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War hero shares inspirational message of survival

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… War hero shares inspirational message of survival Submitted … will visit Western Michigan University Tuesday, Oct. 23 , to tell the inspirational story of his struggle to … in Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Laura Hillenbrand's latest book, "Unbroken: Louis Zamperini's Story of Survival, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2235

Deadline approaching for MLK event proposals

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… including Registered Student Organizations, are invited to apply for funding grants as well as publicity assistance to support projects that they would like to schedule … Applicants will be notified as to whether they have been awarded funding assistance. Regardless of whether members of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2238

WMU professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Education has awarded the 2021-22 Global Engagement Award to Dr. Gregory Veeck , professor in the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68259

Info sessions on new master's program in Grand Rapids

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… offering a new educational opportunity for working adults to become leaders in the areas of organizational learning … Mich. The program prepares leading-edge practitioners to provide leadership to assure that organizational learning … entirely in Grand Rapids. The courses are tailored toward working adults who wish to continue their education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/818

African-American culture featured at Kalamazoo festival

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… through Sunday, July 25-28 , at various locations in downtown Kalamazoo. The event showcases African-American … Center. Thursday, July 25 Free children's activities geared toward ages 6 to 12, including free hot dogs and drinks, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8243

Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… academic involvement and co-curricular activities to launch a well-developed career after graduation.  This … WMU. Working for the human resources department, VandenBerg was asked back this year to continue her education on … prepared her for her internship experiences, leading her toward success. “The culture and environment at the college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786

Men's, women's soccer players recognized with All-American honors

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… Bock , a defender, and Brandon Bye , a midfielder, and forward Alex Ruffer , of the women's soccer team, all were … All-Americans by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Bock and Bye become the first ever Academic … Honors, the last time in 2011. Bock, a senior from Novi, was a Second Team All-American after maintaining a 3.98 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44205

Public gets first look at design potential of East Hall renovation

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… officials and the Kalamazoo architectural engineering firm TowerPinkster unveiled some initial design concepts for East … core of the building—the part of East Hall that was completed in 1905 and is considered the birthplace of WMU. Discussions remain underway to assess the cost and feasibility of preserving the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8238

Accreditation assessment team invites public comment

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… Accreditation Commission will arrive on Thursday, Dec. 21 , to examine all aspects of the Western Michigan University … during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to its continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited. The public safety department must …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73789

Most WMU offices closed Labor Day weekend

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… Faculty and staff, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open … Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's, Campus Trends, Subway and Textbook Alley. All other shops and services are … Clinics is closed Saturday through Monday, Sept. 1-3. Waldo Library is closed Saturday through Monday, Sept. 1-3, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1282