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Prairie land to be burned at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve

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… important component in prairie habitats. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Up to 20 acres of prairie in Western Michigan University's … the next four weeks, weather permitting. Notification signs have gone up around the preserve. Prescribed burns are fires that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31218

Student pursues public service with prestigious award

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… to her next adventure: public service. Wiley is wrapping up a year in Brazil after receiving the prestigious Boren … in Brazil that experiences regular growth, and it has a significant impact on the political climate as agribusiness … coast of Brazil, Wiley has been able to see the impacts of aggressive development firsthand during her travels across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032

Regional counseling psychology conference being held at WMU

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… on-site. "Reflections on Ethical Dilemmas in Therapy and Supervision" will be presented by Dr. Sharon L. Bowman , … Vandiver at beverly.vandiver@wmich.edu or (269) 387-0709. Free parking will be available behind Sangren Hall in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45785

Spanish educator recognized for contributions to students with Distinguished Service Award

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… for students to practice their language skills, monitoring free tutoring or running several study abroad programs, she … for more than two decades that she is committed to the support, development and success of every single WMU student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72644

U-M prof to discuss income inequality, taxes during talk

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… Inequality, Progressive Taxation and Tax Expenditures," is free and open to the public. A light lunch reception will … research areas are in public finance, law and economics. Upcoming presentations The theme of this year's Sichel … by the College of Arts and Sciences and the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. The lectures are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43410

University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships to support their academic pursuits at Western. Braedon Gatz … next year. It's a big relief knowing I have some financial support.” Iskandar Kholmatov Iskander Kholmatov is an … science after graduation. “Receiving this scholarship has significantly impacted me,” Kholmatov says. “It has given me …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/04/student-scholarships

WMU programs recognized by national diversity magazine

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… magazine. The University was recognized for its efforts supporting diversity in higher education, an honor WMU has … a ward of the state or from families receiving free lunch. Each of the six entering cohorts have an average … on the intersection of identity, power and privilege, microaggressions and cultural humility for such units as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61244

WMU HR students awarded national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… potential. For Sootsman, SHRM provides more than financial support—it also means professional leadership experiences. “I … Similarly, Cook’s passion for her field and SHRM’s support are guiding forces as she enters the workforce. Sarah … has made in their lives. “The people have made the biggest difference during my time here,” Cook says. “Between …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/human-resource-management-shrm-scholarship-sarah-cook-lyndsey-sootsman

Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… open house. The Fort St. Joseph project also will host its free open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40535

Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years

Haworth College of Business

… her leadership of the WMU blood drive and a food drive in support of WMU’s Invisible Need Project. Both a testament to her commitment to service. “I just finished up a blood drive, bringing my drive total to 1,853 pints of … “Cris saw cadets as the reason for her work, not an interruption of her work,” says Johnson. “She helped bind students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295