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WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College
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… Michigan University has agreed to move forward with the transfer of its long-term lease on the University's … exempt bonds issued by the state to pay for construction are paid off. "This move allows LMC and WMU to maximize … "The rationale behind this decision was first and foremost what is best for area students who rely on both of our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776
Consumer marketing expert to present business talk
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… Steele KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A consumer marketing expert will be the next presenter in Western Michigan University's 2014-15 Distinguished Speaker Series. Michael Steele , founder, … industries to increase product distribution in underserved areas and has pioneered branding strategies to help increase …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22219
Some 175 employers to participate in Career Fair 2013
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… Some 175 employers to participate in Career Fair 2013 Submitted by … for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 , on campus in the Bernhard Center Ballroom. Organized by WMU's Career and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4387
Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy
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… from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English. … Council of Teachers of English annual fall conference. Dr. Karen Vocke , associate professor of English at WMU provided … teachers are able to tap into their own style to figure out what works best in the classroom and build on that. For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425
Bill Morris Chambers obituary
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… coach, died Jan. 10 in Tennessee. He was 92. A former professional athlete, Chambers was an assistant baseball coach … years at WMU while he was employed at WMU from 1960 to 1985. During that time, he also was an associate professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37603
Grant puts rare Latin manuscript into WMU's collection
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… Grant puts rare Latin manuscript into WMU's collection Submitted by … and Rare Book Department, thanks to a grant from the New York City-based B.H. Breslauer Foundation. Written … characteristics, such as its small size—about 3 by 4.5 inches—and the author's citation of sources. The small …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36070
Time to review winter weather policies, issues
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… Time to review winter weather policies, issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … procedures, and safe-walking tips. University closures WMU rarely closes due to inclement weather, so always assume it … Event Service Request form or by calling (269) 387-8514. Accommodation requests related to mobility issues as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44064
‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community
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… ‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community … and ultimately entrepreneur. He also made time to talk to area young people about investing while finishing his … are hungry, they're not thinking about their legacy and what 'could be' years down the road. "And they don't know …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101
WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup
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… graduation, many young professionals migrate away from the comfort of their college town in search of a better … solve both of these problems for the Lansing metropolitan area with his nonprofit social startup, Lansing 5:01 . … of a dynamic and exploratory environment, which is exactly what he found when he was just starting out at WMU. "I chose …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828
Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship
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… social work at Western. "I'm passionate about helping others better themselves," he says. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To say … floor wondering if you're going to wake up and the lights are going to be on or off," he says. Having to fend for … purpose and potential career. "She talked to the room about what she did, and I was so interested in the fact that she …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961