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School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU
College of Arts and Sciences
… by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah is founding director of the new School of Environment, … in the environment, geography and sustainability. Born of discussions between Western’s Department of Geography, Environment and Tourism and Institute of the Environment and Sustainability …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665
Nominations sought for semiannual staff award
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… awards are due Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795
Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans
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… in an online, interactive training simulation that assists in understanding the needs, experiences and cultural issues affecting military students. The Veterans on Campus … on any day and can be stopped and resumed as necessary. It is provided by WMU's Office of Military and Veterans …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37670
Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Informational sessions being held this semester will help Western Michigan University employees … which are being held just before regularly scheduled admissions office open houses. About the sessions The b … or (269) 387-8214. WMU employees with suggestions about academic areas they'd like to see covered in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28054
Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award
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… for the Global Engagement Award are due Sunday, Dec. 4 . This Western Michigan University award recognizes … be a current, continuing full‐time faculty member or administrative staff member. An individual may only receive the … Whenever two awards are made in a given year, one of them is presented to a staff member and the other to a faculty …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517
Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion
International Student and Scholar Services
… Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bowen and … in the field of Mexican/U.S. migration will host a panel discussion following the screening. The 15-minute documentary … suffering and hopes related to migration. A complex issue The growth in America's Latino population continues to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27258
WMU earns top accreditation for landscape management
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… under a new, dynamic sustainability-oriented program established by the Professional Grounds Management Society. In … accreditation rating requires a very proactive and aggressive approach to understanding and implementing sound … accreditation facilitator Joe Jackson said in announcing this year's two honorees. "WMU's Landscape Services Division …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26328
Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo
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… Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo Submitted by Deanne Puca on Irish Fest will be held at the Old Dog Tavern this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo’s 16th annual Irish Fest …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32633
Giving Day 2022 most successful in University history
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… Giving Day 2022 most successful in University history Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Alumni, … students united to advance Western Michigan University's mission in a big way on Wednesday, April 13, for Western's … The Giving Day dashboard including all of the day’s winners is available online. The campus community capped off the day …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67809
Employee, retiree talk focuses on WMU health insurance
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… the presentation Speaking at the May 13 event will be Melissa Bosak from BCBSM. Bosak will discuss: Establishing your individual BCBSM website account. Determining …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32050