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Trustees approve new three-year AFSCME contract

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… hourly employees who work in in building maintenance and custodial capacities, dining services, landscaping and a number of other roles. Under the new contract, which becomes effective Aug. 12 now that trustees have approved it, wages for union members will rise 1 percent retroactive to July 1. An additional 1 percent increase will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1238

Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Spindler Hall, Little Theatre

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… on campus are affected. In lieu of boiling water for the recommended two minutes, bottled water should be used for … during the advisory period.   Officials expect the advisory to be lifted by Saturday, June  27 , following lab testing … advisory will be posted on the WMU news website as they become available. For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60084

Student participation encouraged for sustainability survey

Sustainability

… the University began charging students $8 per semester to fund campus sustainability projects, initiatives, … survey found that students had an interest in increased compost initiatives. Since then, the Office for … food waste from Valley Dining Center and composts it at the Gibbs Site.   Each survey participant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63718

University bands highlight music from around the world

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… "World Journeys" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 , at Miller Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. "World Journeys" features music from across … University Symphonic Band, conducted by Scott Boerma, director of bands, and the University Concert Band, conducted by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11062

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Submitted by Korey Force on Retired WMU professor and sculptor Albert LaVergne will discuss his second Fulbright … Michigan University and the extended Kalamazoo community will offer numerous global engagement … to learn about the basic Katherine Dunham technique, which combines African and Caribbean styles of movement. First …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44054

Free financial planning workshops begin in September

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… University is again offering a series of workshops on topics related to financial planning. The workshops, … required; if interested contact julie.ahlberg@raymondjames.com or call (269) 488-6900, extension 28. For more information , visit sanfordfinancialservices.com . Contact: Cara Barnes August 24, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1355

Stephen G. Jones obituary

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… of the Western Brass Quintet. He traveled internationally to perform with colleagues around the world and to serve as a visiting scholar. Jones' students over the … University influence also included service on a variety of committees that helped shape the policy and direction for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46680

'Take Shelter' debuts on campus at Little Theatre

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… Shelter ," starring Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain and Tova Stewart, Friday through Sunday, Jan. 13-15 , in the … the resulting strain on his marriage and tension within the community don't compare to Curtis' private fear of what his dreams may truly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/42

Sindecuse Health Center earns reaccreditation

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… three more years by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. "Accreditation assures patients of our commitment to quality health care," says Carol Eddy , … payers, medical organizations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies and the public. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2476

Language professor elected officer of national board

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… professor at Western Michigan University has been elected to the 2012-14 Executive Committee of the Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council on Language …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1885