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Nominations open for some of WMU's most prestigious awards

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… being accepted for Western Michigan University's 2012-13 Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar … members who are eligible to receive the award. Nominations from administrators and self-nominations are not accepted. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/178

WMU facility earns 'Biggest Loser' title in Michigan Battle of Buildings

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… use in the 242,000-square-foot facility it entered. This is the third year that WMU has competed in the annual … with energy updates in 2015. But it was behavioral changes from building occupants that may well have tipped the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39576

Nutrition and dietetics program celebrates Michigan's new licensure law

College of Education and Human Development

… celebrates Michigan's new licensure law Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's nutrition and dietetics program is celebrating the passing of new law ( House Bill 4608 ) … expanding access, the licensure will prevent individuals from practicing medical nutrition therapy without a master's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75523

WMU programs recognized by national diversity magazine

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… in need, enhancing business relationships with diverse or disadvantaged businesses and increasing campus awareness about inclusiveness — received acclaim from a national diversity magazine. WMU was one of 90 … 2013 from the national publication. WMU's application this year highlighted its Foundation Scholars program, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61244

Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… by Erin Flynn on The renovated Board of Trustees Plaza is taking shape. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dozens of construction … input from across campus about reimagining the main thoroughfare between Haenicke and Sangren Halls. The new design aims … steps and make the area more accessible. A new sculpture, however, will be erected nearby at the entrance of Rood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076

2018 Study Abroad Fair open for students, public

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… experience part of their college degree programs. This free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 , at Sangren … Institute for Global Education. "International experience is often fatal to prejudice as well as is empowering. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48322

'Fantasies for the Piano' presented by new faculty member

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… Sebastian Bach, Robert Schumann and 2016 Pulitzer finalist Carter Pann at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 , in the … $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling (269) 387-2300 … characters, the passionate "Florestan" and the dreamy "Eusebius." A highly proficient pianist himself, Pann has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44832

UCLA economist to discuss cleansing effects of Great Recession

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… UCLA economist to discuss cleansing effects of Great Recession … (not verified) on von Wachter KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An economist from the University of California at Los Angeles will … associate editor of Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society. About the series The Sichel Series is

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22788

Many WMU offices closed during Labor Day weekend

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… closed  Monday, Sept. 4 , in observance of U.S. Labor Day. Listed below are Labor Day weekend hours for select … to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open before driving to campus. For emergencies only, … Saturday through Monday, Sept. 2-4. It will and resume from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Sept 5-7, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42182

WMU program fast-tracks student ideas to business launch

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from all majors who have a business idea and are looking to … entrepreneurship incubator for students. The accelerator is open to all WMU sophomore, junior, senior and graduate … application process where students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61355