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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers fall classes, trips

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… group takes a trip to Detroit. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is underway for 43 short-term courses and six group trips being offered this fall by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26769

Dr. Keith Hearit named interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences

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… verified) on Hearit KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Veteran academic administrator Dr. Keith M. Hearit , has been named interim dean … who has been assigned alternative responsibilities until his return to the faculty. In an email message to the faculty and staff of the college, Greene praised Hearit's "extensive leadership experience" and thanked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21531

Interim deans appointed for WMU business, honors colleges

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… colleges as a result of academic leadership changes. Dr. Satish Deshpande has been appointed as interim dean of the … associate deans in their respective colleges. Deshpande Satish Deshpande Deshpande replaces Dr. Kay Palan , who is leaving WMU to become dean of the University of Alabama's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32350

Libraries awards 10 grants to reduce students' out-of-pocket textbook costs

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… makes a difference in our students’ lives,” said Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. “We are investing in … now offer OER creation grants to provide financial assistance as WMU instructors create an OER for their courses. … newly-developed learning materials will be added to the existing library of OER freely available to teachers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68028

Four from WMU selected to serve as college access advisors

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… Four from WMU selected to serve as college access advisors Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … have been selected to serve among the inaugural team of AdviseMI College Advisers throughout the state of Michigan in a program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25682

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… technology and wellness. Virtual workout apps, telehealth visits and distance education are now the norm. Keeping users engaged in … trying new things out, testing the waters, and this was an opportunity for us to have a little fun with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067

Greenleaf Trust Trading Room brings Wall Street to WMU campus

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… Greenleaf Trust Trading Room KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A major gift is bringing the hustle and bustle of Wall Street to Western … market boards outside the room and a stock ticker display will raise awareness of real-time business activity for all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19688

Fall honors college talks focus on global citizenship

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… range of global citizenship topics are being examined this fall in a series of talks that began Sept. 10 and are … through Dec. 3 at Western Michigan University. All 11 multidisciplinary talks are free and open to the public, and being … component of WMU's 2014-15 Lyceum Lecture Series, which is organized by the Lee Honors College and features …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18631

Celebrations, activities mark beginning of fall semester

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… move in Students who are beginning their careers at WMU this fall have an opportunity to get the hang of campus life … by attending Fall Welcome , a four-day program that assists first-year students with their academic and social … and start socializing with their fellow students. This year, Fall Welcome partnered with the campus Invisible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26602

Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts

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… Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fritz Allhoff presenting his workshop session on "Civilian and Indigenous Affairs." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47942