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

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… , Western Michigan University's new executive director of flight operations, is in Little Rock, Arkansas, to take … and prime minister are appearing together at the graduation of the 61 members from the 2016 Class of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program. The …

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

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

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… elite culinary competition. Chef Thomas Giles , manager of culinary operations for WMU Dining Services, earned the … staged every four years in Erfurt, Germany. "I've dreamed of doing the competition for 30 years. It's the pinnacle of what you do, and especially if you medal, it's so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355

Nominations sought for three prestigious campuswide awards

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the Western Michigan University community are invited to nominate faculty and staff members for three of WMU's most prestigious annual awards. Friday, April 1, is … Award and Distinguished Teaching Award. The recipients of all three honors will be among those recognized during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30626

Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

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… Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is launching a free series of community forums called "Unequal Justice: Race, Class and the Criminal Justice System." Leading off the series is a presentation by James Forman Jr ., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694

Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness

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… and mental health advocate will share the powerful story of his unlikely survival and strong will to live during two … , in the Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W. Michigan Ave. Members of the public are invited to attend all of the talks at no cost. Hines will be doing a book signing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265

International dance company holds free performances at WMU

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Department of Dance announces its first residency with an international professional dance company, including two free public … will be on campus as guest artists for the Department of Dance.  The dance company is directed by internationally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34681

WMU United Way celebration slated

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… , in the Gilmore Theatre Complex Atrium will mark the end of Western Michigan University's campus United Way campaign. As of early January, faculty, staff, students and retirees pledged more than 93 percent of the campaign's goal of $282,335, a number that represents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21043

Community book read, public discussion takes aim at climate change

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… change Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Copies of Marshall's book will be available for short-term … Library and will focus in part on key themes from one of the most influential books to address climate change, … try to stop it," says Dr. Denise Keele , a WMU associate professor of political science and an organizer of the event. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31054

Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Wood Hall

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… advisory issued for Wood Hall has been lifted. The city of Kalamazoo lifted the advisory Sunday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. … water is safe to drink.   ***   KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The city of Kalamazoo has issued a precautionary boil water advisory … repair. No other buildings on campus are affected. In lieu of boiling water for the recommended two minutes, bottled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50976

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the spring 2017 round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a … members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features semiannual and annual … Make a Difference awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795