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WMU to offer two new interdisciplinary majors

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… were recently approved by the WMU Board of Trustees, along with a coordinating minor for the health informatics program … new major. The programs are available to students beginning with the fall 2012 semester. Electronic business marketing … of the Haworth College of Business. "According to the American Health Information Management Association, job openings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/280

WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training

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… In the 60 years since tissue samples were taken from Lacks without her knowledge, her cells have led to numerous … who is helping to launch University Common Read 2012-13 with the aid of an employee committee. "It was decided that … June, the library will distribute up to six books, along with accompanying study guides, to classes, staff-member …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/610

WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state

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… WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state Submitted … University's renowned program that helps former foster care youth earn college degrees. The item in the DHS … in the past by providing two state employees at WMU to work with Seita Scholars and serve both as caseworkers and two of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/771

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… Baughman of New Buffalo, Mich., and Rebecca Dubord of Escanaba, Mich., were among 1,000 students selected from a nationwide pool of nearly 2,000 applicants to receive awards from the Benjamin A. Gilman … experience," Gilman says. "It also provides our students with the opportunity to return home with a deeper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4296

Historical re-enactors and archaeological dig highlight event

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… military training of the kind seen on the eve of the American Revolution, as well as act out a public gathering for … See an archaeological dig in progress. Meet and talk with the archaeologists. Witness militia musket drills. Play … to the sounds of a Celtic trio. Ride in 35-foot voyageur canoes from Sarett Nature Center for a $3 fee. Watch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1119

WMU's Graduate College names fellows

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… "Interactions of Well-defined Metal Nanoparticles with Semiconductors and Molecules for Alternative Energy … for presentation at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Christine Haskill , an English student … who focus on Congress and the media as institutions in American politics. Dr. John Clark, chair of the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7016

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… mandated shutdowns. A Pew Trust analysis found moms of young kids lost more than 2 million jobs just between … dads due to COVID-19—a Pew Trust analysis found women with kids under 12 lost 2.2 million jobs between February … done—a troubling projection considering the Center for American progress estimates women's labor contributes nearly $8 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 1501 Fulford St., Kalamazoo, hosted by Rootead. Work with an instructor to learn Tai Chi in a class for all ages. … 1501 Fulford St., Kalamazoo, hosted by Rootead. Work with an instructor to learn the basics of Afro-Modern dance. … on the island today, nearly nine months after Hurricane Maria. Free and open to the public. Tuesday, June 19 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47029

WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases

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… units. The increases will go into effect starting with the fall 2019 semester. While remaining sensitive to … improvements to campus apartments. Remaining in alignment with the surrounding community market, monthly apartment … Western View apartment-style housing single person rates, with family housing available upon request. For the Stadium …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding Submitted by … Success Michigan. That statewide network was launched with the 2011 Kresge funding and focuses on increasing … and we've been recognized as a national model. Significant components of our strategy have been recognized as best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089