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WMU partners with Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids for employee leadership, growth training

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… Rapids for employee leadership, growth training Submitted by Deanne Puca on GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan—Western Michigan … including Tim Furlong with My Quarter Turns, Justin Walworth with Peckham Inc., and mental health first aid … from Network 180. This opportunity will serve as a way for Goodwill to promote personal leadership among …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55838

WMU trustees to meet in special session focused on presidential selection

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… special session focused on presidential selection Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The meeting will be live … single candidate who has emerged from a search process underway since last fall. In recent weeks, the search has included a series of interviews conducted by the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, the resulting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39290

Concert to provide unique perspective on climate change

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… to provide unique perspective on climate change Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Advanced Jazz Ensemble … Mich.—Students from Western Michigan University School of Music's Advanced Jazz Ensemble, Frostic School of Art and … Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30237

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

WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort

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… part of national student mental health effort Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of … were asked to share their attitudes, behaviors and awareness of mental health issues. Becoming a JED Campus was the focus of a single submission in a call for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… national conference for student social mobility Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Ramona Lewis, third from right, was a panelist at the 2023 Social Mobility Symposium at … is one of the most important drivers of an individual’s upward mobility in society. Social mobility promotes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514

Five WMU teams compete in statewide clean energy challenge

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… teams compete in statewide clean energy challenge Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Five teams of … Technological University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. The challenge was established by U-M and DTE Energy to encourage students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/157

Yousef Alavi obituary

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… Yousef Alavi obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Alavi Yousef Alavi, Western … emeritus in mathematics and statistics, died May 21 . He was 85. Alavi joined the faculty in 1958 and retired in 1996 after 38 years of service to the University. He was chair of what was then the Department of Mathematics and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363

Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

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… Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Where Are You Going?" is the … University students are invited to take their first step toward planning an overseas learning experience as part of … have the cross-cultural communication skills and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in today's globalized economy. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9904

Kalamazoo Russian Festival returns for 18th year

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… Kalamazoo Russian Festival returns for 18th year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The festival is set for Nov. … Michigan University's main campus. The 2013 event features musical and dance entertainment, educational talks, … Auditorium. The Kalamazoo Russian Festival is organized by the Kalamazoo Russian Cultural Association and kicks off …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11041