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Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner

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… that WMU's Division of Multicultural Affairs has joined with the Southwest Michigan César E. Chávez Committee and … will be held at the Fetzer Center on the WMU campus, begins with a reception at 5 p.m. followed by the dinner and awards … is Dr. Fanny Tabares , a retiree from Kalamazoo who worked with Latinos in Michigan for more than 20 years, first as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38729

Varied elements of identity come together in alum's art exhibit

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… Suzanne B. Siegel earned a master's degree in fine arts with a focus on painting from WMU in 1988. Her work is on … March 26. The reception is free and open to the public with free parking available in Lot 104. A 'perpetual seeker' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22547

Student sales team nets 'Rookie of the Year' award

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… WMU," says Schievink. "Western and the sales program along with the Sales and Business Marketing Association have given … many opportunities to be successful as a student and as a young professional. It was great to be able to put the hard … Its intensive sales-focused curriculum prepares students with adaptive, relationship-focused selling skills that lead …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11573

U.S. News names three WMU grad programs best in Michigan

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… programs in the nation shows Western Michigan University with seven programs among the top 100 in their disciplines … law school. WMU-Cooley was tied for 36th place nationally with law schools at such other universities as Harvard, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22415

WMU board to consider new unit name Thursday

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… considered by the board is extending the lease agreement with PNC Bank at the Bernhard Center through April 30, 2028. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58427

Marvin 'Geno' Milkovich obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 24, 2015, at home with his family by his side. He was 83. Milkovich joined the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29782

WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director

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… acclaimed Seita Scholars support program for former foster youth. Ronicka D. Hamilton , senior campus coach for the … the Center for Fostering Success. "We also were impressed with her genuine interest in student success and her solid … she says. "But I've always acted on my compassion to help young adults at risk. When working as a financial analyst …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37081

Former Obama official to discuss American democracy

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… Former Obama official to discuss American democracy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … administration will talk about public confidence in American institutions and American democracy when she speaks on … introduced by WMU President Edward Montgomery , who served with her in the Obama administration as a member of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48986

D.R. artist-activist to visit WMU as part of School of Art lecture series

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… Mich.--A noted artist and activist from the Dominican Republic will visit the area late this month to speak as … and immigration. Pineda's interest in art began at a very young age, drawing on a large blackboard that his mother, a … In 2014, the Dominican Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Dominican Museum of Modern Art and the Valencian …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19845

Academic Convocation sets direction for 2014-15 academic year

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… as a campuswide gathering for employees called Fridays With Friends, will be held immediately following the … outstanding academic or artistic achievement recognized within the larger national and international academic … awards | Sept. 12, 2014 Two will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards | Sept. 23, 2014 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19494