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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