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Lifelong learning classes, trips set for this summer
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… Mich.—Eighteen courses and four day trips are being offered this summer by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute … sites in the local community. They encompasses a variety of subjects, with some classes beginning in early June and the later ones concluding near the end of July. Among the offerings are courses that will allow …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32202
Sustainability celebration showcases green programs
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… talks on building a sustainable community are highlights of an open house at Western Michigan University Thursday, … 2 p.m. for the 2017 Fall Sustainability Celebration at the Office for Sustainability. The event will include a lively … free and open to the public. Also featured will be the office's programs and projects that range from internships …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42800
Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series
Haworth College of Business
… series at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Idris Rashid , a two-time WMU alumnus, will … Rashid The Kalamazoo-area Chick-fil-A opened in February of 2017. The store is Chick-fil-A's fifth location in … roles. Most recently, he worked in the Kalamazoo Public Schools as a behavioral specialist, also training teachers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41931
Miller Auditorium to have 'All Hands On Deck!'
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… "All Hands on Deck!" features the rich sounds of the Hollywood Victory Caravan orchestra which, along with four Hollywood stars, delivers an evening of classic songs, dances, and laughs that audience members of all ages love. The show features timeless hits featured …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28033
Graduate students honored for outstanding research
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… were recognized for outstanding poster demonstrations of their research at the 11th annual WMU Research and … Activities Poster and Performance Day. Nearly 200 members of the campus community attended the event, which showcased the scholarly and creative works of WMU graduate students. There were 48 poster presentations …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39425
October town halls address plans for Staff Compensation System review
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… consulting firm Aon to conduct a market-based review of the University's Staff Compensation System. During two sessions, WMU officials and an Aon representative will offer details and answer questions about the compensation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49309
Chicago-based Kontras Quartet returns for free performance
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… recent and upcoming engagements include international tours of South Africa and Switzerland, broadcasts on classical … at Chicago's Symphony Center and the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., television appearances on NBC and … Arizona. Kontras is currently in its third season as the professional string-quartet-in-residence at WMU. The Kontras …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44833
ROTC 5k run supports student scholarships
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… is open for a 5k event in April on the campus of Western Michigan University in honor of an alumnus who was killed in action while serving in the … with a moisture-wicking shirt. Sign up Capt. Drew Russell of Scotts earned his commission as a Second Lieutenant in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37899
5k race benefits organization that helps injured veterans
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… will benefit Homes for Our Troops, a private non-profit organization supporting injured veterans. Hosted by the … for the run at Kanley Track. Sign-up prior to the day of the race is $25 and available at asp5k.com . Registration is $30 on the day of the race. A pre-race kickoff includes a joint service …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18147
WMU schedules back-to-back career fairs in February
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… is scheduled for Feb. 12, with a new Government and Nonprofit Fair set for Feb. 13. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … 37th annual Career Fair and its first Government and Nonprofit Career Fair. Although open to the public, both events are tailored to students and alumni of Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21427