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WMU's Heritage Hall is finalist for governor's energy award
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… is the best example of a no-regrets policy Michigan can have. Reliable and affordable energy helps fuel … to reduce energy waste is one of the main ways we can keep energy prices affordable in Michigan." Before its … to permit fresh air to circulate in the building. A significant part of the renovation included asbestos and lead …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33747
Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear
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… (not verified) on WMU receives grant to help children with hearing problems. KALAMAZOO—The Carls Foundation of … screening has reduced the age of identification significantly, not all cases of permanent childhood hearing loss … have shown that, with early, optimal intervention, children can achieve speech-language and auditory milestones …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1243
Multiple career fairs slated for early fall at WMU
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… part in the event. Some employers will schedule interviews with students for Thursday, Sept. 21 , on the Main Campus. … the nation to promote their organizations and recruit WMU candidates for co-op, internship and full-time positions. … . Students and alumni can learn about the career services WMU provides to them by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42556
WMU one of 50 U.S. universities set to launch survey on sexual assault
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… comprehensive new sexual misconduct policy that made significant changes to the way misconduct charges are investigated … and the prevalence of incidents among WMU students. We can use this information to further tailor our programs, … policy and response." The survey, she says, is in keeping with White House recommendations and a national effort among …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31050
WMU MBA students provide winning solutions
Haworth College of Business
… case "BioLite: The Little Stove that Could?" The students suggested solutions for BioLite’s complex business issue: how … team of Joshua Grow , of Ada; Samantha Jansen , of Ontario, Canada; and Olivia Lanctot , of Grand Rapids, claimed first … India for both production and sales and stressed partnering with Indian-based cell phone companies to aid in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23395
WMU prepares for fall launch of master's degree in public health
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… include faculty presentations and an opportunity to apply with a waived application fee. About the program The degree … In addition, this program includes a practicum so students can apply their learning through field experience. The MPH …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30268
Volleyball coach to speak about leadership at community breakfast series
Haworth College of Business
… and leadership will be the focus at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30053
Yukiko Murakami, 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to give life to WMU’s strongest exchange program
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… service attracted more than 50 people, including Murakami’s younger sister, Michiko Yamamoto, who traveled with her husband from Japan to attend the tribute. Three … six-week summer session of language study, lectures on American society and culture and social activities. She was …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/11/yukiko-murakami-memorial-50
Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award
College of Education and Human Development
… Science Foundation for the White House. The president can recognize up to 110 outstanding teachers annually and … researching and redesigning her teaching practice for young learners to improve their mathematical understanding. … Outside of school, Kato is a local coordinator for Youth For Understanding USA. The non-profit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75556
Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs
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… to both employee retirement and health care costs connected with the Michigan Public Service Retirement System—MPSERS. … years. By investing and generating additional income, we can help defray future cost increases and have a more stable …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412