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WMU staff member among graduates honored by U.S. presidents

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… University's new executive director of flight operations, is in Little Rock, Arkansas, to take part in a historic graduation event today featuring former Presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair . The two former presidents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33510

First recipients of Western's vaccination incentive scholarships announced

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… in its COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program . Alexis Jenkins , a senior from Livonia, Michigan, won a $10,000 … stressors hanging over my head," says Jenkins, who is studying psychology and criminal justice at Western. The … on this campus grow is inspiring," says Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , medical director at Sindecuse Health Center. "Each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65037

Professor starts endowment to strengthen department's multiculturalism

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… starts endowment to strengthen department's multiculturalism Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Morris KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University faculty member has established an endowment that will continue his legacy of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47374

Student organization honored for volunteer service

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… the nation's largest organization addressing the dropout crisis. The registered student organization was honored with the … to give back," adds Kalamazoo Central Principal Valerie Boggan . "KC students look forward to the exchange and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48001

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… Award from Michigan State University Extension. The award is granted annually to those who’ve contributed greatly to … customs, language, music and even how to make origami. This made it possible for kids to explore other cultures, even from their own homes.  As part of this, Yoshimoto helped create the “Virtual Japanese Golden …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255

Acclaimed pianist and distinguished alumna to perform solo recital

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… Acclaimed pianist and distinguished alumna to perform solo recital Submitted by Anonymous … solo piano recital to open the Western Michigan University Distinguished Alumni Concert Series at 8 p.m. Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1619

Winifred D. Fraser obituary

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… initiative and successful conclusion of the largest fundraising campaign to date in the University's history. Fraser, who earned bachelor's, master's and doctoral … for 25 years as a researcher, faculty member and administrator, before retiring. After her 1984 retirement from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/288

WMU named to presidential honor roll for community service

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… the Corporation for National and Community Service. Established in 2006, the CNCS Honor Roll recognizes higher … of leaders by challenging students to tackle tough issues and create positive impacts in the community," said … of service projects, the extent to which service-learning is embedded in the curriculum, the school's commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/293

Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO

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… staff members received 2011-12 awards from the Administrative Professional Association and Professional Support … The awards and spring luncheon, which had a casino theme this year, brings together members of the APA and PSSO … recognizes service to APA (nominees must be APA members) Kristin E. Kenz , administrative assistant in maintenance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/651

University Theatre presents 'Communicating Doors'

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… Doors" tells the story of a London sex specialist from the future who falls center stage into a murder … of sheer lunacy in an attempt to rewrite their ill- fated histories. Under the direction of Mark Liermann , the … All seating for "Communicating Doors" at Williams Theatre is general admission. Tickets are $20, $18 for senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4416