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Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses
International Student and Scholar Services
… week of Sept. 14 . The 12-week, low-cost courses are open to the public now. All of them are taught in English, and are offered to adults age 18 or older for personal enrichment rather … Culture University, and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunication. Zhongmei Lin , the instructor for the Basic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26592
Aviation, education jobs focus of April career events
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Both fairs are geared toward WMU students and alumni. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … in April. Aviation Outlook Day is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 1 , while the Education Career Fair … being interviewed, and preparing resumes and personal commercials. Direct questions to Sarah Hagen in Career and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31124
Assessment in Action conference returns for 7th year
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… faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants are invited to the seventh annual Assessment in Action conference, set … to attend any or all of the sessions and to feel free to come and go as their schedules permit. The program will also … of the winners of the University Assessment Steering Committee Assessment Excellence Awards as well as a poster …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30755
OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon
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… is approaching. The "Fall Kickoff: What's New at OLLI" is 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Peoples Church, 1758 N. 10th … available. OLLI at WMU offers stimulating courses and trips to anyone interested in learning new things along with other … while others take place in locations throughout the community. Course costs vary based on the length and number …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33778
Memorial service set for engineering professor Fred Sitkins
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… 78. Sitkins retired in August, after 36 years of service to WMU, but he was continuing to teach this fall, offering … Sitkins began his professional life as a high school and community college teacher in the Dearborn area. From 1972 to … Sunseeker solar race car team. He served as FIRST Robotics Competition advisor and judge and was active with ABET—the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28420
'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena
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… at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … with the Black Arts and Cultural Center's Face Off Theater Company to bring to the public "Black Lives, Black Words" at … , in York Arena Theatre located inside the Gilmore Theatre Complex on the main WMU campus. The event is free. "Black …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185
President Montgomery forges legacy of student success
W Magazine
… Montgomery presided over 24 spring, summer and fall commencement ceremonies, personally congratulating tens of … WMU as its ninth president. Montgomery takes a moment to connect with some of the WMU football team on campus … to staff who had helped shape an educational environment where not only his son, EJ, could thrive but the thousands …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes
University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest
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… campaign. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A social media contest open to all students and employees is underway in an effort to … to promote healthy behaviors among members of the campus community. It invites students and employees to share their … healthy habits by posting photos and videos, along with comments, in social media platforms such as Twitter and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28052
Communitywide conversation on diversity set
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… Communitywide conversation on diversity set Submitted by … discussions on diversity within the city of Portage has led to a communitywide conversation Saturday, Feb. 18 , that is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38240
Kathleen McHugh Drzick obituary
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… in 1965 and retired in 1990 after 25 years of service to the University. She was professor emerita of English. Services Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 , at the Betzler Life Story … hospice organization of choice. Visit BetzlerFuneralHome.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40244