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All WMU campuses close early Thursday, Dec. 22, due to impending severe weather

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… begins Friday, Dec. 23 . Review winter recess hours This article will be updated with special hours as information … University's events calendar  to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are … indicate whether the activity will continue as planned or is canceled. CAMPUS SERVICES University Libraries —Waldo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70244

Longtime educator, social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as interim dean

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… as interim dean Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Jennifer Harrison KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Jennifer Harrison , professor and director of Western Michigan … College of Health and Human Services . The appointment is pending Board of Trustees approval. “We are very …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72066

Western launches food marketing focus within MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… food and consumer package goods marketing program is planning to offer new coursework as part of the WMU MBA, … enabling either in-person or online participation. “This focused offering within the MBA program will catapult … them the flexibility to complete courses from wherever this industry takes them,” says Zwanka. The flexibility is

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67144

Conference returns to Kalamazoo, grows offerings

Haworth College of Business

… Food Marketing Conference returns to Kalamazoo in 2023 and is bringing a new look and exciting new format. The … management program for the event March 15 and 16 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. Throughout the … including: Steve Cahillane , chairman and CEO, Kellogg Company Vivek Sankaran , CEO, Albertsons Mike Doss , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68718

WMU trustees schedule special board meeting

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… of a new three-year contract with Local 1668, which is the WMU chapter of AFSCME—the American Federation of … agreement on the new contract was reached earlier this month and ratified by a vote of the union membership held … Other agenda items In addition, trustees will consider administrative recommendations to approve: Purchase of property …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26131

First-year electronic business marketing student to represent WMU at national summit

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University at a national marketing summit this summer. Alison Schram , of White Lake, was selected to attend the … data-driven strategies. 'Inside scoop' "By attending this summit, Alison will get the inside scoop on why the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40045

Kalamazoo's commitment to education topic of panel at WMU

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… of the Kalamazoo region's commitment to educational equity is the focus of a panel discussion Monday, April 2 , on the campus of Western … Equity: From the 'Kalamazoo Case' to the Kalamazoo Promise and Beyond," is the topic of the event at 6 p.m. in 204 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45977

Some 700 to participate in 2017 César Chávez March

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… of the event will end with the march at about 10:30 a.m. This year's after-march program is by invitation only. The César E. Chávez March is the largest such march in southwest Michigan. The 2017 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39010

Explore U.S.-Japan issues with former Japanese ambassador

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… Explore U.S.-Japan issues with former Japanese ambassador Submitted by … Japanese citizens of diverse backgrounds during a panel discussion at Western Michigan University being led by the … , in 1035 Fetzer Center and conclude with a reception. It is being co-organized by the Consulate General of Japan in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30806

Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A young faculty member who already is becoming known internationally in the field of literacy … an emerging scholar during a campuswide awards ceremony this month. Dr. Maria Selena O. Protacio , associate professor … of four other sets of annual campuswide awards: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803