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WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant

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… The grant is one of the largest wrongful conviction grants awarded by the Justice Department so far in 2015. Since its … and exonerated three Michigan men who spent years in prison after being wrongly convicted of such serious crimes as … Innocence Project to continue to provide high-quality legal services to Michigan prisoners whose innocence may be proven …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27269

WMU equestrian team member heads to national competition

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… competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stewart KALAMAZOO—A member of the Western Michigan University … annual national championship in Harrisburg, Pa. Katie Stewart , a sophomore sales and business marketing major from Hickory Corners, Mich., will compete at nationals after winning in the Open on the Flat division during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15553

Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center will close for five days

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… employees and visitors. The initiative will begin the day after spring commencement and conclude before the start of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15400

Central campus construction results in parking adjustments

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… or Lot 44, will also be available for campus visitors. After construction, the new Lot 48 will be all metered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15485

Warwick scholar to address conflict in Balkan states

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Warwick scholar to address conflict in Balkan states … verified) on KALAMAZOO—A scholar from the University of Warwick will address unrest in the Balkan states when she … Science's Institute of Government and Politics. It is named after the late Dr. George Klein, a longtime member of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15126

Creative writing grad, author pockets another top writing award

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… Creative writing grad, author pockets another top writing award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Moustakis … doctoral program in creative writing has another award to add to her growing collection. The literary journal … Fellows receive a $32,500 stipend, plus health benefits. After two years, it is anticipated that KR Fellows will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13789

Trustees authorize acquisition of property adjacent to campus

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… of Trustees authorized University officials to move forward with the acquisition of 10 homes on pieces of property … The University intends to demolish all 10 houses shortly after acquisition. In presenting the recommendation to the … the appearance of an area that serves as the formal gateway to our East and Oakland Drive campuses," says Van Der …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12922

Executive director of local nonprofit to present at first Mercantile Bank of Michigan Speaker Series

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… Kujacznski Kujacznski joined Urban Alliance as a volunteer after successfully starting and running a business in the … as well as extensive for-profit business experience. He was selected by the Grand Rapids Business Journal as a "40 … May 15, Todd Sanford , president and CEO, Sanford Financial Services For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54715

A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

Medieval Institute Publications

… been a good bishop, his biographer knew very well that he was not a great one. L árentíus saga byskups (The Saga of … the death of his father and great-uncle, Lárentíus ’s fate was rescued through the charity of a bishop, and he was able … ones. While he finds an archbishop in need of his loyal service (ironically, also named Jörundr), he is tasked with …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … 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 . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804