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WMU academic convocation launches 2013-14 academic year

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… KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University will formally kick off its academic year Friday, Oct. 4 , with an academic … the University's president to review accomplishments, outline upcoming opportunities and initiatives, and set the … John M. Dunn's annual State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9723

Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad

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… Puca on Cara Lougheed KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the second year in a row, the Michigan Department of Education has selected a Western Michigan University … 10 Regional Teachers of the Year in April. Of the 10 finalists, Lougheed was chosen to receive the state's top …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53382

Annual Events

Student Engagement

… or two-day leadership conferences, which take place in the fall or spring, are developed and facilitated by students for students. Conferences consist of a wide variety of activities that touch on the following … These events are primarily discussion/activity-based and allow students to reflect on what can be done to …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/leadership/events

Health care activist, author to speak on health reform act

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… noted health care activist and author will speak in mid-November at Western Michigan University. Richard Kirsch , author of the book "Fighting for Our Health: The Epic Battle to … the Fetzer Center on how ordinary citizens fought for the passage of the Affordable Care Act. The lecture and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2820

Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

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… Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Angles with some of the donations KALAMAZOO—Twitter messages requesting … new major in Japanese garnered thousands of donations, as well as dozens of heartwarming and heartrending letters. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

Bronco Racing speeds into the future with their first EV

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Bronco Racing speeds into the future with their first EV Submitted by … industry focused more and more on electrification of vehicles, there are 75 teams competing and hundreds of … a first-year team that bar might be set a bit high, but realistically we plan to build WMU’s first EV Formula Car and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73446

Sustainability

Housing and Residence Life

… Sustainability Housing and Residence Life at Western Michigan University is proud of its efforts to be a sustainable housing operation. Our … products wherever possible for all custodial cleaning tasks. Most custodial equipment is also "Green Seal …

https://wmich.edu/housing/about/sustainability

Student organization seeks imaginative technological solutions to today’s societal problems

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Student organization seeks imaginative technological solutions to today’s societal problems … community impact at Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.   “GDSC WMU’s mission … the results of various tests and results, with the idea of researchers and activists being able to use this tool to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/student-organization-seeks-solutions-societal-problems

Medical Assistant

Human Resources

… Medical Assistant Job code 008687 Pay grade C Pay type … General summary Provides direct patient care, instruction and education to patients. Major duties Provides … lab specimens. Completes and enters results for all point of care testing. Performs general radiologic (x-rays) exams …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/008687

WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling

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… WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling Submitted by … Kevin Romeo , co-founder, CEO and creative director of Rhino Media . Romeo graduated from Western Michigan … he reflects on his time at WMU and offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. How would you describe your business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48156