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Business speaker to address KSO's anniversary, strategic plan

Haworth College of Business

… strategic plan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Gistelinck KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kalamazoo Symphony … Series hosted by the Haworth College of Business. Peter Gistelinck , president and CEO, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, … business in the United States, is the academic home to more than 3,500 undergraduate students majoring in 18 specialized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44347

‘An exciting time’: WMU to build new residence hall for first-year students

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… first-year students Submitted by Megan Looker on The Harrison/Stinson and Eldridge/Fox residence hall complex, … together known as Valley 3, was built in 1965. Valley 3 is located just behind the Valley Dining Center on Main … with building community and student retention. Today, more than 95% of first-year students at Western live in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74307

Success@WMU initiative seeking students to serve as peer mentors

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… to college. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is now hiring motivated, supportive students to serve as … for five to 12 hours per week. The application deadline is Sunday, March 18. Learn more or apply WMU faculty and … will provide course-specific support with in-class assistance and study sessions. Specific peer mentor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45735

Blood and relief personnel in short supply locally due to hurricane

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… have resulted in a local shortage of blood and trained disaster relief workers, says an officer of the American Red … Michigan University. Jackson Peebles, vice president for disaster relief and services to the armed forces, says the … supply shortage Hurricane Sandy led to cancellation of more than 240 blood drives, resulting in a shortfall of more than

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3150

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery. To support these efforts, WMU offers global … on campus and in the greater Kalamazoo area. Events are published weekly at wmich.edu/global/events by WMU's Haenicke … Hall. Free and open to the public. Thursday, Feb. 9 "Better Get to Know an Alum—Americorps and Peacecorps" open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37721

WMU peer education program recognized at regional conference

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… a peer education program of 25 students led by Dr. Christine Iaderosa , received the 2014-15 Outstanding Program … from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators—NASPA. NASPA's BACCHUS Initiatives, which support … trained and nationally certified by BACCHUS. They do more than 50 performances a year that are seen by approximately …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24884

A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system

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… illuminate the nervous system Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Dr. John Jellies —also known as "The Leech Guy"—was … earned this moniker after working with leeches for more than 30 years. His lab is full of bubbling aquariums, … the Journal of Experimental Biology . "We've begun to get a better understand of how input is getting into the central …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011

WMU prof and storyteller hits Moth stage again after CBS feature

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… Morning" segment on storytelling and will be appearing this week at an event in Detroit put on by the storytelling … in The Moth's 4th annual Michigan GrandSLAM Championship pegged to the theme "Fall from Grace." "I am thrilled to be a … community and celebrating the art and craft of storytelling than it is about winning a competition." At the StorySLAMS, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1644

Scholars from across Michigan to present research at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sangren Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is set to host hundreds of scholars from around the state … on campus by WMU's College of Arts and Sciences, the multidisciplinary conference features presentations in more than 30 sections of the sciences, humanities and social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37442

WMU equestrian team wins first-ever collegiate regional title

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… WMU team its first regional title in the team's 22-year history. The WMU team was high point team for 2014-15 out of … , Brenna Cooper , Jordan Musial , Hanna Pearson , Olivia Stagg , Katie Stewart and Emily Stewart . Also at the U-M event … Intercollegiate Horse Show Association The IHSA serves more than 400 college and university teams across the United …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22606