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University seeks public comment on accreditation of nursing program
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… of science in nursing program as part of its preparation for a comprehensive evaluation aimed at continuing its … U.S. Secretary of Education as an official accrediting body for baccalaureate and graduate degree programs in nursing. … conduct an on-site accreditation visit to WMU Feb. 25-27 for review of evidence that the program continues to meet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4374
Campus memorial event set to honor Van Cooley
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… campus memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 21 , for Dr. Van Cooley, interim dean of Western Michigan … work during the final months of his life. It opened for classes this fall and was formally dedicated Sept. 28. Cooley was appointed in January …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2181
Softball trio named Academic All-MAC
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… were named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference team for the third time in the program's history. Tschetter Rousseau Buchanan Tara Buchanan , of Kingsford Heights, Ind.; Courtney Rousseau , of Bay City, Mich.; … Sheila Poteracke and Cindy Weber who made the 1987 team. For Rousseau and Tschetter, it is the second time in their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1232
Robert Swinehart obituary
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… obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Robert Swinehart , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died July 5 … as an upholsterer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Swinehart , who was also an upholsterer for WMU for 25 years between 1966 and 1991. She died …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47980
Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, nine staff members
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… effective April 30, 2013 In addition, the retirement date for Dr. Bassam E. Harik , associate professor emeritus of … 2012 Margaret J. Hamilton , director of academic advising for the College of Fine Arts, 25 years, effective Sept. 24, … Aug. 20, 2012; Dr. Keith M. Hearit , from vice provost for strategic enrollment management to professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1719
Graduate College selects inaugural faculty fellows
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… They were selected following an application process for tenured faculty that occurred last fall. The Graduate … is a new WMU initiative that provides an opportunity for faculty members to develop as leaders on campus while … graduate and special topics courses. A 2007 nominee for the WMU Distinguished Teaching Award, Adams came to WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4126
Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space
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… more seating and more shade to make the area a destination for passive recreation. "The plans that have been developed call for layout that is more organic in feel," says David Dakin , … that characterize the current layout and opting, instead, for a layout that is more informal and inviting. We want …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6842
Breakfast series to feature discussion of WMU Archives
Haworth College of Business
… share insights into the collections and plans, including information about the collection’s legacy during the final … Historical Commission in 1962 as a regional repository for the public records of 12 counties in southwestern … and includes tax rolls, court records and township minutes for the region. While many of the collections have regional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7548
Veteran administrator is associate dean of Lee Honors College
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… chair. She also served as coordinator of academic advising for the College of Fine Arts from 1986 to 1990 and even … as well as nationally. A frequent site evaluator for the National Association of Schools of Dance, Baas serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science and is the dance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12167
How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic
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… by Megan Looker on Students take a bike ride amid calls for social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic. Enhance your … your body healthy and your mind sharp. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, the Orchesis Dance … Finn down the Mississippi River, attend a party in East Egg or get to know the mysterious Boo Radley all from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58646