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WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study

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… a college dorm—single rooms, common areas for socializing and a dining center under one roof.  But, in this case, the students are sharing their meals, their time and their personal lives in an assisted-living facility with residents who are in their 80s and 90s, an unusual arrangement anywhere in the country.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636

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

Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary

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… The hemlock will be planted in honor of Edward and Kari Montgomery , WMU's president and first lady, and their family. The couple was asked to select the tree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46520

'The People's Scholar' to address diversity in community talk

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… of the leading social commentators, black speakers and high-action freedom fighters in America will speak on … County's 14th annual Respecting Differences program Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17-18. Dr. Boyce Watkins, known as "The … perspective on diversity at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, and again at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, in the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/321

WMU to showcase new student facility for esports

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… for esports Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University will show off its newest high-tech facility during a grand opening from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 , for the WMU … Theatre. The event will give Kalamazoo community members and alumni returning for WMU's homecoming weekend a chance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49504

Distance education: You do you

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… Lowis on Dr. Alan Rea KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Being authentic and accessible is something that students appreciate about faculty and staff members, and these qualities are even more important when teaching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58871

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… Getting career-ready during a pandemic Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do … the career center shifted to remote advising appointments and offering instruction on topics like building a … resume, LinkedIn profile best practices, business etiquette and others via video. “Pivoting to remote advising and

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

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

College of Fine Arts names new marketing coordinator

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Hillring KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sandra Hillring has joined the Western Michigan University College of Fine Arts as … working with the School of Music, the Frostic School of Art and the departments of Dance and Theatre. "I am thrilled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23015

WMU launches online cybersecurity undergraduate degree

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… of Science in Cybersecurity that will benefit graduates and organizations in multiple ways. Enrollment is now open … program designed to help meet the increasing workforce demand for digital security specialists in areas ranging from government defense to supply chain operations. Demand for cybersecurity experts has been growing for years as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59452