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Trustees to meet at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… location at 2333 E. Beltline SE , trustees will take up two action items. They will consider approval of a new policy governing how University policies are set and reviewed, and … downtown Grand Rapids and work with educators, nonprofits, government entities and employers throughout West Michigan. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45700

Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement

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… Deanne Puca on Appy (Photo by Ian Kaye) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the … exposed that war's troubling realities and the false claims upon which it was based. Appy questions why the most diverse … vibrant peace movement in United States history has been forgotten and belittled. He believes the primary reason is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45912

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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… Atashbar, professor of electrical and computer engineering, does a demonstration in his lab. Aimed at ensuring all STEM … backgrounds for them to aspire to be part of these fields going forward," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice … innovation and change is extremely difficult – which is why we’re thrilled to announce a new cohort of institutions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

New physical therapy doctorate gains pre-accreditation status

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… is an innovative 30-month curriculum built from the ground up to save students both time and money. "Most DPT programs … student debt. A shorter program means there are fewer funds going out in tuition, fees and housing, and a faster route … who wish to stay in the area. That's one of the reasons why everyone is so excited for us to be here." Forecasts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54595

Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning

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… for Read and Write Kalamazoo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Breaking up arguments over playground equipment and cleaning up juice … from Canton who is majoring in food and consumer package goods marketing as well as leadership and business strategy … that out the first couple of weeks," says McGrath. While it doesn't directly fit with her career goals, McGrath says she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333

Bronco men's soccer releases 2017 schedule

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… that qualified for the NCAA Tournament last fall in its upcoming 2017 schedule. The Broncos face a competitive … Over the past six years the entire facility has under gone a multi-million dollar transformation, bringing it to … said fifth-year head coach Chad Wiseman. "We're prepared to go up against other big-name programs, including traditional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40696

Satellite clerk’s office opens on WMU campus to expand election services

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… hearing the voice of the people—all the people. That is why the city clerk's office is expanding the availability of … participation," says Jeff Breneman , vice president for government relations at WMU. "I applaud Kalamazoo city … "We are molding this nation for the future." "How I vote doesn't just impact me. I want to vote to ensure that I feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61510

Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington

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… where he had served as president since 2007. Two weeks ago he announced he was taking a leave to focus on cancer … in dozens of high-tech businesses. Our deepest condolences go to his family for this loss, too early, of their loved … George W. Bush visits WMU and lauds Floyd, saying, "He does a fabulous job for this important institution." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003

Multimedia arts technology student's success amplified by 'instrumental' Western instructors

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… all-digital recording; it's pretty comprehensive." A supportive symphony throughout his time at Western, Wolfe … classes I took—and he was very instrumental, telling me to go out and do things all the time, every single day working … better," says Wolfe, who also credits Drs. Christopher Biggs and Carter Rice for helping him develop the audio and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66644

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… the ranks of the United States Space Force —an elite group of military personnel known as guardians working to … Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, where he does research and design work on rocket engines as a … but basically we're charged with all new technology that goes into space and the security behind it, making sure that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119