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WMU trustees set standards, procedures governing University policies

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… its March 14 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees formally approved a set of standards developed by a campus task force that are … review schedule that a policy must meet to carry the force of becoming a University policy. The new measure becomes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45842

Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Elson S. Floyd , sixth president of Western Michigan University, died in Washington Saturday, … to focus on cancer treatment. Floyd served as president of WMU from 1998 to 2003. His tenure was marked by a series of major developments that have had a lasting impact on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003

Newman Civic Fellow from WMU receives additional honor

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… Presidency scholarship winner. Senior Alexis Lenderman , of Oxford, is one of 273 students who were selected as fellows from higher … nominate one community-committed student from their schools for the one-year Newman fellowship. Nominees are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39772

New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… are all geologically based," notes John Yellich , director of the Michigan Geological Survey, which was formally moved … developed and used." Michigan Geological Survey University officials had praise for both the original decision to … the survey at WMU and the new decision to begin the process of funding the survey in a way that allows it to take full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

Explore U.S.-Japan issues with former Japanese ambassador

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… (not verified) on Shimokoji KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the public will have a chance to engage in a two-way dialogue with Japanese citizens of diverse backgrounds during a panel discussion at Western … led by the Honorable Shuji Shimokoji , former ambassador of Japan to Panama and Venezuela. The event, "Walk in U.S., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30806

Homecoming activities for students announced

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… drive, flag football and basketball tournaments, crowning of king and queen, as well as a one of the largest gatherings of multicultural students to showcase culture are some of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35308

Candidates for engineering dean position set for campus visits

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three candidates for the position of dean of Western Michigan University's College of Engineering and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20052

WMU's Dunn elected to American Council on Education board

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… John M. Dunn was elected March 10 to serve as a member of the board of directors for the American Council on Education, the major coordinating and advocacy body for all of the nation's colleges and universities. He was elected at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14434

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… by Deanne Puca on Recognizing excellence If you know of a co-worker or staff member who is a Staff Compensation … to be honored for outstanding service to Western, use one of the options below to nominate them for a Make a … out the printable semiannual nomination form . A committee of peers will select award recipients based on your comments …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004

From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing … where she performs in "Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Tempations." NEW YORK—As a kid, Tiffany Francés rode … studio. She didn't know it at the time, but the view out of her car window provided a glimpse into her future. A 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011