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The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

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… job for nursing grad Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cade Hine is starting his career as a labor and delivery nurse after earning his … his doctor found a lump that turned out to be a rare and aggressive form of testicular cancer. Within days, he was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474

Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University archaeologists are set to offer the public a look at progress on the … Joseph archaeological dig in Niles, a sample of some of this summer's findings and a glimpse into the18th century … From the Storm: Architecture in 18th-century New France" is the theme of a two-day open house at the site scheduled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25110

Campus community invited to weigh in on Valley design concepts

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… in the selection of a design firm that will renovate the existing dining and kitchen facilities in the Goldsworth … residence halls after the new Valley Dining Center opens this fall. Four architectural firms will present preliminary … Progressive AE, 3:30 p.m. The first phase of construction is scheduled to take place during spring and summer of 2017. …

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

WMU trustees to elect officers at upcoming meeting

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… to approve the awarding of an honorary degree this spring.   Additional items on the agenda include reports … support initiatives at WMU also are part of the agenda. As is the case with all meetings of the WMU Board of Trustees, … at bit.ly/1Go6KLc . For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30193

Accomplished writing alumni return to WMU for Frostic Reading Series

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… Accomplished writing alumni return to WMU for Frostic Reading … Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three accomplished writers and graduates of Western Michigan University … Reading Series . Natalie Giarratano, Monica McFawn and Kristian O'Hare will read from their works at 8 p.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19904

Drawings to be held Nov. 20 for campus United Way campaign

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—WMU's campus United Way campaign to raise $275,000 is underway, and donation envelopes are being distributed to employees. Employees who give any amount will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27530

Lester F. Baird Jr. obituary

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… in 2011 after 24 years of service to the University. His job primarily involved helping WMU maintain its myriad … steam pipes and doing welding as assigned. Earlier in his career, he was a boilermaker who built nuclear and … builder of street rods as well as a street rod mechanic. He is survived by his wife Linda , who retired from WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26492

Western Michigan University Asian Initiatives presents 2024 Spring Gala celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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… 2024 Spring Gala celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Auditorium on Sunday, April 21 , starting at 4 p.m. This vibrant event, celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, promises a diverse showcase of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75138

Town hall meeting, letters to homes key parts of compensation rollout

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… letters will outline the individual's annual salary or hourly pay rate, job title and pay grade in the new … will be effective with the July 1 start of the 2015-16 fiscal year.  Town hall meetings Also on May 19, two town … vice president for human resources, will lead the discussions along with a representative of Aon Hewitt, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23700

WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic

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… hands-on experience in combating the opioid epidemic that is ravaging communities across Michigan. The $1.35 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration will support the Michigan Youth Prevention and … practices that can make a difference in the communities struggling with opioid use and substance use disorders …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54593