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WMU offers summer seminar series on digital research

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… begins May 30. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is offering a series of presentations and a workshop for … , "Digital Gower and the Virtual Library." Dr. Eve Salisbury, professor of English, will discuss and demonstrate the "The Gower Project," a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7264

Fountain Plaza reopens after summer improvements

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… a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The plaza was cordoned off this summer while the area was redesigned to improve … were Rex Bell , representing the contractor, the Miller-Davis Co., and Kenneth Peregon , representing the project … business and finance. "I'm ecstatic to be here and see this done," Dunn told the assembled crowd. "You can't go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10405

WMU gymnastics schedule set

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… senior team members Lauren Bledsoe, Shelby MacDonald, Kristen Seidowski and Kelsey Turnquist KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University gymnastics team's 2014 schedule is highlighted by three Mid-American Conference home meets, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10285

WMU among earliest schools to award Mandela honorary degree

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… years ago, in June 1988 when Nelson Mandela was still imprisoned at Robben Island in South Africa, Western Michigan University became … of others above his own personal freedom. His personal struggle has raised the fundamental concern for individual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11944

One Stop offers convenient service to students

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… will once again offer a one-stop service center to those wishing to take care of last-minute business associated with … to noon (date added because of Jan. 6-7 closure) Those visiting One Stop will be able to purchase parking permits … information on financial aid and student accounts, and assistance with technology questions. Representatives from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12477

Digital marketing students immersed with real clients, real budgets

Haworth College of Business

…   offers educational programs for underprivileged, at-risk youth and disadvantaged and abused women.  The organization didn't have … of San Diego is a niche organization. One of the biggest challenges we faced with the project was coming up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65776

Helen J. Flaspohler obituary

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… for 19 years was instrumental in developing private fundraising efforts for Western Michigan University, died April 18 … with alumni and donors and an increasing focus on fundraising to meet such University needs as scholarships. She … freshmen. During her tenure, she was responsible for raising millions of dollars in support of the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613

University partners with city to promote 'shared prosperity' for residents

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… signed July 9 , designates the University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic … civic transformation."  Dr. Don Cooney , Kalamazoo city commissioner and Walker Institute associate director, and Dr. … roles in the development of the initiative adopted by commissioners in March. Cooney, a WMU associate professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48062

Western's Dr. Bernard Han receives highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award

Haworth College of Business

… Bernard Han receives highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Dr. Bernard Han … systems, has earned a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State. The honor … recognizes Han’s achievements on an international stage. He is one of only 400 U.S. citizens who share expertise with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71310

Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout

University Libraries

… book stacks. Additional new furniture will be added later this spring. "Students are going to love the new space," says Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. "It feels brighter and … unique challenges for any facility update," says Garrison. "Moving thousands of items off-site wasn't feasible, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135