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Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space

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… of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist rendering of planned … Dakin , director of campus planning. "We're trying to move away from the rigid geometric shapes that characterize the … for a layout that is more informal and inviting. We want people to sit and enjoy the fountain, read, study or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6842

Veteran administrator is associate dean of Lee Honors College

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… is associate dean of Lee Honors College Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Baas KALAMAZOO—A veteran … as dance department chair since 2012. Prior to that, she was chair from 1996 to 2001 and did three stints as interim … She received the College of Fine Arts Outstanding Service Award in 2003 and the college's Dean's Teaching Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12167

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

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… consequences and response focus of free talk Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“ Intellectual Freedom … will follow the lecture. Register to attend in person or watch the livestream Increased numbers of book challenges … information landscape. She has been featured by NPR, “The Washington Post,” “Time” and “Slate” for her expertise in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Western receives grant to aid student retention

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… Western receives grant to aid student retention Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University was one of three Michigan postsecondary institutions … family income as the best predictors of who succeeds in gateway courses and examine the broader curricula of those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70763

WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup

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… combat 'brain drain' with his social startup Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After graduation, many young professionals migrate away from the comfort of their college town in search of a … working and playing in the Lansing area. Since Lansing 5:01 was founded in 2016, it has hosted more than 3,000 guests at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828

WMU public safety set to switch to countywide consolidated dispatch

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… set to switch to countywide consolidated dispatch Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A plan to … operations under one roof, will be fully implemented by the end of October. Each of the five police departments … emergency calls or texts made on cellphones from being forwarded from one department to another. And nonemergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49803

First draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment

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… plan revision released for public comment Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The first … will be published online the week of Jan. 24 for review by WMU students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders. … the Universitywide Strategic Plan Stakeholder Survey that was conducted in December. This first draft presents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29935

Clear bag policy implemented at Waldo Stadium

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… Clear bag policy implemented at Waldo Stadium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To enhance existing security measures and expedite entry at Waldo Stadium for home Western Michigan University football …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42349

Jazz trombonist and award-winning composer to perform free concert at WMU

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… Jazz trombonist and award-winning composer to perform free concert at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Award-winning composer, … jazz trombonist Nick Finzer Finzer Born into a musical family with his mother Sherry Finzer being an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38055

String ensemble joins folk trio at Dalton Center

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… String ensemble joins folk trio at Dalton Center Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kontras Quartet returns to the Bullock Music Performance Institute at Western Michigan University … Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38043