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WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… is underway, with faculty and staff expected to receive their pledge cards by the beginning of October. President … a children's book drive to jump-start the collection of 2,500 new or gently used books throughout the University … from an Amazon wish list . Monetary donations also are accepted online . Montgomery attended the launch with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984

Numerous WMU events slated for Hispanic Heritage Month

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… popular show on 102.1 WMUK-FM, WMU's public radio station. The Division of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring the events, all of which are free and most of which are being held on the WMU campus. … 40th anniversary is planned for 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 , on Sprau Tower's 10th floor. The program first aired on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42461

University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14

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… Western Michigan University have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award during WMU's Academic … and creativity. Recipients of the program's annual award are selected from each academic year's semiannual award … of Geography. She began her WMU career as a secretary in what is now the Academic Resource Center, then took a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194

Warren Hills named associate vice president for Human Resources

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… depth of human resources knowledge and experience to the University. As WMU's chief human relations officer, he … and administration. He will oversee the main functional areas associated with employee recruitment, benefits … education leadership from WMU. Contact: Jeanne Baron June 25, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/869

Leo Niemi obituary

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… professor emeritus of business information systems, joined the WMU faculty in 1955 and retired in 1985 after 30 years of service to the University in what is now the Haworth College of Business. He started … Augusta, Mich. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Visit langelands.com to make a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/206

Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd

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… for Elson S. Floyd Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The engineering building has become an area landmark. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … land known as the Lee Baker Farm would become the home to what became a $99 million engineering complex and the

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25452

New master's program offered at regional location in Royal Oak

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… educational opportunity that will help working adults in the Detroit area become leaders in the areas of organizational learning … which will begin with registration and refreshments at 5:30 p.m., followed by a presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1648

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

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… Interplex.   Hoeksema races preschoolers on trikes as they ride in JDI's gymnasium. Hoeksema helps Chance, a … to ensure they have access to work experiences. Students are paid for 20 hours per week during the 12-week program. … for me, but coming here and doing it I now know  this is what I want to do," says Hoeksema. about broncos lead …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185

Virtual Bash will have interactive video game feel

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… more interactive reboot. Students will be able to create their own avatars to explore Virtual Bash. Students will … platform called Degy World. It includes a central campus area; an exposition hall with booths featuring dozens of … across campus. "When I was a freshman, I didn't know what clubs to join. And attending Bronco Bash helped me see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65084

Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… on A team at Western is partnering with teams from three other institutions to create programming meant to increase … to Science Teaching Program at Western in July 2021. Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a … of the recordings are still available to watch online . "What I like about this program is it's kind of two prongs: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503