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Room-and-board rates for 2016-17, Florida lease top board agenda

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… top the agenda when the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meets Thursday, April 21 . Trustees will meet in formal session at 11 a.m. in the ballroom of Heritage Hall. They will consider a recommendation for … bylaws regarding fees. Authorization for the WMU Stryker School of Medicine to sublease space in its facility to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31756

Gender violence prevention and education founder to visit WMU

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… University campus this month to tackle the troubling issue of gender violence as part of the Raise Your Voice speaker … sexual and relationship abuse prevention programs in high schools, colleges, sports culture and the military in North … of gender and violence to millions of college and high school students as well as professionals in education, human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27717

Dr. Ernest E. Rossi obituary

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… Dr. Ernest E. Rossi , a former longtime administrator and professor  emeritus  of political science at Western Michigan University, died … University of Pittsburgh—Pitt—in 1955, a diploma from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26296

Margaret J. Watson obituary

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… staff in 1981 and retired in 2015 after more than 33 years of service to the University. The Kalamazoo resident began … had worked while a student at WMU. She became supervisor of the Media Laboratory, a student-centered multimedia lab … Jordan, Michigan, and worked as a librarian for Oneida High School in New York from 1977 to 1979. She earned an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35347

25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees

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… ceremony for WMU employees Nov. 27 KALAMAZOO—A total of 72 people who began their service to Western Michigan … who have built their careers at WMU. With the new class of inductees in place, the club includes 447 active … and commercial law John E. Campos , sound studio manager, School of Music Hugh O. Carpenter , retired pipefitter, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2313

Daniel Tiger brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage

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… "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The legacy of the beloved "Mister Rogers" lives on with the hit … tells its engaging stories about the life of a preschooler using musical strategies grounded in Fred Rogers’ … and his friends learn the key social skills necessary for school and for life. The animated TV series has garnered a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30648

WMU to announce alliance with Florida Southwestern State College

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Officials from Western Michigan University and Florida … Oct. 18 , to announce an alliance that will allow WMU to offer several high-profile academic programs at FSW's … will speak about the importance of the alliance for each school. Additional speakers include Denis Wright , FSW …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35812

WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

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… on Wood KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kara Wood , managing director of economic development services for the city of Grand Rapids, will join Western Michigan University as … to her alma mater to teach graduate students in the School of Public Affairs and Administration for about two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254

Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house Submitted by Deanne Puca on … between Western Michigan University and the city of Niles, is hosting its annual summer lecture series and … when WMU began conducting its annual archaeological field school at the fort site. Since then, faculty researchers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53848

WMU United Way launches 2018 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… expected to receive their pledge cards by the beginning of October. President Edward Montgomery announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 20 . The … the Story." The four overarching goals are to: Improve high school graduation rates, Increase the number of economically …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49280