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Events celebrate LGBT Coming Out Day

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… Monday through Thursday, Oct. 10-13 . Events are open to the public free of charge, and are sponsored by WMU’s … of National Coming Out Day, the National March on Washington, D.C., for lesbian and gay rights. Activities … CARES will offer free, quick and confidential HIV testing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the same day in 1321 Trimpe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35392

WMU tops $4.5 million in externally awarded grants in May

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… WMU tops $4.5 million in externally awarded grants in May … just over $4,000. A previously announced $4 million award from the Michigan Department of Community Health to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/28037

WMU Board of Trustees meets Thursday

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… items up for board consideration include a recommendation to continue the Law Enforcement Support Office Program at Western; adoption of an amendment to the Paper Tech Foundation bylaws; several program … Dr. Kahler Schuemann  by  5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 , to address the board during the public comment periods.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73540

WMUK announces new programming, classical FM service launch

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… NPR station from Western Michigan University, announces today that beginning Monday, Jan. 20 , the station is … include NPR’s “Fresh Air,” “On Point” and "1A." "The Takeaway" from PRX, and "The Daily" from The New York Times also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57354

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Up to $35,000 in matching funds are available to help small … and math—STEM—disciplines. "The Small Company Internship Award Program provides matching funds to help businesses with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21580

Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

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… and Dr. Carla Koretsky , both scientists and administrators at Western Michigan University, have been recognized as … integrate field, laboratory and modeling studies of mineral-water-biological interactions near the Earth's surface. "I … problems, especially those related to issues like clean water and air," Koretsky says. She has been awarded more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579

Homecoming Campus Classic race set for Oct. 25

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… Classic drew about 1,800 participants last year. Open to people of all ages, the event starts at 8:45 a.m. with the 1K Fun Run and Walk that begins in front of Read Fieldhouse on Western Avenue. The 5K run and walk will start at 9:15 a.m. at the same location. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19752

World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum

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… Mich.— Norm Braksick , the retired executive director of Foods Resource Bank , an organization that raises … solutions to hunger. The organization also is devoted to awareness; Foods Resource Bank brings visitors from its … their stories and often takes visitors and U.S. farmers to Washington, D.C., to influence policy on sustainability and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610

Trustees evaluate Dunn with high praise for leadership record

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… Dr. Dunn has brought stability in leadership and direction to this University," said Miller." Although there are always challenges in leading such a large and diverse … leads our University community through these challenges always after careful consideration and with the best interests …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11934

Movie and discussion focus on weight-loss obsession

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… on "America the Beautiful 2" KALAMAZOO--The sequel to the award-winning film "America the Beautiful" will be … Michigan University in advance of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week . " America the Beautiful 2 : The Thin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/145