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Alumna Rachel Swearingen wins Rona Jaffe writers' award

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Swearingen: Photo courtesty of Mary Whalen. KALAMAZOO—Dr. Rachel Swearingen, a Western … grant and stands as the only national literary prize of its kind devoted exclusively to women, according the foundation. Foundation officials say Jaffe created the program in 1995 to identify …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1599

Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… Wilson KALAMAZOO--A retired Western Michigan University professor's work contributed to a documentary film narrated by … Broadcasting Service station. Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson , professor emeritus of Africana studies, served as historical … around the world and is being presented and studied in schools across the country as part of black history and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Celebrated artist Cat Crotchett , also a professor and area coordinator of painting, will be presented with Western Michigan … Scholar Award during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 12 . A professional artist for more than 30 years, she joined …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058

New facility improvement projects continue

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… Hilltop Village as contractors prepare for demolition of three small residential halls while preserving historic … Demolition begins on Davis and Davis Dining the first week of May, with Zimmerman and then French halls following in a … she adds. "We highlighted what might be particularly valuable to maintain, and construction will take these natural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836

Annual Student Art Exhibition Award Winners

College of Fine Arts

… closer look at the reflective night scene reveals the hand of the artist in each brushstroke.  Second Place winter … tapestry woven with plastic grocery bags.   Made out of such ordinary materials, it’s truly refreshing to see … while also embracing fun, irreverent lines and the fluidity of the paint. No less impressive, Fourth Place winner …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/04/art-awards

Employers

Career and Student Employment Services

… participate in internships or work/volunteer in their field of study prior to graduation.  WMU Colleges and Majors   WMU … Employment Services supports student majors at the Colleges of Aviation, Education and Human Development, Engineering … Center supports business majors at the WMU Haworth College of Business Employment Verifications Requests require a …

https://wmich.edu/career/employers

Non-Degree Seeking Students

World Religions and Cultures

… Seeking Students Taking a course without the intention of completing a degree in Department of Comparative Religion allows Western Michigan University … in a specific field. Apply Now Questions? Contact: College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate advising light left …

https://wmich.edu/religion/academics/non-degree

Trustees set to consider new campus housing rates

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… on KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will consider an increase in residence hall … meets Thursday, April 19. Convening at 11 a.m. in Room 157 of the Bernhard Center, the board also will consider extension of a lease agreement with PNC Bank for the bank's Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/343

University establishes health data center

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Trustees approve creation of Center for Health Data Research, Analysis and Mapping. KALAMAZOO—The recent proliferation of electronic medical databases, health registries and other … Data Research, Analysis and Mapping . WMU trustees signed off on the center's creation during their July 18 meeting. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8305

Avis M. Sparks obituary

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… by WMU in 1967 and retired in 1984 after more than 16 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, Sparks was a first cook in the Draper … obituary says she was affiliated with WMU for a total of 20 years, initially working for a department within the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6512