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Persisting through the pandemic

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… its purpose, “So that all may learn,” countless stories of innovation, adaptation and ingenuity have emerged. “When … that if you look up close you realize there are hundreds of little faces and then you step back and it becomes this … says mechanical engineering student Nick Durham, president of the group. They leaned on the skills they have developed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786

Student input sought for future housing plans

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… that we understand their preferences in the early stages of planning," says Steven Palmer, director of Residence Life. "Having a broad range of feedback allows us to design a learning community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1969

Joe R. Chapel obituary

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… the WMU faculty in 1965 and retired in 2000 after 35 years of service to the University. He was an associate professor of teaching, learning and leadership; director of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3354

Faculty invited to apply for short-term exchange program

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… program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on University of Passau KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University faculty … for a short-term exchange program at the University of Passau. The successful WMU applicant will spend May 1 through June 30, 2013, as a visiting professor at UP, one of the newest German universities in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1574

Faculty member Anthony Ellis dies, campus memorial service planned

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… on Dr. Anthony Ellis Dr. Anthony Ellis , associate professor of English and an expert on Renaissance literature died … was 46. A private burial has taken place and a celebration of his life is being planned for Ellis, who battled leukemia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12548

Campus thermostats set back for winter recess and closure

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… energy during winter recess and the holiday closure of Western Michigan University offices. According to Pete Strazdas , associate vice … the setback has resulted in an annual energy savings of $165,000 and is part of an overall campus energy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37100

Peter Blickle garners acclaim for second fiction work

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… Dr. Peter Blickle , Western Michigan University professor of foreign languages, has been garnering acclaim for his second work of fiction. "Von einer Liebe zur andern" ("From Love to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/302

WMU trustees approve contract with teaching assistants

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… Western Michigan University trustees approved terms of a new three-year contract with the University's Teaching Assistants Union that is effective for the start of the 2012-13 academic year. The contract elements were ratified by the WMU chapter of TAU during a May 23 union vote. They include: A 1 percent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/762

Film explores developing Muslim identity in post-9/11 America

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… in "Mooz-lum." KALAMAZOO—The Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations will present "Mooz-lum," a … at Western Michigan University's Little Theatre. Screening of the film will be followed by a Skype discussion with … household, is navigating his way through his first year of college when the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks occur. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1855

Events planned for National Coming Out Day

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… National Coming Out Day on Thursday, Oct. 11, are being offered at Western Michigan University. Among those coming … will include refreshments. They are being sponsored by the Office of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1914