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Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… awards are due Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795

Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans

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… in an online, interactive training simulation that assists in understanding the needs, experiences and cultural issues affecting military students. The Veterans on Campus … on any day and can be stopped and resumed as necessary. It is provided by WMU's Office of Military and Veterans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37670

Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award

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… for the Global Engagement Award are due Sunday, Dec. 4 . This Western Michigan University award recognizes … be a current, continuing full‐time faculty member or administrative staff member. An individual may only receive the … Whenever two awards are made in a given year, one of them is presented to a staff member and the other to a faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517

Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Informational sessions being held this semester will help Western Michigan University employees … which are being held just before regularly scheduled admissions office open houses. About the sessions The b … or (269) 387-8214. WMU employees with suggestions about academic areas they'd like to see covered in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28054

Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion

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… Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bowen and … in the field of Mexican/U.S. migration will host a panel discussion following the screening. The 15-minute documentary … suffering and hopes related to migration. A complex issue The growth in America's Latino population continues to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27258

Giving Day 2022 most successful in University history

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… Giving Day 2022 most successful in University history Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Alumni, … students united to advance Western Michigan University's mission in a big way on Wednesday, April 13, for Western's … The Giving Day dashboard including all of the day’s winners is available online. The campus community capped off the day …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67809

Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo

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… Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo Submitted by Deanne Puca on Irish Fest will be held at the Old Dog Tavern this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo’s 16th annual Irish Fest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32633

Employee, retiree talk focuses on WMU health insurance

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… the presentation Speaking at the May 13 event will be Melissa Bosak from BCBSM. Bosak will discuss: Establishing your individual BCBSM website account. Determining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32050

Libraries seek student artwork, research for spring exhibit

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… (not pictured). KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Calling all student artists and researchers! Western Michigan University students … exhibit in Waldo Library.  The newly created exhibit space is located on Waldo Library’s second floor in the rotunda. The space was refreshed this fall with a rail system that allows for easy installation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73414

John 'Bokey' D. Satterfield Jr. obituary

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… Satterfield joined the staff in 1971 and retired from what is now Facilities Management-maintenance services in 2010 after 38 years of service to the University. He began his WMU career as a painter and worked his way up to the maintenance services manager position. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29516