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WMU begins new academic year with preferred name policy

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… a chosen name rather than their legal name in a wide range of campus settings and activities. While legal names will … reporting, students will be free to select the first name of their choice for class lists, email, Bronco Cards, the … and campus directories. With this move, WMU becomes one of just 146 schools around the nation and five in Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26662

WMU music student lands professional opera role

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… WMU music student lands professional opera role Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … education student in Western Michigan University's School of Music, will perform the role of Princess Margaret in Opera Grand Rapids' upcoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32841

Annual Sustainability Celebration features campus, community sustainability groups

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… groups Submitted by Brianna McCann on Sponsored by WMU’s Office for Sustainability, the annual event celebrates the … at Western Michigan University on Friday, Sept. 23, offers all Broncos including students, staff and faculty a … and delicious vegan refreshments. Sponsored by WMU’s Office for Sustainability, the annual event celebrates the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69181

Chemist to discuss climate change science and policy

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… Michigan University next month. Dr. Marsha I. Lester, professor of chemistry and the Edmund J. Kahn Distinguished Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, will be on campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35884

More than 1,000 staff members respond to HR request for job details

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… on A final report on the study is expected before the end of the academic year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—By the start of 2015, 1,033 members of the WMU Staff Compensation System responded to a Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21034

WMU researcher wins $800,000 NSF grant to assess education efforts

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… resources to plan studies that can better assess how well professional development initiatives for science teachers are working. Dr. Jessaca Spybrook , WMU associate professor of educational leadership, research and technology, is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29895

In Tempo: Vocal music alumni making their mark

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… music by Herb Magidson and lyrics by Allie Wrubel . A professional vocalist and two-time DownBeat Magazine-winning … Paul Simon’s 2023 album Blake Morgan , BM ’13, and members of the professional choir VOCES8 said they are “immensely privileged” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72488

Spring 2014 outstanding staffers to be honored

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… the event, which recognizes the spring 2014 recipients of WMU’s semiannual Make a Difference award. The recipients … Shona Drake , Haenicke Institute Elena Gaudio , president’s office Kevin Hinds , public safety Tracey Kauppila , College of Aviation Nancy Landsberger , civil and construction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14739

Deadline approaching for two assessment awards

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… University Assessment Excellence Award The purpose of this award is to recognize and showcase outstanding efforts of a University unit in the area of assessment of student learning. Winners of the unit award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13223

Newly designed program in organizational change leadership offered

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… Newly designed program in organizational change leadership offered Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chai, left, … program in organizational change leadership is being offered on Western Michigan University's main campus as well … locations in Grand Rapids and Metro Detroit. The Master of Arts in organizational change leadership grew out of what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40184