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Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary
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… of Pennsylvania. The hemlock will be planted in honor of Edward and Kari Montgomery , WMU's president and first lady, and their family. The couple was asked to select the tree that will be planted. Tree … program, hold an Arbor Day observance and support a student service-learning project. This year, 344 schools were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46520
Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies
College of Education and Human Development
… be used by Harvey as she starts her graduate studies at Wayne State University to become a registered dietician this … healthy meals for the community. "Winning the scholarship was definitely something I wasn't expecting. It was very … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. WMU programs in nutrition and dietetics …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629
Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions
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… is not mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and resource offerings. The sessions end at 1:30 … about college life and the people, educational options, services and resources at WMU. They tour campus, take …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574
Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12
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… "We're grateful to our many alumni and friends for their unwavering commitment to the well-being and future growth of … Earlier this year, Thomas notes, the MyWMU.com website was redesigned to share individual stories and experiences … learner-centered research university. "Our goal is to be of service," he says. "Our team is working hard to help build …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1195
Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, nine staff members
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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Nicholas … E. Harik , associate professor emeritus of economics, was changed from June 30, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Staff … in admissions, 30 years, effective Oct. 31, 2012 Gail A. Walker , office coordinator in educational leadership, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1719
Graduate College selects inaugural faculty fellows
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… Drs. Jon R. Adams and Louann Bierlein Palmer began their service as 2013 fellows at the start of the spring semester. … courses. A 2007 nominee for the WMU Distinguished Teaching Award, Adams came to WMU as a visiting faculty member in … a confluence of studies in American representations of war, gender and masculinity, and American culture. He is the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4126
Trustees approve retirements of 10 faculty, 11 staff members
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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Sherrill D. … 29 years, effective April 30, 2014; and Dr. Charles C. Warfield , associate professor of educational leadership, … L. Cardoza , custodian in custodial and building support services, 12 years, effective April 30, 2013; Margaret J. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6950
Kalamazoo Nature Center leader next up in Keystone series
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… Rose provides management and programmatic consulting services to nature centers throughout the United States. … Michigan, where he also served as regional director of stewardship for the southeast region. Rose serves as secretary … Rose is the recipient of the 2010 Nature Center Leadership Award from the Association of Nature Center Administrators. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7109
Report details successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan
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… to achieve those goals. Initiatives implemented or underway during the first year ranged from work by an individual … of students, promote innovative learning, discovery and service, advance WMU as a major research university, ensure … sustainability practices. WMU's strategic plan was approved by the Board of Trustees in December 2011, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8969
Day focuses on research resources for faculty
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… and explore potential collaborations. Organizers will award door prizes at 3:45 p.m. Prizes include an iPad Air or … Strategies for Identifying Funding Opportunities Technology Services at Your Service Online Survey Tools: Qualtrics, … (AKA Indirect Costs): What, When and Why Me? Show Me the Way: Enrich Your Discovery Activities Through International …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11276