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Book discussion at WMU precedes visit by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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… Puca on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Retired professional basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will visit the campus of Western Michigan University in March, the day after a … Ballroom on WMU's East Campus. It will focus on Chapter 1 of Abdul-Jabbar's book, which is a collection of essays on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38206

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… Clinics, Sindecuse Health Center, the Student Academy of Audiology and hearing solutions company Phonak. … silverware, clanking cups and the pitter-patter of water splashing off plates isn't exactly music to the ears, but it's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… exercises at WMU. Montgomery will present a total of 1,734 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,260 at the bachelor's level, 443 at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092

Defining your success

Haworth College of Business

… across the country. Whether it’s the never-ending stacks of bills on the kitchen counter or the financial jargon that … is why bringing awareness to the matter is important for professionals. The opportunities to help people are … aren’t afraid to take risks, try new things and create valuable relationships.   “The most important advice I have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69900

Trustees approve new parcel sales in BTR Park North

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved selling two parcels in the new Business … . The 55-acre business park is the northward expansion of Western's original BTR Park situated at the corner of Parkview Avenue and Drake Road. The expansion formally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67547

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

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… much away from communities," says Matt Carl , GSA director of outreach. "I think this Mental Health Week can really be the spark that ignites the sense of community at Western that we always had and really get it … with therapy dogs and dancing with friends at Zumba to professional panel discussions, a number of events are planned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

Collaboration, teamwork lead to sharp increase in grants to WMU

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… Western Michigan University. Externally funded awards, much of them for research, pushed the grant total for the 2014-15 fiscal year past $35 million, an increase of nearly $8 million over the previous year. The grant total in June, the last month of the University fiscal year, came in at $3.7 million. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28716

Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants

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… and several industry partners celebrated the startup of technology that will allow for the development and testing of new paper types, as well as another plant to certify … Facilities on the WMU Parkview Campus now house a one-of-a-kind in North America pilot-scale multi-ply paper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982

Mary Ghazarian’s advocacy for a better world

Haworth College of Business

… to enact change in an organization,” she says. “What types of barriers stand in the way? How can I ensure that the … change is successful?” Undaunted by the fast-paced nature of an adapting world, Ghazarian wants to combine her values … On Western’s campus, she is the president and director of digital marketing of the Refugee Outreach Collective, an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69889

Weekly campus United Way drawings continue as book drive surpasses goal

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… Way Book-It drive. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Those vying for a prize of $30,000 toward the purchase of a new car have until Friday, Nov. 10 , to donate to … Way campaign. Pledge forms must be received at the WMU Office of the President, Western Michigan University, 1903 W …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43733