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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

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

Yes, you Cannes: WMU film students land internship at world’s most prestigious film festival

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… to Western and also exploring opportunities to create scholarships for students to attend larger festivals around … and across the country.   “Western already has a great film program, but we want to see it go to the next level,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cannes-film-festival-internship-sean-knowles-laney-roberts

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

Paper tech meeting to highlight 100 percent job placement for grads

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… 100 percent job placement rate and $230,000 in annual scholarships will provide the backdrop Tuesday, Sept. 10, … Dance Project and students from the WMU Musical Theatre Program. Other events during the day include the … Engineering. To register or for more information , contact John F. Bergin, foundation managing director, at (414) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8998

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

Sabbatical leave granted to 34 WMU faculty members

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… Dr. Jennifer Palthe , professor of management Dr. John Tanis , professor of physics Dr. Mary-Louise Totton , … Dr. Debra Lindstrom , professor of occupational therapy Dr. John Petrovic , professor of mathematics Dr. Dewei Qi , … of chemical and paper engineering Dr. Cynthia Running-Johnson , professor of world language and literatures Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45801

Bronson School of Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity

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… to help shepherd them through the Bronson School of Nursing program. Fostering greater diversity in the nursing … underrepresented students within the program are called "scholars." Their contact with an older student navigator … up with a plan for the scholar. The navigators help the scholars with all sorts of problems, not just academic. They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43577

WMU trustees extend president's contract into 2017

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… unanimously voted to extend the contract of WMU President John M. Dunn for an additional year, with that term now to … has received since 2007 back to the University for student scholarships. Dunn, who has served as the University's … going to be critical to this institution." Trustee William Johnston added his praise, thanking Dunn for agreeing to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20123