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WMU becomes part of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute network

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… of the celebrated national network of lifelong learning programs it supports. WMU's Academy of Lifelong Learning , … initiative, which is administered by Extended University Programs. "We're enormously pleased about this relationship … the nation's premier name in lifelong learning," says Dr. John M. Dunn , president of WMU. "The addition of resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16136

WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Development Submitted by Raine Kuch on These and other scholars from around the world presented their research at the eighth conference. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Scholars and policymakers from around the globe will be on … Policy Research is an interdisciplinary academic program at WMU that was established by Dr. Sisay Asefa in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48263

Longtime employees inducted into 25 Year Club

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… been employed at the institution for 50 years. President John M. Dunn presented Bronco mementos to those two special … of economics Lisa E. Baker , professor of psychology John Barton , recreation/sports specialist III-SER, … the Ombudsman Stephanie Page , house staff, Fetzer Center John Parks , network switch analyst, telecommunications …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36766

Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden

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… Energy President and CEO  Patti Poppe , WMU President John M. Dunn , and other Michigan and University officials … why we built this power plant as part of our Solar Gardens program," said Poppe. "We’re a different kind of … by solar garden locations. Poppe pointed out that the program allows those who aren't able to install solar panels …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35079

Undergraduate selected to receive prestigious Boren Scholarship

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… Undergraduate selected to receive prestigious Boren Scholarship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wiley … University student has been awarded a prestigious federal scholarship and has big plans for her upcoming year studying … and stability. Sponsored by the National Security Education Program, they are part of a major federal initiative aimed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47663

WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Maria Bautista , who served on the marketing team and as program designer for the conference. “They gave me the … of WMU’s industrial and entrepreneurial engineering programs.    “While we may be smaller in size than some of … impact, initiative and close-knit culture that define our program,” says Hammond. “It reflects our students’ ability …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference

Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12

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… Many of the gifts were made to the WMU Annual Giving program, which raised $1,919,795, an increase of more … and future growth of our University," says WMU President John M. Dunn. "Our donors are among WMU's most critical … a biking accident last summer. As a result of these gifts, scholarships will be created and entrepreneurial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1195

Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon

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… and soon-to-be graduate of Western's biomedical sciences program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In just three-and-a-half years at … she remembers. She also made a lasting connection with Dr. John Spitsbergen , professor and chair of the Department of … of for so long." STAYING BUSY Filpi served as assistant program manager for Fall Welcome. Filpi's experiences …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70165

WMU faculty win NEH grant to host national summer institute

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… Endowment for the Humanities—NEH— grant to host a seminar program this summer for higher education faculty and … The institute will be interdisciplinary, involving visiting scholars and participants from many fields.  WMU's Dr. … from the U.S. and Britain.  The co-directors and visiting scholars of the institute will choose 25 applicants whose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62018

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… service in areas that reflect innovative and effective programming, increase Western's stature or extend the … intellect, talent and efforts of Dr. Ying Zeng," says Dr. John Dunn , chancellor of Southern Illinois University and … .  He lists launching the Asian Forum, which draws scholars from across the Midwest; directing the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824