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Punctuation: Quotation Marks

Writing Style Guide

… plays, movies, songs, lectures and TV shows. They also can be used to indicate irony and introduce an unfamiliar term or nickname. Single quotation marks are used for … are usually unnecessary, single quotation marks also can be used in headlines that contain a quote or composition …

https://wmich.edu/writing/punctuation/quotationmarks

Punctuation: Colon and Semicolon

Writing Style Guide

… Punctuation: Colon and Semicolon The colon ( : ) and semicolon ( ; ) are frequently … marks serve very different purposes, and should not be used interchangeably. Colon A colon is used to give … ideas. The words on either side of the colon should be able to stand on their own. (He wrote "Crisis Management …

https://wmich.edu/writing/punctuation/colon

By the numbers

Accountancy

… By the numbers Name: Sevy Bamany Major: Accountancy Class standing: … Hometown: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo “Numbers have always been a part of my life. I strongly believe … a country that has struggled with corruption and financial mismanagement for decades. He decided to major in …

https://wmich.edu/accountancy/bamany2022

New medieval book series could captivate public, scholars alike

News

… book series could captivate public, scholars alike Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … Western Michigan University has a new book series that may become popular with the public as well as academics. WMU's … broad acclaim. Multiple audiences More than 40 volumes have been commissioned from scholars across North and South …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40229

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

News

… Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo's annual Do-Dah Parade is … Art on the mall Original works of art and fine crafts will be sold by more than 75 local artists along the downtown … your own sundae. Iced tea, coffee and lemonade will also be available. Tours of the historic building will be given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052

Undergraduate Careers

Political Science

… reports that the job outlook indicates cautious optimism. Professional and highly skilled jobs will continue to … Consequently, students should keep in mind the long-term benefits of focusing on a specific set of skills. … for one to handle the quantitative data (statistics and numbers) used in decision making on policy. As part of their …

https://wmich.edu/politics/careers/undergraduate

December meeting of WMU trustees postponed

News

… December meeting of WMU trustees postponed Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The December meeting of the Western Michigan University Board of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20384

WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee

News

… WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee Submitted by Anonymous (not … to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject and increase …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14886

Dr. Oh Elected President of the KSEA

Research and Innovation

… of the KSEA Contact: Diana Hearit Apr. 16, 2018 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Civil and construction engineering professor, Jun-Seok Oh , has been elected as the President-Elect for the Korean-American … organization with more than 6,000 registered members in 70 local chapters and branches and 13 technical …

https://wmich.edu/research/oh-president-ksea

Allkins Family Military Spring Scholarships

Military and Veterans Affairs

… Allkins Family Military Spring Scholarships The Allkins Family … merit and needs-based scholarships available to military members currently serving, those who have previously served and … Family scholarships available: $2,500 for all military members, $1,000 for those currently serving, $1,000 for all …

https://wmich.edu/military/onstaff-group-spring-scholarships