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WMU honor society receives annual award for service
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… service during the 2013-14 academic year. It is a follow-up to the honor society's highest accolade, the Order of the … for the honor again. The Maintaining the Flame Award goes to chapters that continue their excellent work during …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17947
Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management
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… and the decision as to where investments are made to best support the living, learning environment,” he says. “Western … when we invest in a new facility, we do so with a focus on support for the students to build the most dynamic learning … is easy to operate and maintain. It’s very functional and going to last.” Stirrett says he’s looking forward to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610
Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners
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… by Chris Hybels on Mary Borkholder KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing up, Mary Borkholder never thought she would realize her … school through the eighth grade. Yet Borkholder pursued her goal and is now finishing her bachelor's degree in … my G.E.D?' And from that point to 11 years later, I started going to college." In her role at Nottawa Community Schools, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072
Advertising students place third in regional competition
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… and advisor to the team. "Yet the students really stepped up and presented a convincing solution. It was a terrific … the launch of products designed especially for this age group. Because the district in which WMU competes was so large, … competitions. The WMU team placed third among its group, which included three other Michigan universities—Grand …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15118
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood to bring improv show to Miller
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… and Brad Sherwood of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" have teamed up to present a night of improvisational comedy with their … live tour, "Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group." The show is coming to Western Michigan University's … . Purchase tickets online: millerauditorium.com In this uproarious live show, Mochrie and Sherwood will take …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13211
WMU prof listed among most influential education scholars
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… and the top 10 most influential in scholarship related to government and policy, according to an annual ranking that … He is listed at No. 55 on the 2014 Rick Hess Straight Up Edu-Scholar Public Influence ranking that was recently … among the top 10 researchers in scholarship related to government and policy topics. Among scholars from Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12721
University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates
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… University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Toni … in several special programs during the weeks leading up to Spring Commencement ceremonies held Saturday , … also an opportunity to recognize faculty, staff, or WMU groups who have made a significant contribution to the LBGTQ …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52659
Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner
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… Sonya M. Hernández , who will speak at the march and is a governor-appointed member of the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan, and Lupe Ramos-Montigny , who will speak at the dinner and is an … E. Chávez Committee of Southwest Michigan Scholarships that go to first-generation Michigan college or college-bound …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52584
Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization
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… always accessible to use reassures me that my community supports me," says Bush, president of the Native American … and community members now have a place on campus that supports plants, medicines and cultural practices." Vorce … the organization have helped him to thrive. "When I joined up with NASO, I was presented with so many opportunities to …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/medicine-garden-harvest-2024-native-american-student-association
Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood
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… the student center and residential neighborhoods are set up to offer our students a truly transformational … offers a "Wow" factor along what WMU President Edward Montgomery recently noted is "the longest contiguous face of the … notes. She says that potential is a prime reason Montgomery and other senior leaders are convinced the South …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44075