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Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU

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… Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU Submitted by … Leni Sinclair , Detroit-based photographer, political activist since the 1960s and the Kresge Foundation’s Eminent … over the years focused on such jazz, blues, rock and reggae legends as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bob Marley, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31099

WMU sales students claim first place in the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… Kastel represented WMU at the competition. Faculty Specialist Mary Nielsen coached the team. The competition tasked … we expected a slightly chaotic but successful day, and that is exactly what we got!” Lay shared her sentiments about … proud to see the growth and bonds formed among the team. “This competition was unique because our students were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67738

Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Informational sessions being held this semester will help Western Michigan University employees … which are being held just before regularly scheduled admissions office open houses. About the sessions The b … or (269) 387-8214. WMU employees with suggestions about academic areas they'd like to see covered in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28054

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… awards are due Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). …

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

Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans

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… in an online, interactive training simulation that assists in understanding the needs, experiences and cultural issues affecting military students. The Veterans on Campus … on any day and can be stopped and resumed as necessary. It is provided by WMU's Office of Military and Veterans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37670

Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion

International Student and Scholar Services

… Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bowen and … in the field of Mexican/U.S. migration will host a panel discussion following the screening. The 15-minute documentary … suffering and hopes related to migration. A complex issue The growth in America's Latino population continues to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27258

WMU earns top accreditation for landscape management

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… under a new, dynamic sustainability-oriented program established by the Professional Grounds Management Society. In … accreditation rating requires a very proactive and aggressive approach to understanding and implementing sound … accreditation facilitator Joe Jackson said in announcing this year's two honorees. "WMU's Landscape Services Division …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26328

Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award

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… for the Global Engagement Award are due Sunday, Dec. 4 . This Western Michigan University award recognizes … be a current, continuing full‐time faculty member or administrative staff member. An individual may only receive the … Whenever two awards are made in a given year, one of them is presented to a staff member and the other to a faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 scholarships

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… scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's Medallion Scholarship Competition is Jan. 24 and 31. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some 800 academically … on Saturday, Jan. 31 . The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21192

Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo

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… Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo Submitted by Deanne Puca on Irish Fest will be held at the Old Dog Tavern this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo’s 16th annual Irish Fest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32633