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Constitution Day talk focuses on women's influence in American politics

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… politics Submitted by Deanne Puca on Women gained the right to vote in 1920. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Dr. J. Kevin Corder will speak on whether women's right to vote altered American politics as he delivers the U.S. … Notre Dame are the authors of "Counting Women’s Ballots," a comprehensive assessment of women’s voting in the 1920s and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42615

WMU Humanities Center puts focus on urban food in presentation

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… (not verified) on Pothukuchi's talk is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing food in the middle … might seem counter-intuitive. But those who attend an upcoming presentation sponsored by the Western Michigan … of the city speaks as part of the center's Reimagining Community Speaker Series. Kami Pothukuchi , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30961

Trustees set strategic direction for WMU for next five years

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… the Gold Standard 2020, a five-year strategic plan designed to build on a three-year strategic planning period that has … resourced as part of the plan's implementation in the coming weeks. The plan also embraces the principles of … way that could prevent the University from successfully accomplishing its long-term goals. "The next steps are for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31205

Clara A. Van Eck obituary

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… staff in 1971 and retired in 1984 after 13 years of service to the University. She was an accounting clerk for the … St., in Kalamazoo. Remembrances Memorial gifts may be made to Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired, 702 W. … 5473 Croyden Ave., Kalamazoo 49009. Visit langelands.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45210

Final public session scheduled for new Valley Dining Center

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The third and final session designed to involve students and the WMU community in the design process for the new Valley Dining … Two planning sessions held earlier this year, sought community input on building placement and architectural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18459

Trustees approve new three-year faculty contract

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… was reached Sept. 5 , just as the old contract was set to expire. Union members voted to ratify the new contract Sept. 19 . With the board's … increase. In addition, a research supplement of 1 percent becomes effective in Jan. 1, 2018 , and another 1 percent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42775

WMU hailed as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars

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… WMU hailed as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars Submitted by … among the nation's research universities. The report was compiled by the Department of State's Bureau of Educational … Learn more about the Fulbright Program at us.fulbrightonline.org . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38326

Construction fencing prompts temporary change in bus stops

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… Construction fencing prompts temporary change in bus stops Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bronco Transit … Michigan University's West Campus that is scheduled for completion in mid-November , weather permitting. The fencing … icon, a creation of Kalamazoo artist Joshua Diedrich, was commissioned to celebrate WMU's history and craft a more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18814

Two Kate Teale exhibits on display at the Richmond Center

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… at CUNY Hunter College. She received a painters and sculptors grant from the Joan Mitchell Foundation in 2013, and … the UK art magazine Contemporary Art. Kate is founder/director of Big & Small/Casual Gallery. To learn more, visit bigandsmallcasual.net . The Housed The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18195

International expert on geographical naming in Asia visits WMU

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What's in a name? Plenty when it comes to naming important geographical points of interest. Dr. … between the Korean Peninsula and Japan and issues that accompany the name. The Republic of Korea takes the position …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27782