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WMU looks to collect 200 pints of blood during annual challenge

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… with Central Michigan University to see which school can collect the most pints of blood. The CMU portion of the … to collect at least 200 pints of blood. Everyone who shows up to donate blood March 22 will receive a free hero T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an appointment will result in faster …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45727

Twenty incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at $50,000 each … leader, she performed guitar pieces in the school talent show that she arranged or wrote and was a member of the jazz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7662

Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program

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… Museum of Natural History and National Museum of American History, among others. "This is the largest museum … I want to let people know the museum is somewhere they can come and have these great educational experiences and to … hard right now to absorb every bit of the experience he can. "The absolute coolest thing is to get off the train …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122

Graduate College selects second duo to be fellows

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… to develop as leaders on campus while making significant contributions to graduate education. Dr. Susan R. … all of WMU's graduate programs. These program descriptions can be found as downloadable PDF documents at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13700

Trustees opt to continue current operating budget for 90 days

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… on July 1 —the start of WMU's fiscal year. But two significant budget elements on the expense side—pay increases and … due to ongoing contract negotiations. Since compensation can account for as much as 80 percent of the University's … Van Der Kley told the board. "But there are two significant items still being determined... A balanced budget for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40856

New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany

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… and hearing Juretschke’s story, Miles found significant potential for a project to document and tell the story … is something that's tangible for their family that now they can share,” Bocko said. “I thought it was a nice kind of … step of training people to learn the basics so that they can start projects of their own.” View “A Girl’s Journey to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162

Free campuswide shredding event open to students and employees

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… containers such as paper or cardboard, the entire container can be placed into the bins or directly on the truck. All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38836

Employees invited to nominate students for Who's Who

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… students for inclusion in "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." Nominations are being … be celebrated at a ceremony in late March. Nomination forms can be found online at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37610

Theatre and music students stage 'Show Boat'

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… Theatre and music students stage 'Show Boat' Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU theatre students in "Show Boat" KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … and staff, $10 for students and $6 for WMU students. They can be purchased online at wmutheatre.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36175

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… Monday, Jan. 4 . Holiday recess begins with the end of fall semester Dec. 18, and some campus services will close … buildings will be reduced to no lower than 55 degrees. Vacant residence halls and classrooms will be set back …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29002