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WMU again named one of top 'green colleges' in U.S.

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… The 2013 edition of the free guidebook, released April 16, lists 322 U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities that … of LEED construction standards for both new projects and existing building renovations Extensive electric vehicle … as well as grants for student-initiated research. WMU also is among schools that are signatories to the American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6804

College names business career center director

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… services, replacing Linda Ickes, who retired earlier this year. In her new role, Heystek will lead the strategic … "Geralyn's experience in student academic and career advising, along with her expertise in managing internships and our business externship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7546

Jim Crow Museum curator visits WMU to address teaching tolerance

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… Jim Crow Museum curator visits WMU to address teaching tolerance Submitted by … of an innovative museum containing a large collection of racist artifacts will address teaching tolerance in a visit this week to Western Michigan University. Dr. David …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10153

Trustees approve two staff retirements, other personnel changes

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… one staff resignation as well as the return of three administrators to the faculty and changes in the department … 2013. Faculty promotion The faculty member being promoted is Dr. Jesse M. Smith , from instructor to assistant professor of sociology, effective Aug. 19, 2013. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8604

Integrated supply management student named APICS Scholar

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… Moyle says. The level of competition for the award is very high, notes Ken Jones, director of executive education and advisor for the student chapter of APICS. "Only a very select … Scholar Award," Jones says, "and for Ashley to have done so is not only a tremendous indicator of her leadership of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9768

Acclaimed jazz violinist to perform with WMU alumnus

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… Acclaimed jazz violinist to perform with WMU alumnus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carter KALAMAZOO—Violinist and jazz soloist Regina Carter will appear in concert with her quartet at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9835

Chorale earns second place in national competition

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… second place in the college and university choral division of the 2013 American Prize competition. The WMU … went to the Pacific Lutheran University Choir. Judges praised the WMU Chorale, WMU's flagship choral ensemble, in large part for its technical expertise. They made comments such as: "a very solid series of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9535

Student group recognized by world's largest HR association

Haworth College of Business

… officer of SHRM. "I'm especially honored to thank this year's award winners because they offer excellent evidence that SHRM's future is indeed in good hands." SHRM student chapters have the … Brink , associate professor of management and faculty advisor for WMU’s Society for Excellence in Human Resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47700

Estate gift from Detroit-area businessman benefits multiple WMU units

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… departments have a special reason to be grateful during this season of giving, thanks to a $2.5 million bequest from a … and business leader who died just over a year ago. The gift is from the estate of Mark A. Murvay of Lake Angelus, chair … of both organizations. He also was a member of the advisory board for the School of Communication, which is one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37025

Educational leadership alum named Caribbean Community Superintendent

College of Education and Human Development

… named Caribbean Community Superintendent Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Andrew Rynberg KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western … U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), it is the umbrella organization that unites efforts to provide … the education programs for dependents who would otherwise not have access to a high-quality public education. They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74258