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Event series looks at multicultural issues

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… (not verified) on The series is linked to a curriculum for first-year students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several programs … multiculturalism on campus and highlight diversity-related work being done at the University. Among those set for the campus community is a brown bag series of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26786

WMU to celebrate reopening of Grand Rapids Beltline facility

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… that includes a focus on technical innovation, collaboration and student convenience. Two new spaces, the Collaboration Zone and Innovation Lounge, contain state-of-the-art … Dr. Timothy Greene , WMU provost and vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Dawn Gaymer , WMU associate provost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26242

WMU aviation programs to be part of Midwest tuition exchange group

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… starting in 2016-17, making enrollment in the college more accessible to nonresident students from across the … programs and will restrict nonresident tuition rates for students from member states to no more than 150 percent of resident rates. More than 100 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25473

WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In keeping with its widely known efforts to help youths both in and out of foster care, Western … Health Sciences Program and now WSU assistant professor, national foster care expert and director of Wayne State University's Transition to Independence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25272

WMU board approves 2020-21 on-campus apartments rates

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… Michigan University Board of Trustees approved rates for on-campus apartments and apartment-style residential … alignment with the surrounding community, per-person rates for existing unfurnished units will rise between $4 and $26 a month. New rates will allow for continued maintenance and improvements to existing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/57019

Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race

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… issues regarding COVID-19 and race Submitted by Sandra Borden on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new Western Michigan University … episodes of  "What COVID Teaches Us," hosted by the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society , beginning Tuesday, Oct. … 6 p.m. and continue on Tuesdays on WIDR. Tune in to 89.1 FM or stream the show by clicking the "Listen LIVE" button at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65962

Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team

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… Wil Spielmaker (left) and Nathan Kueterman (right) train for the sport. ALLEGAN, Michigan—Blissful. Complete euphoria. A breather from everyday life. These are not the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594

WMU grants near $2.4 million mark in March

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… WMU trustees learned at their April 22 meeting. Grants for research closed in on $1 million, followed by grants for instruction at almost $800,000. Grants for public service topped $600,000. Research grants Notable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23420

Gerontology expert Page-Robin dies

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… (not verified) on Ellen Page-Robin The founding director of the WMU Gerontology program and two-time Faculty … Senate president has died. Ellen Page-Robin , professor emerita of community health services, died Jan. 3 in … joined the University in 1968 as assistant professor of sociology. She was later promoted to professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21424

2015 RecycleMania tournament underway

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… Through March 29 , colleges will face off in 11 categories to see which recycles the most on a per capita basis, … stream. About the competition WMU will compete in the formal competition, which ranks schools based on standardized weight measurements. Additional categories recognize successful recycling at home basketball …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21779