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Cousins named American Council on Education Fellow

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… retention, program assessment and undergraduate student services. He was appointed to the post Jan. 1, 2017, after having served in the position since 2015 on an interim …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52636

Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence

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… "Social Media and Mass Violence," comes just weeks after a man used Facebook to broadcast mosque massacres live … Benesch cautions, however, against criminal law as the only way to regulate and respond to dangerous speech, because it … and Islamaphobic Dutch politician, is an example. He was prosecutor for inflammatory speech against Muslims, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52594

Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact

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… would later become WMU—in 1927. But the road to get there was not easy. "She took the limits off herself, as an … Tate's journey began on the dirt roads of Blanchard. Walking three miles each way from her family's farm to get … Blanchard High School in 10th grade—an honor given to her after the school burned down and all students were awarded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998

WMU selects new head for military affairs office

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… Monday, Oct. 17 . Clayton replaces Joyce M. Busch, who was serving as military advocate until leaving WMU in late July to take a teaching position in the Washington, D.C., area. "Billy brings a wonderful combination of military and WMU service as well as an understanding of our students to this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35783

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

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… and morale while maintaining high standards of quality and service in a challenging economy. Through the Respecting … of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition … and Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. It also is being supported by the Kalamazoo Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220

Southwest Michigan slates 2016 Chávez Dinner, awards program

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… Southwest Michigan slates 2016 Chávez Dinner, awards program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … dinner that includes the presentation of regional awards and scholarships for 2016. Proceeds from the annual … , which is based in Bangor. InterCare provides health-care services in traditionally underserved communities and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31407

University names top student employee, supervisor of students

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… reception. Both will have their nomination materials forwarded to a Midwest competition through the Midwest … Employment Administrators. Career and Student Employment Services annually hosts WMU's Student Employee Appreciation … director to manage computers, servers, mobile devices, software and related processes. His responsibilities range from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30870

Miller, Rinvelt will lead WMU Board of Trustees in 2016

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… in the 2007 appointment of WMU President John M. Dunn . He was first appointed to the board by then-Michigan Gov. John … of Directors. He has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from WMU and the Red Rose Award for exceptional community service from the Kalamazoo Rotary Club. Jeffrey Rinvelt …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30242

Fall residence hall sign-up begins

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… for fall 2016 Residence Life and the Office of LBGT Student Services are partnering to launch Spectrum House, an … will now be required in Harrison/Stinson hall. Going forward, the Valley hall with a no meal plan option will be … the "Residence Life Housing" link under the GoWMU My Self Service section to take advantage of the many benefits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29695

College of Health and Human Services makes personnel moves

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… College of Health and Human Services makes personnel moves Submitted by Anonymous (not … of the nursing school since 2013 and who has retired. Lagerway is the school's longest-serving traditional faculty … under the Third Reich, and her book "Reading Auschwitz" was published as part of AltaMira's Ethnographic Series. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25569