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Distinguished Service Awards to honor 2 passionate employees dedicated to student success

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… Distinguished Service Awards to honor 2 passionate employees dedicated to student success Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kerrie Jo Harvey and Dr. Sarah Summy will receive Distinguished Service Awards during Western Michigan University's Fall Convocation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68972

Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets

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… Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The swag, the performances, the unending line for Celebration! … activity—it's a sight we haven't seen since before COVID-19 was part of our vocabulary. Bronco Bash is charging back in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815

Marketing, business development exec takes on WMU-Punta Gorda role

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… development exec takes on WMU-Punta Gorda role Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Florida … Behavioral Health Center since 2013. Before that, she was assistant vice president and business development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45092

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… navigating virtual learning with young kids Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Keeping a kindergartner … with his or her teacher over a tablet while a client waits for you to deliver a presentation over Zoom might have … We saw that in the spring. People just got exhausted. It was really hard to keep up with all the things that were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

Sustainability celebration showcases green programs

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… celebration showcases green programs Submitted by Deanne Puca on Enjoy live music, locally grown food and poetry slam-style talks on … session with them. In addition, the Wecultivate It wall is a place to share ideas for sustainable projects or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42800

Anthropology professor emerita honored with lifetime achievement award

College of Arts and Sciences

… professor emerita honored with lifetime achievement award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Erika … University, has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Iranian Studies. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60832

WMU Trustees OK 3 percent increase for 2017-18 room and board rates

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… percent increase for 2017-18 room and board rates Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at … commitment to creating environments where students want to live and eat while pursuing their academic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39677

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It all started with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start

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… Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students will find campus operations are … students. "We still have all the fun stuff, but we want to get through this pandemic safely and respectfully." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60739

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Medallion Scholars were … fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … graduate from West Ottawa High School and plans to major in music performance at WMU. He was awarded a Presidential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715