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Student honored for leadership, service

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University junior David Bere of Kalamazoo has been honored by a national organization as … David Bere Bere, a political science major, recipient of the Kalamazoo Promise and a studio coordinator in the Office for Sustainability, is one of about 200 undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281

WMU trustees slated to meet in formal session Nov. 7

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will meet in formal session at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 , in the second-floor ballroom of Heritage Hall on WMU's East Campus.  Trustees will consider informational items, including the first of what will be comprehensive quarterly reports to the board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50135

Acclaimed ensemble to play Wednesday night concert

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… Mich.—The Sphinx Virtuosi, a conductorless ensemble of soloists comprising top alumni of the national Sphinx Competition for young Black and … while engaging young and new audiences through performances of varied repertoire. They perform masterpieces by Bach, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26869

Campus community invited to weigh in on Valley design concepts

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the Western Michigan University community are invited to play a role in the selection of a design firm that will renovate the existing dining and … Goldsworth Valley I dining facilities during a day of presentations Wednesday, April 20 , in 106-107 Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31635

Gymnastics posts second highest GPA in the nation

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… WMU head coach Penny Jernigan . "I am especially proud of these 14 women for their commitment to our standards of excellence. As a full-time Division I student-athlete, … to their hard work and dedication. I am very proud of them and proud of the culture of our program." WMU once …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48180

Famous activist, educator gives talk on democracy, education at WMU

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… on democracy and education. Dr. William Ayers , co-founder of the Weather Underground in 1969 and formerly … titled "Teaching Free People: What Democracy Demands in its Schools." He also will meet with faculty and students while … and democracy, education and the cultural contexts of schooling and teaching as an essentially intellectual, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14319

Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… community beyond WMU. Nominations may be made by any member of the University community, including retired faculty … and receive a plaque, a $2,000 honorarium that becomes part of their base salaries, and an invitation to present a … and selection criteria All current, continuing Board of Trustees-appointed employees with faculty rank are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36861

WMU trustees to consider move to issue new bond series

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… Wednesday, March 25 , the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is slated to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of a set of 2015 general revenue bonds. Trustees will meet in formal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22605

Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources

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… Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources Submitted by Erin Flynn on 10/23/20 Update: … mental health. A recent Active Minds survey found 76% of college students report their mental health has worsened … emerged as a global threat, citing increasing feelings of stress, anxiety and loneliness. Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61633

Gerald L. Sievers obituary

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… L. Sievers KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- Dr. Gerald L. Sievers , professor emeritus of statistics at Western Michigan University, died Sept. 25. … the faculty in 1967 and retired in April after 46 years of service to the University. His research expertise was in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19259