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Alumnus to discuss political perceptions of higher education

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… higher education Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hurley KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University will host a community forum on the government's policymaking processes and their … knee-jerk reactions to current events or are based on misinformed perceptions about higher education, both of which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1819

Campus United Way campaign celebration planned

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… Prizes include: Pair of seats in the President's Box for the last home football game $100 gift certificate for Millennium Restaurant Group (Martell's, Epic Bistro, The … Grill) Two tickets to the Gold Company's annual performance at Miller Auditorium Feb. 9 WMU still has not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2958

Talk details electric vehicle conversion

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… Electric Vehicle Conversion" and discuss the motivation for his project, its design and implementation, and the … Depending on weather conditions, the car will be available for viewing in a nearby parking lot after the talk. Contact: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/99

Sharon Flickinger obituary

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… obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Sharon Flickinger , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died June 3 … to the University. She was a word processor operator for Extended University Programs. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Flickinger , who also is a former WMU staff member. He worked as a skills trade helper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48206

School of Medicine announces accreditation at groundbreaking

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… on Medical Education, the national accrediting body for educational programs leading to the Doctor of … the new medical school, during a ceremonial groundbreaking for renovation and expansion of a downtown Kalamazoo … personal income for local residents. Businesses in the wholesale, retail, service and manufacturing sectors benefit from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2192

WMU, Cooley Law School formally ink long-discussed affiliation accord

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… WMU, Cooley Law School formally ink long-discussed affiliation accord Submitted by … Law School met on the WMU campus Sept. 17 to witness the formal signing of an affiliation agreement between the … areas of potential in which an affiliation could have the biggest impact. "I've been tremendously excited about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9428

WMU Trustee Dennis Archer earns national achievement award

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… (not verified) on Archer KALAMAZOO— Dennis W. Archer , former Detroit mayor, a member of the Western Michigan … honored this week during a sold-out gala in New York City for his lifetime of work as an advocate for the benefits of diversity. Archer will be honored …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1531

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

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… from ethicists and the public at large and was selected for the fifth annual College of Health and Human Services … research. Though Lacks' cells provided the building blocks for numerous breakthroughs, her family continued to live in … she has remained virtually unknown, and her family can't afford health insurance. Skloot began researching the book as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

WMU aviation and engineering colleges to partner with FAA

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… The FAA announced the establishment Sept. 27 of the Center for Excellence Partnership to Enhance General Aviation … as PEGASAS. The center's goal is to lay the groundwork for the creation of a cost-sharing partnership between … According to Thompson, WMU's contributions to the effort will likely revolve around its reputation and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1879

Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members

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… retirement are: Dr. Bassam E. Harik , interim vice provost for the Haenicke Institute for Global Education and associate professor of economics, … 2013 Dr. Nancy M. Schullery , professor of business information systems, 16 years, effective Dec. 31, 2013 Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5806