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Stanford University economist, MacArthur Fellow to speak at WMU

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… KALAMAZOO—A Stanford University economist and recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship will speak next week at Western Michigan University as part of the Sichel Lecture Series' 50th anniversary year. Dr. Avner Greif, professor of economics and the Bowman Family Endowed Professor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12726

Spring recess hours for selected campus services

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… There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are open normal hours. In addition, there are no … spring recess, including Kalamazoo Film Society screenings of "Young Adult" and a Bronco gymnastics match versus … contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Admissions office will maintain normal hours throughout the recess. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/170

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture classes

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… for spring Chinese culture classes that begin the week of Jan. 20 . The low-cost classes are taught by instructors … They meet once a week, are taught in English, and are offered to adults age 18 or older for personal enrichment … discounts, tutoring A half-price tuition discount is offered to participants age 55 and older and WMU students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12199

Diversity and inclusion speaker coming to campus

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… Building Capacity for Inclusive Excellence" is the topic of a public lecture on Thursday, March 26 , on the campus of Western Michigan University. Dr. Damon Williams , senior vice president and chief education officer of the Boys and Girls Club of America, will speak …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22337

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… its Jan. 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming a new roadway in phase two of the Business Technology and Research Park in honor of the late community leader Robert B. Jones . Robert Jones …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Robert Felkel , professor of Spanish, and Yumi Takahashi-Ede , study abroad specialist … also will feature WMU President Edward Montgomery 's State of the University address and presentation of other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42799

Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party'

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cast members of "Puppet Up! – Uncensored" KALAMAZOO—"Puppet Up! – Uncensored," a wild romp in which the skilled art of puppetry and spontaneous comedy collide, is coming to … race around below displaying their skills in full view of the audience. Created in part by award-winning director, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14026

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… University collects suitcases for foster children in need of a way to transport their personal belongings from one … project, conceived by graduate students from the School of Social Work at the spring semester’s start, is forging … removal from their home can happen suddenly. When officials do so for abuse and neglect reasons many of us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

Bush, Obare named arts and sciences interim associate deans

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… associate deans in the Western Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences. Their appointments, effective … Dr. Keith Hearit , interim dean. Bush, who is chair and professor in the Department of English, will oversee a portfolio that includes student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21733

WMU garners more than $1.5M during 24-hour Giving Day

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… Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Donors of Western Michigan University from as far as Australia and … Association, which was recently re-instated by the school's Office of University Advancement. "People are talking about WMU, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55908