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Unusual 5K run set to collect clothing for area foster homes

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… Unusual 5K run set to collect clothing for area foster homes Submitted by … March 23 . For the event, registered participants run or walk through a beautiful 3.1-mile course on WMU's campus. Along the way, they remove five articles of new or gently used …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5809

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

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… Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peyton … incentive to continue. The University’s AMOM chapter, which was established in fall 2017 and was one of the first in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics

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… WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics Submitted by Anonymous (not … programs. AEA reports that some 20% of all doctorates awarded to underrepresented minority scholars in economics … Foundation, just 34% of doctoral degrees in economics were awarded to women in 2014. Minority academic economists are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53730

Living the Arts in the Libraries to take place in April

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… Living the Arts in the Libraries to take place in April Submitted by Deanne Puca on … , in events and exhibits during regular open hours at Waldo Library and the Zhang Legacy Collections Center. A … pop-up events that may last from five to 15 minutes. Hours Waldo Library Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39043

Units across WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical professionals

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… Units across WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical professionals Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jill … of purpose. "We really feel a bit helpless, and this is one way we can give," he says. "Everyone in my department and at … "I think the next couple of weeks are really going to test our community," says Spitsbergen . "So, I would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58693

Weekly drawings continue for faculty, staff who donate to United Way

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… Weekly drawings continue for faculty, staff who donate to United Way Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—A number of lucky … to Western Michigan University's 2013 campus United Way Campaign. Weekly drawings continue every Friday until …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10834

WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state

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… WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state Submitted by Anonymous (not … State University. The formula used to apportion increases was based on the number of degrees awarded in critical skill areas, research and economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/771

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good Submitted by Erin Flynn on … turkey all the time. The problem is that there are withdrawal symptoms," says Dr. Ricky Stull , assistant professor of … to put Stull and Clark's research into practice through testing to determine its viability, but the breakthrough …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

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… WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center Submitted by … to ‘save something, or lose it all.’ We’ve decided we can wait no longer, and it is of paramount importance to our … and parking for the new alumni center. Community support was appreciated More than a year ago, WMU announced that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy Submitted … closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804