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… win NEH grant to host national summer institute Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University faculty members have been awarded a prestigious National Endowment for the … for higher education faculty and graduate students. It was one of 11 grants chosen nationwide, totaling $1.9 …

… Tree Campus designation, finds rare tree species Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stephan Keto, second from … with students, alumni and volunteers in front of the large dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—The Arbor Day Foundation … Notably, WMU's deeply rooted emphasis on environmental stewardship is helping to preserve a population of dwarf …

… burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A combined … WMU natural areas and preserves manager. Whether started by lightning or Native Americans, it stimulated various … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …

… focuses on fictional portrayals of legal issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A panel … Feb. 28 , offering in the spring speaker series presented by Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of … March 29— "Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the Distorted Memory of Dissent," with Dr. Christian …

… Obama official to discuss American democracy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Melody Barnes KALAMAZOO, … Center. Barnes will be introduced by WMU President Edward Montgomery , who served with her in the Obama … talk by describing the personal experiences and career pathway that led her to a top leadership position in the White …

… student success scholar to present public talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Strayhorn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … Center Ballroom. The free, public event is being sponsored by the WMU Office of Diversity and Inclusion as part of its … required at bit.ly/2dKYJc8 . The summit is being sponsored by WMU's Broncos FIRST and Center for Research on …

… WMU and Thomas M. Cooley Law School to part ways Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Western Michigan University's Main … be explored and given time to mature," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Today, the pandemic is impacting every …

… million in grants, starts year with $1.2 million Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … $1.2 million. June grants Grants for public service led the way for June, coming in at more than $1.3 million. The top public service grant was a nearly $700,000 award from Kalamazoo Community Mental …

… shredding event open to students and employees Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … faculty and staff are encouraged to "get their shred on" by participating in a free campuswide shredding event …  A truck with several 95-gallon containers will be provided by Data Guardian for drop-off. If documents are in …

… celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Events are planned for … canopy on its main campus. That commitment to forestry stewardship was recognized again in February, when the Arbor Day …