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WMU program collecting donations for student coats and boots

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.--As the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fly, Western Michigan University's Seita Scholars … their likelihood of going to classes in very cold weather. Because Seita Scholars do not come in a standard size, the … are being solicited from the campus community. Estimates suggest a pair of boots and a coat will each cost $50 to $75. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20344

Students help lead COVID-19 prevention, education efforts on WMU campus

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… safe and, consequently, the college experience intact. Members of the COVID-19 Student Coalition meet virtually. "We … proper guidelines and spreading the right information, because there's a lot of information out there that's kind … power in using positive peer influence to encourage safe behaviors among peers and connect students to the myriad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61540

Doris 'Dori' A. Rey obituary

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… , a retired longtime Western Michigan University staff member, died Feb. 11 . She was 79. Rey, of Kalamazoo, came to … to the University. At the time of her retirement, she had been serving for several years as an office associate in … News, WMU's faculty, staff and retiree publication, Rey became so involved in her clinic job that she was inspired …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45487

Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… among young people. "I'm an outgoing person. For me to be stuck in the house every single day for (several) months … can text your friends, Facetime them all you want, but not being able to see them and have fun with them, that was … and leaning on each other. "This is something that I struggled with and didn’t want to admit to myself," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714

Applications available for student sustainability grant

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… meeting minimum requirements. Grant allocations will be announced before the end of spring semester. Grant proposals are … Earth- Conservation Riley Todd : Take the Stairs Albert Wright and Jumana Turkistani : Solid State Light …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/43039

Nominate colleagues for spring 2018 staff award

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… a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of … of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a before-tax prize of $300 and a certificate, are recognized … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45007

Trustees agree to extension on Cole-Gilmore property

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… other. They further provide that if the University does not begin development of its property by the agreements' … assumption of a $1.52 million mortgage. DTI and WMU have been engaged in discussions about the University purchasing DTI's parcels. Terms could not be agreed upon. WMU was interested in the property to meet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17656

Sports Media students getting real-world experience with ESPN3

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… of Intercollegiate Athletics, Cutler and the students have been streaming men's basketball games this semester on … online home for live sports. The School of Communication began the course in fall 2016, taking advantage of an agreement between ESPN and the Mid-American Conference. The agreement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38768

Campus wayfinding topic of public input session

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Wayfinding on campus will be the topic Tuesday, May 20, when a Philadelphia firm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16013

Award-winning jazz faculty member to perform his arrangements

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… Award-winning jazz faculty member to perform his arrangements Submitted by Deanne Puca on … band in a diverse repertoire of original music. Cowan has been performing for decades from the East coast to the Midwest, and his music has been described by critics as "evocative and ambitious," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44001