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Summer registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Classes begin the week of May 18. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Confucius Institute at … for spring Chinese culture courses that begin the week of May 18 . The six-week, low-cost courses are open to the public. All of them are taught in English, and are offered to adults age …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23091

Trustees approve new, three-year contract with faculty union

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… its Sept. 30 meeting, Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new three-year labor agreement with the WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors , the union that represents the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19366

Small fall rate increase OK'd for Western View and WMU Apartments

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… at its Dec. 8 meeting, Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees approved rate increases for on-campus apartments … apartment-style residential units, effective with the start of the fall 2016 semester. The increases mean monthly … are sought after for features such as convenience, sense of community and academic support systems. The Stadium Drive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28982

WMU wins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency award

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… has been awarded the 2013 College/University Partner of the Year Award by the Environmental Protection Agency for … period, WMU demonstrated an overall improvement rate of 87 percent in total waste diverted by either waste … WMU now focuses on waste reduction and prevention. Much of the improvement was due to significant reuse of

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15543

Horn Day 2017 features Michigan native Leelanee Sterrett

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… for Horn Day is $20. Leelanee Sterrett Sterrett, third horn of the New York Philharmonic, joined the orchestra in June … of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree from the Yale School of Music. Sterrett has spent summers at the … class and recital, a solo competition for middle and high school participants, a recital by the WMU Horn Choir and WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37861

Lessons from Terri Schiavo case up for discussion at Ethics Center event

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… Terri Schiavo will come into focus later this month as part of the Western Michigan University Center for the Study of … Ethics, Humanities and Law at the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 , … presentation is co-sponsored by the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. For more information , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31508

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… non-intrusive media production practices are at the heart of Mukhongo’s curriculum, promoting respect and mutually … between filmmakers and communities. A recipient of a WMU experience-driven learning grant along with Wendy … says Mukhongo, an associate professor in the School of Communication. “My approach has been thinking how …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

WMU trustees slate special meeting for Nov. 7

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will convene on campus Friday, Nov. 7 , for a … in formal public session at 11 a.m. in Rooms 157-159 of the Bernhard Center , the board will focus on the topic of presidential compensation and a contract extension for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20061

WMU employees invited to special premiere

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… University employees are invited to a campus premiere of WMU's updated orientation video for new hires. Take a … back and watch the show, as well as a one-time screening of the video project's celebrity blooper reel. Stop by the … Center at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 , for the unveiling of Human Resources' new-employee orientation video. About …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15037

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… kids. She treasures the memories she's collected from years of working at summer camps and in after-school programs. Initially intent on becoming a teacher, … are really proud of me. My dad always told me to focus on school and continue with education," she says, grateful for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463