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WMU will award honorary degree to Antonio Flores

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… R. Flores , president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, will … of Trustees approved a recommendation to honor Flores, who is a WMU alumnus, with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters … honored by two Michigan governors and the Michigan Legislature, has led HACU since 1996. A campuswide committee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38754

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is the longest-serving athletic director at the same … female athletic directors among 130 Football Bowl Subdivision schools across the nation. "It's been an incredible honor to serve in this University community," said Beauregard. "I'm so proud of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

Nutrition and dietetics internship program presented with School Spirit Award

College of Education and Human Development

… program presented with School Spirit Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Left to right are Meghan Wilkinson, Natalia Yuen, Kelly McHugh, Derek Fischer and Dr. Lauri Wright. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … can implement our small change. One of those changes they suggested was cutting down on things, like meat consumption, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73203

Geography program earns national excellence award

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… The honor was formally presented at an awards luncheon this spring during AAG's annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Established in 2016, the Award for Program Excellence recognizes … enhanced the prominence and reputation of geography as a discipline as well as have demonstrated the characteristics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54206

Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… of the planning concept. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Key planning decisions necessary to move forward with building the … Council. The planned two-story, 67,000-square-foot building is intended to be an anchor destination in WMU's Valley Residential Neighborhood, or the Valley as the area is commonly called. It will be integrated with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses … Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University is accepting registrations for spring Chinese culture courses that begin the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29531

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… life in a new country with a language you don’t understand is difficult enough as an adult. Making that transition as a child in a pandemic, when a mysterious disease abruptly shuts down what little normalcy you’ve become accustomed to, is beyond challenging. Dr. Selena Protacio "A lot of schools …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

Miller Auditorium stages 'Kzoo Sings!' event

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… and complimentary snacks will be provided. "Kzoo Sings!" is a drop in, no-commitment singing event open to anyone who … nights, usually on Miller Auditorium's Grand Tier level. This month's event will focus on the Mamas and the Papas', … Some sessions may be recorded. No music reading ability is required and no auditions will be conducted. Participants …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35404

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Western Michigan University alumna is on the frontlines of combatting human trafficking … Trump appointed Bella Hounakey to the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking . "It's an honor to serve not just our country, but to also be part of a bigger system that is working on behalf of vulnerable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend

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… and Kalamazoo communities will get their first look this month inside a renovation effort that has stirred … the building Kalamazoo has watched re-emerge as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage Hall, the birthplace of WMU, is set for a gala grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27699