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Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts
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… Puca on Steve Perlaky KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Project management professional and engineer Steve Perlaky is Western Michigan … who retired after 43 years at the University. A native of Ohio, Perlaky (pronounced pur-LAH-key) comes to Western from Ohio-based Materion, a global supplier of engineering materials, where he served as manager of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497
Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention
College of Education and Human Development
… Celmer, a supervisor at BCJC. Soko works closely with office staff to coordinate schedules for youth. Soko gives a tour of the gymnasium where she supervises youth during activity … working at BCJC as a youth specialist intern and is a part of the rehabilitation process that prepares youth to return …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72160
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
Sabbatical leave granted to 34 WMU faculty members
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… projects as well as other work that promotes their professional growth and development. The leaves were granted by the WMU Board of Trustees during its March 14 meeting. Sabbaticals … for the fall 2018 semester Dr. Kyle Brink , associate professor of management Dr. Martha Councell-Vargas , associate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45801
Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness
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… Will studying the mathematical theories behind the game of tic-tac-toe give you a better chance of winning? Why and what cause explosions in space? These … explored during engaging monthly public talks on the campus of Western Michigan University starting Saturday, Sept. 14 . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55183
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