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Construction to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall

University Libraries

… to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … lower level of Western Michigan University's Waldo Library is getting a much-needed refresh this fall as crews install … may seem to be routine carpet and lighting updates. Rather than removing and boxing every book, movers will lift and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68971

Burris family aviation scholarship will send air academy grads to WMU

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… Burris family aviation scholarship will send air academy grads … Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna has established a $25,000 annual scholarship at her alma mater's … pilot. Before beginning her law career, she spent more than 11 years in the aerospace industry with McDonnell …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23194

East Campus paver donations now being accepted for 2016 installation

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… Heritage Hall during 2016.  They will be added to the more than 1,600 pavers that have been part of the plaza since … reopened last October after a lengthy renovation. The patio is on the east side of Heritage Hall that overlooks the city … An additional interactive storyboard inside the building is also available for personalized remembrances.  The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30906

Collaboration, teamwork lead to sharp increase in grants to WMU

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An increase in collaboration and multidisciplinary teamwork has led to a sharp rise in grants to Western Michigan University. Externally … off to a brisk start for the 2015-16 fiscal year, with more than $5 million externally funded awards coming in in July …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28716

College of Fine Arts names new marketing coordinator

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… graduated with honors from WMU with a degree in  English. Her career spans more than 20 years in marketing and public relations for … College of Fine Arts The College of Fine Arts at WMU is dedicated to creative excellence. It is the only College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23015

WMU's annual Education Career Fair set

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… Anonymous (not verified) on A student meets with a school district representative at a past fair. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Job … the East Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. The event, which is free and open to the public, is designed to recruit … This year's fair will feature recruiters representing more than 100 school districts from 21 states. Candidates for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23039

University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

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… of Public Safety. K-9 Brax and K-9 Oso, both less than two-year-old male German shepherds, are Kalamazoo … canines. The dogs and their handlers, WMU officers Travis Cable and Michael Lininger , trained for three months at … officers, but I think that they both would agree that it is a labor of love," says WMU Public Safety Chief Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620

WMU student team claims top spot at finance competition

Haworth College of Business

… financial analyst at Greenleaf Trust and faculty advisor, and David Burnie , professor of finance. Novena … that set us apart was speaking to an actual Domino’s franchise owner to gain valuable insights into the company.” The … and professional ethics. The challenge attracts more than 6,000 students from over 1,000 universities annually. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58506

New WMU Web presence ready for rollout

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… on a new look and enhanced usability with a dramatic revision of University websites set to go live July 28 . The … audiences to quickly meet their needs and expectations. "Visitors to the site will immediately notice significant … changes to the look and feel, but we've changed a lot more than just the aesthetics," says Dan Lobelle , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25718

Tickets on sale for 'Motown the Musical' at Miller Auditorium

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… Auditorium, May 9-14 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Motown the Musical" is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, "Motown the Musical" is the American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's … Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and many more. Featuring more than 40 classic hits such as "My Girl" and "Ain't No …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36897