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Michigan mom finds fix for cold, wet winters

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… wet winters Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Smoots is part of the less than 7 percent of women who are sole … Mich.—After years of dealing with her children's soggy mittens and stinky winter boots, Western Michigan … to meet everyday home, school and traveling needs. This fall, her company will launch two new products that were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47805

CHHS names Dr. Betty Dennis as director of new diversity office

College of Health and Human Services

… CHHS names Dr. Betty Dennis as director of new diversity office Submitted by Joel … the College of Health and Human Services officially established its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion , naming  Dr. Betty Dennis  as the college's first Director of Diversity, Equity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62686

Western's Carbon Neutrality Committee turning up the heat on climate commitments

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is reinvigorating efforts to respond to and offset the … of climate change. Amid increasing concern from scientists around the world, the University's Carbon Neutrality … accelerate goals. "Western was early out of the gate to aggressively attack the climate change problem. We had one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63977

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess

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… COVID-19 ahead of spring recess. Sindecuse Health Center is holding a testing event from 8 a.m. to noon and  2 to 4 … to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open before driving to campus. Classes resume beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, April 5 , via distance education except for programs with hands-on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63662

WMU MBA grows by 20% with introduction of new course format

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is seeing a growth of nearly 20% in the Master of Business Administration program. WMU Haworth’s new HyFlex program has been a major factor that is encouraging more graduate students to pursue an MBA at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68441

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kiona Powers , a rising sophomore at Western Michigan University, is already getting her feet wet in her field of study.  She … and Human Services where she engages directly with local fishers, anglers and river goers to promote the Eat Safe Fish …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

College of Arts and Sciences

… Cali.—In the aftermath of a harrowing family medical crisis, Margo (Towe) Burrows , an alumna of Western Michigan … to uncover critical medical errors in pursuit of justice. This journey led to the creation of “BLEED OUT,” an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … to studying race, ethnicity and poverty, and the struggle for justice and civil rights. Among the chief …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Beauregard lauded for lifetime of achievement and service

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… award that recognizes both her professional accomplishments and her service to her community. Beauregard, who … Award during a ceremony at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo. She is the 28th recipient of the annual award that honors the … G. Klein, Sister Elizabeth (Betty) Veenhuis, Marjorie Springgate, Dr. Martha B. Warfield, Patricia Coles-Chalmers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/195

Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports

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… to Western Michigan University during the 2012-13 fiscal year surpassed $64 million, as private donors … Trustees learned at its July 18 meeting. During the last fiscal year, which ended June 30, nearly 22,000 private … and students with the tools and resources they need for discovery and public service. We are enormously grateful for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241