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Trustees approve 3 percent room and board rate increase for 2018-19
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… to tackle deferred maintenance projects and manage rising costs in its campus housing system. Housing and dining … Changes to campus residential living are slated to begin this spring in the South Neighborhood with the removal of … , vice president for student affairs. "It's more important than ever that we provide a rich student experience on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46537
Western alumnus receives Maryland's highest honor for geography education
College of Education and Human Development
… highest honor for geography education Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kevin Barry KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumnus Kevin Barry , B.A.'06, is the recipient of the 2024 James B. Binko Award for … contributions to the field. Binko’s career spanned more than five decades, including roles as a Maryland public …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/education-history-alum-winner-maryland-geography-teaching-award
Social work student finds passion, home at WMU
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… a week. The Western Michigan University graduate student is an advocate for homeless individuals, helping connect … helped me get through some things with meditation. I can't thank him enough; that changed my life. Dr. Bridget Welle r … work and to the greater society." Once homeless and struggling to find direction, Anderson feels like he's finally …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553
Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources
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… Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources Submitted by Erin Flynn on … to you. Let them know you are thinking of them and share why they are special to you. Be sure to tag your friend, … distress, how to respond effectively to a friend who is struggling and how to identify when and how to share resources …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61633
WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center
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… private development of Western Michigan University’s historic East Campus at an official standstill, WMU officials … building into play as a central part of campus life. “More than a dozen years ago, we had all of our East Campus … lose it all.’ We’ve decided we can wait no longer, and it is of paramount importance to our campus and community to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415
Professor named president-elect of accounting society
Haworth College of Business
… president during the 2018-19 academic year. Penner Penner is a certified public accountant in the state of Michigan … of Ernest & Young before joining academia. He earned his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech and his bachelor's and master's … business in the United States, is the academic home to more than 3,500 undergraduate students majoring in 18 specialized …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43806
Finding Common Ground
W Magazine
… Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of comparative religion, is looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. "Our … can proceed forward in a peaceful manner that makes for a better world for everybody,” says Dr. Stephen Covell, chair … Some argue the work Siebert’s done is more important now than ever. "Part of what critical theory is trying to do is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179
Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party'
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… the skilled art of puppetry and spontaneous comedy collide, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … puppeteers create twisted scenes and songs on the fly, as suggestions from the audience prompt the improvised story … at (269) 387-2312. For more information , contact Bethany Gauthier at bethany.gauthier@wmich.edu or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14026
WMU Sky Broncos win regional competition seventh year in row
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… row Submitted by Deanne Puca on The Sky Broncos flight precision team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky Broncos , won the National … national SAFECON set to take place May 18-23 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This year's win marks the seventh consecutive …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56173
WMU trustees select new board secretary
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… secretary to the board, replacing Betty A. Kocher , whose is stepping down from the position after more than three decades of support for the governing board. Schuemann, whose new role is effective Jan. 1 , has been serving since 2008 as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28993