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Board of Trustees

… University community, may address the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University during its formal session. Who … to speak will be in accordance with board procedures. How and where do I submit my request to address the board at its … Board of Trustees in the Seibert Administration Building, and will also be available at a table outside the room in …

https://wmich.edu/trustees/faq

Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion

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… (not verified) on WMU alumna Lesley Ware, proprietor and chief educator at Creative Cookie and published author KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If Lesley Ware could … envisioned it years ago as an elementary education major at Western Michigan University. It's just that her classroom is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905

Alavi Mathematics Endowment Fund Guidelines

Mathematics

… Endowment Fund Guidelines The Department of Mathematics at Western Michigan University oversees the distribution of the Alavi Mathematics Endowment Fund. Innovative proposals and projects that will benefit more than one individual are … will be used for significant projects to enhance research and graduate programs in the Department of Mathematics. …

https://wmich.edu/math/alavi-guidelines

Professor's documentary to screen at Waterfront Film Festival

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… Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Wilder, Machiorlatti and Harris KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A documentary by a Western Michigan University professor, shot with the help of 15 students and depicting the changed lives of two former gang rivals, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16566

Community invited to help WMU celebrate 2015 Homecoming

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… game for the 2014 Parade of Flags. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—History and traditions are taking center stage during Western Michigan University's Homecoming week and Family Weekend, Monday through Sunday, Oct. 19-25 , and

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27946

Ingrid Hairston

College of Aviation

… Aviation Alumna (BS – 1988, MPA – 1991), VP of Properties and Business of Development for the Birmingham Airport … recipient, AAAE Member  As an aviation management and operations ambassador, there is no greater … Development Officer, Directory of Business Development and Vice President of Properties and Business of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/hairston

From Student Involvement to Airline Operations: Kevin Klimas’ Aviation Management Path

College of Aviation

… for Kevin Klimas, a senior majoring in aviation management and operations in the WMU College of Aviation.   Klimas … lured Klimas to an informational meeting focusing on the Western chapter of Alpha Eta Rho, a coed professional … Dakota.  But the winner -- and still champ -- was WMU.  "Western's quality stood out for me," he says.  "I really …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/klimas

WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services

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… verified) on Peterson KALAMAZOO—Those suffering from autism and their families are getting some much needed help thanks to a $500,000 grant to Western Michigan University psychologists from the Michigan … The grant has been awarded to Drs. Stephanie Peterson and R. Wayne Fuqua , chair and professor, respectively, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13787

Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor three individuals … with students. The late Michael Braun , Dr. Scott Cowan and Dr. Scott Slawinski will be honored as recipients of … campuswide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholar and Distinguished Faculty Scholar as well as winners of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48800

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

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… fueling technological advancement in an engineering lab at Western Michigan University. Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur , professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, says a friend who is legally … does not cover." The physical stress of constantly carrying and sweeping a cane can also take a toll on the person using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553