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June Jubilee events mark start of summer in downtown Kalamazoo

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… $10 from 4 to 7 p.m. and $15 from 7 p.m. to midnight. After 7 p.m., people younger than 18 years old must be … The annual parade dates back to 1984 in Kalamazoo and was modeled after the original Do-Dah Parade in Pasadena, California, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24283

Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in military

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… bars during a meet at Western. Stacie Harrison celebrates after competing in the uneven bars during a gymnastics meet … a dietetics major and Bronco gymnast, is looking forward to graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gymnastics takes … she prepares to graduate, the student-athlete is looking forward to her next challenge—as a soldier. Harrison attends a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63916

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… 20, she has already visited six countries.  WMU, she says, was her best option when considering schools. “I love how … through study abroad.” Garrett, who calls herself a “wanderlust child” and a “road trip kid,” will share her … exciting." Garrett began her international journey right after high school when she enrolled with the private study …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

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