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Ruth Y. Kirby Awards

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… for many years in the Portage and Kalamazoo public schools before joining the faculty of Western Michigan University in … second only to her unwavering dedication to her students. Because of her very generous bequest in 1990, Ruth Kirby’s … achievement. An essay of 300 words detailing the applicant’s interests and goals as they relate to the study and …

https://wmich.edu/spanish/kirby

Area senior citizens getting ready for prom night

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… is Thursday, March 22. KALAMAZOO--Area senior citizens will be celebrating prom night for the 24th consecutive year when they gather Thursday, March 22 , in the Bernhard Center Ballroom on Western Michigan University's … and Residence Life office. For more information , contact Candice Kinsey, Draper-Siedschlag Hall assistant director, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/243

Event to help WMU employees and their families use tuition benefits

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… Event to help WMU employees and their families use tuition benefits Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … University Family Education Fair Tuesday, May 22, will help benefits-eligible WMU employees go back to school this year … families take full advantage of one of the most significant parts of their employee benefits package--tuition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/521

WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification

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… Valley near the gazebo. WMU landscape services staff will be planting a swamp white oak , a tree native to the Midwest that does well in low-lying and boggy environments and provides food and habitat for wildlife. … and recent landscaping projects. In addition, WMU will be touted for earning the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/326

Gun Lake Casino topic of Keystone breakfast talk at WMU

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… KALAMAZOO--The rapid success of Gun Lake Casino will be up for discussion at the next presentation in the … area vice president to the National Congress of American Indians. He also has extensive training and … at the University of Arizona, the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development and the National Indian …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/62

Pianist and School of Music professor presents CD release concert

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… and Western Michigan University faculty member Lori Sims will perform a CD release concert at 7:30 p.m. … in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Sims' performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan … Competition in Berlin and took first prize at the 1993 American Pianists' Association Competition with outstanding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1973

Confucius Institute offers classes, welcomes new teachers

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… registrations for fall Chinese culture classes that begin the week of Oct. 14 . The low-cost courses are taught by instructors from Beijing Language and Culture University and are open to the … a fee for materials, and those with low enrollment may be canceled. In addition, free Chinese language tutoring will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9975

Stewards of Kleinstuck Preserve schedule open house

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… KALAMAZOO—Kalamazoo's 48-acre Kleinstuck Preserve will be celebrated during a public gathering from  5 to 7 p.m. … on the grounds of the Kazoo School, 1401 Cherry St. It is being organized by the Stewards of Kleinstuck to celebrate … recent accomplishments and bring the community together on behalf of the preserve. There will be a short program and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9323

State research universities partner to increase faculty diversity

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… Science Foundation that ultimately would boost the number of minority faculty members. WMU is joining with Michigan Technological University, … University to test strategies designed to increase the number of domestic underrepresented minority graduate students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11964

Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations

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… Student media is strong at WMU!" Max Reist Winners will be announced at the IBS International Media Conference in … Max Reist , a senior from Kalamazoo, are nominated in the best use of sound and best liner/sweeper categories. Petronio credits WIDR and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226