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University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15

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… University have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The recipients for 2014-15 are Kevin Knutson , … honors: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27159

L.I.F.E. - Learning Insight for Future Endeavors

TRIO Student Success Program

… to help students connect with their authentic selves and discover careers that align with their passions and skills. … opportunities, and providing avenues for community service. By participating in L.I.F.E. at WMU, students gain … majors, get distracted, or do not have an idea of what they want to do. L.I.F.E. at WMU is dedicated to creating the …

https://wmich.edu/triostudentsuccess/life

New WMUK-FM manager hails from NPR station in Maryland

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… Mich.— Stephen Anthony Williams , a National Public Radio station manager on Maryland's Eastern Shore, has been … of Maryland Eastern Shore since 2011. Prior to that, he was interim general manager of the station for 18 months, … to WMUK in format, offering a mix of music, news and public service programming. He says he's excited about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32272

Invisible Need Project changes, broadens some services in response to pandemic

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… Invisible Need Project changes, broadens some services in response to pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on … new challenges. “Students are scared. Some students are away from their family and don’t have a local support net … the safety of students and workers, the food pantry is extending service to Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58738

WMU prepares for fall launch of master's degree in public health

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… on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Health care professionals who want to become future leaders in the rapidly growing public … students to complete it in two years. It consists of 46 credits offered primarily online. Two weekends each semester … epidemiology, and social and community health service. The demand for managers in these fields is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30268

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak on campus

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… is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 . Tickets go … of 18 honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given by NASA to non-government citizens. Tickets Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27895

Experienced professional named director of Vision Clinic

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… Experienced professional named director of Vision Clinic Submitted by Anonymous (not … 35 years of experience with low-vision rehabilitation and services has been named director of Western Michigan … of Veterans Affairs in Battle Creek. Previously, Kremer was director of rehabilitation for the Association for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29936

Small fall rate increase OK'd for Western View and WMU Apartments

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… $18, keeping WMU rates comparable to those in the surrounding community. The increase for all unfurnished on-campus … rates for all campus apartments include parking, water and sewer service, cable, trash removal, recycling services and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28982

Don Gilmer

Political Science

… Don Gilmer Don Gilmer Mr. Glimer was born and raised here in southwest Michigan currently residing in Richland.   He has been married for close to 30 … award to recognize students pursuing careers in public service.     light left …

https://wmich.edu/politics/gilmer-0

Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs

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… and health care costs connected with the Michigan Public Service Retirement System—MPSERS. The refund was received Sept. 30 . The Michigan Office of Retirement Services discovered earlier this year a mistake in how it had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412