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Dunn set to begin five-day tour of 13 Michigan cities and Chicago
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… of events set to celebrate Dunn's decade as president. He is scheduled to retire June 30 . Monday, Feb. 27 , will … reception at the University Club in Chicago. The tour is being coordinated by the WMU Development and Alumni … scheduled event. The cost to attend a morning receptions is $15. Luncheon receptions are $25, and evening receptions …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38143
Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management
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… Management . Chad M. Stirrett began as a new administrator in the department responsible for Western’s … between older facilities and the newer ones and the decision as to where investments are made to best support the living, learning environment,” he says. “Western is really well positioned for this. We’ve shown with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610
Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education
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… Mich.—From lecture halls to living rooms, the move to distance education has changed the learning environment for … students have access to services, including academic advising, tutoring and other academic support teams," says Dr. … in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Personally, my biggest challenge is dealing with the grief of leaving my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706
Western alumnus honored by Chamber for ‘making our community stronger’
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… stronger’ Submitted by Deanne Puca on Alumnus Jamauri Bogan is the recipient of the inaugural 2022 Chamber’s Choice Alumnus of the Year award. Kristen DeVries, University Advancement vice president and … and Western Michigan University alumnus Jamauri Bogan is the 2022 Chamber’s Choice Alumnus of the Year, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69411
WMU faculty achieves high score in fall 2020 health educator exam
College of Health and Human Services
… exam Submitted by Joel Krauss on Dr. Cassie Lopez-Jeng , assistant professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs at Western Michigan University, … on the fall 2020 Master Certified Health Education Specialist exam. This accredited exam from the National Commission …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62832
WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project
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… assemble a digital library and interactive web portal of historical religious philosophical writings in partnership … and one of the most prestigious universities in the English-speaking world. Also joining the project is Texas A&M University , which will handle much of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18700
WMU football Broncos win MAC title
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… WMU fans filling an overwhelming majority of the stadium. This is the school's fourth football conference championship and … led by Bill Doolittle, the Broncos were named the co-division MAC champions, but did not go to a conference …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36759
New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning
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… New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning … as online courses and regional locations across Michigan is applying WMU's Think Big initiative to generate more … professors and traditional students. The unit's new name is in keeping with its tradition of offering extended …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331
Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen U.S. Army sergeant
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… after the vehicle he was riding in during a training exercise in Hawaii overturned. Hinton had been stationed in … 2016. He joined the Army in 2009 and was deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait in 2010 and 2014, respectively. The father of two is a native of Grand Rapids and graduated from Ottawa High …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40270
Bronco fall spirit events scheduled
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… are gearing up to bring our Bronco pride home while at a distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fall alumni … and departments. Homecoming parade (c. 1953-54) "The parade is a nod to the classic WMU tradition of years gone by, when … advance of the homecoming football game," Renee Pearl , assistant vice president of engagement, says. "While much has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61460