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Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Informational sessions being held this semester will help … University's tuition-related benefits. Brown-bag sessions for employees who are considering enrolling at WMU are set … or (269) 387-8214. WMU employees with suggestions about academic areas they'd like to see covered in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28054

WMU Trombone Choir schedules its annual spring concert

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… by Deanne Puca on Edward “Kip” Hickman will be the soloist for the April 2 concert. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Trombone Choir will perform its annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2 , … commission by composer Benjamin Taylor, plus several works for trombone choir and percussion. The soloist will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38568

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

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… Michigan University's annual Food Marketing Conference set for Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26 to 27 , at DeVos Place … from Amazon Prime, Shoprite, Smucker's, Meijer, the Kellogg Co. and Kroger. Bill McDermott , CEO of SAP and … on his own experiences with gutsy career moves, empathetic sales strategies, incentives that yield exceptional team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52391

WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president

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… date, but will now continue through July 31. "We were fortunate to have a number of gifted candidates emerge … "Edward Montgomery's personal demeanor, commitment to transformational change and extensive academic background … as chief economist, then counselor and assistant secretary for the Department of Labor before being named deputy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331

Montgomery begins his tenure as WMU's ninth president

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… succeeds Dr. John M. Dunn , who has served as WMU president for the past decade. Montgomery will begin his first day on the job in his Seibert Administration Building office before attending a morning meeting of academic leadership … of the WMU Provost Council. He will meet with area media for an informal press availability, then begin a round of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41548

WMU's BTR Park Phase 2 moves into final design development; final community forum set

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… 2 moves into final design development; final community forum set Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Associates is entering the final stages of the design plan for the expansion of Western Michigan University's Business … a voice in the process. Now, the last session is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 20 , at Oshtemo Township …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33001

WMU to announce alliance with Florida Southwestern State College

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… Allbritten will speak about the importance of the alliance for each school. Additional speakers include Denis Wright , FSW regional vice president for economic development, and Bill Truex , chairman of the … County Board of Commissioners. An economic and cultural force "Florida is home to the highest number of WMU alumni …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35812

Diversity, sexual orientation and gender identity celebrated at downtown festival

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… the Arcadia Creek Festival Site in downtown Kalamazoo. Performers include local artists, a cover band, a former American Idol contestant and drag performances. … finalist from season eight of American Idol, and R&B/reggae fusion artist Diana King, best known for her song "Shy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40068

Accomplished trombonist Brad Edwards to perform in free recital at WMU

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… Accomplished trombonist Brad Edwards to perform in free recital at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on … and even "humorous," Edwards has appeared as a soloist before audiences in the United States and Europe. His solo … Workshop in Washington, D.C. As a member of the Air Force Concert Band, he was twice featured as a soloist. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42801

WMU room and board rates to increase by 3.3 percent this fall

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… approved a 3.3 percent increase in room and board rates for the 2015-16 academic year to provide continued support for educational campus living facilities that are both affordable and attractive. For a student living in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23355