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WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… by Deanne Puca on Fall commencement ceremonies will be held at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. … the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute the diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,256 at the bachelor's level, 392 … doctoral level. Among the students who are graduating will be more than 60 military veterans as well as international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56855

Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO

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… Warner KALAMAZOO--Six Western Michigan University staff members received 2011-12 awards from the Administrative … which had a casino theme this year, brings together members of the APA and PSSO non-bargaining groups to socialize … Award, which recognizes service to APA (nominees must be APA members) Kristin E. Kenz , administrative assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/651

Chinese research grants available to faculty

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… invited to apply for grants. KALAMAZOO—Applications are now being accepted for a research and creative activities grant … research to Chinese studies at WMU Competence of the applicant for proposed research as indicated by academic … Subvention for the publication of an academic book Applicant salary and research hardware expenses are not eligible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4101

National scholar to keynote annual Chavez Scholarship fundraiser

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… E. Chávez scholarship fundraising dinner costs $40 and begins with a 6:30 p.m. reception followed by a 7 p.m. … Center at Western Michigan University. Reservations will be accepted until Wednesday, March 20, but tickets will also be sold at the door. This is the seventh year that WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5807

Norman Greenberg obituary

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… Norman Greenberg obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … high priority for the University. During his tenure, significant increases were seen in institutional linkages, faculty … as well as promoted efforts to bring a global perspective into additional classrooms. When the general studies college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48292

Public invited to apply to four-week translation program

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… in Arabic, Japanese or Spanish KALAMAZOO—Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for Western Michigan … two days a week. The courses will run concurrently and be supplemented by presentations from distinguished guest … they are trying to get students to function as best they can within a culture," he says. "But translation—the moving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5431

Nominations sought for Excellence in Diversity Awards

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… Excellence in Diversity Awards. KALAMAZOO--Nominations are being accepted through Tuesday, Jan. 31, for Western … inclusion through exemplary leadership. The winners will be presented during an awards ceremony scheduled for April 11. Members of the campus and local community are eligible to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/59

Town hall event planned to unveil sustainability survey results

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… second annual Student Sustainability Survey will be released during a town-hall style event set for 6 to … in Room 1260 of the Chemistry Building. The meeting will begin with a presentation of the data gleaned from this year's survey. That will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The meeting is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/312

Karen Lawrence obituary

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… S. Lawrence, a current Western Michigan University staff member, died Tuesday, Jan. 29 . She was 48. Lawrence, of … WMU on a full-time basis in July 2008. Previously, she had been a temporary worker in the University's Unified Clinics … in the Mattawan school system. Lawrence and her smile will be sorely missed. Services Visitation will be from 2 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4493

Campus memorial event set to honor Van Cooley

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… on Cooley KALAMAZOO—A campus memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 21 , for Dr. Van Cooley, interim dean … died suddenly July 31 in Florida. The service, which will be a celebration of Cooley's life, will be held at 1 p.m. in 1910 Sangren Hall. Sangren, the new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2181