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Local residents may attend 2014 Medieval Congress for free
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… ends April 23. KALAMAZOO—Kalamazoo residents and members of the Western Michigan University community may attend the … WMU's congress is the world's largest annual gathering of people interested in the Middle Ages. This year's event … congress will feature 565 sessions, including presentations of scholarly papers, panel discussions, roundtables, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14934
Chinese New Year Gala to be held on campus
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… being hosted by the Confucius Institute at WMU. It was free of charge to members of the public who registered before all seats were filled. … tai chi demonstrations, a fashion show representing several of the country's ethnicities, Chinese folk songs, and more. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21371
Funds available to help small businesses hire summer interns
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… Connection at WMU runs the internship award program for all of Michigan's 15 public universities. Last year: More than … was awarded to 99 companies across Michigan. A total of 122 students from Michigan's public universities were hired as interns. Of the 16 interns from WMU, eight continued on with their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51259
Applications sought for assessment awards program
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… recognizes and showcases outstanding efforts in the area of assessment at Western Michigan University. Recipients … New this year, the collaboration award will honor groups of individuals who are working together within or across … who have made a significant contribution in the area of assessment of student learning. The unit award, which …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44716
Music therapy clinic will perform alongside families and caregivers
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… Over the years, the concert has become a joyous celebration of achievement and an evening of affirmation for the individuals, groups, families and … have participated in music therapy services over the course of the semester. For more information about the concert, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39393
WMU lauded for societal impact and outstanding value
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… has been named both a top national university and one of the best higher education values in the Midwest by … criteria used by other high-profile rankings that identify schools "that spend the most money, exclude the most … Midwest Best Bang for the Buck list, there are 13 Michigan schools that include public universities, private liberal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26361
Student awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… Mich.—Western Michigan University junior Alexis Lenderman , of Flint, is among just 1,000 undergraduate students across … Spanish in Quito, Ecuador, this summer. The Gilman Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46935
'Pilot Error' event honoring WMU rescheduled
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… screening costs $5 for students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Promoters of a new film with several Western Michigan … theatre in Oshtemo. The event will include a screening of the film at a cost of only $5 for students. Among the night's WMU-connected …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20463
WMU political science professors field election calls from far and wide
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… WMU political science professors field election calls from far and wide Submitted by … Western Michigan University political science professors have been busy fielding calls both locally and from other parts of the world from media outlets interested in their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36122
WMU trustees to welcome new member, meet in formal session
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will welcome a new trustee, James Bolger of Whitehall, when it meets in a formal session Wednesday, … to fill a vacancy created this spring when Michelle Crumm of Ann Arbor resigned from the board. Bolger will serve a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17589