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Panel discussion examines spread of fake news

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… examining the widespread proliferation of fake news stories will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Western Michigan University. "How to Catch Fake News Before it Catches You" is the topic of the event at the Lee Honors College Lounge. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37957

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… Nominations sought for semiannual staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795

WMU senior named a finalist in international trombone competition

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Evan Clifton KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University senior … in July to compete for a 2,000 euro gift certificate toward a new trombone at the 2015 International Trombone … mention is also from Northwestern. In addition, Clifton was named the honorable mention selection in the bass …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21676

WMU medical school granted full accreditation

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… national accrediting body for educational programs leading to the M.D. degree, granted the medical school full … for LCME accreditation in 2011 as the medical school was still in the planning stages. In 2012, the LCME granted … 2018 and future classes. More recently, the medical school was granted provisional accreditation from the LCME in June …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45417

$5.5 million renovation unveiled at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… Michigan University officials, along with Third Ward City Commissioner Senita Lenear, reopened the WMU-Grand … project. "Reopening WMU's Beltline location will contribute to the city's economic and educational footprint by … education repertoire," said Senita Lenear , Third Ward city commissioner. "This facility will act as another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26334

Help for students working on research papers and projects

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… papers and projects during the tropical-themed Spring into Research event from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 , at Waldo Library. Designed to help students overcome their … format Properly citing sources Spring into Research at Waldo Library was developed by WMU Libraries with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4733

WMU students design phone app for Kalamazoo Blues Festival

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… (not verified) on The app is available at the Google Play store. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University student … sure won't give you the blues!" writes one reviewer. "Great way to find your way around the festival, get all the info about these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17289

WMU political science professors field election calls from far and wide

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… perspectives on the presidential race. Dr. Jim Butterfield was on television in Vietnam, while Dr. Mahendra Lawoti , who is from Nepal, was interviewed by Nepali media. Professors will be … the Singapore Straits Times. All of that comes in addition to the many interviews the department's faculty members will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36122

Robert S. Wirbel obituary

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… staff member, died Nov. 1, 2014 in Holland, Michigan. He was 87. Wirbel joined the WMU staff in 1964 and retired in 1987 after 23 years of service to the University. He was a security officer for many years at WMU and retired as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587

Landscapers practicing natural selection management technique

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… using a proven landscape management technique—ecological restoration, which includes planting hundreds of trees. In … "Planting whips and letting nature take its course is a way of managing the landscape other than mowing and … manager, reported that the pecan is the largest, fastest growing, most valuable and most widely planted of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53340