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WMU trustees schedule special board meeting
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… of a new three-year contract with Local 1668, which is the WMU chapter of AFSCME—the American Federation of … agreement on the new contract was reached earlier this month and ratified by a vote of the union membership held … Other agenda items In addition, trustees will consider administrative recommendations to approve: Purchase of property …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26131
Gerontology expert Page-Robin dies
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… Page-Robin Page-Robin joined the University in 1968 as assistant professor of sociology. She was later promoted to … as WMU's Woman of the Year in 1983, and received the Distinguished Faculty Award from the Michigan Association of Governing Boards in 1986. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21424
Planned burn scheduled at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve
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… there in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Burn process Paul MacNellis , a retired WMU director of landscape and transportation services who is helping to organize this year's burn, says the activity is done with the approval …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23346
WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim
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… most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines—has announced Western Michigan University as the … through its Seita Scholars Program . "Phi Kappa Phi is proud to recognize Western Michigan University for its … have dreamed a college degree was within reach." Established in 2008 as a signature initiative of WMU, the Seita …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092
Thought leader in food marketing takes reins of Western’s renowned program
Haworth College of Business
… Certification program in the world, and he helped establish WMU’s Food Industry Research and Education Center as the … and food industry applied research insights. Zwanka also assisted with the relaunch of in-person industry engagement … year for the first virtual offering in the conference’s history. "While Dr. Zwanka has only been here a short time, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66714
Creator of eco-friendly glove dryer up next in Entrepreneurship Forum
Haworth College of Business
… Karen Smoots , who earned a bachelor's in business and administration in 1999 and is now president and CEO of The Green Glove Dryer, will … 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37034
Construction to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall
University Libraries
… to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … lower level of Western Michigan University's Waldo Library is getting a much-needed refresh this fall as crews install new carpet, ceiling tiles and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68971
Applications sought for assessment awards program
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… Western Michigan University Assessment Steering Committee is accepting applications until Wednesday, Jan 31 , for its … and Unit awards. The awards program recognizes and showcases outstanding efforts in the area of assessment at … improvements in academic or other programs. Apply now New this year, the collaboration award will honor groups of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44716
Walter Joseph Brunhumer obituary
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… Puca on Walter Joseph Brunhumer , professor emeritus of history at Western Michigan University, died March 15 . He … of the WMU faculty for 29 years, retiring in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Sondra Brunhumer, who is an emerita faculty member …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46808
Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Only Lovers Left Alive'
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… June 6-12 , at the Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Kalamazoo. Show times are announced shortly before the movie opens. Admission is $5.50 for film society members and regular Alamo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16309