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WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

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… how sleek Western Heights Residence Hall suites are for first-year students or what the state-of-the-art the … tasks of enticing and welcoming students to the University are having to improvise more creatively. The pivot to … and a live virtual tour with student ambassadors—who are answering questions—are currently being offered. Other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384

Board OKs investment policy statement, charters for audit functions

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… last updated in 2006. The revisions approved by trustees are intended to diversify University investments and update … based on changing market conditions. The changes are expected to enhance total return, avoid undue risk … and reduce variability. The charters for the audit units are intended to formalize existing practices, clarify roles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1098

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

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… residence halls. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Landscape Services crews are hard at work preparing the Western Michigan University … buds awaiting the arrival of students, faculty and staff are hundreds, if not thousands, of plants saved by … staff inside Finch Greenhouse. "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say there were 10,000 baby plants generated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122

WMU launches online cybersecurity undergraduate degree

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… workforce demand for digital security specialists in areas ranging from government defense to supply chain … of Labor Statistics , information security analyst jobs are expected to grow by 32% through 2028. As of 2018, the median annual pay was $98,350. Available positions are only expected to increase as organizations recognize how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59452

National film showing, panel focuses on male survivors of sex abuse

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… documentary about male survivors of child sexual abuse who are healing and speaking out. Screenings are set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, and Wednesday, … Federal Center in Battle Creek, Mich. The showings, which are free and open to the public, are part of the area's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/285

Scholarships available for short-term study abroad

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… Study abroad this spring or summer. KALAMAZOO—Applications are being accepted for scholarships that offer awards of up … of Thursday, Jan. 31 . Enrollment is limited, so students are encouraged to apply early. A series of information … levels of undergraduate and graduate academic credit, and are eligible for financial aid funding from the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3836

Many campus offices closed for MLK Day

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… and activities honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King are scheduled throughout the weekend and Monday. A schedule … of events can be found at wmich.edu/mlk . Listed below are hours for selected University offices and services. Faculty, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37292

Applications being accepted for Everyone Counts Learning Community

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Applications are due Friday, June 15, for Western Michigan University's … as well as full- and part-time faculty and staff members, are encouraged to apply. This year, participants will focus … to interpret their professional environment in ways that are consistent with WMU's commitment to dismantling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/386

Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, nine staff members

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… Faculty retirements Both of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, … of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Nicholas A. Andreadis , dean of the Lee Honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1719

MBA program adds military service as option to test waiver

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… Applicants to the Master of Business Administration program are required to supply GMAT or GRE test scores as part of … ways through their skills, leadership and initiative. We are happy to be able to offer the option to consider … from the GMAT or GRE." "Students with military experience are highly disciplined and driven to complete their studies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7671