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WMU among 30 campuses signing on to resilient campus initiative

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is a founding member of the Alliance for Resilient Campuses. KALAMAZOO—Western … The Alliance for Resilient Campuses was announced May 5 as the nation was preparing to see the comprehensive … Assessment. The leaders of 30 campuses around the nation are founding signatories to the alliance. They include WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15863

Rutgers vice president to take research reins at WMU

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… University has named Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as WMU's new vice … Rutgers' Robert Wood Johnson Medical School faculty in 1995.  Internationally known for her work in the area of gene expression, she has served as director of the

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44262

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… by honoring two individuals and three organizations at the University’s first Spring Convocation at 3:30 p.m. … in diversity and inclusion work. This year's recipients are the College of Aviation and two employees— Jeff Carr and … of other model policies and actively participated in what was essentially taken up by senior leadership for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30039

More than 600 schools competing in RecycleMania

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… competition among more than 600 colleges and universities. The eight-week competition runs through March 31, with the goal of increasing awareness of and participation in campus recycling and waste … participating this year in several different competitions. What you can do! Use mugs or other reusable drink …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/188

Regional locations to offer convenient master's program

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… Regional locations to offer convenient master's program Submitted by Anonymous … regional sites KALAMAZOO—Individuals in southwest and southeast Michigan will soon have an easier way to gain the … coordinator. An accredited bachelor's degree in most areas is a good base for beginning the program. Classes will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8018

Western celebrates summer 2024 graduates earning more than 1,100 degrees June 29

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… University will grant students more than 800 degrees at the bachelor's level, more than 250 at the master's level, six specialist degrees and over 70 … Auditorium. Seating in the auditorium is limited; all seats are general admission. Guests without tickets may view the

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75683

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… wearing traditional Indian ethnic wear. Students visited the Bull Temple in Bangalore, India.  WMU students engaged … temple in Darjeeling, India. Students learned how to prepare traditional Indian food. WMU students leading songs … across the country visiting schools, nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies to see how they are addressing four of the

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of joyfully supporting the fine arts and students at Western Michigan University, … first in College of Fine Arts history, were announced Feb. 5 by Dean Daniel Guyette at the college's annual Dance … bearing the couple's names. Medallion scholarships are WMU's premier awards for incoming undergraduates, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654

Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… staff on her exhibit. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new exhibit at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum puts perceptions of the media in … threatened by misinformation. If citizens do not have a shared system of facts, they cannot govern themselves … invite users to question how they get information and what information they decide to trust. It teaches users …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw over 700 industry leaders

Haworth College of Business

… Lowis on WMU's Food Marketing Conference is now in its 51st year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s … to DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Once again this year, the conference is packing "a stellar speaker lineup," says … but a preregistration discount ends March 25 . Rooms are blocked at the Amway Grand hotel and the conference rate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30897