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Nominations sought for three prestigious campuswide awards

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the Western Michigan University community are invited to nominate faculty and staff members for three of WMU's most prestigious annual awards. Friday, April 1, is … Award and Distinguished Teaching Award. The recipients of all three honors will be among those recognized during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30626

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

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… elite culinary competition. Chef Thomas Giles , manager of culinary operations for WMU Dining Services, earned the … staged every four years in Erfurt, Germany. "I've dreamed of doing the competition for 30 years. It's the pinnacle of what you do, and especially if you medal, it's so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the spring 2017 round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a … members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features semiannual and annual … Make a Difference awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a …

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

Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Wood Hall

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… advisory issued for Wood Hall has been lifted. The city of Kalamazoo lifted the advisory Sunday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. … water is safe to drink.   ***   KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The city of Kalamazoo has issued a precautionary boil water advisory … repair. No other buildings on campus are affected. In lieu of boiling water for the recommended two minutes, bottled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50976

Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

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… Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is launching a free series of community forums called "Unequal Justice: Race, Class and the Criminal Justice System." Leading off the series is a presentation by James Forman Jr ., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694

Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness

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… and mental health advocate will share the powerful story of his unlikely survival and strong will to live during two … , in the Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W. Michigan Ave. Members of the public are invited to attend all of the talks at no cost. Hines will be doing a book signing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265

WMUK sets $164,000 pledge goal for spring drive

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… Monday, March 27 . Make a gift WMUK has set a pledge goal of $164,000 over the course of the weeklong spring campaign. Listener contributions financially support the production of award-winning local news and arts content, as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38959

WMU to offer English as a Second Language teaching certificate

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… WMU to offer English as a Second Language teaching certificate Submitted by Deanne Puca on Sangren Hall, home of WMU's College of Education and Human Development KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25344

Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start

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… ever, says Matthew Bracey , Fall Welcome coordinator in the Office of Student Transitions, as the office has moved many programs online and reduced the size …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60739

Boundary-breaking percussion ensemble Clocks in Motion comes to campus

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… Clocks in Motion performs new music, builds many of its own instruments, and breaks down the boundaries of the traditional concert program. The ensemble's concert at WMU will include an exciting mixture of music by composers Marc Mellits, Anders Koppel, Andrew …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45841