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Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… among transfer students. "This project is strongly aligned with our college's commitment to support a diverse group of … Koretsky , dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "We know that the transfer population tends to be … minority backgrounds, they're often low income to begin with," Kowalske adds. "So, they have more hurdles in the way …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

College of Fine Arts names new director of marketing and communications

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… new director of marketing and communications Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Clancy KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Courtney … new role, Clancy, a native of the Kalamazoo area, will work with the Gwen Frostic School of Art, the School of Music and … and I’m excited to highlight the incredible things going on within all four of its academic units.” Clancy graduated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34025

Area employers encouraged to participate in Part-Time Job Fair

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… to participate in Part-Time Job Fair Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Connect with students seeking part-time work. KALAMAZOO—Western … complete employment applications and impress participants with their desire to work. Representatives from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8276

Mardi Gras theme of Children's Place Family Fun Night

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… and food. This evening is a great opportunity to get to know families, learn about the new preschool and … Place is an NAEYC-accredited center that partners with the WMU College of Education and Human Development to … either part time or full time. The program goals align with the readiness skills needed to be successful in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21475

Dr. Keith Hearit named interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences

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… interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hearit KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Veteran … will be used for the search. "Keith has a strong connection with and deep knowledge of the college," Greene wrote in his … Hearit spent his ACE Fellowship year in a placement with the chancellor of Indiana University Purdue University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21531

Hettinger, Miller to lead WMU Board of Trustees for 2015

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… Miller to lead WMU Board of Trustees for 2015 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— James F. … as head of Battle Creek Unlimited after 30 years of service with that economic development organization. Late last fall … one year later was named president and CEO. He is credited with attracting nearly 100 companies and 9,400 jobs to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21287

Four from WMU selected to serve as college access advisors

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… selected to serve as college access advisors Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four Western … College Access Network—MCAN. "We are very impressed with these WMU graduates and the talent they will bring to working with students in Ecorse, Detroit, Vestaburg, Saugatuck and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25682

Professor, alumna representing WMU abroad through Fulbright awards

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… abroad during the 2018-19 academic year. Dr. Michael Famiano , associate professor of physics, was selected to travel … Award, Famiano is spending January through June in Japan with the National Astronomical Observatory's Department of … observables and also includes outreach activities with students as well as the public in both Japan and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/47977

WMU trustees approve Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site

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… Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of the completed … values those communities continue to share. "I am delighted with the choice of the name Heritage Hall and the spirit of … About the hall Heritage Hall began as a single building with a footprint similar to the one it has today. It opened …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25457

Future of BTR Park subject of breakfast speaker presentation

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… by Cindy Wagner on Aerial photo of WMU's Business Technology and Research Park KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and … projects, serving as the University’s point person with Kalamazoo City and County officials and providing staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20063