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Western Wellness continues to promote fitness with new and ongoing programs
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Wellness initiative is continuing its efforts to spread health and wellness … It provides a mix of free and low-cost activities at locations such as the Student Recreation Center, which has a … this year will be the annual Benefits and Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 , in the Bernhard …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42386
Foundation awards $70,000 to WMU clinic for pediatric hearing initiatives
Unified Clinics
… support two years of pediatric hearing initiatives. This funding will be used to bridge the gap to provide … . “ Financial contributions like this recent award from the Carls Foundation enable our organization to serve … . T he mission of the foundation includes: Children's welfare including health care facilities and programs, with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74705
WMU trustees to hear search update, consider capital outlay requests
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… a number of campus name changes triggered by an ongoing wayfaring project. Agenda Meeting at 11 a.m. in the Heritage … will hear a report on the presidential search process from Trustee William Johnston , who serves as the chair of WMU's Presidential Search Advisory Committee. The group was formed after Dr. John M. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35558
Diversity celebrated at annual Pride event
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… Pride begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday with a local DJ, the "Miss or Mister Kalamazoo Pride 2016" local drag competition, a … and businesses, as well as food and beverage vendors from all over southwest Michigan. About Kalamazoo Pride …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32597
Some 700 people to participate in 2016 César Chávez March
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… César Chávez March and program Thursday, March 31 , from downtown Kalamazoo to Miller Auditorium on the Western Michigan University campus. This year's activities will tentatively begin at 9:30 a.m. … and environmental activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers union. The event has grown steadily in size and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31161
Dr. Ernest E. Rossi obituary
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… E. Rossi Dr. Ernest E. Rossi , a former longtime administrator and professor emeritus of political science at … he served as chair of the political science department from 1984 to 1992 and as associate dean of the College of … Executive Council member from 1981 to 1987; Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters; and Michigan Conference of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26296
GRCC, WMU to extend decades-old partnership with new agreement
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… and WMU President John M. Dunn will head leadership teams from both schools in signing an Institutional Agreement … program at WMU. Effective upon signing, the agreement is an umbrella structure under which both schools expect to … a number of additional program-specific agreements. A history of collaboration The new agreement is the latest in a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26498
Candidate forum for local state House seats set for Oct. 5
Government Relations
… will answer questions at a public forum Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan … on the ballot for the 60th, 61st, 62nd and 63rd House districts. Those districts represent Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, including …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34880
WMU offers new ways for students to get passports
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… particularly if cost has been a barrier in the past. This fall, the University began awarding a $110 passport … charges a $35 processing fee and variable photo fees. However, the University already waives its charges for WMU … opportunities are only meant for traditional students from wealthy families. The Passport Caravan is one way to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/45606
WMU students awarded more than $40,000 toward sustainability projects
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… students received grants totaling more than $40,000 from the University to fund their programs, projects and … activities related to sustainability and environmental issues. Awardees of the Student Sustainability Grants were … and spring semester. Applications for the Spring 2020 allocations cycle are due Thursday, Feb. 27, by 11:59 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57454