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WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Harrisons with Theodore Pagano (center) KALAMAZOO—Rediscovery of a … state's historical oil and gas production revenues and triggering explosive job growth in Osceola and Mecosta … and compete head to head with the New Mexico and western Canadian mines that are now the major North American sources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197

Anonymous donor reveals himself to students who want to be teachers

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… teacher mentors, and individual and group tutoring sessions with WMU faculty and staff. The Future Educator scholarship … manufacturing entities with eight plants in four states and Canada. In 2002, he was honored by the Detroit News as … Program, this year the Foundation is funding 25 $1,000 youth scholarships to high school seniors who are attending …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35533

Events celebrate LGBT Coming Out Day

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… Oct. 11, will be celebrated at Western Michigan University with a series of activities Monday through Thursday, … polyamorous terms and experiences, as well a discussion with a panel of polyamorous individuals. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Coming Out with CARES, 1710 Sangren Hall. Office of LBGT Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35392

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… honoring slain civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events beginning Friday, Jan. 17 , on campus and across … St. Sponsored by the City of Kalamazoo in partnership with Gryphon Place, sign up for a volunteer opportunity at … information Presentation, Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Award winners, 7 p.m. , Kalamazoo City Hall, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191

WMU staff member among graduates honored by U.S. presidents

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Kavalhuna, pictured with presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush KALAMAZOO, … been traveling to each of the presidential centers to meet with and learn from former presidents, key administration … leadership, develop a network of peers and exchange ideas with mentors and others who will help them make an impact in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33510

WMU faculty secure grant to create curriculum on media, news literacy for state libraries

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… literacy in public and school libraries in collaboration with  Cathy Lancaster , the Library of Michigan’s Youth Services Coordinator . The project is one of 31 … the visit, Bocko and her colleagues have been working with the pilot libraries to brainstorm ideas for reimagining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74708

Renowned Evaluation Center at WMU receives $4.9 million NSF grant

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… to extend and expand its work to support evaluation within the NSF's Advanced Technological Education program. … latest major grant extends its years-long relationship with ATE, a program designed to improve technician … a project dedicated to developing evaluation capacity within the ATE program. EvaluATE is currently led by three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51701

WMU student one of four in state to win prestigious $5,000 scholarship

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… Perkins says. "I was sitting in my living room with my wife and in-laws when I received the announcement … for students to succeed. I will carry these influences with me to the organizations I serve in the future, with their customers in mind." Perkins' award follows the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18574

WMU's President Dunn announces 2017 retirement date

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… now, only to "ensure that the trustees, in consultation with the University community, have adequate time to conduct … of programs for veterans and former foster care youth that became national models are among the initiatives … He also is in his second term as chair of the Mid-American Conference President's Council and is in his final year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33779

Trombone alumnus returns for solo recital

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… past two years, he has performed on a number of occasions with the renowned Cleveland Orchestra, as well as with the orchestras of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing. … Fellow at Michigan State University and bass trombonist with the Battle Creek Symphony. . For more information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45011