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Campuswide input being gathered to update strategic plan

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… future by responding to an online survey launched this week by the University Strategic Plan Transition Team. … leaders authorized the 2015 University Strategic Plan Revision Stakeholder Survey to aid in WMU's transition from its inaugural three-year strategic plan to a revised plan that will guide the institution for a five-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28841

Bronco men's basketball shares court, skills with people with disabilities

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… men's basketball shares court, skills with people with disabilities Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU men's basketball … welcome the Beautiful Lives Project to University Arena this week.  The Beautiful Lives Project gives people with disabilities the opportunity to actively participate in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68322

Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs

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… pension fund contributions, Western Michigan University is planning to use its refund to help pay future retirement … Sept. 30 . The Michigan Office of Retirement Services discovered earlier this year a mistake in how it had accounted for the seven …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412

Trustees to meet Thursday, discuss board's presidential assessment

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… Trustees to meet Thursday, discuss board's presidential assessment Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When the Western Michigan University … trustees' annual assessment of President Edward Montgomery is on the agenda. A compensation adjustment for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66552

Associate dean appointed for Extended University Programs

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An experienced administrator has been appointed associate dean of Western … 1 . The appointment of Dr. Edwin Martini , professor of history, was approved by WMU trustees at their July 8 meeting. Martini replaces Dr. Betty D. Dennis , who is on leave from the University. Martini served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25570

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… were chosen from the 786 students who participated in this year's competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twenty freshmen have … to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based … summers and has managed the store with other workers, logging about 40 hours a week. Lindsay M. Gubow Lindsay M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

PEN Trio to present new works for oboe, clarinet, bassoon and electronics

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… the world premiere of "Entanglement," an interactive audiovisual work for solo oboe and computer composed by Christopher Biggs and performed by PEN Trio oboist Nora Lewis. Biggs and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42357

WMU trustees sign off on new contract for police officers

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… University Board of Trustees authorized the University administration to implement a new three-year agreement between … 17-member Police Officers Association. The agreement, which is effective July 1 through June 30, 2017, was ratified by a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16516

Doctors Without Borders board member to speak at breakfast series

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Martha Huckabee will discuss her work with Doctors Without Borders May 29. … of the board of Doctors Without Borders USA, will discuss "From Average to Extraordinary and Unexpected Life” … 8 a.m. Friday, May 29 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23887

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… Men of Color Summit. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Levi Soto started his education at Western Michigan University studying engineering, a field that fit in with his experience helping his father with their family … family that they can succeed. But often they go through struggles and can’t express themselves the way they want," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165