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Political economy of inequality examined during Sichel Series

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… New York. Her topic is "The Political Economy of Retirement Time Inequality in the Organization for Economic-Cooperation … retirement security expert. Her widely circulated New York Times op-ed "Our Ridiculous Approach to Retirement" brought … in economics from the University of California, Berkley. Upcoming presentations Other dates, presenters and topics in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42434

Goat work crew returns to campus for second helping

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Goat work crew returns to campus for second helping … first of this year's two eating crews. (Photo credit: Nick Gooch) Already on-site is the 10-goat crew hired last summer … will eat their way through an expected 15 acres by the time they leave campus about a week before fall classes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40334

WMU student receives prestigious Gilman award to study abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… high financial need. The congressionally funded program supports study abroad by defraying such costs as tuition, … a great way to connect with people and assist them in their time of need." While studying abroad, Montalvo says he plans … Gilman is a realization that it is possible to accomplish goals which may seem unobtainable at first glance," Montalvo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37664

WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy

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… executive mentorship for students, an investment fund to support small business acquisition by MBA students and … of business leaders," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Their philanthropy enables Western Michigan … academic leaders and industry. A wine brand with profits going toward scholarships is now available, courtesy of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726

Registration open for Homecoming Campus Classic run

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… all ages, families and three- to five-member teams. It is timed with the Chronotrack B-Tag Disposable system. … Sangren Hall. 7 a.m. —Race-day registration and packet pickup at the Student Recreation Center until 9 a.m. 8:45 a.m. … Sangren Hall. Until 9:50 a.m.—North Dormitory, Gilkinson, Goldsworth, Rankin and Valley Drive Ave. from Sangren Hall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35446

'Station Eleven' is selection for WMU's 2016-17 book read

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… . 'Station Eleven' "Station Eleven" focuses on a troupe of Shakespearean actors and orchestral musicians who … Eleven" has won numerous awards as well as been a New York Times and international best-seller. Reviewers here and … feels spun rather than plotted, with seamless shifts in time and characters." Meanwhile, Mike Fischer of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35228

Medical school reaches two accreditation milestones

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… of provisional accreditation is evidence that we are on time, on track and moving forward as planned," says Michele … established medical school, WMed has been working on that goal with HLC since 2011. Its candidacy status will last two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33553

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

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… rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , … schools. The newly selected 2013 class is the third group of fellows named in Michigan since the program was … include Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Comstock, Detroit, Godfrey-Lee, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Wyoming and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

Registration underway for the Homecoming Campus Classic race

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… all ages, families and three- to five-member teams. It is timed with the Chronotrack B-Tag Disposable system. … Sangren Hall. 7 a.m. —Race-day registration and packet pickup at the Student Recreation Center until 9 a.m. 8:45 a.m. … from Sangren Hall to North Dormitory Rd. 9 to 10:30 a.m. —Goldsworth Valley Dr., Rankin Ave. and Business Court, plus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27802

Herbert W. Kenz obituary

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… aid and scholarships at Western Michigan University and longtime member of the military, died Sept. 17. He was 87. Kenz, … the Kalamazoo Public Schools adult education program as a government and economics teacher. A graduate of Sault Ste. … Bronco Battalion. In 1952, he was among the second group of cadets to ever be commissioned through the program. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27621