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Community college pact extends WMU presence in metro Detroit

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… WMU's growing presence in southeast Michigan. WMU President John M. Dunn and WCCCD Chancellor Curtis L. Ivery met Feb. 6 … studies as part of a "two-plus-two" arrangement. The program will see WCCCD students complete their associate … Dawn Gaymer , WMU's vice provost for extended university programs, says the University plans to reach out to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4686

Candidate forum for local state House seats set for Oct. 5

Government Relations

… 61st District— Rep. Brandt Iden , incumbent, Republican; John Fisher , Democrat; and Ryan Winfield , Libertarian. 62nd District— Rep. John Bizon , incumbent, Republican; Jim Haadsma , Democrat; … Maturen , incumbent, Republican; Lynn Shiflea , Democrat; John Anthony LaPietra , Green Party. Event format Candidates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34880

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

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… Recital Hall. The annual event includes WMU President John M. Dunn's State of the University address along with … of other campuswide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholars, Distinguished Faculty Scholar and the recipients … members who have been honored since the start of the award program. A similar program, the WMU Alumni Association …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721

Visiting scholar to address climate change and water resources in Asia

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… Sciences. Yi's visit to WMU is through the WMU Visiting Scholars and Artists Program. Established in 1960, the Visiting Scholars and Artists Program significantly contributes to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28061

Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… rest is history because the WMU College of Aviation and its program in aviation technical operations were just down the … really means.  When discussing the possibility of AWAM scholarships, she recalls, "a male student rolled his eyes. … seed was planted during her Navy career.  She and spouse John celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary visiting …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/rouscher

New director appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey

College of Arts and Sciences

… statewide initiatives, with a strong focus on augmenting program efficiency and public access to critical … minerals, and enhance student and professional training programs.  Pearson expressed her enthusiasm for the … to benefit our people and environment.” Pearson succeeds John Yellich , who assumed the role of MGS director in 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75636

Free multimedia concert celebrates new music

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Guest artists John Sampen, saxophone, and Mark Bunce, composer and … Chamber Arts celebrating contemporary music. The unique program, Mysterious Morning: Spiritual Music of Asia and the … and theatrical elements. Representative composers include John Cage, Toru Takemitsu, Morton Subotnick, Fuminori …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/276

Legislature invests $500,000 in Michigan Geological Survey at WMU

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… difference in our state's future," said WMU President John M. Dunn at the event. "We're grateful to our local … water supply wells for an expanding population," says John Yellich , director of the Michigan Geological Survey. … supplies, development of a long-term carbon sequestration program and rediscovery of a large potash deposit. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35323

Free college-level humanities courses being offered

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… Michigan University's 2014-15 Humanities for Everybody program is offering low- to moderate-income residents in the … to pursue a GED or college entry or obtain financial aid or scholarships. Increased knowledge of public institutions of … Housing Services, Open Doors Kalamazoo, and the John E. Fetzer Institute Grant of the Kalamazoo Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18415

WMU commits to expanding college access at White House event

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… Mich.—Today, Western Michigan University President John M. Dunn will join President Barack Obama, the First … promote college completion and a $30 million AmeriCorps program that will improve low-income students' access to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20460