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New campus emergency communication system in place

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… in place Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Click the logo in GoWMU to update your emergency alert … switched to a new emergency alert system to increase both the speed and the number of communication options available to alert students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7554

Panelists, celebrity guest announced for 'Wait Wait' at Miller

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… Kasell and Peter Sagal KALAMAZOO—Coming to Kalamazoo for the first time, NPR's Peabody Award-winning show "Wait Wait… … Goldthwait and newspaper columnist Amy Dickinson . Tickets are on sale now and available at millerauditorium.com . … the show Each week, with Kasell presiding over the fun as official judge and scorekeeper, Sagal leads panelists and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14038

Interim campuswide policy on sexual misconduct now in effect

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… now in effect Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The campus community is encouraged to comment on the interim … until a final version of the policy is in place for fall 2015. The policy will be finalized following a period of … at the University of Virginia. The federal investigations are looking at violations of Title IX of the Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21036

Trustees approve retirements, faculty personnel moves

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… moves Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The retirements of nine staff members were approved by theof continuous service and effective dates of retirement, are: Lorraine A. Caron , announcer/producer, WMUK Radio, … of special education and Literacy Studies, effective Aug. 15, 2013 Faculty leaves Dr. Susan L. Caulfield (sabbatical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11145

Newly revamped Western Wellness effort takes fitness and well-being to new heights

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… activities on campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Be well. That's the spirit behind an effort to breathe new life into the … Walking, encourages everyone, from non-exercisers and busy parents to marathoners, to walk at various locations around … Fountain Plaza. Table Talks also are being offered from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. the first Friday of each month in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32843

Science, humanities intersect in upcoming speaker series

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The connections between science and the humanities will be … Human Endeavor Speaker Series. Science and the humanities are often treated as separate and distinct disciplines, yet … The series begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 , in 2452 Knauss Hall with a presentation by Dr. Ron Numbers , the

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34940

Assessment in Action Conference returns for sixth year

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… teaching assistants, part-time instructors and staff are invited to the sixth annual Assessment in Action conference, set for … that will highlight the assessment projects of the 2014-15 Assessment Fellows. Participants will also have the

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22580

Free virtual reality space open for campus community

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… by Deanne Puca on New virtual reality room is open on the lower level of Waldo Library. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … members on the lower level of Waldo Library in Room 0135. The University community can take a look at the new lab … and Oculus Touch hand controllers. More than 20 titles are supported. WMU students can use the lab to experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44937

Soga Japan Center offers free cultural presentations

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… (not verified) on Learn about Japanese culture. KALAMAZOO—Area schoolchildren and residents can learn about origami, kimono dressing, calligraphy and other aspects of Japanese culture in free presentations … a demonstration, contact Yoshimoto at @email or (269) 387-5874. Visit wmich.edu/japancenter to learn more about WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1513

WMU alumna Anika Johnson threads sustainability into Kalamazoo with secondhand boutiques

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Anika Johnson (BS '17, textile and apparel studies: merchandising) has continued to bring her passion for sustainability to shoppers in the Kalamazoo area and back into her alma mater! This alumna … foot traffic down here and it just makes sense," Johnson states. After getting business advice from other vendors, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2023/02/anika-johnson