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WMU trustees approve Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site

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… location for the new Western State Normal School. At the time, more than two dozen West Michigan communities were in … and, yes, a little luck all played a role in creating what has grown to be Western Michigan University," said Jim … 1990 and then was home to art studios until about 10 years ago. Now it will house the Alumni Center and it will be home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25457

Jean E. Lowrie obituary

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… (not verified) on Jean E. Lowrie Dr. Jean E. Lowrie , a longtime head of Western Michigan University's School of … school for those studying to be teachers. She joined what became the School of Librarianship as a faculty member … years, she was a member of such organizations as the U.S. Government Advisory Committee on International Book and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20588

Kalamazoo's commitment to education topic of panel at WMU

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… in 1874 in his role as Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. This case stood for the principle that … will also discuss potential future paths, contemplating what it may mean to embrace a "right to literacy" and an … equity and access. Panelists will share their thoughts on what a commitment to educational equity means and engage in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45977

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

…  by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for Weekly Update   June 2017 Opportunities Thursday, … century. Admission is $5; open to the public. "Pressed for Time: History of Printmaking" exhibit —March 13 to July 2 at … Entrance is $3; open to the public. Monday, June 19  BINGO night with CELCIS students —6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40055

Poet, advocate for undocumented writers is next Frostic speaker

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… Michigan. In 2015, he became a founding member of the Undocupoets campaign, which protested and was instrumental in … essay, came from wanting other young writers to know that "what they have is beautiful and that their work is important … His chapbook "Dulce" was the winner of the 2017 Drinking Gourd Poetry Prize. He also won the 2017 A. Poulin, Jr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45699

WMU graduate students author infant foster care grant

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… objectives are to increase parenting skills, social supports and community supports of the participants, in … stress levels. Medium-term objectives are to decrease the time needed for: reunifying parents and children; temporary … grant proposal was a demonstration of the perfect town-to-gown partnership." The initiative is multifaceted and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1512

Health center offering flu shots at Sindecuse, one outreach clinic

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… To make an appointment to get vaccinated at Sindecuse, go online to wmich.edu/healthcenter or call (269) 387-3287. … the University's Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PPO group 007005281 and their covered dependents 12 years of age or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26562

Winter Carnival and charity polar plunge open to community

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… from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 , on campus at Goldsworth Valley. Members of the WMU and Kalamazoo … Polar Plunge will feature hardy souls jumping into Goldsworth Valley Pond as motivation for their family … It is known for its courageous participants, who dress up in zany costumes before they plunge, and for its Golden …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4505

New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods

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… to blend housing and dining needs with the academic success goals of a new generation of college students. Plan 2015 was … creating neighborhoods that are intentionally designed to support student success, respond to student and parent … community, social, study and academic support areas. Nearby Goldsworth Valley Apartments also are included. Center …

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

WMU employs state-of-the-art cleaning technologies in effort to keep COVID-19 off campus

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… of using a mop to move the dirt and bacteria around are gone," says Peter Strazdas , associate vice president of … common areas and restrooms will be sanitized multiple times per day to minimize germ build-up. The most powerful tool in the staff's cleaning arsenal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60573