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New affiliation creates opportunity for international experiences in student affairs education

College of Education and Human Development

… experience at WMU. The international exchange initiative was launched by  Dr. Ramona Lewis , HESA program … campus. "As an international student herself, Amie was interested in international student affairs, so they … experience. Lewis believes the willingness of student service departments at both campuses will be vital to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72637

WMU honor society recognized with award, scholarships

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… WMU honor society recognized with award, scholarships Submitted by Deanne Puca on The honor society one of just a few nationally to receive the award in consecutive years of eligibility. KALAMAZOO, … in Alpha Lambda Delta activities, campus and community service activities; and the applicant’s statement. About the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28766

Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success

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… professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success Submitted by Deanne … will be presented with the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29. … of other prestigious campuswide honors: Distinguished Service , Distinguished Teaching , Emerging Scholar , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649

Conference to explore transforming healthcare through information technology

Haworth College of Business

… through information technology Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Burke KALAMAZOO—A senior advisor for innovation … the biennial conference explores topics related to service innovation and stakeholder engagement and is … medical information officer, IBM Healthcare. Topic: IBM Watson Project—Impacts on Future Healthcare. Special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27647

Chauncey J. Brinn obituary

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… Western Michigan University, died Sept. 14 in Arizona. He was 83. Brinn of Whetstone, Arizona, served WMU during a period of steady development in which programs, services and facilities grew significantly and numerous … as vice president emeritus for administrative affairs and was WMU's first black vice president. Chauncey Brinn Brinn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27262

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options … food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … students in need, the new initiative also helps cut down on waste—something nutrition specialist Emily Hazel says is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… milestone came in 2011, when the Michigan Geological Survey was transferred from the state to WMU. About 30 states have … and archiving natural rock, mineral, energy and water resources for the public good. Housing the MGS at WMU … be available, enriching the department’s impact and service to the field.    Dr. Tom Straw, the second …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

Western Michigan University launches new course on tribal governance

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… of nearly two years of meaningful planning, the course was developed in partnership with members of the Pokagon , Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish and Nottawaseppi Huron bands of Potawatomi Indians . "Current and … Morseau says. "It's really my hope that we get some great service-learning projects and we can see immediate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66272

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014-15

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… are in the running for WMU's 2015 Make a Difference Annual Award, which carries a $1,200 before-tax prize and will be … are recipients of the 2014-15 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As such, they … Systems. Julie Carr , Career and Student Employment Services. Jonathan Dennis , College of Aviation. Luacia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23978

Coordinator named to oversee WMU's Lansing-area location

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… Division at Lansing Community College, where she was instrumental in the planning and execution of the … began her doctoral studies at MSU in 2007 and while there, was appointed program coordinator of the College of … flexible, affordable programs and exceptional customer service to students who have chosen WMU as the next step for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23490