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Thousands of students, families on campus for 2015 orientation

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… beginning students and their families, began making their way to the Western Michigan University campus last week for … first-year students. A smaller but no less important set of activities, the Transfer Transition Program, is … part in the five half-day sessions that already are underway. Two remaining sessions will be held on upcoming Fridays …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24757

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… pioneer Carl E Lee , who with his late wife Winifred Lee was the namesake for Western Michigan University's honors college, died Feb. 22 . He was 96. Lee worked for 60 years in the radio and television … two grandchildren. Services A public memorial service is set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14 , at the Lee Honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184

Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music

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… Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music … "Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico," is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. … the Sones de México Ensemble is a two-time Grammy Award nominee and four-time Chicago Music Awards winner. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54873

WMU's nonprofit leadership program named best in nation

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… and faculty pose with the Sprint Program Excellence Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … is this year's winner of the Sprint Program Excellence Award. The alliance is a national organization of more than … to local nonprofits. Students studied community needs, set priorities, issued requests for proposals, analyzed 23 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20904

WMU boosts need-based aid for 10 top incoming students

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… on WMU's new Foundation Scholarships consist of 10 $50,000 awards. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—High-achieving students who intend … a shot at one of 10 new $50,000 scholarships that will be awarded based on both academic performance and demonstrated … Foundation Scholarship The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20296

WMU alum, CNN contributor LZ Granderson to lecture on campus

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… at the table puts you at risk for being on the menu," is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 , in Sangren Hall, … College of Arts and Sciences with an alumni achievement award . Granderson LZ Granderson As a CNN commentator, … national news, including the killing of an unarmed teen who was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19771

German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk

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… The Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten printed an original set of 12 cartoons and caricatures of Mohammed in fall 2005 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18463

Office of Research

College of Health and Human Services

… J. Harrison HRSA Grant Social Work Professor awarded a $2.3 million Opioid Impacted Family Support Grant … The Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded an Opioid Impacted Family Support four year $2.3 … visual impairment (CVI). The project has developed a set of training modules and a structured mentoring that …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/research

WMU's 2014 homecoming is just around the corner

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… in the dark. The existing record is 1,675 people, set by Gilda's LaughFest (USA) in Grand Rapids March 6. … Broncos against the Ohio University Bobcats at 2 p.m. in Waldo Stadium. However, the day will begin and end with … Campus Classic 1K fun run at 8:45 a.m. and 5K run or walk at 9:15 a.m. Volunteers and participants may register …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19709

Major (Prior to Fall 2016)

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… you will work with the program advisor to customize a set of courses most appropriate to your interests and career … selected language, that you begin taking language courses toward the beginning of your program. If WMU does not offer … in your chosen language, the coursework requirement will be waived if you demonstrate intermediate proficiency in your …

https://wmich.edu/environment/academics/undergraduate/major-past