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Great Recession gets closer look during 2014-15 Sichel Series at WMU

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Six award-winning economists will take a multi-faceted look at the Great Recession in the coming months when they visit Western Michigan University as part of the 2014-15 Werner Sichel Lecture Series . This year's series carries the theme "Lessons from the Great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19504

Panel discussion examines spread of fake news

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… Panel discussion examines spread of fake news Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An interactive panel discussion examining the widespread proliferation of fake … University. "How to Catch Fake News Before it Catches You" is the topic of the event at the Lee Honors College Lounge. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37957

WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

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… on Fruth KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is going full steam ahead with plans to open its new … of facilities for the DPT program. Stacie J. Fruth Fruth is coming to WMU from the University of Indianapolis, where she has been associate professor in the Doctor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780

Honors college home earns LEED silver certification as 'green' building

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… Council. LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design—is the national benchmark for the design, construction and … completed or going through the certification process, WMU is a leader in the state and region for LEED-certified … buildings, because those enrolled in the class will assist WMU in the detailed process of collecting the data on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18608

Free concert features works inspired by 'Goyescas' opera

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… opera Submitted by Deanne Puca on Martins (Photo credit: marisamartins.com) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Guest mezzo-soprano Marisa Martins with pianist Mac McClure will present "Los majos enamorados" at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35802

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

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… Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace Submitted by … Differences talk. He will present the program, which is free and open to the public, at 9:30 a.m. and again at … are feeling the pain of generations as they struggle to manage productivity and morale while maintaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220

Rising senior awarded coveted $10,000 national scholarship

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… Rising senior awarded coveted $10,000 national scholarship … on Larson KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University student is the recipient of a $10,000 national scholarship awarded … L. Buffington Memorial Scholarship, awarded each year to a rising senior in a qualified undergraduate industrial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38963

WMU board set to elect officers for 2018 in next meeting

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… who will serve the board as secretary, treasurer and assistant secretary, and assistant treasurer. Also on the agenda for the Jan. 24 meeting is a recommendation to name a road in Phase Two of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44899

Need-based aid hike outpaces 2022-23 tuition increase under WMU board-approved plan

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… students will increase by 3.85% while need-based aid will rise by 4.27%—or $1 million. Accounting for about 73% of the … University’s $407 million general operating budget, tuition is the major revenue source funding the activities, services and personnel advancing Western’s core mission, including teaching and learning, health center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68372

Baseball and branding talk on deck at next breakfast series

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… emeritus, and John Weitzel , master faculty specialist, both of marketing, will discuss "Branding and the Baseball Fan Experience" at  8 a.m. Friday, March 27 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22327