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WMU's 2019 Gründler Prize goes to architectural historian

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… WMU's 2019 Gründler Prize goes to architectural historian Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Kathryn Blair Moore … for her book on the reception of the architecture of Christian Holy Land in the imagination of pre-modern Europeans. Kathryn Blair Moore , an assistant professor of art at Texas State University, is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53544

New gifts will support K Promise students headed for teaching careers

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… New gifts will support K Promise students headed for teaching careers Submitted by … on From left: Li, Dunn, Martha Warfield, Nancy Loftis, Washington and Rice KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An anonymous … will provide annual financial support for 11 Kalamazoo Promise students who hope to become educators and could enhance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31819

Gender issues topic of public talk

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… Gender issues topic of public talk Submitted by Deanne Puca on … University's Real Talk Diversity Series will open with a discussion on gender and issues of privilege from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17751

Creator of eco-friendly glove dryer up next in Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… Karen Smoots , who earned a bachelor's in business and administration in 1999 and is now president and CEO of The Green Glove Dryer, will … or register at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37034

WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S.

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… WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S. Submitted by Anonymous … to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 , in 2028 Brown Hall. His presentation, titled " The Fall and Rise of Income …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42876

Applications sought for assessment awards program

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… Western Michigan University Assessment Steering Committee is accepting applications until Wednesday, Jan 31 , for its … improvements in academic or other programs. Apply now New this year, the collaboration award will honor groups of … The individual award, which includes a cash prize, is open to WMU employees who have made a significant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44716

New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar

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… industry. The state budget, completed by the Michigan Legislature Wednesday and now on Gov. Rick Snyder's desk for … approval, includes authorization for the WMU project that is expected to cost $20 million, with $15 million from the … Center, which is located on the college's W.K. Kellogg Airport campus in Battle Creek, Michigan. With a target …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902

Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene virtually

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… past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is hosted by Western's Medieval Institute and has attracted … and other medieval studies enthusiasts. Session topics this year range from exploring race in literature, using … a series of academic paper presentations. Others are panel discussions, roundtables, demonstrations and workshops. View …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67979

Walter Joseph Brunhumer obituary

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… Puca on Walter Joseph Brunhumer , professor emeritus of history at Western Michigan University, died March 15 . He … of the WMU faculty for 29 years, retiring in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Sondra Brunhumer, who is an emerita faculty member …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46808

Technology educator and entrepreneur part of WMU Innovation Day

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… Hall on WMU's Parkview campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is being hosted by the Department of Industrial and … Management. "Innovation 'dollars' will be given to visitors so they can 'invest' in the products they see as the … student teams in various categories will receive medals. "This is a great way for students of all ages to expose their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36600