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WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability

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… WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … though still in its infancy. Much of the fledgling forest was last year the unpaved driveway to a soccer field, and … bitterly cold winters. Students and staff also are testing different types of insulation below ground. They've …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28342

WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief

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… police chief Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of the WMU police station KALAMAZOO, Mich.--A Western … at his new WMU post on Monday, Sept. 29 . His appointment was approved by the WMU Board of Trustees at its Sept. 30 … Division in 1990 and went on to win several departmental awards for excellence, merit and life saving. He served as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19367

Comp project pay guidelines unveiled, job slottings still in process

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After four days of campuswide meetings to gain input from directors and executive officials on job … . The market-based structure was shared widely during the recent campus meetings and used … during discussions about job slottings. "The pay structure was developed using best practices in the human resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22352

WMU honor society receives annual award for service

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… WMU honor society receives annual award for service Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU's Alpha … honor society has won a prestigious Maintaining the Flame Award for the ninth straight year. The award was presented to 12 ALD chapters around the country in recognition of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17947

WMU’s MBA program celebrates 50 years in Grand Rapids

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… President John M. Dunn will deliver remarks about the history and the future of the program and the ties between WMU … for providing a relevant and engaging program, the MBA was first offered in 1964 in Grand Rapids after the college … full-time, dedicated faculty for the Grand Rapids location was hired so that professors could engage fully with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18266

Students claim second place in HR Games competition

Haworth College of Business

… Management, with one team claiming second place. The games took place during the society’s 2019 conference and exhibition , which was held October 9-11 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, … about best practices, policies, laws and terminology. To walk away with a second place finish was a phenomenal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56119

WMU financial information student group earns recognition

Haworth College of Business

… the recognition. The recognition The organization strives to recognize outstanding academic achievements in the field … the study and practice of professional fields related to these disciplines; provide opportunities for … among members and practicing financial professionals; and to encourage a sense of ethical, social and public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36522

Memorial service set for H. Nicholas Hamner

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… Mich.— Dr. H. Nicholas Hamner , a professor emeritus of history whose career at Western Michigan University spanned 36 years, died Feb. 15 . He was 92. H. Nicholas Hamner Hamner joined the WMU faculty … building on a lifetime of volunteerism and philanthropy. He was active with the WMU Theatre Guild, Emeriti Council and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21971

Spektral Quartet and Mark DeChiazza present new works

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… Quartet KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Spektral Quartet will return to Western Michigan University for a workshop-performance of … Renée Coons at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by … and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling (269) 387-2300 or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45969

WMU Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's time for area senior citizens to slip on their dancing shoes in preparation for Western … 30th anniversary is themed "Thirty, Flirty and Thriving" to highlight the fun-natured, energetic spirit and ongoing … . Senior Prom The Senior Prom began in 1988 as a way for older WMU alumni and area residents to share an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45802