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WMU board to meet Nov. 1, consider sponsored programs policy
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 , in … second-floor ballroom, the board will consider a number of informational items, including two that focus on … The consent item agenda also includes consideration of a new University policy on debarment and suspension in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43544
Panel to discuss human trafficking in 'our own backyard'
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A panel of experts will explore "Human Trafficking: In Our Own … and Exploitation, and Becky McDonald , president of Women at Risk International. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Angie Moe , WMU professor of sociology. The event, which is free and open to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27155
Men's soccer Broncos Bye and Shepherd selected in MLS draft
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… Ashley Huss, WMU Intercollegiate Athletics) Bye is coming off the most decorated season in WMU history. He was a … semifinalist, the 2017 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year and named a First Team All-American by the … Bye was also honored as the National Scholar Player of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches and was an Academic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44834
State's first lady announces fall summit to be at WMU
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… summit will be held Monday, Sept. 24, at WMU. "I'm proud of the leadership role Michigan has taken to address the prevalence of sexual assault on our college and university campuses. These statewide summits are an important part of our work to raise awareness and prevention efforts to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46489
English, Theatre departments establish new regional play festival
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… that will focus on developing and producing the plays of emerging theatre artists. The inaugural Activate: Midwest … for this free event can be reserved by calling the box office of the Gilmore Theatre Complex at (269) 387-6222. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24528
WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field
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… and has its eye on the national championship at the end of May. "This is the first time Western's ever won the MAC championship," says Backe, president of the men's rugby club. "It feels pretty great." The thrill of victory helps numb the pain from the hits on the field. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485
Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day
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… set for 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 , or in case of rain, Wednesday, May 11 . The day will bring together … Technology and Research. Asylum Lake Adventure Day is part of the Kalamazoo Nature Center's Outside While … services department with support from the University's Office of the President. About 20 WMU students and community …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32040
Little River Band with special guest Ambrosia at Miller Auditorium
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… breaking the Top 40, Australia's Little River Band was one of the most successful groups to emerge from down under. The … and early '80s. Fans will be treated to an entertaining mix of new material as well as such classics as "The Night … 20 singles, including "How Much I Feel" and "Biggest Part of Me." The band has received heavy FM airplay and most of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37495
WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary
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… Mich.—A Western Michigan University student in the School of Communication has received an honorable mention in a … competitive, nationwide competition. Tirrea Billings , of Saginaw, a senior in the film, video and media studies … award in the 2016 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts in the Student Documentary category. A record …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328
Thomas J. Carr obituary
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… University staff member, died July 15. He was 87. Carr, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1962 and retired in 1988 after more than 26 years of service to the University. He was associate vice president for operations for the University in the Office of Business and Finance. Services Cremation will take …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33588