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Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year
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… year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The finals, set for around 2:15 p.m. Friday, April 1, are open to the … their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Geographic Bee … winner will receive $100 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to represent Michigan in the National …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165
Nobel laureate to give public talk
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… public presentation on "Creating True Human Security" is set for 7 p.m. in Schneider Hall's Brown Auditorium. It will … strategist for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, was a driving force in the launching of an international … Williams and the ICBL came to fruition in 1999 when the Ottawa Convention went into effect. Signed by 120 nations, it …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30621
Experienced administrator named Title IX compliance director
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… and employees. Compliance position "Felicia Crawford was a strong candidate in a competitive and public selection … Equity. "Her professional background and skill set, and knowledge of higher education, situate her very … role for colleges and universities nationwide. We look forward to her joining the Office of Institutional Equity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28359
Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University archaeologists are set to offer the public a look at progress on the Fort St. … Fort St. Joseph mission, garrison and trading post complex was occupied from 1691 to 1781 along the St. Joseph River in … is now the city of Niles. Built by the French, the fort was at times during its 90-year history, controlled by the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25110
WMU room and board rates to increase by 3.3 percent this fall
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… and spring Western Heights room-only rates were previously set by the board at its July 2014 meeting so that students … commitment to creating environments where students want to live and eat while pursuing their academic and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23355
Name for new Goldsworth Valley dining hall approved by board
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… experience with fresh menu items prepared in front of customers. Comfortable seating options such as booth … include new energy-efficient equipment, an exterior living wall and a sustainable rain garden for storm water … events, visit wmich.edu/news . Related articles Trustees set formal 'annual' meeting date | Dec. 19, 2014 Minimal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20770
Video and communications firm owner next up in speaker series
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… . Kay Cynthia Kay and Company Founded by Kay after her award-winning career in broadcasting, Cynthia Kay and Company … The firm specializes in thinking ideas into motion, and Kay set her company in motion in 1984. Coming from a long line … Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce in 2005. In 2006, the firm was recognized as one of West Michigan's 101 Best and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/18414
Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim
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… Joshua Reid for excellence in sound design in its annual awards on April 13 . The Rochester, Michigan, native earned … on an adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Arden and featuring Tony Award-winning … says Reid. "Each production and each theater has its own set of unique challenges, but that also leads to creative …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121
First-of-its-kind Cannabis Marketing Certification grows suite of professional training programs at WMU
Haworth College of Business
… programs at WMU Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Dr. Russell Zwanka, director of the food and consumer package goods … in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of the food and consumer package goods … that offers relevant certifications for those looking to set themselves apart on their career paths. “This new online …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71442
Learning to lead from inside
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… focusing on building cultures of innovation, but he knew he wanted to take his skills to the next level. "I really wanted to get a more well-rounded perspective of … organizational leadership fields and gave me a remarkable set of tools and capabilities to be applied in my career as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033