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Alumna Rachel Swearingen wins Rona Jaffe writers' award

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… Swearingen, a Western Michigan University alumna, is among six women to receive this year's Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award. Created by … a novel she's been developing. "That's huge, because my biggest hurdle has been finding the time to work on a larger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1599

New head football coach announced

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Fleck KALAMAZOO—The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics introduced the new head … served as receivers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season, was named the 15th coach in the 107-year history of Bronco football. WMU Athletic Director Kathy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3711

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… families, are expected to attend orientation sessions this summer at Western Michigan University. New freshmen All … are filling up quickly, so students are urged to register now for one of those that remain open. As many as … campus, taking placement tests, meeting with academic advisors, registering for fall classes, finalizing financial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223

Sales students receive top honors at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… of the students were also included in the top five finalists in the individual round. Students Stacy Zoeller , Adam … all delivered via phone or video, which ultimately led finalists to a call with the final decision maker. "Our students were determined to perform well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50121

State-of-the-art laboratory to tackle shortage of manufacturing talent

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… talent Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist's rendition of AMP Lab @WMU building KALAMAZOO, … @WMU , an Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Laboratory, is being built in collaboration with West Michigan … two floors of WMU's downtown Grand Rapids location, which is located on Cherry and Ionia in the city's Arena District. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42852

Plan to participate in Student Employment Appreciation Week

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… Year nominees KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is accepting nominations through Friday, Feb. 9 , for its Supervisor of the Year and Belleville Student Employee of the Year … week will run from Monday through Friday, Feb. 19-23 . It is dedicated to all student employees and is a time to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45012

Speaking the language of success

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… success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Deniz Toker teaches English to refugee students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning another language is difficult in itself. Doing so in a foreign country after leaving your family and home behind is a far more daunting task. Graduate student Deniz Toker …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53035

WMU trustees extend president's contract into 2017

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… 2 percent. Following the meeting, he once again affirmed his tradition of donating the new increase along with the … 2007, was lauded by Board Chair James Hettinger, who praised the president's performance and laid out the board's … level than we were 10 or 15 years ago. Future leadership is going to be critical to this institution." Trustee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20123

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014-15

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… verified) on The deadline to submit supporting information is Sunday, May 31. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twenty-five staff … a $1,200 before-tax prize and will be presented during this fall's Academic Convocation. The 25 candidates are … considered for one of the four annual awards bestowed by this peer-to-peer staff recognition program. Members of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23978

WMU Study Abroad Fair open to campus and community

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… experience part of their college degree programs. This free event will be held from  11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. … Institute for Global Education. "International experience is often fatal to prejudice as well as is empowering. Businesses know this, which is why, according …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55371