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Many WMU offices closed for Independence Day
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… the week. Faculty, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office on … normal summer hours the rest of the week. Bernhard Center computer lab is closed Tuesday, July 4, and open normal … open normal summer hours the rest of the week. University Computing Center lab closes at 5 p.m. Monday, July 3, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40728
Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
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… Award, the highest honor Western Michigan University bestows on its faculty members. First presented in 1978, this … achievement that garners wide recognition from the academic community beyond WMU. Nominations may be made by any member of the University community, including retired faculty members. Up to three …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36861
WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards
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… who volunteer their time, energy and talents in service to others in the greater Kalamazoo community. Nonprofit staff, volunteers and community members come together to recognize STAR Award …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39986
Multiracial leadership advocate is next distinguished speaker
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… KALAMAZOO—The head of an advocacy organization working to build sustainable diversity in business will be featured … of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Chicago United has vowed to promote multiracial leadership in business to advance parity in economic opportunity. Gloria Castillo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14349
WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years
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… Members of the WMU Cooley Innocence Project, including Director Marla Mitchell-Cichon, second from left, celebrate news … 42 years in prison for a robbery and murder he did not commit, thanks to the efforts of the WMU Cooley Law School … its decision, the prosecutor's office agreed that hair comparison evidence used against Watkins does not meet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557
Edward W. Randt Jr. obituary
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… services in 1999 after 29 years of service to the University. Survivors include Jodie Laraway, … Financial Aid and Scholarships. Randt served the Parchment community as a volunteer fireman for many years. In … book and family obituary are available at obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo . Memorial gifts may be made to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29507
Panel discussion examines spread of fake news
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… examining the widespread proliferation of fake news stories will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Western … the spread. Panelists Sue Ellen Christian, professor of communication and gender and women's studies Mickey Ciokajlo … event is sponsored by the Lee Honors College, School of Communication and Department of Political Science at WMU. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37957
Nominations sought for semiannual staff award
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… Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. … (nonbargaining group for salaried benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). American Federation of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795
Eugene M. Bernstein obituary
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… 1968 and retired in 1992 after almost 24 years of service to the University. He was a professor of physics and chair … department, including helping establish WMU’s physics doctoral program during his tenure. Remembrances Memorial gifts may be made to the Duke University Department of Physics or Freedom …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32039
$5.5 million renovation unveiled at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location
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… (not verified) on Renovations included new classrooms, a computer lounge and modernized furnishings. GRAND RAPIDS, … Michigan University officials, along with Third Ward City Commissioner Senita Lenear, reopened the WMU-Grand Rapids … project. "Reopening WMU's Beltline location will contribute to the city's economic and educational footprint by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26334