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WMU, K College grant to bolster Asian language and culture classes

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… Michigan Education Initiative on the East Indian Ocean. This program will enhance global, humanities-based education … of South Asian and Southeast Asian descent. "We want this project to be responsive to the needs of our community," … workshops and activities related to Southeast Asia. Dr. Nathan L.M. Tabor , WMU assistant professor of history and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39247

Top seniors to be honored as 2017 Presidential Scholars

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… to represent their units as a WMU Presidential Scholar. This year, 50 scholars were chosen from a senior class of more than 5,941 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39008

Countywide Earth Day celebration set for April 20

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… from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20 , at Bronson Park. This year's theme is "101,000 Acts of Green." Dr. Allen Webb , Western … Kalamazoo festival has grown from there, and no less than nine separate WMU bodies are co-sponsors this year. But …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52948

Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s

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… president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Regena Nelson says will use her passion and … as the new board president."    Program Benefits The biggest benefit of the program for most families is the … for them to bring their children next door to a neighbor than it is to drive them to a preschool. And for most of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088

Employees invited to nominate students for 'Who's Who'

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… , for the program, which WMU has participated in for more than 20 years. Criteria Faculty and staff members may … and request a printed form or visit the Student Activities and Programs Web page at … Return completed forms to Lauren Behmlander, graduate assistant in the student activities office, by campus mail to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30104

$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services

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… $4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services Submitted by Erin Flynn on Silvia … student, works with a young patient at the Kalamazoo Autism Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A large funding boost from the … that often need to be addressed at a higher priority than teaching learning readiness and social skills. So, not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115

Partnership will lead to WMU engineering degrees for Aquinas students

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… signed the agreement May 3. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Beginning this fall, Aquinas College students will be able to select … through a WMU program based at the college. The program is the first of several engineering majors already planned … rate for Extended University Programs, which is lower than Aquinas's rate, will apply for engineering course work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39787

WMU trustees to meet, consider 2016-17 apartment rental rates

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… 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

New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on The Student Organization Center is positioned at the front of the new WMU Student Center, giving it high visibility and encouraging student engagement. KALAMAZOO, … new Student Organization Center (SOC) is three times larger than the former space in the Bernhard Center and will house …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

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