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Economics instructor honored for supporting, empowering students with disabilities

College of Arts and Sciences

… honored for supporting, empowering students with disabilities Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Jean Kimmel, center, was nominated by Disability Services for Students staff Kellie Skiba, left, … 19. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a stroke of inspired effort, this year’s winner of the Disability Services for Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71674

WMU trustees to hear search update, consider capital outlay requests

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… as well as consider a number of campus name changes triggered by an ongoing wayfaring project. Agenda Meeting at … , who serves as the chair of WMU's Presidential Search Advisory Committee. The group was formed after Dr. John M. … will consider WMU's State Capital Outlay Building Priority List, a detailed list of potential building projects the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35558

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… new expedited special education program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Austin Giles and mentor teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to … be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he joined the District's Grow Our Own teacher pipeline program.  Looking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

Excellence in Diversity award winners to be feted

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… the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. The campus community is invited to attend the free event. Reservations are … in Diversity Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments of University students, employees and groups that … more awards may be given out in each of six categories. This year, no award was given out in the graduate students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/286

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… annual Medallion Scholarship Competition . The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began in … 19 last year, amounting to more than $8 million. This year's competitors will vie for about 20 Medallion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/61

Staff member earns Kalamazoo-area LGBT award

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… Lesbian Resource Center. Jen Hsu , coordinator of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services , received the … under the REACH Awards program. In winning that award this year, Hsu was praised on and off campus for invigorating WMU's LBGT Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3760

Western Brass Quintet to perform with leading brass ensemble

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… Recital Hall. The concert will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are … in the world. Bullock Music Performance Institute Established in the fall of 1985 and renamed in 1988 in honor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35207

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… were, from left: Alan C. Poole, Cherie S. Neumann, Kandeiss-Toi Ross and Joshua Naranjo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A total of … to members of the club. Once the 2015 class of inductees is in place, the 25 Year Club will have 1,226 members. Of … 481 are active employees and 745 are retirees. Three of this year's 49 inductees are recent retirees, and all but one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28357

Numerous events scheduled to honor military veterans

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… employees at Western Michigan University will be engaging this year in a lengthy celebration of Veterans Day, which is officially observed Wednesday, Nov. 11. They will be … information, as well as activity updates and additions, visit the WMU Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28104

WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive year

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… veterans pursuing higher education—making the top-100 list for the sixth consecutive year. In a pre-Veterans Day … Military Times has placed WMU on its 2016 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 76 … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28436