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Trustees approve moving ahead with downtown property shifts

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… parcels in a newly reconfigured four-block area slated for future development. The land transfers are contingent on … entering into a purchase agreement with MW Acquisitions LLC for one block of property in the development. Owners of the … and then Kalamazoo County, and WMU. Vice President for Business and Finance Jan Van Der Kley reported to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38755

Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty

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… Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi , a leading activist for the end of child slavery worldwide, will speak to … with Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai , is responsible for helping to free more than 87,000 children in India in … located in Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. A suggested donation of $15 per guest is requested. Tickets may …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51915

WMU's regional manufacturing lab installs new high-tech equipment

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… above on the sidewalk. Autocam Medical is a key stakeholder for the AMP Lab and committed to installing three pieces of … Additional partnerships and programs are being planned for the facility.   For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54935

WMU trustees opt to keep 2016-17 tuition increase below state cap

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… restraint request, ensuring WMU remains Michigan's most affordable research university. Acting in formal session, WMU trustees approved a recommendation to increase tuition and required fees for 2016-17 by 4.19 percent. Effective with the start of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33314

Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The spring 2018 offerings in the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society lecture series will kick … of Trouble?" is the title of this free, public event set for 7 p.m. in 157 Bernhard Center . The panel moderator will … Program. Demetrias Wolverton , mission impact manager for the Kalamazoo YWCA. Dr. Linwood Cousins , WMU professor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44741

Input sought Sept. 17 on South Neighborhood

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… Neighborhood Submitted by Deanne Puca on The design concept for the new South Neighborhood includes apartment-style … and • apartment-style housing. The input sessions are set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Sangren Pedestrian Mall in … to view proposed design concepts in a virtual reality platform. Revitalizing the South Neighborhood, which is bordered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48977

AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at WMU

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… in America ," and it will also be on display two hours before every scheduled performance. Arranged by CARES of Southwest Michigan, the … caretaker of the quilt—works to preserve, care for and use the AIDS Memorial Quilt to foster healing, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45041

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… of these things are challenges that are more significant for women than men. So, understanding and addressing them … including developing and implementing training programs for campus leaders, training and developing campus advocates … don't see role models, and this is such a great opportunity for us to really change that and take advantage of all of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

WMU Theatre stages poetic drama inspired by tragedy

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… New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie Scotland, looking for her son's remains that were lost in the crash of Pan … When asked what makes this play special, Thomsen said, "For me, the play is such a beautiful exploration of human … Duane Shabazz, Megan Troost, and Kaitlyn Wieckel. Performance schedule All performances of "The Women of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37227

Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner

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… the presentation of regional awards and scholarships for 2017. Called "Celebrating the Legacy of César E. … by the dinner and awards program at 5:30 p.m. Reservations for the dinner, which costs $25 for students and $40 for others, are being encouraged by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38729