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New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor

College of Arts and Sciences

… his life, Dr. Hashem Akhavan-Tafti would have never ended up at Western Michigan University, a move that he says … Akhavan-Tafti ended up at a school in Indiana, where he struggled to acclimate to his new surroundings. He contacted … that the WMU Department of Chemistry faculty played a significant role in his life and career, as well. Having …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667

Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe

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… for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28 . The free public events will take place at the dig site, located … Joseph mission, garrison and trading post complex was occupied from 1691 to 1781 along the St. Joseph River in what … with the city of Niles, the Fort St. Joseph Museum and Support the Fort, a nonprofit organization focused on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25110

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… and respected leader in her field, Beauregard has racked up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is … of the outdoor surface at Kanley Track, locker room updates to Lawson Ice Arena, a new basketball court at … Arena, men's basketball locker room expansion and upgrade, and the installation of video boards at Lawson Ice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… out of my content area and see that the world is much bigger than our chosen niches and there is always more work to … Affairs Council, which was created in 2021 to elevate, support and advocate for Native American perspectives on the … and honor its Indigenous roots on land historically occupied by the tribes of the Three Fires Confederacy. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

U-C Berkeley economist to take historical look at Great Recession

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… Great Recession, and the Uses—and Misuses—of History," is free and open to the public. Barry Eichengreen Eichengreen … cosponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. The lectures are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22554

U-M economist takes broad look at Great Recession in Sichel talk

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… March 4 , in 2028 Brown Hall. Her presentation is free and open to the public and is titled "International … and Money and Review of International Economics. Upcoming presentations This year's Sichel Series carries the … cosponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. The lectures are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22204

Terrell named National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete

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… all divisions of college athletics chosen out of a group of 156, who will receive an $18,000 post-graduate … have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor and have demonstrated strong … Committee, which is comprised of a nationally recognized group of media, College Football Hall of Famers and athletics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36082

WMU quarterback Zach Terrell wins National Football Foundation's Campbell Trophy

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… and climbs in rankings | Nov. 8, 2016 Football Broncos move up to No. 14 in AP rankings | Nov. 7, 2016 Terrell named … a win at Ball State | Nov. 2, 1016 Football Broncos move up to No. 17 in AP Poll | Oct. 31, 2016 Football Broncos … 45-31 win over EMU | Oct. 24, 2016 Football Broncos move up to No. 20 in AP Poll | Oct. 17, 2016 Football Broncos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36814

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… top honor Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Supportive. Innovative. Inspirational. Four staff members who … Doubblestein , Rebecca Huntley , Shari Rose and Dustin Skaggs have been selected to receive the Annual Make a … displays, brought our department's attention to the WMU Signature program partnership opportunities and has become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

Name for new Goldsworth Valley dining hall approved by board

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… by board Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Design concept for the Valley Dining Center KALAMAZOO, … as booth seating, counters with stools, and flexible group spaces will create room for almost 1,000 guests. Two … special dietary needs, a unique food pantry and allergen free zone will also be available. On the ground floor, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20770