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Noted scholar's talk to focus on black identity

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… on Dr. William Cross KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A leading theorist and researcher in the psychology and identity … in Daily Life" at 6 p.m. in Room 1910 Sangren Hall. "His most noted contribution to the field was the development of the Nigresence Theory in 1971, distinguishing the different stages of a person's life as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22866

Trustees authorize acquisition of property adjacent to campus

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… Trustees authorize acquisition of property adjacent to campus Submitted by … University officials to move forward with the acquisition of 10 homes on pieces of property immediately … on a sale price of $370,000. The parcels have been listed for sale since late December. With the board's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12922

Need-based aid hike outpaces 2022-23 tuition increase under WMU board-approved plan

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… students will increase by 3.85% while need-based aid will rise by 4.27%—or $1 million. Accounting for about 73% of the … University’s $407 million general operating budget, tuition is the major revenue source funding the activities, services and personnel advancing Western’s core mission, including teaching and learning, health center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68372

WMU begins STARS sustainability initiative with 'gold' rating

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… Effectiveness Jody Brylinsky outlined the University's submission to the Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment and Rating System—known as STARS—administered by the Association for the Advancement of … across the United States and Canada that have registered for the program that offers its own sustainability …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17657

Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer

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… Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer Submitted by Korey Force on Practice makes perfect … Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University is accepting registrations for nine summer Chinese culture courses that …

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

Summer construction to cause few traffic disruptions on campus

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… Summer construction to cause few traffic disruptions on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Center and on the WMU Alumni Center, but few traffic disruptions are expected this summer due to campus construction . Motorists will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16683

Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

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… been really fascinated by how our communication as humans is changing because of this," says Kelsey Paschich , assistant professor of dance at Western Michigan University, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239

Do-Dah Parade a kickoff for downtown summer fun

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… fun Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo Do-Dah parade is Saturday, June 7. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Downtown's annual Do-Dah Parade Saturday, June 7 , is an event-filled kickoff to summer known as June Jubilee … and more. Known for its parodies and spoofs, the parade is expected to last more than an hour and attract tens of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15857

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community

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… during a series of March workshops. The artwork will be displayed on colorful hexagons assembled into five geodesic … 18 feet in diameter and 10 feet in height. The celebration is free and open to the public, and in case of rain or high wind, will be relocated to the indoor tennis courts of the Student Recreation Center on WMU's main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

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… to represent their units as a WMU Presidential Scholar. This year, 50 scholars were chosen from a senior class of 5,082 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on a student's general academic excellence, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695