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University's green cleaning efforts recognized nationally

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… educational institutions that recognizes exemplary stewards of the environment. WMU received a Grand Award in the 2017 American School & University's Green Cleaning Award competition, … place in the Higher Education Category of the American School & University competition. The Healthy Schools …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39972

Robert H. 'Bob' Luscombe obituary

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… verified) on Luscombe Robert H. Luscombe , dean emeritus of the College of Fine Arts at Western Michigan University, died June 8 at … became assistant to the dean of the University of Michigan School of Music, a position he held until coming to WMU. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7602

WMU students invited to summer leadership conference

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… conference Submitted by Deanne Puca on First-place winners of the grant competition at the 2013 leadership conference … , at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. The theme of this year's conference is "Connect Today. Lead Tomorrow." … such topics as leadership in organizations, career/grad school preparation, personal development and civic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16730

Readings to launch new poetry anthology published by New Issues

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… New Issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cover of the anthology KALAMAZOO—A series of four readings across Michigan will mark the publication … book was designed by Paul Sizer of WMU's Frostic School of Art and is intended to be a celebratory anthology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10069

Early registration extended for livable communities conference

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… Communities at Western Michigan University.  The focus of the conference is to explore improving the quality of life by advancing more balanced, affordable and … and a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School at Ann Arbor. He lives in Lansing, Michigan. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46274

WMU women's soccer earns NSCAA Team Academic Award

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… has been honored by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for the 2015-16 academic year, earning the NSCAA … third-highest the among the seven Mid-American Conferences schools that were honored. "I'm very happy with our … the award. The NSCAA annually recognizes college and high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35858

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Center for Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $620,000 to support Western Michigan University, … opportunity in a knowledge-based economy. The grant was one of nine awarded through The Center’s competitive $6.4 … more complicated obstacles to completion than recent high school graduates, including balancing family and work …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

WMU to host 11th annual Michigan Autism Conference

College of Arts and Sciences

… , coordinated by the Western Michigan University Department of Psychology, will take place from Oct. 11-13  at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. The mission of the conference is to provide an opportunity for … There's a really nice array of options for teachers or school staff too.”  One of the standout features of the MAC …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73079

Talks on community empowerment locally and in Middle East

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… in three events. The events feature Dr. James Torczyner , professor of social work at Montreal's McGill University and founder … work, and sponsored by the Hispanic American Council, WMU School of Social Work, and WMU Center for the Humanities. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/91

WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… 13 where special guest Bryan Newland, assistant secretary of Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior, spoke. (Photography credit: Johnathan … says Dr. Matthew S. Mingus , incoming director of the School of Public Affairs and Administration . “It’s designed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71601