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WMU trustees schedule special board meeting

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will meet in special formal session to consider … in 201 Bernhard Center. Trustees will consider approval of a new three-year contract with Local 1668, which is the WMU chapter of AFSCME—the American Federation of State, County and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26131

WMU to confer 1,260 degrees during summer commencement

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… The afternoon ceremony will include a public celebration of the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters that WMU has awarded to Michel Legrand . … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32989

Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May

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… grants from the National Science Foundation topped the list of research grants, with the largest grant totaling $621,851 and going to Dr. Laura R. Van Zoest , WMU professor of mathematics. That grant will fund MOSTs—Mathematical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865

Philip E. Kaldon obituary

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… had been with the Western Michigan University Department of Physics in a number of teaching appointments since 1992, died April 20 . He was … Valley Community College, and a visiting assistant professor at both Grand Valley State University and Hope …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32904

WMU expands programs for business executives to learn new skills

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new program offered through the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University will help … sustainable business practices and more. The cost of attending is $4,995 and includes lodging, breakfast, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38329

WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business

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… verified) on WMU alumnus August Jacobson, founding partner of Carpeturn.com, says there are many under-the-radar … story highlights August Jacobson , founding partner of Carpeturn.com . Jacobson graduated from Western Michigan … statements, rate installers and more. What was the most valuable part of your WMU experience? Being a former athlete, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159

Martin E. Gingerich obituary

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… on Dr. Martin E. Gingerich Dr. Martin E. Gingerich , professor emeritus of English, died Oct. 19 . He was 84. Gingerich, of Buckley, Michigan, joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43957

Seven to be feted as top staffers for fall 2016

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… attend the event, which recognizes the fall 2016 recipients of the Semiannual Make a Difference Award. The recipients … recipients Andrew Bachmann , police sergeant, Department of Public Safety Adrienne D. Fraaza , Fall Welcome program … Amber L. Hutson , administrative assistant I, Department of Psychology Walter T. Malone , Alpha Program manager, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36753

Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive

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… campus United Way campaign reached close to 45 percent of its $200,000 goal during the first few weeks after its launch, gaining almost $89,000. Just 11 percent of employee pledge forms have been returned. This year's … over last year's campaign, which tallied 32 percent of employee forms returned. WMU retirees have returned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489

Alumni killed in Vietnam War to be honored during dedication event

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… Michigan University will mark the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War this holiday weekend by dedicating a plaque at Kanley Chapel in honor of alumni who were killed in action during the conflict. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24116