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Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014

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… support of a semi-annual Make a Difference Award recipient is due May 31. KALAMAZOO—Twenty-five staff members are in … a $1,200 before-tax prize and will be presented during this fall's Academic Convocation. The prestigious honor is reserved for the most outstanding employees—those who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15615

WMU trustees select new board secretary

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… secretary to the board, replacing Betty A. Kocher , whose is stepping down from the position after more than three … support for the governing board. Schuemann, whose new role is effective Jan. 1 , has been serving since 2008 as assistant to WMU President John M. Dunn . Prior to that he held …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28993

WMU to host 25th annual International Festival

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… First hosted in 1989, the popular event features cultural display tables, performances and a fashion show. Admission is free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may sample …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13857

Poets with WMU ties take the stage in 'Fairy Tales' poetry reading

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… poets with ties to Western Michigan University. The reading is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in the Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, in Portage, Mich. The … and anthologies; and Kathleen McGookey , author of "Whatever Shines" and "October Again," whose poems, prose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13863

Community invited to participate in Parade of Flags

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… ahead of the Parade of Flags. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The public is invited to help put the "home" in homecoming when Western … football game at 2 p.m. in Waldo Stadium. The event is a colorful display of multicultural diversity on campus that has become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27518

CommUniverCity Night celebrates Bronco-community connections

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… on The Bronco football team will take on Murray State at this year's CommUniverCity Night. KALAMAZOO. Mich—The Western … pre-game tailgating event on Hyames and Ebert fields that is by invitation only. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. Fireworks are planned as part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26896

Campus gets ready for United Way launch

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… by Deanne Puca on WMU's 2014 Campus United Way campaign is titled "Change the Story." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Watch WMU President John M. Dunn's video here . This year's campaign, titled "Change the Story," has set its … be awarded in the current 2014-15 academic year. Education is one of three priorities identified by the United Way of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18457

Aug. 26 Washington State University event celebrates life of Elson Floyd

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… Eastern Daylight time), Wednesday, Aug. 26 , in Beasley Coliseum on WSU's Pullman Campus. WSU will stream the event … and it may be viewed at bit.ly/1Py0vt9 .  An alternate link is at experience.wsu.edu/ Floyd was the 10th president of … sixth president, serving from 1998 to 2003 .  Following his death, the WMU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26421

Bronco gymnasts boast eighth highest GPA in the nation

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… a 3.6075 GPA, marking the sixth-straight year WMU has finished in the top 15 nationally. The team had the highest GPA … Kayla Weber of Canton led the team with a perfect 4.0. She is entering her senior season and studying biomedical … followed by fellow sophomore Anna Corbett of Geneva, Illinois, with a 3.91. The academic success is nothing new for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26051

WMU teams identify potential for seven-figure Detroit city savings

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… two volunteer teams of students, alumni and a faculty advisor have been working with city officials to identify … with city personnel in each facility to identify and devise lean systems that can help improve the city's bottom line, the teams presented their findings this week to representatives from the Detroit mayor’s office, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17539