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Politics played a role in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find

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… Politics played a role in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find … and Kevin Corder , professor of political science, along with graduate student Daria Blinova poured through data to … which remains available for viewing , was the first in a monthly webinar series diving deeper into COVID-19 research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61626

Western’s new associate provost for equity-centered initiatives champions systemic educational equity and inclusion

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… initiatives champions systemic educational equity and inclusion Submitted by Emily Monacelli Guzman on Dr. Cristóbal Rodríguez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … In 2022, Rodríguez was recognized as a national leader with a prestigious appointment to the President’s Advisory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72897

WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety

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… WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety Submitted by … accessibility and sustainability by partnering the FAA with a national network of world-class researchers, … funded by a $104,226 grant, Brown and WMU are partnering with Purdue University. In the project's first phase, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646

Campus event to celebrate life of President Elson S. Floyd

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… to celebrate life of President Elson S. Floyd Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Elson S. Floyd KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The life and accomplishments of Western Michigan University's sixth … 2003, died June 20 in Pullman, Washington, after a battle with cancer. He was 59. Campus colleagues and community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27520

Public career fairs, special events for WMU students slated

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… fairs, special events for WMU students slated Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … WMU students on the various career pathways associated with finance and personal financial planning. The event … and accounting professionals to share their career journeys with WMU students and discuss career-related topics. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35635

Summer registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The referenced media source is … charge all participants a fee for materials, and those with low enrollment may be canceled. Summer 2015 course … She graduated from Beijing Language and Culture University with a master’s degree in linguistics and applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23091

WMU Medieval Institute names new publications director

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… Institute names new publications director Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Forde KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An … Institute's publishing arm, effective Monday, Feb. 23 . "With Simon Forde as its director, Medieval Institute … new and exciting initiatives in the future." Simon Forde Within a year of taking the Amsterdam University Press …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22616

Report details progress to date in strategic plan's 3rd year

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… Report details progress to date in strategic plan's 3rd year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … in its final year and will be updated this summer and fall, with a 2015-20 version to be implemented in January 2016. … been made regarding the previous year's recommendations. With strategic planning now more integrated into WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22574

Open enrollment period underway for benefits-eligible employees

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… underway for benefits-eligible employees Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Open enrollment through Dec. 7 KALAMAZOO—The open enrollment period for Western Michigan University health care benefits and flexible spending accounts began Nov. 12 and will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2957

Memorial service set for H. Nicholas Hamner

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… Memorial service set for H. Nicholas Hamner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on H. Nicholas Hamner KALAMAZOO, … a lifetime of volunteerism and philanthropy. He was active with the WMU Theatre Guild, Emeriti Council and Partners in … Hamner, a specialist in modern European history with a focus on 19th century British history, led WMU group …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21971