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Top seniors to be honored as 2013 Presidential Scholars

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… members from across the University select the most outstanding senior in their various academic schools, departments … After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert buffet reception will be held … Curaçao who ultimately plans to enter the American Foreign Service; a skilled violinist who has won international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5560

Four faculty members named MAC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four outstanding faculty members have been chosen to represent Western … the institution with the other MAC fellows. It's a great way for them to explore new professional opportunities while … a number of awards regarding his research and professional service including the New Professional Award from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65810

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

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… New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’ Submitted by Erin Flynn … those who are in the child’s life.” Drawings hang on an art wall in the Children’s Trauma Assessment Center. These … Children. Established by the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) in 2020 through a state appropriation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project

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… and bridges and transportation networks. Research underway by Western Michigan University's renowned Center of … the instrumentation system that uses sensors to monitor different phases of bridge construction, installing that … on the structure throughout the construction process and in-service. Amunugama installs sensors on the structure in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486

WMU's flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group

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… Kavalhuna , Western Michigan University's new executive director of flight operations in the College of Aviation, … Va., the group spent its first working weekend traveling to Washington for meetings at the White House and the National … care. Also part of the group are leaders from international service agencies and such local, state and federal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31048

WMU honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation

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… by Extended University Programs, the Innovative Teaching Award will be presented to the team of Marian Tripplett and … Work. The Innovative Teaching Award is presented to individuals or teams who have developed or applied a teaching … specialist in the College of Health and Human Services’ School of Social Work. In her role as program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29981

Numerous events scheduled to honor military veterans

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… For more information, as well as activity updates and additions, visit the WMU Office of Military and Veterans … Nov. 9 Panel discussion—"Military Family Life: Families, Service Members and Veterans," noon to 1:30 p.m. , … , indoor tennis courts, Student Recreation Center, WMU. Walk-in donors are welcome. To schedule an appointment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28104

WMU trustees approve Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site

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… making Heritage Hall the new official name for the building that will house the WMU Alumni Center. The building's … Thomas notes, but also to renovate the facility in a way that will make it usable and reflective of the values … campus maps as East Hall. The building remained in active service as a teaching facility until 1990 and then was home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25457

WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

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… things happening, it's not a problem," says Marcy Peake , director of diversity and community outreach initiatives in … the luxury. Maybe they live at the mission and they don't want people to know that based on the background. They may … color to pursue careers in education. The group completes service projects and facilitates opportunities for student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… 26. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed … during the holiday weekend include a production of the Broadway musical "Elf" on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and a performance of … also& Military Appreciation Day and Senior Day at Waldo Stadium. Listed below are Thanksgiving weekend hours for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20330