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Work experiences shape student's future in public policy
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… "I chose WMU because the School of Public Affairs and Administration fits my research interests." WMU also offers the only Ph.D. program in public administration in the state of Michigan. "My doctoral degree adds … students to acquire knowledge of public policy and administration, but it also emphasizes the importance of research …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53043
Janet E. Stillwell obituary
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… in 2004 after 37 years of service to the University. She is credited with promoting and building arts programs at WMU … at the local, state and national levels. Major WMU administrator Stillwell initially joined WMU's Department of Physical Education for Women as an assistant professor. After the University separated out dance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31430
WMU celebrates 20 years as home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter
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… right: Paul Pancella, John Petro, Maria Perez-Stable, Joe Reish, and Art McGurn. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An early April … of then-President Diether H. Haenicke , from the start of his 13-year presidency to the successful realization of the effort just months before his retirement. Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45796
University Theatre presents 'Fish in the Dark'
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… University Theatre presents 'Fish in the Dark' Submitted by Deanne Puca on "Fish in the Dark" premieres Friday, March 16. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— University Theatre will perform "Fish in the Dark" Friday, March 16, through Sunday, March 25 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45667
WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones
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… as part of the BTR Park 2.0. The new 55-acre development is adjacent to the original BTR Park near the intersection … Fifteen years later, when he was serving in the Michigan Legislature, Rep. Jones played a significant role in removing restrictive legislation on the parcel of land that will house the BTR …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980
Earl Borr obituary
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… Portage, Michigan, in 1957 to join WMU's faculty as an assistant professor for the Campus School, which was later … he took a hiatus from 1960 to 1962 to serve as WMU's assistant registrar. He returned to teaching at University High, but the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160
Flu shots are available at Sindecuse Health Center
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… beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 . Vaccinations will be administered by appointment at the health center. Drop-in clinics … vaccine. To make an appointment to get a flu shot, visit the patient portal. Precautions are in place to reduce risks associated with COVID-19. Visitors will continue to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61009
Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building addresses
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… gateways, street signs and vehicle directional signs. It is expected to be completed in mid-August. Phase II includes … physical addresses for all buildings have led to a long list of address changes. With new street signs in place, the … use physical addresses for non-USPS deliveries and helping visitors navigate using GPS. Due to a time-lag for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41890
Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives
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… benefits of college access programs through the TRiO Upward Bound program, a federal initiative designed to … for success. That experience along with a graduate assistantship with economically and academically disadvantaged … initiatives. She also held administrative roles at Kellogg Community College, Ferris State University and Muskingum …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609
Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May
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… new grants from the National Science Foundation topped the list of research grants, with the largest grant totaling … thinking and then use classroom observation and analysis of classroom video of implementations of those tasks to … to support teachers in leading productive, whole class discussion around student mathematical thinking that occurs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865