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Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… students thrive in chemistry and biochemistry majors is the focus of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation … opportunities and internships. "They have a chance to see what a career would be like and make more connections so that when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

First of community input sessions for East Hall renovation set

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… Two public sessions , planned to provide members of the campus and extended communities the opportunity to be … for the new Western Michigan University Alumni Center, are set for Tuesday, Oct. 1 . The sessions will focus on the … and community. The sessions are planned for 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., in the Little Theatre on WMU's East Campus at the

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9035

Dollars and cents of good governance explored in Sichel Series

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Heinrich KALAMAZOO—The economics of good governance will be examined during … the speaker series brings highly regarded economists to the area to discuss timely and important economic issues. This … of Public Administration Research and Theory from 2005-08. She received her doctoral degree from the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1647

GVSU, WMU join forces for study of family owned businesses

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… owned businesses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The study is a partnership between WMU and GVSU. GRAND … Evaluating impact on community "Family owned businesses are unique," says Ellie Frey, director of the Family Owned … for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at GVSU, at (616) 331-7582; Ellie Frey, director of the Family Owned Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8622

Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not … and often isolating human emotion," says Atkins. Indeed, what unites these diverse texts is a common sentiment … and the realization that their experiences of grief are often uncharted territory. As more individuals seek to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75178

Johnny Rodgers Band headlines School of Music’s centennial Gala

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… Johnny Rodgers Band headlines School of Music’s centennial Gala Submitted by Anonymous (not … jazz ensemble Gold Company as a WMU student. KALAMAZOO—The Johnny Rodgers Band, led by Western Michigan University … dessert reception follows Rodgers' performance. All events are free and open to the public. Johnny Rodgers Band The

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9343

Student organization supports Black engineers and gives back to the community

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… organization supports Black engineers and gives back to the community Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Leroy Collins … RSOs help accelerate learning beyond the classroom, prepare students for their careers, as well as help members … me rooting for me to succeed." NSBE will be hosting its 50th annual convention March 20 to 24 in Atlanta, where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75001

Freedom of Information Act Resolution

Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance

… public records of a public body; and WHEREAS, Section 4 of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act permits a public … records, if the fee authorized under this section exceeds $50.00. The deposit shall not exceed 1/2 of the total fee. In … and guidelines do not apply to public records prepared under an act or statute specifically authorizing the

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Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project Submitted by Sara … worked closely with Archives Curator John Winchell to prepare for the project. (Left to right) Archives curator John … on her professional trajectory. "It really impacted me in what I want to go on to do," she says. "The type of stories …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

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… will kick off "book read" activities this month at the Western Michigan University centering on the … discussion will follow at 1 p.m. in Room 1010. The events are free and open to the public. "The Immortal Life of … to live in poverty and poor health, only learning of what had happened some two decades later. Her cells have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227