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Miller, Rinvelt will lead WMU Board of Trustees in 2016
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… Michigan University Board of Trustees. The two were elected at the board's Feb. 11 meeting and will serve throughout … He also is the owner of the Millennium Restaurant Group LLC, which operates several restaurant properties in … Dunn . He was first appointed to the board by then-Michigan Gov. John M. Engler and then reappointed by Gov. Rick …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30242
Campus talks, exhibit focus on water as an essential global resource
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… Campus talks, exhibit focus on water as an essential global resource Submitted by Deanne … April. The spring talks will be presented by a diverse group of WMU faculty members as well as speakers from such … Brandao, history. Jan. 20 , "'More Powerful than the Governor: The Michigan Office of Drain Commissioner," Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29638
Nominations sought for semiannual staff award
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… Nominations sought for semiannual staff award Submitted by … eligible for membership in the following five employee groups: Administrative Professional Association (nonbargaining … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795
Campus team assisting in revising University Strategic Plan
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… Campus team assisting in revising University Strategic Plan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Association and Graduate Student Association. Known as The Gold Standard, the University Strategic Plan first went into … period that ended June 30. WMU is now in the process of updating the plan and having it span five rather than three …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28336
Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion
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… Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion … continues to outpace the growth in all other minority groups, reports Denise Bowen , WMU assistant professor of … with Dr. Maureen Mickus , WMU associate professor of occupational therapy. Moreover, Bowen says the vast majority of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27258
Soga Japan Center receives Champs award
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… Public Schools staff members who help the district create successful collaborations. A nationwide network of … local affiliates surround students with a community of supportive resources, empowering them to stay in school and … of the center. At the same ceremony, the local CIS group presented its annual Diether Haenicke Promise of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24304
WMU expands professional development offerings in G.R., Kalamazoo
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… Western Michigan University began offering an expanded catalog of noncredit courses to the public in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and online. Registration is open for a three-course suite of business … all classroom materials. Scheduled are: Maximizing Group Problem-Solving Situations —Register by Tuesday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22707
Film about young adults, suicide highlights spring lecture series
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… and suicide, is planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 , at Chenery Auditorium, 714 S. Westnedge Ave., as part of a … Two Minds," a journey into the lives of people living, struggling and triumphing with bipolar disorder. She is also the … been stigmatized and buried with the lives it claims. The goals of the film are to open conversation, reduce the shame …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44658
WMU wins 2014 Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature
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… WMU wins 2014 Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature Submitted by … . "The competition allowed us an opportunity to reflect upon our many accomplishments, as well as have some fun and … body in Michigan to initiate and approve a fee that supports campus sustainability initiatives and provides …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16339
Trustees approve retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members
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… verified) on The trustees signed off on personnel changes at their April 9 meeting. KALAMAZOO—The retirements of six … 34 years, effective Feb. 28, 2014 Terry R. Bettiga , supervisor in maintenance services, 26 years, effective … 24 years, effective Feb. 28, 2014 Gregg McChesney , skilled trades helper in Facilities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15541