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Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award

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… Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Tuesday, Oct. 31 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43443

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community

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… arts-based youth development program created by WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … by Lou Rizzolo , WMU professor emeritus of art. Tim Ready , Walker Institute director, says the initiative is one of the … mission that focuses on engaging in applied research and service to make southwest Michigan communities more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and friends in Spanish. I played soccer in Spanish. It was good. It felt like I was at home.”   Parrott says he grew academically, socially, … continued his coursework.  The experience heightened his awareness of his own origins, practices and habits, Parrott …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen Air Force staff sergeant

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… , in honor of Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Bosley , of Wasilla, Alaska, formerly of Iron Mountain. Bosley, 31, died … with the F22 Fighters 525th Raptor Fighter Squadron. He was deployed twice to the United Arab Emirates and was … Joint AFB in Anchorage, Alaska, at the time of his death. A service was held in his honor Saturday, April 29, in Iron …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39727

New café open in Valley Dining Center

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… a comfortable atmosphere, lounge-style seating and a full-service coffee bar. Café 1903 carries a wide variety of … the lower level of the Valley Dining Center through the doorways nearest the Goldsworth Valley Pond footbridge and walkway. A Bronco Transit stop is conveniently located …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36417

Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary

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… of Pennsylvania. The hemlock will be planted in honor of Edward and Kari Montgomery , WMU's president and first lady, and their family. The couple was asked to select the tree that will be planted. Tree … program, hold an Arbor Day observance and support a student service-learning project. This year, 344 schools were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46520

Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies

College of Education and Human Development

… be used by Harvey as she starts her graduate studies at Wayne State University to become a registered dietician this … healthy meals for the community. "Winning the scholarship was definitely something I wasn't expecting. It was very … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. WMU programs in nutrition and dietetics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629

Noted social work educator, researcher to speak on campus

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… of the Bernhard Center. The event also will honor student award recipients and is free and open to the public. About … Young Jr., an internationally renowned social worker. Young was the convocation speaker at the dedication of the WMU … in his name to recognize students whose scholarship and service follow the ideals he represented. Whitney Young …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/252

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… is not mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and resource offerings. The sessions end at 1:30 … about college life and the people, educational options, services and resources at WMU. They tour campus, take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12

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… "We're grateful to our many alumni and friends for their unwavering commitment to the well-being and future growth of … Earlier this year, Thomas notes, the MyWMU.com website was redesigned to share individual stories and experiences … learner-centered research university. "Our goal is to be of service," he says. "Our team is working hard to help build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1195