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WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion

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… Michigan University has named an experienced college administrator, professor and rising chief diversity officer to … role since 2010. She retires at the end of July after more than 25 years with the University. Director of diversity and … tries to identify its strengths and leverage those for the betterment of the students and the global community," she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976

From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western

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… degree in food marketing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pickleball is big business right now, with the sport exploding into … amateur titles over the past year. But it's about more than the competition; pickleball helped him find fellowship … chain department in the Navy," he says. "But I was struggling with a class, and I guess it was fate or destiny or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095

Do-Dah Parade a kickoff for downtown summer fun

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… fun Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo Do-Dah parade is Saturday, June 7. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Downtown's annual Do-Dah Parade Saturday, June 7 , is an event-filled kickoff to summer known as June Jubilee … parodies and spoofs, the parade is expected to last more than an hour and attract tens of thousands of spectators. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15857

Western celebrates fall 2023 graduates Dec. 16; Dunn, Penn will receive honorary degrees

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… including 900 degrees at the bachelor's level, more than 200 at the master's level, 55 at the doctoral level and six specialist degrees, during commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. … from 2007 to 2017, leading projects such as the establishment of the Seita Scholars Program, founding of the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73555

Speaker to address today's changing perspectives on gender

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… next month, a noted diversity educator on transgender issues will offer concrete, easy-to-understand guidance for … acclaim. He went on to sell out some of the world's biggest theatre venues. After more than a decade as an internationally acclaimed theatre …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39114

'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation

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… on the Western Michigan University campus will reopen this month as the most environmentally sophisticated on the WMU campus and in all of southwest … certification in southwest Michigan and one of fewer than 15 in the state. Construction made use of salvaged …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27780

Boston event recognizes WMU climate leadership status

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… touting WMU's sustainability achievements garnered more than 9,000 votes online. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two high-profile … awards Western Michigan University won earlier this year were awarded to a team led by WMU President John M. … Dr. Paul Pancella , professor of physics; and Chris Caprara , energy reduction manager in facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20557

Volleyball team to face CMU in MAC tournament

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… by Deanne Puca on Bronco volleyball wins MAC West division, faces CMU in conference tournament. KALAMAZOO—For the … the tournament at No. 3 and CMU at No. 6. The teams split this year's matches, with CMU defeating WMU 3-1 in Mount … in the last six years.. The Broncos have never won fewer than 20 matches in a season under head coach Colleen Munson. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3006

A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

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… A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga Submitted by Kylie Owens on This post is authored by Ryder Patzuk-Russell, author of MIP's … Bishop Jörundr of Hólar, and goes to Norway looking for better ones. While he finds an archbishop in need of his

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

Music of the Carpenters featured in Miller Auditorium event

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… Mich.—"Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters" is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … 11): millerauditorium.com Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of … memorable love songs topped the Billboard charts with more than a dozen No. 1 hits. Now, singer Lisa Rock and her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35843