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Trustees opt to continue current operating budget for 90 days

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… 2016-17 general fund budget for 90 days to allow the administration to develop a balanced budget once all critical … with a 2017-18 budget on July 1 —the start of WMU's fiscal year. But two significant budget elements on the … the University's budget, developing a balanced new budget is not yet possible. Jan Van Der Kley , WMU vice president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40856

Flags lowered Friday for Navy SEAL Brett Allen Marihugh

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… served in the Marine Corps from 1999 to 2003. Between his time with the Marines and the Navy, Marihugh worked as a … was a trained medic and received multiple awards during his time in the military, including the Bronze Star. A service honoring his life is scheduled for Saturday, May 9. Flags at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23531

Prof writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg

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… writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wilson … arrived in mailboxes across the country. But Battle Creek history possesses another, equally rich legacy that a Western … Kellogg. He was interested in writing about the religious history of Battle Creek, which was founded as a Quaker town …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19089

Gibbs Fellowship application deadline approaching

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… of Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability, is accepting applications through March 30 .  Gibbs House … sustainability projects and policies while living in the historic Gibbs House on Parkview Avenue. The program runs … August 15, 2015 through July 15, 2016. The program cost is $2,000 and includes rent and utilities. About the program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22340

Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event

College of Education and Human Development

… of Color host inaugural study night event Submitted by Chris Hybels on Education students worked in teams to answer sample MTTC test questions. Whitney Lewis, event host and president of Future Teachers of Color … (MTTC), the Department of Teaching, Learning and English Studies and Future Teachers of Color hosted the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75245

Two will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Two will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … outstanding dedication in their work. Sue Ellen Christian and Dr. Autumn Edwards , both associate professors of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19109

New WMU administrator to provide perspective at community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… New WMU administrator to provide perspective at community breakfast … relations at WMU, will give a presentation titled "For This Time: An Exciting Moment in WMU History" at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in 2150 Schneider Hall. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36033

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… on WMU secured one of only 37 awards made by HHMI this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $1.4 million grant from the … Schwartz says her department has a head start on the work, thanks to a two-year project just completed with funding … help students integrate their acquired knowledge into a bigger whole," Schwartz says. "That bigger whole is all about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

Free campuswide shredding event open to students and employees

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… and recycled. The campus Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Committee is hosting the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lot 41 near … the truck. All plastic and metal must be removed, but there is no need to remove rubber bands, staples or paperclips. CDs, DVDs and floppy disks will also be accepted but must be placed in a separate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38836

WMU's fourth annual military career fair open to public

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is hosting free events designed to help those who serve or … the military and their dependents connect with talent acquisition representatives from local corporations as well as … the fourth annual Boots to Suits military career fair is from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 23 , in 208-210 Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38645