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December board meeting includes approval of tobacco ban, other items

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… Sept. 1, 2014. An early draft of the policy had been shared with trustees at the board's meeting in July. Members of the … to the policy will be that tobacco use will be permitted within enclosed personal vehicles. Vice President for … free. That number represents about a quarter of all American colleges and universities. In Michigan, 25 colleges and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11932

Bronco baseball releases 2014 schedule

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… released its 2014 schedule including four home Mid-American Conference series games, home matches against Michigan … Florida trip in March. WMU kicks off the 2014 campaign with a three-game series against Conference USA opponent … "The 2014 schedule stands to be very challenging with quality competition from start to finish," says head …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11524

WMU student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… recognition of her academic and co-curricular engagement with our program," says Dr. Marcel Zondag , director of the … leader in the supply chain industry.  Dober is involved with several student organizations on campus, including the … allows me to financially finish my undergraduate education with confidence. I am thankful for the generosity of both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71508

Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people

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… may not seem related—nursing and dance. "They both deal with quality of life and they're more connected than people … and overcome life challenges," says Owens, whose family suggested she consider nursing as she began thinking about her … on making the arts more accessible to minorities and young artists in metro Detroit who are developmentally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042

Beauregard to help efforts to boost women in sports

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… Sports formed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and charged with examining "systematic problems" in equality in sports … ago, a news release from the governor's office stated. "Young girls and women who are participating in sports in … for more than 30 years as a coach and administrator at the youth, high school and collegiate levels Dr. Ketra Armstrong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53982

Dean elected as library association vice-president/president-elect

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… and Research Libraries, to an open access publication. With her previous Board service and knowledge of academic librarianship and higher education, along with as her extensive experience in change management, Julie … ACRL." The ACRL, founded in 1940, is a division of the American Library Association and the higher education association …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58928

Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success

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… job, JaJuan Kemp has come a long way. Kemp, left, with his siblings. "It's crazy. It's still not hitting me," … from Western Michigan University Saturday, Dec. 19 , with degrees in accountancy and finance. "I really made it … left, took Kemp in when she discovered he was living in a vacant house. "I really tried to stay in school as much as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477

Trustees to meet at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… and endorsed by West Michigan's Talent 2025, is working with 150 schools in the region to improve student … education needs. She'll outline partnerships with Aquinas College and Forest Hills Public School, the new … Partnership Lab in downtown Grand Rapids and work with educators, nonprofits, government entities and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45700

Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts

University Libraries

… 90 minutes and travels approximately 1.5 miles.  The walks with Gazelle Sports initially started to get people more … in tandem provides additional context and connects people with their community. "I like connecting with people working in the community now and getting people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71724

Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship

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… junior journalism major from Tecumseh, is one of just eight young journalists from across the nation selected for the … sixth year. It is designed to match the journalism fellows with seasoned mentors while they conduct research and … March 16-18. The trip will include Capitol Hill meetings with elected officials and staff members as well as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45225