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WMU takes action to advance racial justice
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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is taking action to advance racial justice as it builds upon … 'I've been to the Mountaintop.' I will be seeking proposals from the entire community, especially the Racial Justice … hate and racism have no place among us." Information about how to formally submit proposals for the Mountaintop …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328
WMU graduate students awarded archaeology field school scholarships
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… school scholarships Submitted by Deanne Puca on Archaeologists work on excavation at the Fort St. Joseph site. … graduate students are sharing a $1,000 scholarship from the Register of Professional Archaeologists to continue … Project work at the site in Niles also teaches students how to communicate their technical findings through written …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29071
Events slated for Native American Heritage Month
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… Month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November is Native American Heritage Month. KALAMAZOO, … , director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the President's Dining Room of the … Nov. 7) The Division of Multicultural Affairs will be showing the film, "A Kind Hearted Woman," from 6 to 8 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041
Community values focus of Heritage Hall grand opening
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… first opened in 1905 and long heralded as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage Hall was the campus' first … the University, having served on the WMU Board of Trustees from 1991-2001 and as its chairperson in 1997. Also speaking … Bronco Marching Band and a flag-raising ceremony by the Army ROTC Bronco Battalion. That ceremony will feature a U.S. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27910
Celebrations, activities mark beginning of fall semester
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… move in Students who are beginning their careers at WMU this fall have an opportunity to get the hang of campus life … The residence halls officially open for all students from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 4 . Due to the … a smorgasbord of business services in one, convenient location. Situated on Bernhard's second floor, the One Stop …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26602
Student participation sought for annual sustainability survey
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Student staff from the Office for Sustainability at Western Michigan … sustainability projects. The Student Sustainability Survey is a student-led survey that measures student awareness, … offering their opinions, students can directly influence how sustainability fee funds are spent. This annually …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45657
Explore WMU's tuition-related benefits for employees
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… Mich.—A series of informational sessions are being held this month for Western Michigan University employees who want to learn more about how to take advantage of their tuition-related benefits. … Brown-bag lunch sessions This event will be held twice, from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 18 and 26 , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26165
Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum
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… best foot forward at forum Submitted by Stacey Anderson on From left: Preisner and Roff KALAMAZOO—The owners of a company that … the right manufacturer for their product, determining how to balance the capital investments with the need for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17977
Assessment in Action Day conference returns for fifth year
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… for fifth year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Registration is required for the conference luncheon. … a plenary session that will help participants determine how robust their current assessments are and eight breakout … learning strategies. There will be opportunities to learn how to develop effective assessment tools and to find out …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14043
WMU researchers win $526,000 grant to better treat substance abuse
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… (not verified) on Lee-Parker KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Western Michigan … and boost intervention and referral services. The grant, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, … they have risky substance use behaviors, trainees learn how to intervene in a way that doesn't cause resistance," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30797