edward Montgomery announced its goal of … kindergarten through the third grade. The "Book-It" drive benefits a similar effort organized by the United Way of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49280

‘Movement is medicine’: Changing the fitness mindset

W Magazine

… Mich.—As you settle into a cozy nook with your favorite beverage, mood lighting and tunes or your favorite show,  you might not expect your next move to be a workout. Yet, according to the newest fitness trend, this setting might just be the perfect spot for your exercise routine. Dr. Timothy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74819

First draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment

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… University's revised strategic plan for 2016-20 will be published online the week of Jan. 24 for review by WMU … Plan Stakeholder Survey that was conducted in December. This first draft presents priority objectives and … stakeholders will have to see and react to the revisions being made as the three-year 2012-15 plan transitions to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29935

Foundation awards $70,000 to WMU clinic for pediatric hearing initiatives

Unified Clinics

… of pediatric hearing initiatives.     This funding will be used to bridge the gap to provide children with … diagnostic and rehabilitative services that may otherwise be cost prohibitive. This support will  enhanc e the h … life changing services to children that may not otherwise be available,” says Dr. Andrea Perez , director of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74705

Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school

College of Education and Human Development

… literacy skills in elementary school Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lupita Eufracio leads first graders through a … at Lawton Elementary, is pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher through Western Michigan University's … apply new techniques when teaching children's literacy. "I believe that the bachelor's degree will help me pursue my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874

Chinese research grants available to faculty

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Applications are now being accepted for a research and creative activities grant … of Greater China by Western Michigan University faculty members. The deadline for submitting proposals, valued at up to … Friday, Feb. 12 . All board-appointed, full-time faculty members are eligible to apply. One or two proposals will be

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29616

Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena

W Magazine

… SEATTLE—While Rajeev “Raj” Singh , BS ‘91, may not have been the shining star on his high school football team, he’s … a CEO that surpasses bursts of speed or agility. Seeing the best in people may be this engineering grad’s greatest … for me to start my life over,” he says. “So, I basically begged Dr. Azim Houshyar to let me take 25 credits in one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128

Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… Campus over the decades. The interview transcripts will be publicly available in the University Libraries' online … incubated for several years with the staff at the Zhang before the right time, interest and talent intersected to … and develop more nuanced interview questions. "I basically became like a crash course expert on East Campus," she says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… Award, the highest honor Western Michigan University bestows on its faculty members. First presented in 1978, this award recognizes … that garners wide recognition from the academic community beyond WMU. Nominations may be made by any member of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36861

Edward W. Randt Jr. obituary

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… Randt Jr. Edward W. Randt Jr. , formerly a journeyman plumber at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 24 . He … fireman for many years. In addition, he was a charter member of the Lutheran Church of the Savior in Kalamazoo and … used to take care of any church maintenance that needed to be done. Services Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29507