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WMU celebrates poetry in April

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… in April Submitted by Deanne Puca on University Libraries is organizing the poetry month events. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is celebrating National Poetry Month with more than 25 events in April. All are free and open to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22792

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… Left to right: Dr. Derrick McIver, Joe Newman, Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you … perspective, this launch has already been more successful than I could have imagined. I believe the results will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

Humanities talks explore 'Truth'

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… Mich.—The pursuit of truth in a time of widespread cynicism and doubt about the very idea of truth will be explored … an honest dialogue about the impact of racism and the struggle for social justice in America. That evening, Dr. Marion … 7 p.m. , 2452 Knauss Hall on the WMU campus, "More Together Than Alone: The Power and Spirit of Community." March 28: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48836

Semester-long celebration of Dunn presidency to begin in January

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… and provide the entire WMU community opportunities to say thank you and farewell to the University's eighth president. Dunn, whose trademarks have been his accessibility and focus on student success, has agreed to … with people around the state and nation as well as raise funds to solidify the future for some signature causes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36528

Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU

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… of social work," says Johnny Anderson III , who earned his bachelor's degree in 2019 and is now pursuing his master's in the same program while … WMU Post-Graduation Activity Survey . Urban compiled more than 100 success stories from WMU graduates, and she heard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57465

Persisting through the pandemic

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… Persisting through the pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on Our world is not the same world it was a year ago. We’ve seen … of the emotional well-being of our students? We're more than a building, so we had to figure out, how can we keep …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786

Football Broncos beat Toledo 55-35 to claim MAC West championship

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… championship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Davis' record-breaking catch (Photo credit: WMU Intercollegiate … Waldo Stadium to become the Mid-American Conference West Division champions for the first time since 2000. The Broncos … yards. He also became the first player in history with more than 5,000 yards, 300 receptions and 50 touchdowns. He holds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36627

Former secretary of commerce to speak at annual conference

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… J.K. Symancyk . The conference annually attracts more than 500 industry leaders to the Kalamazoo area from across … The two-day conference begins Monday, March 31 , at the Radisson Hotel in Kalamazoo and will feature presentations and … who is also former CEO and chairman of the board of Kellogg Co., will share his perspectives in "Government, Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14087

Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division

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… policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig … and Vice president for Academic Affairs. Vasquez Heilig is currently dean of the University of Kentucky (UK) College … of Kentucky's College of Education, which includes more than 70 programs across a wide range of fields. With an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69883

October town halls address plans for Staff Compensation System review

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… Staff Compensation System review Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has … completed a study of its compensation structure for more than 1,200 professional, administrative, clerical and technical employees in 2015. That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49309