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WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations

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… engagement activities, as well as promoting engagement with faculty, staff and students. As executive director of the WMU Foundation, she will work closely with WMU's president and with the WMU Foundation Board of Directors to set and meet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885

WMU Air Race Classic team places fifth in collegiate division

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… the race--from Union City, Tennessee, to Gadsden, Alabama—with the fastest time of any of the 54 competitor teams. The … in an event that began in 1929, followed a zigzag route with  flybys at checkpoints in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, … concerns of heat stroke among racers flying small aircraft with little air circulation. "The most rewarding part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25334

WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths

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… WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In keeping with its widely known efforts to help youths both in and out of foster care, Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25272

Intellectual Skills Program Advisory Committee

Faculty Senate

… in reading and writing. Recommend in consultation with the University Assessment Steering Committee the … Council as an ex officio member. Committee Officers Vacant , Chair Vacant , Vice Chair Vacant , Secretary Ex Officio Member …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/committees/intellectualcmt

Martha Councell-Vargas

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… South America, Europe, China, and across the United States. With a scholarly and artistic specialization in the music of … competitions, including the National Flute Association's Young Artist Competition, Frank Bowen Flute Competition in … and Uelzen, Germany, where she was the only North American to participate in the International Friedrich Kuhlau …

https://wmich.edu/music/directory/councell-vargas

Turkey Trot 5K race/walk returns for 62nd year

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… Recreation, which sponsors the event, notes that in keeping with past practice, a canned food drive is being held in conjunction with this year's race. Last year, 402 pounds of food were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20080

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna details the struggles of first-generation Latinx students in a documentary … students in Holland, Michigan, who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program. It highlights their dreams of becoming … the screening, Martinez will participate in a Q&A session with the audience. The Latinx Employee Association is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796

Refreshments, games to greet returning students, faculty and staff

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… and staff Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on Students visit with Sindecuse Health Center staff at last year's event. … students, faculty and staff will be welcomed back to campus with free refreshments, games and prizes from 11 a.m. to … complimentary lemonade as well as putt and pitch games with prizes. Health center clinical staff will be available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18070

Diversity and inclusion speaker coming to campus

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… Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tactical Action Community with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Racial Healing Planning Grant, Williams will also hold … and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. He has 16 years of youth development and executive management experience, most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22337

College of Fine Arts taps Ohio educator as associate dean

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… (not verified) on Irelan KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An Ohio educator with a professional theatre background and an extensive … and chairperson of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Youngstown State University. "Scott is a great addition to … Modernism/Modernity, Shakespeare Bulletin, Journal of American Drama and Theatre, Theatre Annual, and Theatre History …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25096