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WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, April 25

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 25 , in the … and Municipal Employees’ Union. Also on the board's agenda is a personnel report. The meeting will also be accessible by livestream. Individuals wishing to address the board during the meeting’s public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75449

Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences

W Magazine

… complete about 450 tax returns in 10 days—the most accomplished during the volunteer program’s 10 years. “This is a great resume builder that students have been able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863

Human diversity celebrated during International Education Week

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… throughout the week by WMU offices and international registered student organizations. The 2013 observance at WMU, which is being organized by the International Student Activities … of State and Education, International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11011

Activist to highlight spring Lyceum Lecture series at WMU

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… Activist to highlight spring Lyceum Lecture series at WMU … Puca on Fulton KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sybrina Fulton , activist and mother of Trayvon Martin, will visit Kalamazoo in March as part of the spring Lyceum Lecture …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37365

Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center

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… for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly --PACE. The program is being brought to Kalamazoo through CentraCare in Battle … programs in the United States. The new CentraCare location is set to open in about a year in the heart of downtown … studying occupational therapy, medicine, physician assistant, nursing, speech pathology, audiology and social work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556

New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods

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… New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods Submitted by Anonymous … July 18 report to the WMU Board of Trustees. The initiative is a comprehensive housing and dining strategy, tailored to … amenities. The organization of campus neighborhoods is designed to leverage some $30 million in new campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239

WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort

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… focus on student well-being and mental health. WMU is now one of nearly 200 campuses across the country … than 2 million college students. The JED Campus program is designed to increase student resilience and decrease the … those caused by prescription drug overdoses or alcohol poisoning, and suicide. To begin assessing the match between …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566

WMU seniors to showcase capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Conference. Graduating senior Liz Alfaro-Mendoza took this photo of her Senior Design team members taking water flow … showcase. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Student innovation will be on display at Western Michigan University as graduating seniors … skills in capstone projects on Tuesday, April 16 . This semester’s line-up includes an effort improve access to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75305

WMU researcher making groundbreaking gains in filtration of toxic chemicals

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… toxic chemicals Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Mert Atilhan is doing revolutionary engineering research in his … housed in large vessels next to an industrial plant. "Whatever you purge from that plant, it's going to eat that … to keep accumulating carbon dioxide or nitrous oxides, whatever bad stuff is in it," Atilhan says. It could lead to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72846

WMU Trustee Dennis Archer earns national achievement award

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… WMU Trustee Dennis Archer earns national achievement award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Archer KALAMAZOO— Dennis W. Archer , former Detroit mayor, a member of the Western … Board of Trustees and a 1965 WMU alumnus, will be honored this week during a sold-out gala in New York City for his

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