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Japanese studies speakers to give public presentations

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… in Room 3025 Brown Hall. In her presentation, Árokay will discuss the surge of travel in Japan during the peaceful … which has been known for its textile production for more than 1,000 years and whose key textile industry figures have … Room 3025 Brown Hall. In his presentation, he will explore why tales about Buddha began to change by 1600--just as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5519

Sindecuse Health Center offers seasonal influenza vaccine

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… Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on Sindecuse Health center is now offering flu shots by appointment. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sindecuse Health Center is offering vaccinations this fall to Western Michigan … of payment Payments are accepted via personal check, cash or, in the case of students, a charge to a University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18286

Students Rock the Vote with registration campaign

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… Students Rock the Vote with registration campaign Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Flagpoles and in front of the Bernhard Center. Voter registration and information are the main attractions at the … food, music and entertainment. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. —Voter registration at the Campus Flagpoles, including a mobile …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1581

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… of MGS in July. As director, Pearson will further MGS’s mission of facilitating comprehensive geological research and … the Survey is a thrilling honor for me as a geoscientist. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of retired Director John … innovative tools that will empower all Michiganders to better understand, promote wise use and protect our vital …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs

Facilities management administrator to head industry association

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… Facilities management administrator to head industry association Submitted by Deanne … represents 5,200 educational facility professionals at more than 1,500 institutions throughout the United States, … and maintain very expensive assets that will result in a better quality of life for citizens." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16287

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book Submitted by … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Adam Mathews , an accomplished geography professor and researcher at Western Michigan … to share that book with students in my classes so they can better understand how light interacts with different land …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… families, are expected to attend orientation sessions this summer at Western Michigan University. New freshmen All … are filling up quickly, so students are urged to register now for one of those that remain open. As many as … transition as a WMU family member. Families leave with a better understanding of the issues college students face and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223

Physician to discuss how inequities impact health care

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… Physician to discuss how inequities impact health care Submitted by … medicine. As an example, "The Death Gap" addresses why the life expectancy of residents of Chicago's South Side … "White residents, on average, live five years longer than their African-American neighbors, and the richest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40228

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… Katelynn Brandt, a student employee in landscape services, distributes mulch on campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Back to campus … out this year will give student employees unique tools to better market themselves to future employers. The … Services shows student employees maintain higher GPAs than their peers and also retain and graduate at a higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

Gilman Scholarship allows criminal justice major to study abroad

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… Scholarship Program. Deanna Dudley of Matteson, Illinois, is among the 800 American undergraduate awardees from … study for college credit. Sixteen WMU students and more than 14,000 students nationwide have received the award … Education, adds that the returning students are better prepared to assume leadership roles within government …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20824