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International expert on geographical naming in Asia visits WMU

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What's in a name? Plenty when it comes to naming important geographical points of interest. Dr. … He will deliver two lectures that are free and open to the public. The lectures Choo's first lecture is at noon … expert on the geographical naming of the body of water between the Korean Peninsula and Japan and issues that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27782

Trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME

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… hourly employees who work in building maintenance and custodial capacities, dining services, landscaping, parking … and a number of other roles. Under the new contract, wages may increase or one-time payments made for union … additional 2.25 to 3 percent by the end of the third year. Wage increases also vary each year dependent upon skill set …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26182

WMU Trustees OK 3 percent increase for 2017-18 room and board rates

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… Diane Anderson in presenting the recommended increase to the board. The move keeps WMU's housing among the state's most affordable. WMU rates are projected to be ninth in the state out of 15 public universities. In … commitment to creating environments where students want to live and eat while pursuing their academic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39677

ISM students earn honors in regional competition

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… in Downer's Grove, Ill. WMU team members were Layla Farwana , of Kalamazoo, Mich., Justin Giola , of Clarkston, Mich., Michael Merling , of Jackson, Mich., Ashley Moyle , of Mattawan, Mich., Brendan Mulcahy , of Livonia, Mich., and Kyle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14632

WMU hailed as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars

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… WMU hailed as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars Submitted by … of State's annual ranking of its flagship program, which was just published by the Chronicle of Higher Education. … professor of political science; Vietnam in its global contest Dr. Jon Davis, associate professor of mathematics, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38326

WMU Soccer Complex receives $75,000 field upgrade

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… of a new playing field. The project is expected to be completed before the start of the fall season. Fraze … Prior to the 2015 season, expanded bleacher seating was installed and a fully operational press box was constructed. In 2013, a paved parking lot with a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39591

New General Counsel named at Western

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… counsel for metro Detroit’s Oakland University (OU), is set to begin his tenure as a member of the campus community and … an exemplary new colleague in Keith,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “I am confident his extensive experience … experienced the impact of public education, and I look forward to working for the collective good of our students at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68429

Frank Robinson obituary

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… University faculty member, died Dec. 1 in Kalamazoo. He was 100. Robinson was a WMU alumnus and joined the University as an instructor in 1944. He left for a similar position at Ohio State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20670

Chauncey J. Brinn obituary

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… Western Michigan University, died Sept. 14 in Arizona. He was 83. Brinn of Whetstone, Arizona, served WMU during a period of steady … as vice president emeritus for administrative affairs and was WMU's first black vice president. Chauncey Brinn Brinn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27262

Football Broncos earn first ever national ranking

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… arch rival Central Michigan University and the chance to take home the rivalry's Cannon Trophy for the third straight time was just the start of the Western Michigan University … by head coach P.J. Fleck , were ranked in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll for first time in program history. Debuting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35536