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WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations

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… executive to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the University's development efforts, alumni engagement … Jan. 2 . She also will serve as executive director of the WMU Foundation. A proven leader, DeVries fills a … enterprise-wide effort to advance the strategic direction of the University. "We are excited to have an experienced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885

Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk

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… month when he visits Western Michigan University as part of the 2014-15 Werner Sichel Lecture Series. Gary Burtless, … will speak at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 , in Room 2028 of Brown Hall. His presentation is free and open to the public and is titled "Lessons of the Great Recession for Economic Policymaking." Gary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064

International Education Week 2019 brings the world to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's annual celebration of International Education Week, Monday through Friday, Nov. … knowledge represented on campus with a weeklong series of events. The week is comprised of numerous free or low-cost events on WMU's campus that aim …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56557

Federal judge, company executive awarded WMU's top alumni honor

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… Mich.—A U.S. District Court judge and a president of one of the world's largest companies have been selected to … Award. The 2016 award recipients are Gershwin A. Drain of Detroit, a judge for the U.S. District Court for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35271

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… verified) on 25 Year Club Gala. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A total of 53 people, all but one who began their service to Western … careers at WMU. Invitations have been mailed to members of the club. With the 2014 class of inductees in place, the 25 Year Club includes 471 active …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20077

Services, programs at WMU highlighted during LBGT Pride Month

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… during LBGT Pride Month Submitted by Erin Flynn on A group of students talks at Kalamazoo Pride. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In … West Michigan and across the country, members and allies of the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender communities … . From Fall Fab Fest to the OUTspoken student group and the Office of LBGT Student Services , WMU offers a number of

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53968

Endowed scholarship honors psychology professor’s legacy

College of Arts and Sciences

… Endowed scholarship honors psychology professor’s legacy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … endowed scholarship fund has been established in honor of a leading scholar and professor emeritus in Western Michigan University’s Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38221

Shirley Bach obituary

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… (not verified) on Dr. Shirley Bach Dr. Shirley Bach , WMU professor emerita of philosophy and internationally recognized authority on … Michigan State and WMU Homer Stryker M.D. medical schools, the Upjohn Co., and the Karolinska Institute in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45322

U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening

Haworth College of Business

… Jan. 18 , at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. The event, which features U.S. Treasurer Jovita … in the greater Kalamazoo community and to recruit more professionals in the personal financial planning field. A … dollar gift by alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50872

Arts and sciences college announces three appointments

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Arts and Sciences has named three administrators to … Dr. Heather L. Petcovic has been named associate dean of the college while Drs. Charles Henderson and Susan Pozo … global and international studies program, respectively. All of their appointments are effective July 1 . Heather L. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40453