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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