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Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May
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… May, bringing the year-to-date total for externally funded awards to more than $23.2 million , WMU trustees learned at their June 29 meeting. Grants for research again led the way, climbing to more than $1.8 million. Three new grants … by graduate student athletic trainers. Grants for public service rose to $841,243 led by a $242,000 award to Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865
Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy
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… closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . For more WMU news, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61739
Board of Trustees to consider four-year contract with AFSCME during special meeting
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… in building maintenance and custodial capacities, dining services, landscaping and several other roles, ratified the … contract for 2021 through 2025, the agreement provides for wage increases that vary based on the division and pay grade … increase would take effect with the first full pay period after the board’s vote for year one, and the following …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66228
Social entrepreneur and WMU alumnus to speak at next breakfast event
Haworth College of Business
… Patrick Mixis Feed the World Caf é Feed the World Café was the dream of a WMU food service administration student hoping to make a difference … to someone in need in the community. As a student, Mixis was passionate about social entrepreneurship and worked with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39103
WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance
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… of Natural Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was nestled within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori … to what are the things that matter. Not things that are scientific, as it were, but in terms of what is important. … in the greenhouse, Egyptian walking onions and leafing serviceberry trees that will begin to produce fruit in June. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822
Nobel Peace Laureate coming to Kalamazoo
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… the rights of indigenous people specifically, and working toward racial reconciliation and human rights for all. A … and Ohio in Sangren Hall's second floor atrium for a service project followed by a march to Goldsworth Valley Pond to show their support of protecting the water supply and keeping it safe. Rigoberta Menchú Tum …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38913
Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy leader
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… before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us," former first lady Michelle Obama once told a … Her personal story is fueled by a rich history of forward-thinkers. Brown's family moved to southwest Michigan in … the area. Her great uncle, Hon. Charles Pratt , paved the way as Kalamazoo's first African-American judge. Now, Brown …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54503
Communitywide conversation on diversity set
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… Mark T. Bielang , Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Superintendent David Campbell , President Marilyn …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38240
Engineering management master’s program 1 of 8 certified by international organization
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… certified by international organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Azim Houshyar KALAMAZOO, Mich.−The Western … The demand for leadership in modern manufacturing and service-based industries has dramatically increased the need … the engineering management master’s program earn credit toward project management certifications as a Project …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69645
Talk will explore ways ecological principles improve societies
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… Talk will explore ways ecological principles improve societies Submitted by … expanded to encompass the notion of permanent culture, to ways of improving how humans treat one another, build their … program that worked with men and women returning home after incarceration. In addition, she worked with the Urban …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52431