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Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts
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… on "Civilian and Indigenous Affairs." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With melting ice opening up access to new trade routes and … exchange during which attendees had a chance to meet with Iceland's President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. During the … pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to conduct two- to six-week …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47942
WMU Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years
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… hors d'oeuvres will be served. Pre-entertainment will begin with Bingo at 5 p.m. The casino tables will open at 6 p.m., … and area residents to share an evening of fun and reminisce with current students. Music is provided by the Otsego Jazz … Burnham residence halls and WMU Apartments office, with the help of volunteers. Financial assistance is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45802
Beauregard lauded for lifetime of achievement and service
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… Western Michigan University as environments that nurture young people to become successful citizens and leaders. As … one of only 17 major athletic programs in the nation with such a record. Additionally, student athletes averaged … and 24 Bronco athletes have been named Academic All-Americans. In 2011, Beauregard was selected by her peers to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/195
Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching
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… John M. Dunn 's State of the University address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring … She was praised by her nominators for her engagement with her students and for having the ability to make people … wider community. He is considered in the forefront of American archaeologists practicing community service learning, as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321
University Theatre presents 'Fish in the Dark'
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… from the comic genius who brought us "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." This side-splitting comedy centers around Norman Drexel and his family as they are coping with a recent death. As the family patriarch falls apart and … of Mom to who will get Dad's Rolex watch. As Norman deals with loss, old acquaintances and unsettled arguments …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45667
New admissions director to start in February
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… active member of the community," Hill says. "I have worked with a lot of students during my career, and WMU is such an … beginning as a recruiter and academic advisor and ending with a 10-month stint as interim director of admissions. She … and a master's degree from Purdue University and is active with the National Association for College Admission …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21304
WMU board approves 2020-21 on-campus apartments rates
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… units. The approved rates will go into effect starting with the fall 2020 semester. Keeping costs in alignment with the surrounding community, per-person rates for … apartments are posted as single person, per-bed rates with family housing available upon request. Costs may vary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/57019
Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs
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… Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs Submitted by Anonymous … employers will conduct next-day interviews on campus with their selected first-round candidates. The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Fair, which …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/51134
WMU students place first at sales competition
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… and 2018. This year's competition was completely virtual, with 36 schools competing via Zoom. The task was to sell 3M™ … Nicole DeFord and Ryan Demas served as peer coaches, with Dr. Kelley O'Reilly , interim chair and associate … the faculty coach. The competition rounds were progressive, with the students selling to different groups. The final …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63547
WMU trustees extend president's contract into 2017
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… of WMU President John M. Dunn for an additional year, with that term now to end June 30, 2017. As part of its … affirmed his tradition of donating the new increase along with the amount of all previous salary increases he has … a Carnegie research institution, but we've now affiliated with a law school and added a med school, and we are playing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20123