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Chemistry student awarded NSF graduate research fellowship
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… and Sellers KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University doctoral student is the second in WMU history and the first in chemistry to be awarded a coveted … award, which, starting this fall, will pay $42,000 a year for three years to further his research. Sellers joined the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2409
WMU to confer 1,500 degrees during summer commencement
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… commencement ceremonies Saturday, June 30, in Miller Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the … the University will confer 1,498 degrees: 950 at the bachelor's level, 479 at the master's level and 69 at the doctoral level. Schedule 9 a.m.--Ceremony for graduates of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/849
Visiting expert to offer insights into creating culture of sustainability
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… expert Dr. Mitchell Thomashow will share his framework for creating a culture of sustainability during a trio of … Friday, Feb. 7-8. Dr. Mitchell Thomashow Meet and greet for WMU students Thursday, Feb. 7 —Thomashow will host a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4277
Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships
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… Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships Submitted … have won a total of $8,500 in scholarships to study foreign languages overseas during the 2013-14 academic year. Brad Baughman of New Buffalo, Mich., and Rebecca Dubord of Escanaba, Mich., were among 1,000 students selected …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4296
Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line
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… Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … University centering on the award-winning book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. The … 1010. The events are free and open to the public. "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" has garnered much attention …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227
Russian festival to focus on poetry, Pushkin and politics
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… art demonstrations, poetry readings and fun activities for young and old will highlight the 17th annual Kalamazoo … Center on Western Michigan University's main campus. More than 1,000 guests, performers and vendors from Russia and throughout the Midwest …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2766
Francophone Film Fest to feature seven films, two filmmakers
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… films from French-speaking countries across the world and visits by two award-winning filmmakers who will … his creation, "The Weight of the Oath." In addition, five more critically acclaimed feature-length films will be presented, along with five short films. All films are subtitled in English. Dr. Vincent …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5568
Four visiting campus as candidates to lead international operations
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… campus Monday through Thursday, May 13-16 , as candidates for the position of associate provost for the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Each of the candidates will make a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7140
Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus
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… will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 , at Miller Auditorium. His presentation, titled "Notes from the Front Lines … of the Climate Fight," is part of the University Center for the Humanities 2013-14 Changing Climates Series and is … A few months later, the protesters would see their efforts rewarded when President Obama agreed to put the project …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10071
December board meeting includes approval of tobacco ban, other items
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… all members of the campus community as well as campus visitors, vendors, contract employees and others. It will be in effect on … within enclosed personal vehicles. Vice President for Student Affairs Diane K. Anderson presented the proposal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11932