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

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WMU partners with Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids for … developed by the Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids and WMU Professional Development. The first class begins their … inclusion, and mental health, with courses taught by both WMU faculty and community partners. Participants will …

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

WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, … his wife, Kari Montgomery , and spoke of the history of WMU as an institution started by a land donation from the … of volunteers in recent years, including many from the WMU community, as well as approximately 15,000 donors, also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984

Federal judge, company executive awarded WMU's top alumni honor

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… Federal judge, company executive awarded WMU's top alumni honor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Western Michigan University can confer on its alumni—the WMU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. The 2016 … and the global harvesting and turf platforms. This year, WMU's 53rd Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35271

Pianist Christopher Taylor to close WMU's Piano Masters series

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… Pianist Christopher Taylor to close WMU's Piano Masters series Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Vingt Regards. He was briefly on the piano faculty at WMU and now teaches at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38566

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more … Bott , provost and vice president for academic affairs at WMU. "We know seeing someone who represents your values, who … instructs a physics class. This is one of two new efforts WMU is involved with focusing on diversifying STEM faculty. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

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WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to … learning differences.  DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AT WMU Disability Services for Students at Western Michigan … the  Disability Services for Students webpage . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595

WMU's Dunn visits UN to talk about international education

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WMU's Dunn visits UN to talk about international education … opportunities for young people in the Arab World. WMU President John M. Dunn and Dr. Wolfgang Schlör, … ties to NASA and serves as a professor of geosciences at WMU. Schlör The morning U.N. session will include two panel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32083

New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar

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… New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar Submitted by Anonymous (not … desk for final approval, includes authorization for the WMU project that is expected to cost $20 million, with $15 … one of the nation's top collegiate aviation programs," says WMU President John M. Dunn . "This thoughtful decision by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902

WMU's Heritage Hall is finalist for governor's energy award

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WMU's Heritage Hall is finalist for governor's energy award … Energy Excellence Award. The 1905 facility, which is WMU's birthplace, underwent a 16-month renovation, reopening … sophisticated buildings in Southwest Michigan. The WMU effort is one of three energy projects around the state …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33747

WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

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WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, … will work closely with Dr. Earlie Washington, dean of the WMU College of Health and Human Services, in planning and … for the DPT program. Stacie J. Fruth Fruth is coming to WMU from the University of Indianapolis, where she has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780