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WMU trustees to meet, consider 2016-17 apartment rental rates
News
… WMU's Faculty Senate as the faculty's representative for decisions on institutional matters involving the faculty. As an … the Dec. 8 meeting, and she will retire in June after more than 40 years of service in various roles at WMU. A tribute … at bit.ly/1Go6KLc . For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28939
WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms
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… Future Educator Program Scholar William Wright , it was his fourth-grade teacher of color, Mrs. Wilson-Bridges. “The … of her students to value their own education by pushing us is what inspired me to be a teacher,” said Wright. … were children of color in the 2017-18 school year, more than 90 percent of teachers and 80 percent of administrators …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144
WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability
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… laboratory' models sustainability Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Students sell produce at the farm stand outside the … And the hoop houses will help extend the growing season to Thanksgiving and beyond. Harvested carrots, eggplant, garlic, green beans, squash, peppers and other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28342
School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU
College of Arts and Sciences
… by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah is founding director of the new School of Environment, … in the environment, geography and sustainability. Born of discussions between Western’s Department of Geography, … faculty and staff, together with part-time faculty and more than 300 students, the School of Environment, Geography, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665
Kalamazoo Beer Exchange awards WMU-KVCC brewing scholarship
College of Arts and Sciences
… to hone their craft. At the forefront of that effort is the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, which awarded its annual … and patrons. "I wasn't expecting a big celebration, but this is really impressive," he said. "It's pretty exciting." … he explained. "It's a little bit more sustainable than buying everything brand new, and it makes brewing more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/36701
John O. Norman obituary
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… Dr. John O. Norman , an associate professor emeritus of history at Western Michigan University, died April 27 . He … of service to the University. He taught Russian and Soviet history courses as well as courses dealing with cultural … course on historical methods and theory for more than a decade. Norman was active in the community and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46741
Time to review winter weather policies, issues
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… Time to review winter weather policies, issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. That means this time of year is a good time to review … removal crews must plow, shovel, scrape and de-ice more than 26 miles of roads and 120 acres of parking lots, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44064
WMU inks final Michigan community college reverse transfer agreement
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… agreement with Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba. This status was confirmed by the Presidents Council, State … reverse transfer partner, the College of DuPage in Illinois. The Presidents Council also confirmed that WMU was the … signed its first reverse transfer agreement in 2011, more than 1,600 students have been identified and informed they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21997
Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year
College of Arts and Sciences
… Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year Submitted by Anonymous … in biomedical sciences from Western. “He was one of my biggest inspirations in life and he continues to mentor me to … the capstone course, she found herself with more questions than answers. She wanted to understand what the students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69144
Housing and Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers conference
Housing and Residence Life
… director of housing and residence life; Jackie Miller , assistant director of housing and residence life; Valaree Kyser … focused on the importance of moving past acknowledgement, digging deep and doing the work. “It’s beyond just checking … DEI work as a core tenant of who we are. I think now more than ever, DEI work has been framed as something that is bad …
https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2024/12/glacuho-award