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WMU Libraries' grants save students $184K in the spring semester

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… by the University Libraries, provide support and incentive to instructors interested in adopting open textbooks—low or … traditional textbooks. The six courses were spread across disciplines in three different colleges—College of Arts and … attitude towards the class right away, and I believe this encouraged me to do better in the overall course." The 13 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59394

Lawrence Lithography prints on display

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… Lawrence Lithography prints on display Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Prints from … from the Lawrence Lithography Workshop will be on display through Friday, March 22 , at Western Michigan … experience could collaborate with a master printer to produce original lithographs, and was one of the very few …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/1637

Morvin A. Wirtz obituary

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… in Naples, Fla. He was 92. Wirtz joined the faculty in 1967 to head what was then the new Department of Special Education. He had been serving as deputy assistant commissioner in the Office of the Disadvantaged and … or a local hospice of choice. Condolences also may be shown by doing a kind gesture for someone in Wirtz's memory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1306

Robert E. Shamu obituary

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… of physics in 2004 after more than 37 years of service to the University. He was trained in electrical engineering … contributions at WMU in both research and teaching. During his tenure, he also served as chair of the physics department from 1996 to 1999, and as an assistant chairperson and undergraduate advisor for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2883

George Coy obituary

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… January 1972 and retired after nearly 21 years of service to the University in December 1992. He worked for Facilities … Army Counter Intelligence Corps from 1946 to 1949. After his retirement, he continued to run his own business, G&G Heating and Air Conditioning. Cremation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1273

WMU's global engagement growth reflects national trends

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… (not verified) on More international students enrolled this fall KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University saw … with new partnerships in Iraq, Turkey and Brazil. Compared to the last academic year, WMU's international student … collected from the 2011-12 and 2010-11 academic years. It shows that the number of international students at U.S. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3017

Richard L. Hodges obituary

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… joined the WMU faculty in 1979. He left three years later to join the University of Nebraska at Omaha faculty, but … Haworth College of Business from 1996 to 2002. His teaching expertise was in the areas of public as well as financial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/121

Flags lowered Wednesday for Army Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach

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… Mich., who died June 26 while on active duty in Afghanistan. Leach, 29, died in Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was assigned to the 1/334th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 104th Training …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/970

Registration for diversity awards event under way

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… Registration for diversity awards event under way Submitted by … students and departments and organizations that have shown exemplary leadership in contributing to diversity and … and inclusive university environment that includes ongoing training, curriculum reform and research incentives. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5600

WMU teams claim top two spots at project management competition

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… WMU teams claim top two spots at project management competition Submitted by … State University, Michigan Technological University and Ferris State University. The team was led by  Dr. Daneshvar … project management certifications, Matt Mills and Nancy Howk , both of Stryker. With their guidance, the finalists …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59292