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Time to make nominations for fall Make a Difference awards

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… Time to make nominations for fall Make a Difference awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Make a … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due by Friday, Oct. 31 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19421

From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place

Haworth College of Business

… Hernandez Lagos , Western Michigan University is a home away from home. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the … have opened up for him on campus. “The biggest way that the college helps to support my professional goals … Hernandez plans to study abroad in Burgos, Spain next fall. After graduation, he hopes to further his education through …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community

The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… volleyball setter KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This is the first time watching college basketball where I know more girls than … is … electric. It is blowing the guy’s game out of the water.”  Though Garnett’s comment referred to the NCAA … spot in the NCAA Tournament for its fourth appearance ever after winning the MAC Tournament Championship. “The appeal …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

WMU Women invited to Nov. 7 event hosted by MI-ACE

WMU Women's Network

… Eagan , Ph.D., Provost and VP for Instruction and Student Services, KVCC The three women will share their career …

https://wmich.edu/womens-network/news/2024/10/womens-network

English language and culture center gets new director

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… director of CELCIS since July 2013 while a national search was conducted. The center falls under the auspices of the … associate provost of the Haenicke Institute, says Marks' service as interim director already has moved the program in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17783

Wong to direct School of Music

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… of the University's music school. His appointment was effective Tuesday, June 10, and was approved by the WMU Board of Trustees. "Brad brings … , dean of the College of Fine Arts. "His many years of service to the school made him an obvious nomination by his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/17139

First students in Multimedia Arts Technology program to graduate

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… with 20 students in fall 2014, with 20 more added each year after that. Demand for the new program has been very high, … sound design that goes with video. We have students who want to be the classic sound engineer in a recording studio, … out majoring in mechanical engineering. But music has always held its sway. He has played music since he was 4 and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31952

Public input session set for Valley Dining Center

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… Dining Center, across from the Goldsworth Valley Pond walking bridge. Artist's rendering by design firm SmithGroup … facility that will offer exciting and innovative food service options to the University's Valley Residential … and almost directly across from the Goldsworth Valley Pond walking bridge. Construction is expected to begin in spring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16142

Facilities management administrator to head industry association

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… in Higher Education. His leadership within APPA includes service as its membership chairman, leading efforts to … of facilities professionals in APPA's programs and services. "I am honored and humbled to be elected by my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16287

Jean E. Lowrie obituary

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… and elementary education, died Nov. 9 in Florida. She was 96. Lowrie retired from WMU in 1983 as professor emerita of librarianship following 32 years of service to the University. She is remembered by colleagues and former students around the world as a warm and caring mentor who remained a prominent figure in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20588