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Noted social work educator, researcher to speak on campus

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… School of Social Work celebrates Whitney Young Day. Dr. Michael Reisch , the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of … of the Bernhard Center. The event also will honor student award recipients and is free and open to the public. About … in his name to recognize students whose scholarship and service follow the ideals he represented. Whitney Young …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/252

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… is not mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and resource offerings. The sessions end at 1:30 … about college life and the people, educational options, services and resources at WMU. They tour campus, take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12

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… "We're grateful to our many alumni and friends for their unwavering commitment to the well-being and future growth of … Earlier this year, Thomas notes, the MyWMU.com website was redesigned to share individual stories and experiences … learner-centered research university. "Our goal is to be of service," he says. "Our team is working hard to help build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1195

Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, nine staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Nicholas … E. Harik , associate professor emeritus of economics, was changed from June 30, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Staff … Human Development, 10 years, effective Aug. 31, 2012 Michael E. Osborn , maintenance roofer, Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1719

Graduate College selects inaugural faculty fellows

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… Drs. Jon R. Adams and Louann Bierlein Palmer began their service as 2013 fellows at the start of the spring semester. … courses. A 2007 nominee for the WMU Distinguished Teaching Award, Adams came to WMU as a visiting faculty member in … a confluence of studies in American representations of war, gender and masculinity, and American culture. He is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4126

Trustees approve retirements of 10 faculty, 11 staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Sherrill D. … 29 years, effective April 30, 2014; and Dr. Charles C. Warfield , associate professor of educational leadership, … hall director, 18 years, effective June 30, 2013; and Michael B. Strong , manager of TotalTech for the WMU Bookstore, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6950

WMU dean chosen for YWCA of Kalamazoo award

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… WMU dean chosen for YWCA of Kalamazoo award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Merrion KALAMAZOO—Western … founder and director of Ujima Enterprises Willie Mae Pierson, a self-employed Realtor in Kalamazoo Dr. Heidi … for our community and an extraordinary level of personal service on her part to the national arts community." During …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7014

Kalamazoo Nature Center leader next up in Keystone series

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… Rose provides management and programmatic consulting services to nature centers throughout the United States. … Michigan, where he also served as regional director of stewardship for the southeast region. Rose serves as secretary … Rose is the recipient of the 2010 Nature Center Leadership Award from the Association of Nature Center Administrators. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7109

Report details successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan

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… to achieve those goals. Initiatives implemented or underway during the first year ranged from work by an individual … of students, promote innovative learning, discovery and service, advance WMU as a major research university, ensure … sustainability practices. WMU's strategic plan was approved by the Board of Trustees in December 2011, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8969

Day focuses on research resources for faculty

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… and explore potential collaborations. Organizers will award door prizes at 3:45 p.m. Prizes include an iPad Air or … Strategies for Identifying Funding Opportunities Technology Services at Your Service Online Survey Tools: Qualtrics, … (AKA Indirect Costs): What, When and Why Me? Show Me the Way: Enrich Your Discovery Activities Through International …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11276