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Free college-level humanities courses offered to select local residents

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… residents in the Kalamazoo area who want to study history, literature, philosophy, art history and writing need look no further than Western … for the 2012-13 academic year cover the following modules: History of American Slavery, Sept. 10 to Oct. 11 Shakespeare, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1771

Dance emerita honored for advocacy

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… honored for advocacy Submitted by Deanne Puca on Cornish KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Wendy Cornish , an advocate and champion of dance for more than 50 … and chair of dance at Western Michigan University, is the recipient of this year's Partners in Dance Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45267

Weekly campus United Way drawings continue as book drive surpasses goal

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… its $200,000 goal. It has reached close to 73 percent of this goal, gaining $145,000, and almost 28 percent of employee pledge forms have been returned. This year's campaign organizers have targeted a 10-percent … prize drawings continue on campus for gifts that include a Discovery Flight in one of the College of Aviation's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43733

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… briefings. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published weekly at wmich.edu/global/events by WMU's Haenicke … Update March 2018 opportunities Thursday, March 1 CELCIS conversation circle (women only) —2 to 3 p.m. in the … Center Bronco Global Lounge, hosted by the Center for English Language and Culture for International Students. Join …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45285

One Stop offers multiple student services in central location

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… will once again offer a one-stop service center to those wishing to take care of last-minute business associated with … to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 : 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those visiting One Stop will be able to purchase parking permits … from several areas will be on hand: Accounts Receivable. Admissions. Financial aid and scholarships. Information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34332

WMU Trustee Ronald Hall of Detroit dies at 72

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… "Ron" Hall Sr. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is mourning the death June 1 of Trustee Ronald "Ron" Hall … 2012 by Gov. Rick Snyder. Ronald Hall Sr. In addition to his leadership roles as chairman of Bridgewater and CEO of … Detroit. Remembrances In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial donations to Michigan AAU Boys Basketball …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32562

Study abroad office set to welcome new director

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… development. "I am very pleased Dr. Penyak has accepted this position," says Dr. Wolfgang Schlör , associate provost of the Haenicke Institute. "With his leadership, we will continue to strengthen our study … opportunities for all our students." Dr. Lee Penyak A historian predominately focused on Latin America, Penyak …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32257

University Theatre presents 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

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… in Manhattan. Then she meets Jimmy, a handsome man making his way through the Big Apple on his wits. Based on the 1967 film of the same name, … Fedewa , Peyton Reilly , Anisa Henry , Katelyn Weikel , Miggie Snyder , Dayna Palya , Rachel Carreri , Olivia Belfie , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31404

While new student numbers remain positive, enrollment takes slight dip

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… University's incoming freshman class increased slightly this fall, while the overall number of students enrolled took … a bit, given the state population changes," says Dr. Christopher W. Tremblay , WMU's associate vice provost for … its fourth year of growth increasing to 79 percent this fall—the highest retention rate in 17 years. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27322

One Stop offers multiple student services in central location

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… will once again offer a one-stop service center to those wishing to take care of last-minute business associated with … 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 : 9 a.m. to noon. Those visiting One Stop will be able to purchase parking permits … from several areas will be on hand: Accounts Receivable. Admissions. Financial aid and scholarships. Information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26136