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Sabbatical leaves granted to 36 faculty members

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… projects as well as other work that promotes their professional growth and development. The leaves were granted by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees during its Dec. 18, 2014 , meeting. Effective … of history. Lisa Whittaker, associate professor of aviation sciences. Dr. Qiji "Jim" Zhu, professor of mathematics. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21132

Two PA grads receive white coats at private ceremony

Physician Assistant

… University's faculty, staff and students in the spring of 2020. As the global pandemic flexed its muscle, WMU courses moved online over the course of a single weekend as staff and faculty converted … to see what would happen next. Students in the College of Health and Human Services faced a great deal of

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66367

Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening

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… Jan. 18 , at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. The event allows campus and community members … in the greater Kalamazoo community and to recruit more professionals in the personal financial planning field. A … dollar gift by alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51014

De-stress, decompress and find community post-election at the SRC

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… "We want to encourage and have zero barriers in front of people to be active and to do something healthy (on and after Election Day)," says Amy Seth , director of University Recreation, stressing the benefits of exercise to relieve stress and boost your mood. "Some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61878

Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western Michigan University … meeting with and talking to judge candidates to get a sense of their perspective of the juvenile justice system, the role that judges play in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558

WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity

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… WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity … by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a year and a half of isolation, adaptation and innovation, Western Michigan University's Department of Theatre is back with a full season of in-person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65062

Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation

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… fringetree in the sunken garden on the southeast corner of Rood Hall. Darrel Junkins , grounds supervisor, will … effective campus forest management, including establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67789

Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts

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… Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an unprecedented time of uncertainty, many small businesses throughout West Michigan are struggling to make ends meet. From lack of sales to growing needs of their employees, they’re relying on state or federal aid. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749

Students take third place in national student advertising competition

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Led by Dr. Karen Lancendorfer , WMU professor of marketing and director of the advertising and promotion program, a team of

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53330

Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The beginning of a new year offers a chance to implement new wellness routines and … the first-ever Virtual Bash managed to connect hundreds of students to organizations, local businesses and important …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676