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WMU operating budget set at more than $358 million

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… in anticipated state appropriations. That amount is up more than $2.1 million compared to last year's … part of the budget are investments of $886,621 in academic support, $102,948 for student services and $568,134 in support for campus operations and maintenance budgets. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1081

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Sleepwalk with Me'

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… $5. "I'm going to tell you a story, and it's true ... I always have to tell people that." So asserts … inspired, but fictional, film. Birbiglia portrays a stand-up comedian struggling with the stress of a stalled career, a stale …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2813

Board approves WMU 2018-19 operating budget of $424 million

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… for base funding from the state. That amount is up $1.8 million, or 1.62 percent, compared to last year's … compensation increases for collective bargaining groups and a 2 percent compensation pool for non-bargaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47794

WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking

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… Report and Forbes. The Washington Monthly methodology is designed to rate college and universities for the good they … of scientists and Ph.D.s. Service, which is measured by the way students are encouraged to give something back to their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42194

Student Organization Center opens Aug. 14 in new WMU Student Center

WMU Student Center

… student organizations (RSOs) and student media groups will have a new home in the WMU Student Center beginning … larger than the previous SOC. This unique, thoughtfully designed, student-focused center is intended to serve as the … and lounge space for students to hang out and socialize in between meetings or classes.  “The SOC is intentionally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72373

Campus Campout to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity

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… campout will take place at the Campus Flagpoles, located between Kanley Chapel and the Lee Honors College, from noon … We continue to do this event to continue to show our support for Habitat for Humanity and the great Kalamazoo … make this a better place for all. Campus Campout is a great way to see our hard work pay off and watch the proceeds go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38599

Innovative packing material company focus of entrepreneurship breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… Bob made a full recovery and inspired Daniels to find a way to package and ship products that was friendly to pets, … FunPak directly to consumers. Today, RNS Packaging custom designs logoed and specialty shaped FunPak for large companies … The forum brings stories of entrepreneurs and startup success to the greater Kalamazoo community. To learn more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38420

WMU Theatre stages poetic drama inspired by tragedy

Theatre

… our darkest moments, and it portrays that in such a human way." Cast Under Thomsen's direction, this all-student cast … or by visiting the Gilmore Theatre Box Office between noon and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37227

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

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… day dart back and forth across a room. They gather in groups, conversing in various languages. All of these children … obstacles like poverty and violence in search of a better life. Today, they're finding a common language in … University's chapter of Engineers without Borders designed a project for children at the Refugee Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203

WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans

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… by Deanne Puca on The autonomous electric shuttle can hold up to four passengers at a time, or a wheelchair rider with … setting up new computer workstations that can run vehicle design software and autonomous control simulations, updating … will launch a one-month pilot program that will run service between multiple buildings within the Battle Creek VA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504