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… of economics at Western Michigan University, died in Boca Raton, Florida, Aug. 4 . He was 83. Sichel, a longtime … after more than 44 years of service to the University. His wife, Beatrice, WMU professor emerita of libraries, preceded him in death in 2010. Rising through the ranks, Sichel took on several …

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Construction workers are finishing up a new pedestrian bridge on campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is undergoing a series of major construction projects throughout the … safety An ongoing project on Ring Road South, between the Howard Street Pedestrian Bridge and the Miller Auditorium …

… KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University officials announced today they will not go ahead with the previously announced decision to purchase 10 homes on Bellevue Place and Oakland … the purchase, WMU officials announced that they would demolish the homes to create green space for the community and a …

… Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy on trustees' agenda Thursday Submitted by … achievement and a formal appreciation for outgoing trustees Bolger and David Behen . Those who wish to … at @email by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 , for instructions on how to participate.  Find the board's full agenda and …

… on Steven Cartwright A Monday, Dec. 21 , memorial service is slated for Dr. Steven Cartwright , monographic acquisitions assistant with University Libraries, who died … a battle against cancer. He was 58. Cartwright was named to the position he held for nearly 18 years in 1999 after a …

… collects suitcases for foster children in need of a way to transport their personal belongings from one foster home … the School of Social Work at the spring semester’s start, is forging ahead.  Called Luggage for Love , the effort … Center. “If you don’t have those two things, you’re not going to be able to build a self-esteem strong enough to get …

… Seita Scholars KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a program to help youths who have aged out of foster care go on to … the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Undergraduate Advising, and Ronicka Hamilton , Seita Scholars Program coach, … Scholars coaching model, will be in California, training how that state can implement a similar coaching strategy to …

… will use one of the largest single grants ever awarded to the University for a three-year effort aimed at intense … school renewal and sustainable implementation. The project is a collaborative effort involving WMU and two statewide … schools. "Initiatives that build from the ground up, like this one, are so precious," says Reeves. "They can ultimately …

… men's basketball shares court, skills with people with disabilities Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU men's basketball … the Beautiful Lives Project. The men's basketball players autographed basketballs for each of the participants of the … welcome the Beautiful Lives Project to University Arena this week.  The Beautiful Lives Project gives people with …

… informative Brain Awareness Fair Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Fair organizers aim to boost public knowledge of brain science and health. … Along with being entertaining, the Brain Awareness Fair is intended to spark interest in the study of this complex …