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WMU to mark 20 years since 9/11 attacks with silent climb at Waldo Stadium

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… University's Waldo Stadium will mark 20 years since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Members of the University and surrounding community are invited to participate and pay tribute to the thousands … And I think it's very important that people understand what happened to this country on Sept. 11 and the sacrifices …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65246

Trustees to meet at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… in formal session Wednesday, March 14 , in Grand Rapids, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will cap … approval of a new policy governing how University policies are set and reviewed, and they will consider another … for School Renewal Project that is funded by a $12.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The

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

Werner Sichel obituary

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… . He was 83. Sichel, a longtime Kalamazoo resident, joined the WMU faculty in 1960 and retired in 2004 after more than … serving as chair of the Department of Economics from 1985 to 2001. He also served in numerous leadership positions … is co-sponsored by the W.E. Upjohn Institute. The lectures are open to the public and formatted with the general public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48293

Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies

College of Education and Human Development

… nutrition and dietetics program, recently received the prestigious Maye Musk Scholarship from the Academy of … center, volunteering at Friends Dinner where she prepares healthy meals for the community. "Winning the … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels September 5, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629

Employees invited to see high-energy orientation show

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University faculty and staff members are invited to attend a performance of "The Bronco Way," one of the most popular events WMU stages … with each year's New Student Orientation sessions. This 75-minute, high-energy theatrical production brings to life …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16144

George M. Dennison obituary

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… , a former Western Michigan University provost and one of the most impactful educators in the history of the state of … in UM history, leading that institution for 20 years. Career at WMU Under Dennison's guidance, several new units … of then President Diether H. Haenicke, worked to create what is now the Walker Institute for the Study of Race and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37202

Elaine Chew obituary

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… verified) on Elaine Chew , a former physician assistant in the Sindecuse Health Center at Western Michigan University, … died Oct. 11 . She was 82. Chew joined the WMU staff in 1975 and retired in 1990 after 14 years of service to the … Remembrances The family obituary and message book are available at lakeshorememorial.com . Memorial gifts may …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36392

One Stop offers multiple student services in central location

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offer a one-stop service center to those wishing to take care of last-minute business associated with the start of a new semester. WMU's temporary One Stop … floor of the Bernhard Center for two weeks, Monday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Sept. 5 , offering students and their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18035

WMU joins national initiative to increase study abroad enrollment

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… has committed to increasing study abroad participation by 50 percent over the next five years as part of a national initiative that … study abroad programs targeted at students of migrant parents Working with colleges to increase college-based study …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14323

WMU Ethics Center to stage bioethics conference, issues call for papers

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is celebrating … campus," says Dr. Sandra Borden , center co-director. "We are so pleased they are returning to WMU to mark this … Center. He served on the WMU faculty from 1998-2003. In 2005, Hyun received a Fulbright Research Award from the U.S. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27478