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WMU earns its sixth consecutive 'military friendly' designation

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… designation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU named one of the nation's most Military Friendly Schools … their families. The annual Military Friendly Schools list was announced Sept. 23 by Victory Media , which produces … practices include on-campus veterans programs, credit for service, military spouse programs and participation in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19401

WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council

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… in the region. The partnership—signed by WMU President Edward Montgomery ; Kara Wood , associate vice president for community … best practices for adult literacy instruction, develop service-learning and internship opportunities for students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279

Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… Mich.—Key planning decisions necessary to move forward with building the state-of-the-art Valley Dining Center … residence hall complexes of four buildings each and WMU's nearby Goldsworth Valley Apartments. The halls are primarily … focus. The Valley I and II complexes have full-service dining rooms while the Valley III complex has a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430

Researcher earning impressive national accolades

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… on Poling with an APOPO HeroRAT KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A longtime Western Michigan University psychology professor is being … Poling will receive this year's International Humanitarian Award from the American Psychological Association when it … highest honor. It recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33813

Autism art show on display, reception planned

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An art exhibit that was created as part of an autism art project is on display … exhibition is on display in the College of Health and Human Services second floor art gallery where an exhibit reception … Visual Art Project The works in the exhibit include a documentary film and were created as part of the Autism and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13205

Hettinger, Asmonga-Knapp to lead WMU trustees for 2014

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… in 2008 as head of Battle Creek Unlimited after 30 years of service with that economic development organization. He … Unlimited in 1978 as marketing director, and one year later was named president and CEO. He is credited with attracting nearly 100 companies and 9,400 jobs to Battle Creek's Fort …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12920

New cross-campus partnership aims to fill growing need for health administrators

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… of faculty in both the College of Health and Human Services and Haworth College of Business , as well as other … The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 32% job growth for medical and health service managers by 2030. Graduates of … in health care and interacting with patients but doesn't want to pursue the clinical side of the field. She's had a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69565

Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic

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… Sindecuse Health Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A simple social media invitation has blossomed into a nonprofit helping the … enacted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. To date, the organization has raised more than … ago when a Western Michigan University associate professor was invited to join a Facebook group for a Feed the Fight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261

Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary

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… studies at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 8 . She was 98. Kaarlela joined what is now the Department of … in 1963 and retired with emerita status in 1986 after nearly 23 years of service to the University. She was appointed department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979

Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo

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… Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo Submitted by Chris Hybels on … honored by the YWCA Kalamazoo for her volunteer work and service to the community on May 18 . She was one of six …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728