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WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy
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… WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy … Michigan University has launched a center to advance the principle of mutual benefit in business. Led by two … center and help fund its related academic activities. "We are truly grateful to these donors for partnering with us to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726
Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend
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… (not verified) on WMU closed Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 22-25. KALAMAZOO—Except for essential and emergency services, … will be closed Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 22-25 , for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Thanksgiving recess … officially begins at noon Wednesday, Nov. 21, and there are no afternoon or evening classes Wednesday. WMU offices …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3081
Young people pursue varied interests at WMU summer camps
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… on KALAMAZOO--Writing fiction, singing jazz or playing their favorite sport or instrument are all options for young people this summer at numerous … completed kindergarten to age 9, 12 themed weeks, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, Children's Place Learning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/362
Assessment Conference returns for 8th year
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… verified) on WMU Assessment Conference KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The eighth annual Western Michigan University Assessment … faculty and staff members, including part-time instructors, are invited to attend. Attendees should feel free to come … as follows: Plenary talk—"Assessment as Ally: Focusing on What Matters," by Rogers, 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Plenary talk— …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38207
From classroom to catwalk: Western students headed to New York Fashion Week
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… by Erin Flynn on Samantha Morehead won first place in the New York Fashion Week Competition at Western. KALAMAZOO, … to tailor her resume with a fashion merchandising minor is what brought her to Western in the first place. It's a … the fast-paced, exciting and multitrillion-dollar global apparel industry," says Kelly Weathers , a faculty specialist …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66946
Facilities management administrator to head industry association
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Peter Strazdas has won the vote to become president-elect of a leading industry … of Physical Plant Administrators—which represents 5,200 educational facility professionals at more than 1,500 … more inviting and supportive learning environments. These are exciting and challenging times for education as we …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16287
Important outdoor projects completed this summer
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of the Parkview solar garden as originally envisioned—courtesy … significantly changing the look and feel of various campus areas. Among the most noticeable projects is the large-scale … how much acreage to fence off at a time for the goats and what happens when new browsing areas are opened up. "Now, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978
Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Two OLLI at WMU members discuss the new programs revealed at last year's January Thaw. … find out about these upcoming activities, those interested are invited to attend OLLI at WMU's annual January Thaw from … on varying dates at WMU and other local sites. Among the 54 courses being offered during the new session are: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416
Events recognize service learning and nonprofits
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… awards celebration will be held beginning at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the Fetzer Center. A program of the Nonprofit Leadership … learning awards. Reservations for the combined events are requested by Sunday, April 8 , and may be made by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/196
AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on AT&T donated $10,000 to the Upward Bound program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Programming; State Rep. Jon Hoadley ; State Sen. Margaret O’Brien ; other University officials and Upward Bound … some sort of postsecondary education, and that’s exactly what the Upward Bound program is trying to ensure for these …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48178