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Trustees approve change in bookstore operations
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… the University administration to enter a lease agreement with the Follett Higher Education Group Inc., paving the way … process in which WMU sought proposals from national firms with experience in the collegiate book business. The goal … at Eastern Michigan University and at five other Mid-American Conference schools. Contact: Cheryl Roland February 28, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5321
WMU softball players named scholar athletes
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… to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American Scholar Athlete Team, including three repeat honorees. … WMU has boasted at least five members on the NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete team. Repeat honorees Elisha Handshoe , a senior exercise science major from Wawaka, Ind., with a 3.62 GPA Jenny Rohn , a junior elementary education …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10211
Service-learning honors go to students, faculty, community groups
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… principal at El Sol Elementary school, for his work with the school's Spanish-speaking and English-as-a-second … provided hours of community service, working with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Family and Children's … as have other teaching staff on campus. PeaceJam educates young people in areas of social justice, conflict resolution …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/446
Western faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated
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… June 27 . He congratulated faculty members, saying, “Your colleagues, students and the entire University community have greatly benefited from your presence and your invaluable contributions. Your … Beane , Department of Biological Sciences Christopher Biggs , Irving S. Gilmore School of Music Linda Borish , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75883
Three football Broncos are Academic All-MAC
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… been named to the Academic All-MAC team by the Mid-American conference. Armer and Potter become the 11th and 12th … Potter also was named a First Team Academic All-American in 2011 . Ben Armer , an exercise science major with a 3.60 cumulative GPA, achieved a 3.88 GPA this past …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/97
"Pandemic Meals" - Emma Somers
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… Meals" - Emma Somers Submitted by Megan Looker on "Gnocchi with Asparagus" "Olive Salad" "Pumpkin Muffin" "Sushi" … anxiousness and time. At my house, I was quarantined with three of my roommates who all live for spices and fresh produce. With fewer grocery trips to stockpile food, we’ve shared …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59472
Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon
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… provided to help students find universities that aligned with their priorities and interests. She knew medical school … to remember me was huge.” Filpi joined Dr. Karim Essani's cancer virology lab a few weeks into her first year. … that could slow and stop the growth of different types of cancer. "Once I started to see results of these projects, I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70165
Associate professor inducted into Marquis' Who's Who for top professors in Michigan
College of Education and Human Development
… on the academic and emotional issues first-year students with learning disabilities experience in their transition … high school to college. In her research, she has worked with neurodivergent student populations, students diagnosed with autism, and students diagnosed with other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75602
WMU community to gather for biennial golf outing
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… Prairies, 5303 W. Main St. in Kalamazoo. Anyone affiliated with the University is encouraged to play in this event. People may register as a single and be matched with someone, or as a double and bring a colleague or guest. Doubles will be matched up with another pair to create a foursome. This gives people …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/874
Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case
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… Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten launched the Cold Case Program in 2021 with several criminal justice students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young mother's murder. Students in Western Michigan … Three Rivers (Michigan) Police Department, in partnership with the Michigan State Police, used advanced DNA technology …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545