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WMU's hometown, Kalamazoo, named one of nation's top college towns

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… in the top spot on both the overall ranking and the ranking for small cities. The rankings were based on 23 academic, … when it came to "Wallet Wellness"—the financial ingredients for the rankings. The city also scored well as a location … of students and a place with an active nightlife scene for young singles. News of the new ranking comes just months …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29372

Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation

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… "Zika Virus: A Discussion on the Current Outbreak," is set for noon in 106 Bernhard Center. It is free and open to the … Cameron , instructor of geography. WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education is hosting the discussion to shed light … inhabitants. In the United States as of Feb 10, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had reported no locally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30281

Public career fairs bringing diverse list of employers to WMU

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… numbers of employers will be on campus in February for Western Michigan University's annual winter Career Fair … and open to the public. Preregistration is not required for the events, which are tailored to college students and … and 1,500 job seekers. Employers will be recruiting for interns and college graduates. Some may conduct …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37887

WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards

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… college access advocates that have received awards for their contributions to a statewide effort to increase the number of Michiganders who earn college … college-access field as well as valuable partners in its effort to increase the number of Michigan students enrolling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23491

Concert series features guitarist Fareed Haque

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… jazz and classical guitarist Fareed Haque will perform a solo recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 , in … Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by … Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35639

Trustees approve three-year contract with teaching assistants

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… of the new contract Wage increases set at 2 percent for years one and two and 3 percent for year three of the contract for graduate assistants, doctoral graduate assistants and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25540

WMU board to consider room and board rates at Battle Creek meeting

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Room and board rates for the 2015-16 year and an airport property acquisition are among items on the agenda for a formal meeting of the Western Michigan University … aviation campus, which is located at the W.K. Kellogg Airport on Helmer Road. Those arriving early for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23296

Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model

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… foster care go on to success in college has become a model for coaching youths of all stripes to find academic success, … of the Seita Scholars coaching model, will be in California, training how that state can implement a similar … Knutson says. "Though the techniques were developed for foster care students, they translate well for all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29829

Poinsettia, popcorn orders due Nov. 24

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… its annual fundraiser and this year, is taking orders for gourmet popcorn as well as poinsettias. Orders for both items are being accepted through 4 p.m. Monday, … supports WMU's Seita Scholars, finals survival bags, Relay for Life and Invisible need Project as well as scholarships …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20332

Global firm to open North American headquarters at BTR Park

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… presence. FAiST Light Metals FAiST Light Metals opened its sales and engineering office for North America May 1 in the BTR Park's Weidenhammer … machining and surface plating of components and assemblies for the telecom, automotive, electronics and industrial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23569