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New Western View construction planned for fall occupancy

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… details of which are still being finalized, will consist of new residential buildings as well as a community … of its opening. "The Western View construction project is part of a continuous long-range housing and dining … as new projects are announced and brought online with an aggressive timetable. Additional details will be announced in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/457

WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification

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… native to the Midwest that does well in low-lying and boggy environments and provides food and habitat for wildlife. … in environmental studies and in biology from Lemont, Ill., discussing plant grafting. Also, landscape services staffers will talk about the University's Arbor Day history and recent landscaping projects. In addition, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/326

Trustees approve 11 faculty and staff retirements

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… Havira (change in retirement date), associate professor of history and of gender and women studies, 43 years, effective Dec. 31, 2012 The other retiring faculty member is: Dr. G. Michael Grammer, associate professor of … Cora Jean Bickel, lead credit evaluator in the Office of Admissions, 33 years, effective July 31, 2012 Diane D. DeZoete, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/773

Van Cooley obituary

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… educator who worked extensively with Michigan school districts and spearheaded education reform as a professor at … positions as a middle and high school teacher and as an assistant superintendent and superintendent. Working with teachers and administrators, Cooley developed state and national award-winning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1117

Sales program among the best in the nation

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… learning, such as internships. The top programs were listed in the organization's annual publication, Sales … schools with a scholarship winner included Northern Illinois University, the University of Cincinnati with two … sales and business marketing. "At many institutions, sales is offered via sales-related classes or as a concentration. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1126

Emeriti Council programs continuing

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--The second half of this season's Wednesday II meetings put on by the Western Michigan University's Emeriti Council is under way. All emeriti and surviving spouses are invited … the theatres that influenced the teaching of theatre history as well as stage director choices. By examining past …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/107

Guests to speak on campus as part of Universitywide common read

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… in Society will sponsor a panel of WMU faculty members discussing the book on Lacks, as it relates to research … be  Dr. Elizabeth Bradburn , associate professor of English; Sue Ellen Christian , associate professor of communication; Dr. Linwood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4018

WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, 2012 Tree Campus recertification

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… (not verified) on Image courtesy of arborday.org. Note: This event has been postponed due to the forecast of strong … services staff will be planting a Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum), a tree native to Michigan, and those attending … updating attendees about the University’s Arbor Day history and recent landscaping projects. The University will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6443

Faculty composers present an evening of new works

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… Institute. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are … R. Coons, assistant professor of composition; Christopher Biggs, assistant professor of electronic composition; Andrew …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9894

Board of Trustees approves minimal apartment rate increases

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… accommodating 174 additional students. The entire complex is currently operating at 98 percent occupancy. Included in … new fall rates will range from $637 for a one-bedroom unfurnished apartment to $934 per month for a two-bedroom furnished unit. All WMU Apartments are at 94 percent occupancy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11933