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Festival provides chance to explore Chinese and East Asian culture

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… "There is a trend that more and more people—non-Chinese—are interested in Chinese language and culture." Festival … and organizers Admission to the festival as well as parking are free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may sample traditional foods prepared by local restaurants. Attendees also may participate in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42972

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… on the emergency information line. Check radio and TV Area radio and television stations are notified as soon as a decision is made to close the … arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . Contact: Tonya Durlach February 8, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/43782

Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary

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… maintain a tree advisory committee, have a campus tree-care plan, dedicate annual expenditures for their campus tree … met two key requirements. We had an established tree-care policy in place and had been celebrating Arbor Day in … staff to protect and improve the campus environment and share their love of trees. He also notes that the University …

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

School of Communication professor launches new podcast: ‘The Communicative Leader’

College of Arts and Sciences

… “I’ve wanted to find an outlet to give specific, concrete suggestions for employees of all ranks and across all … communication and public relations. “Organizations are so complex and compelling—it’s amazing to me that we can … and accomplish work considering how many moving parts there are.” Omilion-Hodges, who has taught at Western since 2012, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69265

Sunseeker sails through first solar race qualifying event

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… Michigan University's Sunseeker solar race team cleared the first hurdle in qualifying for the American Solar … requirements. The WMU car received approval in all required areas on the second day of the solar event's three-day … and completing dynamic testing. The car is now cleared to enter the next stage of the solar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/959

Oprah's favorite guest Tererai Trent will speak at WMU

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… open to the public. Those interested in attending the talk are asked to reserve a spot by sending email to @email . … on cross-cultural evaluation techniques, her academic area of specialty. Trent, who grew up in poverty in … The school and an initiative with Save the Children are expected to impact 4,000 children in Zimbabwe. Contact: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/65

Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12

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… an increase of $29,446,110, or more than 240 percent, compared to the total for the 2010-11 fiscal year. Gift records … University," says WMU President John M. Dunn. "Our donors are among WMU's most critical stakeholders, and the level of … Thomas notes, the MyWMU.com website was redesigned to share individual stories and experiences and engage a diverse …

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

Festive weekend provides plenty of fun for the whole family

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… on Family Weekend is Oct. 26-28. KALAMAZOO—Hundreds of parents and family members of Western Michigan University … annual Family Weekend honors the year-round commitment parents, guardians and other family members make to their … the weekend. Many of the events taking place on campus are free for WMU students and for those presenting the MyWMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2295

Medical studies center to transition into WMU medical school

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… two community hospitals--Borgess Health and Bronson Healthcare--that operate the center and have provided third- and … with a medical school based in another city to being 'parents' of a medical school with Western Michigan University … responsibilities. Many of the center's faculty and staff are already serving on WMU School of Medicine committees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/127

New state program features university-business partnership

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… brainstorming session in which the company works with a carefully selected collection of technical experts from at … the process and ensures that the best talent and resources are assigned from across the network to help develop … basis for follow-up research and development. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Lisa Garcia, director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1038