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WMU mourns student Jacob Jones, who was victim of off-campus shooting

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… Jones, who was victim of off-campus shooting Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The homicide … noted his age as 20. He would have turned 20 later this month. Counseling professionals at WMU's Sindecuse Health Center will be available to work with friends and classmates of the victim, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36851

Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives

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… Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives Submitted by Deanne Puca on … or low-income students for success. That experience along with a graduate  assistantship  with economically and … for working as a higher education administrator. This month, she joins Western Michigan University as associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609

Trustees approve new parcel sales in BTR Park North

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… approve new parcel sales in BTR Park North Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Western Michigan … at BTR Park North, which was honored earlier this month as a sustainable land use project. The U.S. Green … for regional education—WMUx—continues its engagement with the Battle Creek community. WMUx has expanded the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67547

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… Love seeking donations for foster children Submitted by Megan Looker on The Luggage for Love team at Western Michigan … used tissues or soggy leaves, such bags are hastily filled with precious and necessary possessions like pajamas, school … do throughout their formative years, according to those with personal and professional insight. That’s why four WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

British author, adventurer to take WMU audience on a journey

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… adventurer to take WMU audience on a journey Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Finlay with Getty pigments KALAMAZOO, Mich.—British author and … journey to faraway places when she speaks later this month as part of the University Center for the Humanities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38802

Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… by Erin Flynn on Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman will speak at the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring Youth … is also a member of the Nobel Women’s Initiative and works with her sister Laureates to support grassroots women’s … a positive difference in the world." Over the past several months, young people from across the Great Lakes have met in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

WMU celebrates poetry in April

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… WMU celebrates poetry in April Submitted by Deanne Puca on University Libraries is organizing the poetry month events. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is celebrating National Poetry Month with more than 25 events in April. All are free and open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22792

Room-and-board rates for 2016-17, Florida lease top board agenda

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… Room-and-board rates for 2016-17, Florida lease top board agenda … the 2016-17 academic year and a proposed lease agreement with Florida Southwestern College will top the agenda when … its recommendations to WMU President John M. Dunn late last month. During the meeting, the board also will receive and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31756

Western receives grant to aid student retention

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… Western receives grant to aid student retention Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on … broader curricula of those courses.  The project has a 36-month timeline, during which WMU will work with the Gardner Institute and its partners to identify and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70763

Philosophical question of moral supervenience to be explored in talk

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… of moral supervenience to be explored in talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sayre-McCord KALAMAZOO—A … University of North Carolina will visit the Western Michigan University campus next month to explore the question of moral supervenience. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3292