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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

WMU hailed as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of the nation's top producers of U.S. Fulbright … annual ranking of its flagship program, which was just published by the Chronicle of Higher Education. With six WMU … Scholars awarded grants for 2016-17, the University is tied in 10th place as a top producer among the nation's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38326

Horn and piano duo to present a jazz and classical program

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… both the classical and jazz idioms, Adam Unsworth and Willis Delony will bring a unique musical sensibility and … Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Willis Delony Delony In a career spanning over three decades, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38478

WMU trustees to consider 2015-16 budget, tuition at next meeting

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… rates for 2015-16 and an operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 top the agenda for the June 3 … referendum. The intent of the $16 per semester increase is to provide additional support for student organizations … to approve a five-year capital outlay plan, which is a state requirement of each public university; and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24492

Zhang Center earns silver certification as 'green' building

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… in Energy and Environmental Design rating system . LEED is the national benchmark for the design, construction and … campus buildings that meet the stringent requirements of this rating system and 13 more in the review process. A … the Zhang Center houses the WMU Archives and Regional History Collections. The Archives preserve WMU's papers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/17091

Trustees opt to continue current operating budget for 90 days

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… 2016-17 general fund budget for 90 days to allow the administration to develop a balanced budget once all critical … with a 2017-18 budget on July 1 —the start of WMU's fiscal year. But two significant budget elements on the … the University's budget, developing a balanced new budget is not yet possible. Jan Van Der Kley , WMU vice president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40856

Flags lowered Friday for Navy SEAL Brett Allen Marihugh

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… served in the Marine Corps from 1999 to 2003. Between his time with the Marines and the Navy, Marihugh worked as a … was a trained medic and received multiple awards during his time in the military, including the Bronze Star. A service honoring his life is scheduled for Saturday, May 9. Flags at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23531

Some 400 students to visit campus for Science Olympiad

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… Some 400 students to visit campus for Science Olympiad Submitted by Anonymous (not … events will take place in Wood Hall, Rood Hall, Chemistry Building, Sangren Hall, Bernhard Center and the … writing, astronomy and other topics. The Science Olympiad is a national, nonprofit organization designed to promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22637

Gibbs Fellowship application deadline approaching

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… of Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability, is accepting applications through March 30 .  Gibbs House … sustainability projects and policies while living in the historic Gibbs House on Parkview Avenue. The program runs … August 15, 2015 through July 15, 2016. The program cost is $2,000 and includes rent and utilities. About the program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22340

WMU associate dean and faculty member Cousins publishes new book

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… WMU associate dean and faculty member Cousins publishes new book Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cousins KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Historian Dr. James P. Cousins , associate dean for the … and Sciences at Western Michigan University, recently published a new book. "Horace Holley: Transylvania University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36763