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WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training

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… for University Common Read 2012-13 is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot. The award-winning, … and the public at large. It chronicles the famous case of Henrietta Lacks, a poor black woman whose cells had an unusual property--unlike those of other donors, they could be kept alive and grown in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/610

WMU to confer some 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

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… master's level and 21 at the doctoral level. Schedule Each of the two summer 2013 ceremonies is geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of Extended University Programs as well as the colleges of

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7701

WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute the diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,256 at the bachelor's level, 392 at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

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

Coding academy for underrepresented youth finds home at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… M.A.'00, and Michael Renner-Lewis pose with a portrait of Dr. Elson Floyd in the lobby in WMU's Floyd Hall. … Mich.—A Kalamazoo couple have pooled their combined professional experiences and skills to form a nonprofit … educator focused on literacy and retired Kalamazoo Public Schools teacher, and Michael Renner-Lewis , who has more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75299

Students win two categories, $10,000 in statewide competition

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… Clean Energy Venture Challenge winners KALAMAZOO—Two teams of Western Michigan University students took top honors in … year, the competition is administered by the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship, with semifinalist … in February. The competition provides funding to dozens of student and faculty-led teams with innovative, renewable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5569

Medieval prayer book newly available online

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A two-page spread of the manuscript KALAMAZOO—A 15th century prayer book for … is now available from the medieval manuscript collections of the Special Collections and Rare Books department of University Libraries, ahead of the 48th International …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7091

Sales program again nationally recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… program that both prepares students for careers in professional selling and helps elevate the sales profession. With 320 students and more than 1,600 alumni, … —The program has been No. 1 on the list of Top U.S. Sales Schools by  study.com since 2007. For more information , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47256

Applications being accepted for Everyone Counts Learning Community

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… 2012-13 Everyone Counts Learning Community, a professional-development opportunity that fosters diversity … to apply. This year, participants will focus on a variety of topics as they relate to race and racism, including but … thinking, university structure and university culture. Part of the intent of selecting those topics is to help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/386

Kalamazoo Nature Center leader next up in Keystone series

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… (not verified) on Rose KALAMAZOO—The president and CEO of the Kalamazoo Nature Center will share his insights on … at 8 a.m. Friday, May 31, in the Dean's Conference Room of Schneider Hall, delivering a presentation titled "The … Center lot. Bill Rose Rose, who has been president and CEO of the nature center since 1988, is responsible for an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7109

Trustees to consider 2020-21 general fund budget proposal Thursday

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… Paula M. Davis on Individuals wishing to address the Board of Trustees during either public comment sections of the meeting must notify Dr. Kahler Schuemann at  @email … fund budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 is one of the top action items up for consideration when the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60033