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More than 1,000 staff members respond to HR request for job details

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… on A final report on the study is expected before the end of the academic year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—By the start of 2015, 1,033 members of the WMU Staff Compensation System responded to a Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21034

First students in Multimedia Arts Technology program to graduate

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… Dr. Christopher Biggs KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The first graduates of Western Michigan University's new Multimedia Arts … diplomas April 30 and embark on new careers in high-tech, professional music production. The students have been … set to graduate this month range from full-length albums of original music to a new computerized enhancement tool …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31952

Business students recognized for academic excellence and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Twenty-four students from WMU's Haworth College of Business were recognized as part of the Trailblazer Student Recognition program, and one student was named Trailblazer of the Year. The Trailblazer program is in its third year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39522

WMU trustees slated to meet in formal session Nov. 7

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will meet in formal session at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 , in the second-floor ballroom of Heritage Hall on WMU's East Campus.  Trustees will consider informational items, including the first of what will be comprehensive quarterly reports to the board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50135

Student Financial Aid Office has new interim director

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… Student Financial Aid Office has new interim director Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Mich.— Shashanta James is the new interim director of Western Michigan University's Student Financial Aid Office, effective July 1. She replaces Dr. Terrell Hodge who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/40988

Annual Concerto Concert highlights accomplished music students

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… Puca on Curry, left, and Sims KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The winners of Western Michigan University's Concerto Competition will … in West Olive, Michigan. He began playing violin at the age of 6 using the Suzuki method with teachers MaryJo Koppenal and Ann Camp. A graduate of West Ottawa High School in Holland, Michigan, Curry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39299

Anthony A. Gioia obituary

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… University faculty member, died Jan. 4 . He was 81. Gioia, of Augusta, Michigan, joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired in 1996 after 30 years of service to the University. He began his career at WMU as an associate professor of mathematics and retired as professor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30912

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… first black student athlete, struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the while fighting racism on and off the playing field. On Friday, July 28, a Dunlap family delegation toured WMU to visit the campus haunts of the record-setting player known nationally as "The Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41627

Become familiar with Western's winter weather closure policy

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… winter season just around the corner, this is a good time of year to review Western Michigan University's closure … classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of notification via one of the methods listed below, all normal operations will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66299

Campus United Way campaign set to launch

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… set to launch Submitted by Deanne Puca on Distribution of pledge cards is underway. KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Western … United Way CEO Mike Larson will join Buster Bronco in front of Sangren Hall to kick off the campaign to raise $275,000 as part of the larger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26564