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Campus thermostats set back for winter recess and closure

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… year, thermostats across campus are being set back to conserve energy during winter recess and the holiday … closure of Western Michigan University offices. According to Pete Strazdas , associate vice president for facilities … during the past two decades. President John M. Dunn stopped by WMU's Beam Power Plant Dec. 17 to learn more about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37100

Higher education leadership alum named president of Dominican Association of Universities

College of Education and Human Development

… of Universities Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Wady Ramírez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University … of the Dominican Association of Universities. Dr.  Wady  Ramírez , a graduate of the College of Education and … leadership program, will serve for a three-year period to develop and promote higher education in the Dominican …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73267

When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital

Haworth College of Business

… more than ever, business schools have a responsibility to not only develop students for future careers but to … individual to acquire a business through the fund, has always known that opportunity is what WMU Haworth is all about. When he walked through Western Michigan University’s Schneider Hall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Force on The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … include a Japanese conversation table, opportunities to teach international students about the area and a wide … to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37721

Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended

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… Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … Health Center experts are being highly vigilant as they watch for concerning symptoms. Seven human cases of the … People younger than age 15 and over age 50 are at greatest risk of severe disease following infection. State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55468

Veteran administrator is associate dean of Lee Honors College

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… Veteran administrator is associate dean of Lee Honors College Submitted by … as dance department chair since 2012. Prior to that, she was chair from 1996 to 2001 and did three stints as interim … She received the College of Fine Arts Outstanding Service Award in 2003 and the college's Dean's Teaching Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12167

Former school superintendent named interim education dean

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Burt KALAMAZOO—Dr. Walter L. Burt, associate professor of educational … pending approval by the WMU Board of Trustees. "Walter Burt brings to the college many years of education leadership," says WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2485

WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup

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… Mich.—After graduation, many young professionals migrate away from the comfort of their college town in search of a better quality of life or higher salary. … nightlife and urban living. Sell's own success is a testament to the power of a dynamic and exploratory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828

WMU's sales program again recognized for excellence

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… program again recognized for excellence Submitted by Cindy Wagner on A student works in the Harold Zeigler Interactive … and business marketing program once again has been named to the Sales Education Foundation's list of top university … Foundation. This acknowledgment of excellence is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7545

Lecture series presented by Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

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… colonial past, its fur trade, military campaigns and the historic French fort in Niles. The lecture series is presented … titled "Beyond Pontiac's Shadow: A Fresh Look at the War Called Pontiac's," Dr. Keith Widder will discuss how … at Michilimackinac in 1763 as well as events of the Potawatomi capture at Fort St. Joseph eight days prior to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8100