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Excellence in Diversity nominations sought

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University's Excellence in Diversity Awards Selection Committee is seeking nominations by Friday, … units, organizations or teams of faculty, administrators or staff, undergraduate or graduate students or any … be considered for this year's 2016 Excellence in Diversity Awards, "Together We're Better!," with recipients being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28178

WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking

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… WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking Submitted by Anonymous (not … annual college rankings, government and policy magazine Washington Monthly has once again ranked Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42194

Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories

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… Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … at the University. The two are Doralee N. DeRyke , director of budget, operations and service support in the Haworth … in the Department of Management, and seven years later was promoted to administrative assistant to the dean. When …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609

Lifelong learning classes, trips set for this summer

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… learning experiences for mature adults—without papers or tests. Upcoming courses The Osher Institute's short-term, noncredit summer courses run one to four weeks and take place on the WMU campus and at other … of the military experience of African Americans from the War for Independence to the Vietnam War. Upcoming trips …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32202

Herbert W. Kenz obituary

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… Herbert W. Kenz Herbert W. Kenz , a retired associate director of student financial aid and scholarships at Western … and longtime member of the military, died Sept. 17. He was 87. Kenz, of Kalamazoo, spent 30 years in education, … of service. During his tenure as associate director, Kenz was responsible for all federal, state and University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27621

WMUK schedules on-air spring membership drive

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… Tuesday, March 20 . Supporters can contribute by going to wmuk.org or calling (269) 387-1021 during the on-air … to WMUK financially support the production of award-winning local news and arts content, as well as popular … 102.1 FM WMUK recently celebrated winning three Excellence Awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45779

Michigan first lady's assault prevention initiative funds WMU program

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… Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program. Distribution of grants totaling $500,000 to 23 Michigan colleges and universities was announced Nov. 4 by the first lady. WMU will receive … funding requests totaling more than $1.6 million. Priority was given to projects that fostered collaboration, involved …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28331

Management professor Keenan dies

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… Department of Management died July 28 in Kalamazoo. He was 82. J. Michael Keenan Keenan first joined the WMU faculty in 1962, the year his department was established at the University. Over the next three … he helped design the management basic curriculum. He then took a position as an operations analyst at the Stanford …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17921

Study abroad on rise at WMU, international enrollment holds steady

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… in WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education are able to make following the Nov. 16 release of the 2015 Open Doors … additional support for bridging the financial gap. WMU awarded nearly $500,000 in student scholarships for study … and their dependents contribute to the United States. The latest figures for the 2014-15 academic year show that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28607

Broncos reap millions in media exposure from championship season

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… Mid-American Conference championship season and Goodyear Cotton Bowl appearance paid major dividends for the University … the research. While not every game that WMU participated in was included in the MAC's survey, the analysis of five high points during the season was evaluated. Included in those was the midweek game at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41430