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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

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

County event to focus on richness, wisdom of workplace diversity

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… County event to focus on richness, wisdom of workplace diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo County will focus this year on the richness and wisdom that diversity brings to … Hispanic Journal on Public Policy as well as the Kellogg National Fellows Program. Respecting Differences The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45934

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… and strengthen services for adult learners. The symposium is hosted by the Kalamazoo Literacy Council and cosponsored … and Western Michigan University. About the event The event is divided into three 45-minute sessions, each of which is … But the need is still great. There are 25,000 struggling adult readers in Kalamazoo County—13 percent of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36668

'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

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… 'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The book is co-authored by Patrick T. Randolph and Dr. Paul … candle at both ends." But that doesn't mean non-native English speakers aren't "thrown for a loop" when they hear that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23023

Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion

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… Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion Submitted by Anonymous … proprietor and chief educator at Creative Cookie and published author KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If Lesley Ware could speak … she worked in the nonprofit sector for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Forbes Funds, and the Girl Scouts in New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

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… panel of medical innovators Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive Media Group … the National Institutes of Health, a top Food and Drug Administration official and executives from leading medical … Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Tuesday, Oct. 7, to discuss how the federal government could help them quicken …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523