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Communication prof receives Professor of the Year award

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… Michigan University Professor Sue Ellen Christian has been recognized as one of the state's three recipients of … used many of these grants to support taking her students into local high schools and the community for experiential … and dedication to student success," says Dr. Daniel J. Hurley , CEO of the Michigan Association of State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31567

WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—The Western Michigan University student entrepreneur behind a new software program has won the second Brian … who earned his degree in industrial marketing in 1996. He began his professional career at Forkardt Inc. in Portage … a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of time. Starting Gate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32175

Zumba event to raise money for breast cancer research via United Way

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… Zumba event to raise money for breast cancer research via United Way Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Western Michigan University while raising funds for breast cancer research. The Zumba Pink Party will run 1 to 3 p.m. … food item brought up to three items. Donors will be entered in a drawing. All proceeds with be donated to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10570

China's economy, agricultural system on tap as topic of Sichel Series

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… free and open to the public. A light lunch reception will be available after the lecture. In addition to China's … under compulsory collectivization in the past and its struggling urbanization right now as a result of its compulsory … to the situation: return the exit rights to farmers so they can make their own decision whether they should stay within …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31053

Competitive cycling event continues at WMU

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… and Research Park. The 2012 Miller Energy Criterium is being organized by WMU and the Kalamazoo Bicycle Club. It … and closes 30 minutes prior to each race. Racing will begin with the Men's Elite 4 event at 8 a.m. and conclude … Parkview Avenue east of Drake Road, then watch the fast, aggressive action free of charge. Competitors will be racing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/853

Nominations open for some of WMU's most prestigious awards

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Nominations are now being accepted for Western Michigan University's 2012-13 … are some of the most prestigious awards that the University bestows on its faculty and staff members. They may be won only once and will be presented early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/178

Michigan public universities win liberal education designation

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… Michigan public universities win liberal education designation Submitted by Anonymous (not … Mich.—Michigan's public universities have been invited into a national coalition aimed at championing and … is being guided nationally through the Association of American Colleges and Universities. WMU's Dr. David Reinhold , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28109

Honors college home earns LEED silver certification as 'green' building

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… of Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College has been awarded LEED silver certification by the U.S. Green … in Energy and Environmental Design—is the national benchmark for the design, construction and operation of … being worked out to begin a graduate class next year that can give students the opportunity to earn LEED …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18608

Gloria Steinem to highlight fall Raise Your Voice Series

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… by Gloria Steinem , a seminal figure in the women's liberation movement, will highlight the fall Raise Your Voice … and Silence: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help," 7 p.m., 2452 Knauss Hall. About concluding speaker Gloria Steinem In addition to being a political activist and leader in the women's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26689

Germans and their Nazi past on tap in Ethics Center season opener

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… University, will speak at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 , in 205 Bernhard Center. His presentation, titled "The Germans and … and draw conclusions for the future. Martin Hille Hille became a professor at Passau University after obtaining the … habilitation, the highest academic qualification a scholar can achieve by his or her own pursuit in many countries in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26780