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Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships
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… students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western … experience," Gilman says. "It also provides our students with the opportunity to return home with a deeper understanding of their place in the world, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186
Waldo Library to extend hours for end of semester
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… from 11 p.m. until 8 a.m. each day. The changes were announced by the Western Student Association, which is … before and during final examination week. WSA has partnered with University Libraries in this pilot project, which will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31703
GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses
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… leaders in West Michigan are committed to the state, with more than 90 percent producing products and services … . "The role family owned businesses play in the local economy is starting to emerge," says Joseph Horak , director of … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128
Bronco Spotlight: Elaina Lee
Career and Student Employment Services
… sales and distribution levels of my client's products. Another part of my role is creating reports and presentations … pursuing a career similar to yours? Spend time getting to know your fellow students. We all graduate and go our separate ways. It is important to stay connected with each other as you graduate, becoming peers working in …
https://wmich.edu/career/elainalee
Graduating dance students to present 'Tones'
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… Graduating dance students to present 'Tones' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Performances begin Thursday, April 14. … or (800) 228-9858. The show includes 55 dance majors along with a variety of dance genres such as contemporary, modern, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31510
Lisa Baker
Psychology
… sensitization procedures Preclinical screening of novel psychiatric medications for pharmacotherapeutic … devoted to investigating brain-behavior connections with a variety of populations. She is actively involved in …
https://wmich.edu/psychology/directory/baker
WMU pilots 'Go West' to compete in decades-old women's air race
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… to compete in decades-old women's air race Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Elizabeth Howerton and … through 10 intermediate stops to reach New Cumberland with the fastest time. Of the more than 50 teams and … team Howerton , the WMU team's co-pilot, is a senior at WMU with a double major in aviation flight science and aviation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16438
Congratulations Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy
Research and Innovation
… Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy, vice president for research and innovation, has accepted a position as president at Illinois State University. While we wish her the best in her new … the Interdisciplinary Team Excellence Enhancement Grant with the provost and president, equipment grants and …
https://wmich.edu/research/kinzy-congrats
Trustees approve retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members
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… retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The trustees signed off on … All of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, years of … 24 years, effective Feb. 28, 2014 Gregg McChesney , skilled trades helper in Facilities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15541
CLCRS Increasing Student Participation
Assessment
… process begins. Make it an assignment or extra credit—with or without points assigned (e.g., one instructor offered 10 … went above 90 percent—it went to 97 percent); another instructor had a bonus question on the final exam …
https://wmich.edu/assessment/clcrs-increasing-student-participation