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WMU set to honor two for distinguished service

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… of the WMU chapters of the Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies and the French study abroad program. He also served as chair of WMU's United Way campaign for many years. He was cited by nominators for … as one of the most dynamic," according to a colleague who supported his nomination. Reish is a strong supporter of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27354

Variety of WMU summer camps offered for young people

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… from aviation to art. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is underway for Western Michigan University’s summer camps for … writing; WMU faculty, staff and the community are heading up programs on campus to provide fun and educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38468

Event slated to gain broad input on new student center concept

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… a team from Perkins + Will, the global architecture and design firm WMU hired to develop a vision and programming … An open house will follow so attendees can engage in walk-up discussions and enjoy provided refreshments. About the … and social exploration, and to create a distinctive and supportive learning experience that promotes success …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39113

WMU health officials invited to White House by Obama administration

Sindecuse Health Center

… offered workshops to educate people about insurance, set up outreach tables and sent out announcements inviting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37613

Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

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… by James Forman Jr ., clinical professor of law and supervising attorney at the Yale Law School. Forman will … —"Challenges Facing Ex-offenders" will be addressed in Bethany Reformed Church, 1833 S. Burdick St. Tuesday, May 12 … it can be and whether policing is done in the best possible way or not. The school-to-prison pipeline is talked about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694

Diverse list of employers participating in two career fairs

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… by many student-oriented preparation events already underway. WMU's 38th Career Fair will be held from … Thursday, Feb. 11 . The University will follow up that long-standing event with the second annual … Employment Services and College of Arts and Sciences, with support from Kalamazoo College. More than 60 employers have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29796

New WMU center promoting diversity in primary health care workforce

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… Center was created in 2013 through an agreement with Wayne State University, which originally received funding … from traditional family practice medical doctors to occupational therapists, obstetricians and gynecologists, … student loan repayments if the graduate sets up shop in designated areas. Brennan says the center also partners …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29243

WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away Submitted by David Bernard on Phyllis Joan Rappeport was … During her three Kalamazoo decades Rappeport created a significant artistic footprint in the community. When the … peace concert in 1984 during a period of high tension between the U.S. and Soviet Union. That event brought …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511

WMU provost again named among top 200 education scholars in the nation

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… at the American Enterprise Institute and a renowned blogger at Education Week, were published in his influential "Rick Hess Straight Up" opinion blog. The rankings are determined by evaluating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74507

WMU begins STARS sustainability initiative with 'gold' rating

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… in a broad range of areas. It expands and transforms the way campuses collect data to document sustainability … resources, professional development and a network of support to enable institutions of higher education to model …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17657