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Dunn answers White House summit invitation, travels to D.C.
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University President John M. Dunn heads to … part in a Thursday, Dec. 4 , event that will focus on expanding access to college for low-income and disadvantaged students. College Opportunity Day of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20444
Hettinger, Asmonga-Knapp to lead WMU trustees for 2014
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… on KALAMAZOO— James F. Hettinger of Fennville, Mich., and Mary Asmonga-Knapp of Battle Creek, Mich., have been elected chair and vice chair, respectively, of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. The two were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12920
Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Award-winning, best-selling author and food advocate Michael Pollan will bring his message of healthy food systems and healthy eating to the Western Michigan University campus in November. Pollan, who …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19984
Earth Day celebrated with boost to EV infrastructure
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… vehicles. A total of 25 new charging stations housed at Western Michigan University and Borgess Health facilities will be dedicated, boosting … electric vehicle infrastructure , with 20 charging stations and a fleet of green vehicles. The hospital event marks …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/342
Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center
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… Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University students studying a wide range … themselves soon. Students enrolled in the College of Health and Human Services soon will have hands-on educational opportunities galore, thanks to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556
Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average
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… verified) on KALAMAZOO--Acting at its July 25 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a … that honors Gov. Rick Snyder's tuition restraint request and keeps the cost of attending WMU below $10,000. Go to … for a complete breakdown of 2012-13 tuition and fees. The decision will result in a $376 annual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079
Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU
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… Zaw Thein to earn a master's degree in political science at Western Michigan University in hopes of more fully participating in the movement to democratize his homeland. "There are few political scientists in Myanmar," said … been under the official rule of a military junta since 1962 and one of the many things the military did upon seizing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139
Business student awarded patent for speaking device
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Patent No. 20140287385 has been issued to Western Michigan University marketing student Daniel Floyd … as well as others seeking to improve their articulation and elocution. Floyd initiated the patent process two years … for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with the Western Michigan University Office of Community Outreach, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784
Panelists, celebrity guest announced for 'Wait Wait' at Miller
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Carl Kasell and Peter Sagal KALAMAZOO—Coming to Kalamazoo for the first … Tell Me!" will bring its fast-paced, raucous news quiz to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. … Peter Sagal will be joined by legendary newsman Carl Kasell and a panel featuring comedians Brian Babylon and Bobcat …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14038
Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars
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… KALAMAZOO—Forty-seven students will be recognized as Western Michigan University's top seniors for 2014 during … members from across the University select the most outstanding senior in their various academic schools, departments … WMU Faculty Senate, and John-Mark Cuarto , president of the Western Student Association. After each of this year's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262