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‘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
Faculty, staff urged to attend expo focusing on employee benefits
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… and Wellness Expo for faculty and staff will feature more than 30 on- and off-campus vendors that deliver employee … the expo The free event, sponsored by WMU Human Resources, is set for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 , in the … health plan including one by MPSERS. Participants may register to win fitness trackers and other door prizes and can …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27006
Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo
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… Mich.—With fall classes on the horizon, Kalamazoo's mayor is welcoming the Western Michigan University community back … . "Students and WMU in general bring so much energy into this community, and we are happy to have bright young minds … what you are learning in class to make our community a better place. Learning by doing is incredibly powerful; seek …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810
Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad
International Student and Scholar Services
… a pool of 750 applicants from around the country. He and his fellow Boren Scholars are studying Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili and more than 30 other languages while living in countries throughout … Alex Gibson A graduate of Parchment High School, Gibson is a junior working on a bachelor's degree based on a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23417
Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus
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… employees on campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on Rachel Kirkolis, Ali Schroeder and Dr. Jennifer Harrison all received … a direct positive impact in the community as well. I am better equipped to collaborate with my colleagues and serve my clients. Thanks to Dr. Harrison's empowerment, I am a more effective …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736
Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li
College of Education and Human Development
… ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li Submitted by Chris Hybels on Li's family unveiled Dr. Ming Li's plaque … achievements or a string of accolades. It resides in his unwavering commitment to uplifting individuals and … Under Li’s leadership, the college acquired more than $52 million in external funding, significantly …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74923
WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact
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… to bring the essential research university role to this important community effort," said Dunn at the compact signing. "For more than 100 years, we've been providing higher education … Aquinas College, Calvin College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905
WMU Food Marketing Conference previews conference speaker lineup
Haworth College of Business
… Marketing Conference (FMC) at Western Michigan University is set to gather food industry professionals from around the … brands, consumer trends and the massive impact technology is having on food marketing and supply chains. “Bringing the … underwrites the cost of the conference and provides more than $100,000 in scholarships annually for Western students. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72393
Libraries awards 10 grants to reduce students' out-of-pocket textbook costs
University Libraries
… grants are anticipated to save students in 11 courses more than $91,000 in textbook costs in one semester based on … makes a difference in our students’ lives,” said Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. “We are investing in … now offer OER creation grants to provide financial assistance as WMU instructors create an OER for their courses. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68028
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