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WMU board to consider new AFSCME contract Monday

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… Trustees will consider the terms of a three-year contract with WMU's chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees … Thursday, Aug. 16 . The union's 418 members include hourly employees who work in building maintenance and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48402

Japanese author to visit WMU as visiting scholar, give reading

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… Kanoko." A book signing will follow her presentation, with books available for purchase. Itō has more than a dozen … Since the 1980s, Itō had been fascinated with Native American poetry, which she first read in Japanese translations. … California. The change of setting led to several significant changes in her writing, in terms of both genre and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18686

Rita 'Claire' Callan obituary

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… Earlier in her WMU career, Callan had a 12-year affiliation with the University as a part-time instructor at different … Association and her department's representative to the American Occupational Therapy Association's Commission on … leader and member. Among other activities, she was involved with the College of Health and Human Service Research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42965

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 1501 Fulford St., Kalamazoo, hosted by Rootead. Work with an instructor to learn Tai Chi in a class for all ages. … 1501 Fulford St., Kalamazoo, hosted by Rootead. Work with an instructor to learn the basics of Afro-Modern dance. … on the island today, nearly nine months after Hurricane Maria. Free and open to the public. Tuesday, June 19 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47029

Keith Bailey obituary

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… during his senior year in high school and served two years with occupation forces in Japan, returning to finish high … Jackson. Bailey attended WMU on the GI Bill and graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees from the University. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48243

Public career fairs bringing diverse list of employers to WMU

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… of an updated resume. However, many employers will ask candidates to complete an online application in lieu of … interns and college graduates. Some may conduct interviews with selected candidates Friday, Feb. 10 . Participating organizations …

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

Vandiver honored for research relating to ethnic minorities

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… University professor was recently honored for her significant contributions in research related to ethnic minorities. … Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race of the American Psychological Association. The award honors a senior … to ethnic minority populations. Vandiver was presented with the award at the APA Convention Aug. 3-6 in Washington, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41682

Stanford business prof to speak as part of Sichel Lecture Series

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… in the Stanford University Graduate School of Business with a courtesy appointment as professor of economics, will … named a fellow of both the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2010, he was elected a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association. Kreps' most recent book is titled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13676

CommUniverCity weekend will feature inauguration of WMU president

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… to be set. The inaugural celebration on Friday will begin with the formal Miller Auditorium event expected to attract … the Miller ceremony, the celebration will continue with additional celebratory events still in the planning … presidential inaugurations in the United States originated with the nation's nine colonial colleges in the 17th century …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40663

WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is working with community organizations to develop a plan for reducing … Creek Watershed. In total, community partners together with WMU have built 30 stormwater control projects utilizing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45863