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WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars'

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… on The contest ends Monday, Dec. 7. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics … from 'Star Wars.'" The contest asks area residents far and wide to write about their favorite ethical take-away from the famous film and book series. Those wishing to enter are asked to post …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28938

Charles 'Chuck' Comer obituary

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… Charles "Chuck" Comer Chuck Comer, a retired faculty member and former assistant football coach at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 13 . He was 79. Comer joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and retired in 1997 as an assistant professor emeritus of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37173

Co-curricular business program receives innovation award

Haworth College of Business

… Cindy Wagner on Field KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A staff member from Western Michigan University has been awarded second place in … Series, also known as SPuRS, was awarded second place and $750 for her work in establishing the program, which provides a framework for business students to explore and develop career skills. Field will be recognized at a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42856

Trustees opt to continue current operating budget for 90 days

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a … budget elements on the expense side—pay increases and health care plan design—are still to be determined due … Jan Van Der Kley , WMU vice president for business and finance, presented the proposal to the board noting the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40856

WMU Board of Trustees to hold April meeting in Battle Creek

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will hold its … Over the years, such meetings have been held in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek. "Two of our trustees, Chair Jim Hettinger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23016

Administrator elected to national engineering board

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… (not verified) on Kline KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A high-level Western Michigan University administrator is one of seven … for Engineering Education Board of Directors in April. Andrew A. Kline , associate dean for research and graduate education in the WMU College of Engineering and

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39981

Vietnam-era veterans to be honored during campus event

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… wreath-laying ceremonies Wednesday, March 29 , on the Western Michigan University campus and in downtown Kalamazoo. All veterans of the … these public events. They will be individually recognized and presented with the commemorative lapel pin issued by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38894

Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

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… the moral obligation to accept the legitimacy of democracy and addressing who profits from the problem of recurring … are topics for a series of virtual book clubs hosted by Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of Ethics … beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30 . Participants will purchase and read three books and join virtual discussions on Webex. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… $60,000 Foundation Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Foundation … Scholarships are worth $15,000 annually over four years and are based on academic performance and demonstrated … Cara Connor is from Flint and will graduate from Flint Southwestern Academy. She plans to study fashion merchandising …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204

Governor recognizes WMU renovation for reducing energy waste

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… (not verified) on WMU's Heritage Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Heritage Hall renovation has … source heat pumps; update of plumbing fixtures, faucets, and flush valves; and the addition of new HVAC and lighting … "Winning the award is a recognition of the hard work that Western Michigan University has done over the years to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34177