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Panel discussion examines spread of fake news

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… the widespread proliferation of fake news stories will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Western Michigan University. "How to Catch Fake News Before it Catches You" is the topic of the event at the Lee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37957

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of … Staff Compensation System employees). American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795

Applications available for student sustainability grants

Sustainability

… meeting minimum requirements. Grant allocations will be announced before the end of spring semester. Grant proposals are … past proposals and download a grant application. All applicants are advised to schedule a consultation appointment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37642

WMU geosciences scholars celebrate 50 years as academic department

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… of Geosciences will return to Kalamazoo next week to begin a yearlong celebration of scholarship, service and … 1959 and the hiring of Dr. Lloyd J. Schmaltz , who in 1965 became the first chair of a new stand-alone geology … in Kalamazoo, will attend the Alumni Rally as will a number of other department leaders and retired faculty members. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26660

WMU board to consider resolution to receive state funding for Dunbar Hall renovation at special board meeting Thursday

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… upgrades for teaching and learning. The building will also be upgraded to maximize energy efficiency and better align with WMU’s sustainability mission. The project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68080

Renowned foreign affairs expert Lawrence Ziring dies at 86

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… Scholar, the University's highest honor for a faculty member. Ziring was the author or coauthor of dozens of books … after serving during the Korean War, was the first American student to enter the Pakistan Programme at Columbia … was a founding member and the former president of the American Institute of Pakistan Studies, and for years, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25594

New alum's photo chosen for national promotions

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… photo of April honors alumnus J. Gabriel Ware will be used nationally in promotional pieces for Phi Kappa Phi, … Ware taken by WMU photographer Mike Lanka on April 30 has been selected by the honors organization as first place … stoles and honor cords marking his achievements as a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Lambda Pi Eta communication honorary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34141

Events slated for Native American Heritage Month

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… Events slated for Native American Heritage Month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November is Native American Heritage Month. KALAMAZOO, Mich.--November is Native …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … opportunities in December. Highlights include West African drumming classes, Kalamazoo Institute of Art tours and … conversation about local and social topics. Free. West African Drum Classes —6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Rootead, 1000 W. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50379

Alfred K. Ho obituary

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… the dean of international education and programs. Born in Beijing, Ho was an expert on Far Eastern economies and wrote … tells the story of the economic, political and social struggles in post-Maoist China, through the accounts of some 20 … at Los Angeles City College for another nine years before joining WMU's faculty and moving to Michigan. Ho …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15847