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Need-based aid hike outpaces 2022-23 tuition increase under WMU board-approved plan

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… aid plan approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees Thursday, tuition and required fees for … will rise by 4.27%—or $1 million. Accounting for about 73% of the University’s $407 million general operating budget, … library services, public safety and other essentials of the student experience. “First and foremost, our concern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68372

Area families sought to host international teachers and students

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… teachers and students arriving in August. Benefits of serving as a host family include: Exposing your family to … expenses while they are in the United States. A stipend of $450 a month will be paid to each hosting family for the duration of the guest's stay, which can range from four weeks to one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/961

Campus participation urged for library survey

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… the survey, which takes about 10 minutes, have the option of entering a random drawing to win an iPad4 or one of three $100 prepaid Visa cards. "The survey will help us … respect to our services," says Dr. Joseph G. Reish, dean of University Libraries. "We would like to improve our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5558

Student organization marks annual Israel Peace Week

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… to college campuses. Western Michigan University is one of 70 campuses participating in Israel Peace Week this year, … camel must provide state ID and sign a release form the day of the event. Anyone under 18 must have a parent sign their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5388

Western student chapter receives superior merit award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University chapter of the Society for Excellence in Human Resources  (SEHR) has … chapter merit award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters and distinguishes … recognized based on operations, chapter programming and professional development of members, support of the human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64880

Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Supply chain worries are on the minds of many Americans as they prepare for the holidays, and … experts from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business are saying to expect as you hit the stores, fill … 2022. supply chain Tom Kelly Tom Kelly , instructor of integrated supply management, points to a perfect storm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66267

Carroll Stump obituary

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… University staff member, died Nov. 23 . She was 80. Stump, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1987 and retired in 1998 after nearly 12 years of service to the University. She was a custodian. Services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44111

Rosemary Lyon obituary

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… 89 years old. A former secretary executive in the College of Arts and Sciences, she joined the University in 1972 and retired in 1986 after nearly 14 years of service. Services were held in Kalamazoo. Memorial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4487

Gene S. Booker obituary

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… Gene S. Booker , former Western Michigan University professor of management, died Aug. 15. He was 81. Booker, of Fairhope, Ala., joined WMU in 1960 and retired after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1301

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… advertisers locked in ad slots early for the bargain rate of $6.5 million per 30-second commercial, those who bought … promotion in Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, has the play-by-play on four major trends you … were somewhat reserved and reflected the uncertain nature of the pandemic. This year, advertisers sense that consumers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029