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University to honor its top four staffers for 2015-16

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… skill set and compassionate nature. "Sheila is always there for you, whether you are a student, parent or … to resolve complex problems have raised WMU's image as a supportive and caring university as well as have motivated … about her. It's about how and what she can do to make you a better employee for the department and university as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34935

Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops

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… be followed by a question-and-answer period, and he will sign books during a reception at 3 p.m. Reservations for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/112

Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Retirements, resignations and sabbaticals approved KALAMAZOO—The … 2013 David Orchanian , master faculty specialist of occupational therapy, 15 years, effective April 30, 2013 Dr. … Dec. 18, 2012 Faculty leaves Sabbatical leave for Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua , chair and professor of psychology, effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5806

Trustees approve move to put WMU name on Cooley Law School

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… M. Cooley Law School . In April, trustees affirmed their support for the affiliation and asked that final agreements … for the board to review. During the July meeting, trustees signed off on a measure approving the use of the University … on the long, cordial and collaborative relationship between WMU and Cooley. She also noted the benefits to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8244

WMU office lands two NSF grants to boost teaching of science

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… the multiple-choice tests used in large classes do not always reflect whether a student fully understands the … student thinking, particularly misconceptions, needed to support students' mastery of the subject. The NSF-funded initiative is designed to allow faculty to use an automated system that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11965

Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry

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… curtain rises on a New York stage Monday, March 2 , a group of Western Michigan University students will be singing … received multiple offers from agents after her showcase and signed with one who'd been following her career at Western for years. She's currently performing on Broadway in "Ain't Too Proud—the Life and Times of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58265

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… hearing aids. They were made possible by a collaboration between Western's Unified Clinics, Sindecuse Health Center, … but it's a sink-side symphony Abondance Kibadi hasn't always had the opportunity to fully appreciate. The Western … says. It confirmed what he had known for years: Kibadi has significant hearing loss in both ears, likely caused by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

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… Mich.—A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's Indigenous roots … The new Native American Affairs Council will work "to support, elevate and advocate for Native American … to its charter, with a focus on fostering relationships between the University and tribal communities both on and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068

A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf

Haworth College of Business

… to pursue both goals. “As a student-athlete, I’m not always able to control when I will be out of class,” says … with my schedule so I can learn the material and make up any coursework that I may have missed while competing for … first courses that let her make an immediate impact at One Way Products, Inc. in Kalamazoo. “Using the knowledge and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503

Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… Sept. 15 . During the event, representatives from SmithGroupJJR, the Detroit-based firm selected as the project … direction for the placement and internal and external design character of the  dining center . The direction takes … most students, Anderson notes, living on campus is the best way to become engaged in college life, form diverse social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430