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International students at WMU to share their cultures
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… planned a related cultural event for Wednesday, Nov. 23 . This year, International Education Week includes events during … foods as well as enjoy their music and dances. The week is being organized by WMU's International Student Activities … history of Thanksgiving Day in America and feature a "somewhat" typical Thanksgiving dinner. This event was originally …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36352
WMU begins new academic year with preferred name policy
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… be free to select the first name of their choice for class lists, email, Bronco Cards, the GoWMU computing portal and campus directories. With this move, WMU becomes one of just 146 schools around the … to diversity and inclusion, WMU officials say, and is expected to be popular with a variety of students. "The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26662
Original Raise Your Voice show uses Theatre of the Oppressed methods
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… Original Raise Your Voice show uses Theatre of the Oppressed methods … Oct. 18 , in York Arena in the Gilmore Theatre Complex. This premier production was specifically created for a WMU and … Kalamazoo audience and will be performed as part of the Raise Your Voice series. About the show The production is open …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27549
Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency
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… Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency … and professionals are helping the city of Detroit devise lean systems that will improve the city's overall … the table. We have been taught to ask questions and keep digging until the root cause of a problem is found, and we all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655
2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jeff Eckert, certified arborist, and Jeff Spoelstra, director of Western's Office for … dirt around the newly planted tree. Western has been consistently recognized as a Tree Campus since the program was … Western's resident Lorax, Darrell Junkins , grounds supervisor, spoke for the three trees, which he deemed guests of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542
Western student chapter receives superior merit award
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… the development of more effective student chapters and distinguishes outstanding activities and projects. Chapters are … of the human resource profession and SHRM engagement. “This award is a recognition of the strong human resources …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64880
Gala to showcase enhanced relationship between WMU, Air Zoo
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… new members into the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame, which is housed at the Air Zoo in Portage, Mich. The Friday, May … Michigan. Partnership underscores University values, history WMU's sponsorship of the gala, says WMU President John M. Dunn, is a reflection of the University's 75-year history and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15811
WMU board to consider campus rental rates, presidential compensation
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… In addition to rental rates and compensation, the board is expected to act upon recommendations for a formal … and operating cash and annuity and life-income details. As is the case with all meetings of the WMU Board of Trustees, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36869
University garners two new grants related to water quality
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… and related efforts on campus received a big boost this month, when the Michigan Department of Environmental … The program only has $97 million available for the 2014 fiscal year, but the environmental quality department … 673 applications seeking $541 million. WMU's early submission of its applications put it in a lottery to receive a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15425
WMU Fostering Success program saluted as a 'beacon' for college access
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Christina Smith, graduate assistant; Brandon Youngblood, Seita Scholar; Karie Ward, … college access and success field, and supporting a unified vision for progress toward the Lumina Foundation's Goal 2025, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38803