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Trustees approve change in bookstore operations

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… operations and provide lower costs on certain goods and better services for students. The move follows a lengthy … along with a level of innovation and service that will benefit our students." Follett operates more than 900 stores … Follett are working together on a transition plan that will be shared with the employees. Follett will lease …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5321

Racial attitudes of incoming freshmen compiled in new survey

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… of color. Students of color are more likely to report being treated unfairly because of race or ethnicity than white students. About half … idea that discrimination against blacks and Hispanics has been eliminated, while 37 percent disagreed. An overwhelming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5383

Acclaimed Chinese circus troupe to perform 'Cirque Chinois'

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… circus troupes. The group is especially acclaimed in China because of the unique acts in their program, including the … grand flying trapeze, group contortion, straw hats juggling and girls balance with bowls. The Company has won … Tickets are on sale now and range from $30 to $35. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1970

St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics

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… St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics Submitted by Anonymous (not … waters may collect donations to receive a T-shirt that bears the "Too Chicken to Plunge" logo and are invited to … the Polar Plunge The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics Michigan, which provides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/226

Van Cooley obituary

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… during a trip to Florida July 31. He was 64. Cooley, a member of the WMU faculty since 1996, was vacationing with … of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology. Before joining the WMU faculty, he enjoyed a 22-year career … student performance. Cooley was active on campus as a member of the WMU Faculty Senate Executive Board for 11 years. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1117

Gold Company to pay tribute to the Oscars

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… the silver screen in Gold Company Salutes the Oscars. Shows begin at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 , at the … Leonard Publications and Shawnee Press. The ensemble has been awarded more than 20 "deebee" awards from Down Beat … Gauthier at @email or (269) 387-2245. Contact: Tonya Durlach February 1, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/117

Prospective college students get financial aid help at campus event

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… students and their families from around the area will be on the Western Michigan University campus Sunday, Feb. 12 … Schneider Hall, is one of more than three dozen such events being held at sites around the state to help high school … Aid and submit it in time to ensure eligibility for maximum benefit. The free event is a collaborative effort of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/132

James W. 'Bill' Armstrong obituary

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… for WMU's Education Resources Center, helped faculty members across campus to create and improve instructional … credits on numerous educational films and other projects. Before coming to WMU, Armstrong had been an assistant professor of education at Indiana State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5878

Business student wins one of six Adcraft scholarships

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… and fellow winners, along with their faculty advisors, will be honored at a luncheon reception Tuesday, April 30, in Birmingham, Mich. She will also be featured in The Adcrafter magazine, along with her fellow honorees. Rokicki has distinguished herself in a number of ways as a WMU student. She served as creative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6880

Paper tech association bestows awards to WMU student, professor

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… Paper tech association bestows awards to WMU student, professor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Awards were bestowed during the annual TAPPI PaperCon event. KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University student has won the best paper award from the world's foremost pulp and paper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7220