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De-stress, decompress and find community post-election at the SRC

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a busy and divisive election season, election fatigue and anxiety are … the Bronco community to relieve stress and take a break from the campaign texts and calls in a healthy way. The SRC … is set up in the SRC, where the WMU community can write how they will be positive, healthy, active and kind. "A lot …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61878

WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree

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… the study of fresh water—a critical natural resource that is in limited supply and under threat. The institutions have … Programs division at its northern Michigan regional location, WMU-Traverse City, starting Monday, May 5 , and … NMC and WMU and our freshwater-focused degrees demonstrates how our institutions are providing students the training …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… College of Business has received a major naming gift from alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford … Financial Services of Portage, Michigan. The gift establishes a new center focusing on personal finance. The Sanford … community." The center seeks to become a national model for how universities can serve the critical role of convening …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

Business students win national finance competition

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… recent financial service industry competition, topping finalist teams from Texas Tech and William Paterson universities and each … the experience. "We did an analysis of social media and how it benefits financial service professionals through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/160

WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16 , in Miller Auditorium. This will mark the first time President Edward Montgomer y … two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The … Miller. More information about the ticketing process and how to use electronic tickets is available at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092

Trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME

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… Employees—AFSCME. The union's 420 members include hourly employees who work in building maintenance and … or one-time payments made for union members ranging from 1.75 to 2.25 percent during the first year, from 2 to … health benefits for those with an initial hire date that is on or after Jan. 1, 2017; an increase in swing shift …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26182

WMU prof wins NSF grant to study stress in Kenyan communities

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University anthropologist has been awarded a $135,891 National Science Foundation … the project, which builds on previous research conducted from 2008-2011, is $293,395. The research team will revisit … know as much cross-culturally. So we want to understand how they make their decisions, how they respond to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19986

Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences

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… Western Michigan University students stand out to employers is getting a redesign. WMU Signature is streamlining its … what they might want to do for their Signature Experience from the time they enroll in classes their first year. The … a certain number of WMU Signature-designated campus events. However, students who choose to attend can still r ecord and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312

WMU to confer some 2,700 degrees during spring commencement

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Commencement exercises are set for Saturday, April 27. KALAMAZOO—Western … ceremonies is geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The … information For complete graduation information , including how to view the live Webcast or obtain tickets or student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6695

Aviation student's rugby career taking off

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… Mich.—Hitting the books and hitting opponents— Noah Brown is mastering both. The freshman from Mishawaka, Indiana, is diving headfirst into aviation … and 14 , in Auckland, New Zealand, the under-18 tournament showcases elite rugby talent from around the world. "It feels …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56762