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University recognizes outstanding staff members, seeks input for annual award

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… University recognizes outstanding staff members, seeks input for annual award Submitted by … have been announced, the Make a Difference Awards Committee is seeing input on annual award winners. The following … spring 2020 semiannual award: Michelle Adams , executive assistant, student affairs, Office of the Associate Dean …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62064

WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU Southwest building entrance KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … of Michigan's capital outlay process. That funding mechanism resulted in WMU having a lease on the property that will expire in 2037, when tax exempt bonds issued by the state to pay for construction are paid off. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776

WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

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… WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU students who registered to vote participated in elections at a slightly … full NSLVE report at this link . The national report suggests a promising trajectory to student voting, but there …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808

Tango musician J.P. Jofre to give on-campus performance

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… Mich.— J.P Jofre , one of the most creative and exciting tango artists since Astor Piazzolla, makes his Michigan debut at Western Michigan University in

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30645

Foundation awards $70,000 to WMU clinic for pediatric hearing initiatives

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… Foundation awards $70,000 to WMU clinic for pediatric hearing initiatives Submitted by Jillian … support two years of pediatric hearing initiatives.     This funding will be used to bridge the gap to provide … early diagnostic and rehabilitative services that may otherwise be cost prohibitive. This support will  enhanc e the h …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74705

WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief

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… officer with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is WMU's new top law enforcement official. Scott R. Merlo , … police department at Grand Rapids Community College, began his first day at his new WMU post on Monday, Sept. 29 . His appointment was approved by the WMU Board of Trustees at its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19367

WMU to host medievalists from around the globe

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… WMU to host medievalists from around the globe Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on International Congress on Medieval Studies, May 10-13 … the congress annually attracts some 3,000 medievalists--professional academics, students and enthusiasts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/374

WMU Medieval Institute names new publications director

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… WMU Medieval Institute names new publications director Submitted by … Simon Forde , who most recently served as the head of acquisitions at Amsterdam University Press and publisher of the press' European History list, took the helm of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22616

Review of campus snow, ice removal procedures

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Winter hours have begun for Western Michigan University's … and de-ice more than 23 miles of roads, 100 acres of parking, 39 miles of walks and 200,000 square feet of steps and ramps . Providing there is not a major storm, most areas on the main campus will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/85

Alfred Balkin obituary

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… Alfred Balkin obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … 1992 after 21 years of service to the University. During his WMU career, Balkin earned national recognition as a song … as well as a leader in encouraging creative and interdisciplinary learning through the arts. Alfred Balkin Balkin

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774