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Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

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… Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan Submitted by … KALAMAZOO—Twitter messages requesting Japanese books to support Western Michigan University's new major in Japanese … hours, he opened every box, sorted the materials, and sold duplicate and unnecessary items to used bookstores. Then he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022

Haworth College of Business

… Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022 Submitted by Stacey Anderson on … chain challenges for the holiday season and beyond. "We are going into the holiday season with a very high possibility …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66267

New Year, New You event for students and employees

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Yoga class at WMU's Student Recreation Center KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … memberships, fitness programs and intramural sports. Sign up for drawings and giveaways. Workout during New Year, New … for fitness assessments Minute-to-win-it contests for push-ups, pull ups, squats and bench presses An open climbing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37049

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… (MLs) in Michigan. Dr. Selena Protacio , principal investigator (PI), and Dr. Virginia David , co-PI, both from Western … provided they pass the ESL certification sub-test. Supported teachers will receive $10,500 scholarships that will increase up to $11,000 in year five in addition to $300 for books and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

Hawking biography to be screened

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… will be shown on Western Michigan University's main campus at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 , in 1110 Rood Hall. "Hawking" … Valley as he meets a team of technicians who hope to speed up his communication system; and as he throws a party for … scientific discoveries and plots his rise to fame and superstardom.  For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21370

Construction fencing prompts temporary change in bus stops

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… (not verified) on Bronco Transit bus routes will be relocated through mid-November. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Construction fencing went up Monday in preparation for installation of a new iconic … in relocation of the Bernhard Center bus stops for both the Gold and Brown routes. Bus route changes The Brown Route …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18814

Book club series announced for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… for the Study of Ethics in Society is presenting two separate online book club discussions during the spring semester … are provided free of charge to the first 10 people who sign up for a book club by registering no later than one week before the group’s first meeting. “ The Protest Psychosis: How …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70500

Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… continues its distinction of being named one of the nation's best institutions for military veterans pursuing … and their families." This year, 325 schools made the list, up nearly 5% over last year, according to the Military … the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs to help support this population of students assisting with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

Talks on community empowerment locally and in Middle East

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Torczyner KALAMAZOO--An internationally known expert on community organizing and … will speak on "Building a New Middle East From the Ground Up: Empowering Marginalized People in Israel, Jordan and … to the field of international education and the Gold Medal of the Jordan Red Crescent. WMU's Center for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/91

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

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… WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not … so many talented people in Kalamazoo and the town is so supportive of the arts. It's really a great community." The … took place in the small town near where her mother grew up. "Instead of actually using her life to write poems," she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834