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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

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

Planned burn scheduled at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve

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… to organize this year's burn, says the activity is done with the approval and cooperation of all necessary local … manager. Whether started by lightning or Native Americans, it stimulated various plant species to grow more … and discouraged others that were not adapted to fire. "Without regular burning, fire-adapted ecosystems are invaded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23346

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

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

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

Trustees to consider tuition, room and board rates in livestreamed meeting Thursday

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… academic year. Trustees will convene via virtual platform, with the meeting livestreamed at wmich.edu/trustees . A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59035

WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… She had students of all ages, but her passion was teaching young people at the high school and college level. Before … her three Kalamazoo decades Rappeport created a significant artistic footprint in the community. When the Fontana … she was honored by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo with the Community Medal of Arts Award, and in 1995 she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511

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