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Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

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… KALAMAZOO—Twitter messages requesting Japanese books to support Western Michigan University's new major in Japanese … Waldo Library have spent the past two years working their way through all the donations that have come in. To date, … that the books used to belong to her father who had passed away. She had not known what to do with them until reading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

Miller Auditorium announces 2013-14 season

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… Miller Auditorium has announced its 2013-14 lineup , which includes performances of "The Addams Family," … "Memphis." Available now, season subscriptions are the best way to receive discounted tickets and priority seating. … from $112 to $204 and include tickets to all four PNC Broadway in West Michigan Series shows, with an optional add-on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6864

Bronson School of Nursing recognizes founding director, advocate

Bronson School of Nursing

… the field of nursing for generations to come. Lacey passed away on March 26, 2021 . Lacey received her nursing diploma … Freedmen’s Hospital and worked her way to administrative supervisor. While at Howard, she was a catalyst behind adding … statement entered in the Congressional Record. “Dr. Lacey’s significant contributions to the field of nursing and public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70185

Mentorship, experiential learning help students thrive at Western, land jobs post-graduation

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… students. A recent report shows 93% of alumni who graduated between August 2020 and June 2021 have jobs or are … to the National Association of Colleges and Employers as a way to measure career outcomes for recent college graduates. … such as Career and Student Employment Services , WMU Signature —a program to help students explore their purpose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67244

Units across WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical professionals

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… and medical offices are dealing with shortages of supplies necessary to keep themselves and patients safe as … of purpose. "We really feel a bit helpless, and this is one way we can give," he says. "Everyone in my department and at … and staff from the Frostic School of Art have also been digging through their studios to find masks, disposable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58693

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

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… coordinator at WMU. "It's really going to set our students up for success as they move into their future careers." … and retention of dedicated professionals," says  Elizabeth Hertel , MDHHS director. "A program like this has the … Central Michigan University, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. Western's first cohort will begin in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

WMU News website undergoes big, bold redesign

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… WMU News website undergoes big, bold redesign Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The design … are helping WMU tell its myriad stories in more engaging ways. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Big ideas and bold initiatives marked … Communications , WMU News enables readers to easily stay up to date on the University's talented people, intriguing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54406

Western welcomes medieval scholars to ‘heart of campus’ for 2024 International Congress

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… WMU Medieval Institute. “We have improved access in many ways, including moving the Exhibits Hall to the second floor … on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at Kanley Chapel in the Upper Chapel. Concert tickets cost $20, and patrons may …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75414

WMU EV infrastructure most extensive on campuses nationwide

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… new 50 kW, grid-tied solar array that will provide a significant portion of the EV charging stations' energy … solar array are meant to serve as a visual symbol of the way forward for a clean transportation future. "Electric … president for campus facilities, the collaborative efforts between the academic and operations sides of the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/191

Director of executive education named for ISM program

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… Jones KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s Integrated Supply Management program has named Ken Jones its first … any aspect of the program that I will not touch in some significant way," Jones says. "I truly look forward to that challenge." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869