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Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lisa Garcia , director of Western Michigan University's Business Connection, will become the University's interim assistant vice president for … she says. "I see my role as educating the community on what we're doing at Western, what we can do for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168

Longtime professor, administrator to become new business dean

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… . Deshpande, a professor of management, has served as the interim dean of the college since July 2016. Prior to … provost and vice president for academic affairs. "We are fortunate to have found the management and leadership … Haworth College of Business is among a group of fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide accredited at both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44324

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 … April 29 commencement ceremonies. Acting at its March 15 meeting, the WMU Board of Trustees approved a … for all Michigan colleges and universities. His early career also included teaching in public and private …

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

Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month

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… Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … KALAMAZOO—February is Eating Disorders Awareness Month, and the Sindecuse Health Center invites WMU students, employees … well as by picking up helpful informational materials. The 50-minute workshop, "Body Image: Changes Over Time in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4682

Spring Convocation highlights sustainability, education research

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… research Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The shoreline of West Michigan is known for its beauty, but … Michigan University, is conducting an in-depth study of rare interdunal wetlands along Lake Michigan. With the help … communities in the state each year," she says. "Part of what people love about the coastline is the dramatic dune …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52560

Great Works Dance Project celebrates 20th anniversary

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… Edson in 2012 for WMU dance students KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 2016-17 academic year marks the 20th anniversary of the … Competition. The original cast of WMU alumni, all of whom are dancing professionally in New York or Chicago, will … Winter Gala is Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 2-5 , in the Shaw Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35212

WMU to offer state's second grad program in aerospace engineering

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… WMU to offer state's second grad program in aerospace engineering … a Master of Science in aerospace engineering starting with the fall 2014 semester. The program is the second graduate … We also expect to draw graduate students from those who are already employed at aerospace companies in Michigan. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16677

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… Carl E Lee , who with his late wife Winifred Lee was the namesake for Western Michigan University's honors … in 2012, pledged $500,000 for construction of a home for what is now the Carl E and Winifred Lee Honors College. The … and Fetzer Television Co. The companies included what are now WWMT-TV and WKZO radio. Lee also headed up six other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184

Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees

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… and a graduate degree in as little as five years. The two institutions signed a cooperative agreement Feb. 20 … bachelor’s to master’s programs—in multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until … , will be available in fall 2019. Three more programs are in development, and as many as 10 might ultimately be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249

Multitalented microbiology student is highly lauded for her scholarship

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… jet ejection seats as a U.S. Marine mechanic and nurturing the musical talents of children as an elementary school teacher, Carol Beaver is … a professor of biological sciences and Beaver’s mentor.   "What I’m studying is how (certain microbes) break down oil …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34573