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WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive year

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… Michigan University has been named one of the nation's best institutions for military veterans pursuing … in Michigan. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members and the family members of … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28436

Western Brass Quintet to perform with leading brass ensemble

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… Brass KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Brass Quintet will celebrate its 50th anniversary in performance with the Stockholm Chamber Brass at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 , in the Dalton Center … Brass The Stockholm Chamber Brass came to the public attention in 1988 after winning the first prize in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35207

WMU trustees approve Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site

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… of the completed Heritage Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its July 8 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board … Heritage Hall the new official name for the building that will house the WMU Alumni Center. The building's formal … 1990 and then was home to art studios until about 10 years ago. Now it will house the Alumni Center and it will be home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25457

New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany

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… New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and … remarkable photographs of a very different place and time.” Upon reviewing the artifacts and hearing Juretschke’s story, … she's a German girl at a time when being German wasn't a good thing. Trying to capture that sense of her life, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162

Graduate students to be honored for research and teaching

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… Graduate students to be honored for research and teaching … psychology Sara Bijani, history Gerardo Bohorquez Gonzalez, Spanish Caitlin Callahan, Mallinson Institute for … El Kadiri, geosciences Melinda Gevaart, nursing Subash Gokanakonda, mechanical and aeronautical engineering … comparative religion Adam Wolfe, history Contact: Tonya Durlach April 18, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/345

Public invited to apply to four-week translation program

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… Public invited to apply to four-week translation program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … is open to all college students; high school teachers, government officials and other professionals who rely on … two days a week. The courses will run concurrently and be supplemented by presentations from distinguished guest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/264

New LEED building certifications boost WMU total to seven

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… New LEED building certifications boost WMU total to seven Submitted by Anonymous (not … of Health and Human Services, which earned a LEED-EB gold designation in 2009. That building and WMU's focus on … Energy-efficient classroom lighting with dimmers and occupancy sensors Compact fluorescent site lighting Chemistry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4731

Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops

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… The event is free and open to the public. Carroll's presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period, and … and Kabul. Carroll's efforts have been profiled on "NBC Nightly News," FOX News, CNN, PBS, The History Channel, NPR, "CBS Sunday Morning," "The Today Show," "Good Morning America" and "Nightline," and he was featured …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/112

Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Retirements, resignations and sabbaticals approved KALAMAZOO—The retirements of 11 faculty … 2013 David Orchanian , master faculty specialist of occupational therapy, 15 years, effective April 30, 2013 Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5806

WMU office lands two NSF grants to boost teaching of science

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… KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's Science and Mathematics Program Improvement unit has received two grants … student thinking, particularly misconceptions, needed to support students' mastery of the subject. The NSF-funded … more assistance with difficult topics or concepts. Project goals The project has two main goals. One is to continue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11965