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Trustees approve retirements of four faculty, five staff members

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… affiliations of numerous faculty members to make them consistent with revised names they approved for several academic departments. … of retirement are: Larry Ahleman , master faculty specialist in chemical and paper engineering, 15 years, effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13701

Byrd-Jacobs appointed Graduate College interim dean

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… Graduate College interim dean Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Sue Stapleton , who has served … College dean since 2012, will assume the role of special assistant to the provost beginning today, May 16. Dr. Christine Byrd-Jacobs , associate dean of the Graduate College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53488

New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… and develop collaborations with industry to assess water, aggregate, gas and oil, and subsurface storage capacity. Such … Geological Survey, which was formally moved to WMU by legislative action five years ago. "These resources are so … can't afford not to use science to protect them and make decisions about how they can be developed and used." Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary

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… Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on McGinnis Dr. Dorothy J. McGinnis of Kalamazoo, nationally known for her innovations in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083

WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership

Haworth College of Business

… on linking theory with practice," says Dr. Matt Ross , assistant professor of finance. "Our students begin using … software system.  With only a few limitations, such as disabled trade execution, students learn to use a primary … analyses of large market capitalization U.S. stocks. This course manages a WMU Foundation investment portfolio of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52733

How Mongolia's herding culture shaped a doctoral candidate's journey

College of Arts and Sciences

… in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. Miller and his host family. “I got to see how former herders navigate and negotiate their daily lives in the yurt districts on the edges of the city as they took care of their … Mongolian herders.  “I became acquainted with various struggles new migrants to the capital city encounter as I worked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73677

WMU to close all campuses at 3 p.m. for winter storm

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… scheduled for 3 p.m. or later today are canceled.  This article will be updated with special hours as information … the University events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are … others schools around the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74325

NeoVent duo wins innovation prize sponsored by U.S. Patent Office

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… Virginia. With the win against undergraduate finalists from Columbia, Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Penn State … which has now earned five national innovation prizes, is a respiratory support mechanism designed to treat critically ill infants, particularly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28697

Two University musical ensembles join forces for upcoming concert

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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson , WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are … or (800) 228-9858. Birds on a Wire will premiere "Aggravated Avians" by faculty composer John C. Griffin , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2940

What you need before going to the polls

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… you plan to vote. Don't stand in line 20 minutes only to discover you're at the wrong location. It takes less than 30 … For each national, state and local contest For nonpartisan contests for Michigan Supreme Court For each state and … a little longer. What should you not wear You cannot wear, display or distribute campaign-related materials within 100 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2645