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Trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting during a special conference-call meeting Aug. 14 , … a new three-year contract with Local 1668 and Council 25 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal … Employees—AFSCME. The union's 420 members include hourly employees who work in building maintenance and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26182

Some campus offices on reduced hours for winter recess

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… Some campus offices on reduced hours for winter recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … , through Friday, Jan. 1 . Winter recess begins with the end of fall semester, and some campus services will … closings apply to non-represented University employees. Many represented employees may have contractually scheduled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62284

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

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… WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival Submitted by Raine … performances at the festival consistently include a showcase of dances like the Merengue and the Bachata, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294

Edward W. Randt Jr. obituary

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… Michigan University, died Dec. 24 . He was 77. Randt joined the staff in 1969 and retired from what is now Facilities … served the Parchment community as a volunteer fireman for many years. In addition, he was a charter member of the

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29507

For second year, WMU earns diversity award from national publication

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… publication Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on INSIGHT Into Diversity award logo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Education Excellence in Diversity--HEED--award , marking the second consecutive year the University has been honored …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18906

University nets second major award this fall for its diversity efforts

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… has won its second national award this fall for its work in building a diverse campus community. The Commitment to Diversity award for WMU was announced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19622

Kalamazoo, campus communities getting ready for prom night

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… Kalamazoo, campus communities getting ready for prom night Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The 26th annual Senior Prom is Thursday, March 27. KALAMAZOO—Young and old alike are dusting off their dancing shoes and bow ties in preparation for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14265

Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on Onlookers listen to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21048

Longtime University Libraries professional loses battle with cancer

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… University Libraries, who died Dec. 17 after a battle against cancer. He was 58. Cartwright was named to the position he held for nearly 18 years in 1999 after a … In addition to his role at Waldo Library, he taught world and medieval history at WMU and was one of the

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29259

String ensemble joins folk trio at Dalton Center

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… String ensemble joins folk trio at Dalton Center Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kontras Quartet returns to the Bullock Music Performance … inspiring performances that speak to people from around the world. The Kruger Brothers were recently back in the studio …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38043