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Secretary of State Mobile Office to visit campus for voter registration
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… University this month to offer voter registration and other services to students, staff and area residents. The stop is … Flagpoles. "With many students attending college in cities away from home, they may have questions about residency and … their communities," says Dunn. "One of the most important ways they can have an impact is to take part in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35167
Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Now that the new academic year is underway, faculty and staff members across the Western Michigan … Excellence —Promote innovative learning, discovery and service. Discovery and Collaboration —Progress as a … social sustainability and accessibility. Sustainable Stewardship —Advance economic and environmental sustainability …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34750
Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization
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… but knowing my people’s sacred medicines are close and always accessible to use reassures me that my community … to any community." Rooted in tradition The garden, which was developed in consultation with Tribal nations in the … the Gun Lake Tribe, and Laura Moss , gardener in Landscape Services, brought the idea to fruition. "It's been so …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/medicine-garden-harvest-2024-native-american-student-association
Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management
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… Domingo. Peña Cabreja sings with an orchestra. "Yes, there was architecture, but every time there was an audition, I was there. Every time there was a gig, I … new experiences, I found out that I was good at customer service, that I liked selling and marketing the University," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476
National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree
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… l in August 2022 and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in … to Western Michigan University for recognizing my public service,” Upton said. “Representing Western and advocating … have a new representative in the next Congress, I will always remain a steadfast supporter of the University.” …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189
More than 3,000 expected to flock to WMU for Medieval Congress
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… panel discussions, workshops and performances. "We look forward every year to welcoming our colleagues from near and … event highlights Musical and theatrical performances are always among the highlights of the congress. This year, they … Dr. Anne Walters Robertson , Claire Dux Swift Distinguished Service Professor of Music and the Humanities at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15598
WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services
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… WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peterson … Department of Community Health. The grant has been awarded to Drs. Stephanie Peterson and R. Wayne Fuqua , chair and professor, respectively, in the WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13787
WMU earns sixth Tree Campus designation, finds rare tree species
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… with students, alumni and volunteers in front of the large dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—The Arbor Day Foundation … recognizes the hard work and dedication of our landscape services staff and so many others across the University," … Notably, WMU's deeply rooted emphasis on environmental stewardship is helping to preserve a population of dwarf …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13807
COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic
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… COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic Submitted … University's Office of Research and Innovation has awarded five grants for research related to the COVID-19 … drives, participating in protests and adapting end-of-life services. Covell and Riggs hope to compile a global database …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443
Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth
College of Education and Human Development
… Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on The Pathway Tutoring program has provided opportunities for WMU … during most sessions. The program also emphasizes service and relationships with the community. "There have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518