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First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook

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… WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook Submitted by Megan Looker on Joseph Sánchez, aviation … school for me. I wanted an out-of-state experience, while being close to home.” Serving as student body president of … However, Sánchez says his education at WMU prepared him to be flexible. “While retail is completely different from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Students look on in a … registrations for spring Chinese culture courses that begin the week of Feb. 1 . The 10-week, low-cost courses are … those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and staff members, and WMU students. Full-time faculty and staff members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29531

WMU student one of 50 honored by national advertising organization

Haworth College of Business

… one of 50 honored by national advertising organization Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Pinon KALAMAZOO, … University at the program in New York City in February. “To be named one of AAF's most promising multicultural students means so much to me not only because of all the hard work I have put in to be where I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29035

Panel discussion examines spread of fake news

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… Panel discussion examines spread of fake news Submitted by Deanne Puca on … the widespread proliferation of fake news stories will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Western Michigan University. "How to Catch Fake News Before it Catches You" is the topic of the event at the Lee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37957

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… Nominations sought for semiannual staff award Submitted by … a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of … of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a before-tax prize of $300 and a certificate, are recognized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795

Applications available for student sustainability grants

Sustainability

… Applications available for student sustainability grants Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … meeting minimum requirements. Grant allocations will be announced before the end of spring semester. Grant proposals are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37642

WMU geosciences scholars celebrate 50 years as academic department

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… WMU geosciences scholars celebrate 50 years as academic department Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … of Geosciences will return to Kalamazoo next week to begin a yearlong celebration of scholarship, service and … 1959 and the hiring of Dr. Lloyd J. Schmaltz , who in 1965 became the first chair of a new stand-alone geology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26660

WMU earns top accreditation for landscape management

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… WMU earns top accreditation for landscape management Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   WMU's Sangren … Mall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has become just the fifth organization in the country to receive … also displaying an appreciable propensity for continuous betterment." Rare national honor Waldo Library courtyard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26328

Renowned foreign affairs expert Lawrence Ziring dies at 86

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… foreign affairs expert Lawrence Ziring dies at 86 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lawrence Ziring Dr. … Scholar, the University's highest honor for a faculty member. Ziring was the author or coauthor of dozens of books … of the young nation that walks a historical tightrope between the fundamentalist Islamic forces that hold great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25594

Undergrad experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy

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… experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy Submitted by Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report … Change. "COP was absolutely a moment when I couldn't believe this is where my life has taken me," says Wilder, … conducting climate change mitigation research. Wilder has been working with the government of Seychelles on ways to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57475