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Early registration extended for livable communities conference

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… transportation, safe mobility for the elderly and people with disabilities, public transportation and shared use … and bicycle transportation, and technology for people with limited transportation options. In addition, graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46274

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closure policy Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the winter season just around the corner, this is a … University events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar must … When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap that fully …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804

New WMU School of Medicine campus named after W.E. Upjohn

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… for 10 years in Hastings. In his home, Upjohn experimented with ways to improve the means of administering medicine, … on Medical Education granted the WMU School of Medicine "Candidate School" status. After submitting the required … process of institutional self-study and assessment, coupled with external validation by a team of professional peers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/886

Talks on community empowerment locally and in Middle East

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… be the keynote speaker for a forum and panel discussion with residents of Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood in the Hispanic American Council building, 930 Lake St. The "Edison United" event … Building and its emphasis on the empowerment of children, youth and women in processes that affect their lives. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/91

E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series

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… Durham, assistant professor of theatre, for coming up with the series' theme. Durham is one of three relatively … book "Our Divided Political Heart: The Battle for the American Idea in an Age of Discontent." The book explores the … Chris Mooney, a science and political journalist, blogger, podcaster and experienced trainer of scientists in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283

Cousins, Hearit named American Council on Education Fellows

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… Cousins, Hearit named American Council on Education Fellows Submitted by Anonymous (not … Western Michigan University professors have been named American Council on Education fellows for the 2013-14 academic … administration. The program, in which participants work with executives at colleges other than those that employ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5941

Three students earn prestigious Gilman Scholarships

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… selected from a nationwide pool of nearly 2,000 applicants to receive awards from the Benjamin A. Gilman … Gilman Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study for college credit. To … experience," Gilman says. "It also provides our students with the opportunity to return home with a deeper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7672

WMU Alumni Association board OKs $1 million for alumni center

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… they're on campus, honors our University's heritage and triggers a 'wow' reaction from everyone who visits it," Jackson … that in addition to what we're already able to accomplish with those funds, there could be no better investment in our … for its home community," says Jackson, a Kalamazoo native with lifelong ties to WMU. Preliminary design work on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10111

Daneen Wardrop named WMU's 2013 Distinguished Faculty Scholar

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… two of Wardrop's books. A third brought Dickinson together with two other major 19th century literary figures—Poe and … for which she was chosen from among 1,063 poetry applicants. She also has been published widely in major journals … magazines, as "long-deserved acknowledgement of her significance in the field." Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9722

WMU graduate students to host national conference this week

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… from as far away as the European Council of Doctoral Candidates and Junior Researchers in Brussels. Rebecca … activity has been scheduled for Thursday, along with a 5:30 p.m. welcome reception for early arrivals. The … and a presentation on the European Council of Doctoral Candidates and Junior Researchers at 9:30 a.m. Numerous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10979