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Labor contract on WMU trustees' meeting agenda Thursday

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A four-year labor contract with the Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA) is on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67851

Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

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… to take action on one of the most important issues to young people today: climate change. "I already see a notable … to a Pew Research survey , 76% of Generation Z Americans consider climate change a big concern and more than a … change is an existential threat to life on planet Earth. With this semester-long series, the WMU Climate Change …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224

Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building

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… of LEED certified buildings on the WMU campus to nine, with a dozen more still in the certification process. "We've … Since its opening, the building has been recognized with more than a half dozen design and construction awards. … outside Sangren. Sedum plantings cover a low roof and entry canopy on the south side of the building. The sedum-planted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649

WMU Medieval Institute wins NEH grant for summer institute

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… may apply.  In her four-week institute, Schulman, together with guest lecturers in the fields of medieval archaeology, … tradition, "Beowulf," Old Norse-Icelandic literature, and Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon religions, will engage 25 summer scholars with more detailed background information about the culture, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31130

Presentation to focus on human trafficking and child labor

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… Commission, and the reporter and chief drafter of the American Bar Association Model Business and Supplier Policies on … policies were recently overwhelmingly adopted by the American Bar Association House of Delegates, together with a resolution urging businesses to adopt and implement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13702

Dance department to stage annual Winter Gala concert

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Choreographer Gabrielle Lamb with WMU dance students KALAMAZOO—Two works from the Western … Marlo Martin has choreographed her new piece, "look at me with your eyes wide shut," for the 27 new dance majors. The work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13037

Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo

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… Kalamazoo. The festival will kick off at 4 p.m. Friday with live entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. on Old Dog's … Festivities will continue the following day at 11 a.m. with bands and dancers on outdoor and indoor stages … 12 are free if accompanied by an adult. The Irish American Club of Kalamazoo organizes the annual event, which is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32633

WMU trustees set standards, procedures governing University policies

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… way University policies are developed, reviewed and shared with the campus community. The Western Michigan University … standards. A campuswide policy committee will be charged with ensuring each new or revised policy meets the … board passed. They will oversee follow-up implementation, with information going out to the campus community as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45842

Theatre department sponsors canned food drive

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… Theatre department sponsors canned food drive Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Poverty food drive . The drive will run in conjunction with two Department of Theatre productions: "The Three … through Nov. 4 . Theatre patrons are encouraged to bring canned soups, stews or any other non-perishable food items …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2176

WMU philosopher-ethicist to be honored as an emerging scholar

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… Teaching Award recipients and those being honored with Distinguished Service Awards. Emerging Scholar Award … at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics in Canberra, Australia, and a visiting associate professor in … Alaska Supreme Court justice, and completed an internship with the Honorable Helene N. White, a U.S. Court of Appeals …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19518