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Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Supportive. Innovative. … a.m. Friday, Sept. 20 , in the Bernhard Center. The award is the highest accolade bestowed upon non-faculty employees … graduate programs to hold training workshops to help staff better understand the process. "I'm sure the work volume and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

W Magazine

… WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide Submitted by Erin Flynn on … University professor's pedestrian traffic safety research is garnering national attention—and saving lives in the … of the road near crosswalks that drivers have to travel between. "It not only increases yielding, it reduces speed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

WMU alum's nature photography shown through October, reception set

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Kallie Strazdas' photography is on display through October. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna is showcasing her nature photography through October at her alma … refers to the photographs in the exhibit as fun "tree-hugging images" that speak of her love for nature. She hopes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27280

WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination

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… WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A book published by Western Michigan University's New Issues Poetry & Prose has made the longlist of books being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42994

Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education

Haworth College of Business

… Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards … in human resource management. When Chopp originally began his college career, the time wasn’t right, and he made the decision to leave to work full-time. Years later, after meeting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178

Horn Day 2017 features Michigan native Leelanee Sterrett

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… Mich.—Michigan native Leelanee Sterrett will headline the 2017 Horn Day festival at Western Michigan … , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The final concert is free and open to the public; the participation fee for Horn Day is $20. Leelanee Sterrett Sterrett, third horn of the New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37861

WMU launches Colony Farms planning process, outlines next steps

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… WMU launches Colony Farms planning process, outlines next steps Submitted by Anonymous (not … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University this week began the process of identifying an architectural … and Research Park. The 44-acre Colony Farm Orchard property is located at the northwest corner of Drake Road and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25951

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… Empowering Futures already making impact on student success … Megan Looker on Katie Easley, director of student success, listens to presentations at the Empowering Futures Work Group … she’s “excited to be a bridge, a connector and an activator between our students and the community.” Empowering Futures …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204

Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening

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… Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening … Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness is hosting a grand opening ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, … and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the center, which will serve students and community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51014

Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness

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… Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness Submitted by … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A preview of scenes from an upcoming movie will kick off a free community event Wednesday, … at a time when community mental health services are better and better, the need for those services has never …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49463