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Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Luther King Jr. , including a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "The … to 6:30 p.m., teach-in begins with presentations by Lewis Walker and Timothy Ready; 6:30 to 8 p.m., discussions led by … graduate students Dustin Van Pelt , Dustin Sigsbee and Michael Lindquist . Sponsored by the Center for the Study of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21048

WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Haworth College of Business

… its history Submitted by Stacey Lowis on A $17 million gift was announced from The Stan Lucas Trust. The gift will … at the Haworth College of Business, where there was standing room only. Dick and Matthew Haworth, alongside … when his bank referred Lucas to him for private banking services. Throughout the years, Grady found Lucas to be …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/largest-gift-haworth-college-business-lucas-trust

Gov. Snyder reappoints department chair to state board

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… to WMU, Smith worked for the federal Internal Revenue Service, Barrow, Aldridge & Co., Deloitte & Touche, American Corp., and Wayne State University. Smith holds a bachelor of business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41684

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… are published weekly at  wmich.edu/global/events  by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education.   Sign up for a … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856

Kalamazoo County students are up to something big

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… science and technology collaborative, and the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … with the 'One Community' foundational theme of the Walker Institute's community engagement work," says Dr. … "Through its various community-engaged research and service programs, the institute works to promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13855

WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7

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… to navigate the halls of the College of Health and Human Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a blind graduate assistant at … get a sighted aide to help with. But the logistics aren’t always easy,” she says. “Aira takes away any barrier of delay and provides sighted help with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… Nominations sought for semiannual staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. About the award Every fall and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… into the program will be put on an expedited trajectory towards a career at United. With the fastest track to a major … Airlines.  The program will complement existing pilot pathways, looking for candidates who: Reflect United’s … Share the company’s commitment to the principles of "core4" service behaviors: Safe, Caring, Dependable and Efficient; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857

Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening

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… alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the center, which will serve students and community members in a variety of ways. One of those ways is through financial coaching where trained students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51014

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… or POA employee and deserves to be honored for outstanding service to Western, use one of the options below to nominate them for a Make a Difference award. There are semiannual and annual awards available to those who provide exceptional services to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004