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Trustees approve new three-year faculty contract

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… unanimously approved a new three-year labor agreement with the WMU chapter of the American Association of University … tentative agreement approved by trustees was reached Sept. 5 , just as the old contract was set to expire. Union … parts of the agreement include changes to the health care plan design, leave changes that include up to six weeks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42775

Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU

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… , Detroit-based photographer, political activist since the 1960s and the Kresge Foundation’s Eminent Artist of … whose music continues to serve as inspiration in defense of what she calls 'our precious democracy,'" says Scott … photographed by Sinclair. Sinclair's iconic photos have appeared in countless newspapers, magazines, books, and LP and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31099

Advisory group named to guide WMU teacher preparation programs

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… programs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The new council is led by Dr. Ming Li and includes … colleges. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development has formed a new advisory … four WMU colleges as well as education professionals from area school districts. The new council is a policy-making …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15625

Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers concert features male vocalists

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… Singers will join forces at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 , in the University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is … folk song with drum accompaniment. The centerpiece of the concert is "Reasons for the Perpetuation of Slavery" … slavery—even today. In Alexander's own words: "It's about what drives humans to control other people in such an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38182

Sales and business marketing student wins national competition

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… and business marketing student, took first place overall in the 2012 State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition held at … Curlett took fourth in the sales portion of the event. "What a fantastic way to showcase the quality of our SBM … and Wake Forest University. Jogerst says he was well-prepared but still found parts of the competition challenging. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2961

Former facilities chief Williams dies at 97

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… University for 34 years, retiring in 1980 as director of the WMU physical plant. During his career at WMU, he was involved in dramatic growth of the … development of the land west of Stadium Drive to establish what is now known as WMU's main campus. "While most on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29747

Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research

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… for research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Obare KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Sherine O. Obare , professor of chemistry and interim associate dean of the Western Michigan University College of Arts and … associate dean of arts and sciences since February 2015, working with department chairs on budget and enrollment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36867

New head football coach announced

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fleck KALAMAZOO—The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics introduced the new … player and coach at the highest levels of football made for what we feel will be a championship combination at WMU," … and is someone who has been a winner at every level of his career." P.J. Fleck Fleck, a receiver, played at Northern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3711

Longtime advocate, former trustee to receive Western honorary degree

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… Dec. 18 . Acting at its Sept. 17 meeting, Western's Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to honor Miller, … honorary Doctor of Laws degree. A campuswide committee made the recommendation to the board, noting Miller is a "notable … Administration in 1970 and his Juris Doctorate from what is now the WMU Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in 1977. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66599

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

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… Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … aviation maintenance technician Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a … the high caliber of Western's aviation program, but what makes the college even more satisfying and attractive …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich