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WMU garners more than $1.5M during 24-hour Giving Day

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… our ability to transform the lives of our students so they can transform the communities where they live, all around the globe." The one-day giving campaign surpassed last year's … fundraising strategy. "This campaign is about something bigger than us," DeVries said. "It's about the impact we can

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55908

University Theatre presents musical comedy 'Lucky Stiff'

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… the only ones out for the money, and it quickly devolves into a free-for-all gun chase through Monte Carlo. "Lucky … Cast "Lucky Stiff" at University Theatre is directed by Jay Berkow , WMU professor of theatre. The all-student cast … Dominique Nate Reiders as The Body Katie Snyder as Rita Miggie Snyder as Annabel Glick Maikel Ragel Wilson as Luigi …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44736

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor two faculty members this week for being exceptional educators and mentors … course. She was lauded for weaving the idea of storytelling into unusual disciplines. "Allison is passionate, dedicated … wider community. He is considered in the forefront of American archaeologists practicing community service learning, as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A young faculty member who already is becoming known internationally in the … families is unmatched." Protacio has been making significant contributions to her field most recently as the … of young people who need and deserve the best that we can offer." Additional activities Those nominating Protacio …

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

Many WMU offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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… WMU KALAMAZOO—Most Western Michigan University offices will be closed, and there will be no classes Monday, Jan. 21 , in honor of Martin Luther … Exceptions include Subway, Santorini Island Grill and Biggby, which will be open for their regular hours of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4111

WMU offers new ways for students to get passports

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… an easier time getting passports, particularly if cost has been a barrier in the past. This fall, the University began awarding a $110 passport scholarship to all students … students, though, the cost and hassle of getting a passport can stand in the way," says Paulo Zagalo-Melo , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/45606

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… SpeechMasterPro KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Patent No. 20140287385 has been issued to Western Michigan University marketing student … to watch. Floyd has sold dozens of the speech aids, which can be purchased on speechmasterpro.com . The receipt of the … of Floyd's life since childhood. Speaking clearly was a struggle for Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… registrations for nine summer Chinese culture courses that begin the week of Monday, May 8. The multiweek, low-cost … a fee for materials, and those with low enrollment may be canceled. The Confucius Institute at WMU is a nonprofit … interested in Chinese culture or in visiting China but can't attend formal courses." She adds that the institute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39256

Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability

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… The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are the best global framework we know that stitches together both … are a testament to the positive impact that institutions can make when they prioritize sustainability and take … his group's urban farming concept to Kalamazoo community members at a local bookstore. The project that piqued the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762

WMU Trustee Ronald Hall of Detroit dies at 72

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… turning the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council into one of the premier minority business organizations in … the council's minority business and corporate membership more than doubled. In addition, he was assistant … the board of St. John's Hospital and as chair of the American Diabetes Association of Michigan and Southeastern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32562