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Building purchase OK'd for expansion of WMU's autism center

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees has … at 4200 S. Westnedge Ave. in Kalamazoo at a cost of $235,000. The approval allows WMU to move the Kalamazoo Autism … its current location in a privately owned day care center on Cork Street to a building that is owned and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26216

Engineering professor receives award for support of students with disabilities

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Konstant (left) nominated Dr. Bob White, recipient of the 2022 Disability Services for Students Faculty Advocate … appropriate opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge of what they are learning. I am very honored to have been chosen to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67927

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

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on An attendee asks questions at the Compleat Scholar’s booth in the Exhibits Hall during the … campus Thursday through Saturday, May 9-11 , for the 59th meeting of the International Congress on Medieval … for a discounted price of $25. Other registration rates are based on annual income. Advance registration closes …

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

Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement

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… Kaye) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the Distorted Memory of Dissent" is the … Although the Vietnam War was deeply unpopular, the United States has not honored the memory of the millions ofThe Political Culture of United States Imperialism, 1945-1966." He is currently working on a book about the impact …

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

Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry

College of Education and Human Development

… Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kathy Fulton, … to come into a variety of different classes to speak about what it is they do in their job,” explained Kelly Weathers , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206

Good governance in Africa is focus of August conference

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… will bring scholars and policy-makers from around the globe to Western Michigan University for a conference … keynote presentation will be given at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, in 2028 Brown Hall by Professor Mammo Muchie from the … and Institutional Deficits." Muchie's research interests are focused on African politics and the role played by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17361

Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of book … spring 2018 semester beginning Tuesday, Jan. 16 .  Books are provided free of charge to the first 10 people who sign … learn to love serious reading in our age of technology? What can we learn about education and the ethics of reading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44601

Advertising students snag two of five statewide scholarships

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… Kevin Pietsch, Adcraft board director and chair of the education committee; and Carroll KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two … Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business are among just five students statewide to win 2014-15 … he has achieved to date is only a small testament of what he can and will achieve in the future." Cash grants for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16347

June Jubilee events mark start of summer in downtown Kalamazoo

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… dancing, food and music; and a satirical parade through the streets of downtown kick off summer events Thursday … band Skid Row will be featured alongside traditional Greek fare at the 39th annual Dionysos Greek Festival Thursday … to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $10 from 4 to 7 p.m. and $15 from 7 p.m. to midnight. After 7 p.m., people younger than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24283

Diverse list of employers participating in two career fairs

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… Diverse list of employers participating in two career fairs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … alumni and local job seekers are encouraged to attend the fairs. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Scores of employers, half of … in two days, Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 19 through Feb. 5, 1401 Ellsworth Hall. Mock career fair sessions Wednesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29796