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Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Haworth College of Business

… as Advisor of the Year for the Huron region. The award, presented at the provincial conference held this … their leadership. I am honored and humbled to receive this award and am certain that it is because of the hard work and … that the organization aims to develop in its members.” Service is one of the pillars of Delta Sigma Pi, and Palmer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Ramona Lewis, third from right, was a panelist at the 2023 Social Mobility Symposium at … is one of the most important drivers of an individual’s upward mobility in society. Social mobility promotes … Dominican Republic to meet with policy makers, complete a service project with Dominican youth and network with many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514

Winter 2023-24: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73247

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… to graduate school seemed impossible. "She really felt it was a good step for me, especially being in higher … in University of Michigan's Information and Technology Services (ITS). Combining her experience in higher education … Eggerstedt didn't have a clear direction for what she wanted to study at WMU.  "I worked in the geosciences for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534

Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average

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… universities--the University of Michigan; Michigan State, Wayne State and Michigan Technological universities; and … is difficult, but we chose to recommend an increase that was even a bit lower than 4 percent because it is the right … step up every day to provide the level of instruction and service our students need and deserve," Dunn said. "We will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079

Gov. appoints two to WMU Board of Trustees

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… of Detroit, head of Detroit-area automotive firms Bridgewater Interiors and New Center Stamping and a 1965 WMU … WMU President John M. Dunn of the appointments. "We look forward to their counsel and leadership in the coming years as … private entities. His past community engagement includes service on the board of St. John's Hospital and as chair of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3281

WMU offers summer writing workshops for teachers, kids

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… on Workshops begin June 17. KALAMAZOO—Registration is under way for summer sessions at Western Michigan University that … 2): Co-sponsored with the Allegan Area Educational Service Area, the invitational workshop focuses on teaching … in all content areas. The workshop is free to teachers in AAESA districts and $200 for those in non-AAESA districts.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5567

New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods

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… goals of a new generation of college students. Plan 2015 was outlined by Dr. Diane K. Anderson , vice president for … Dining facility will feature seven restaurant-style food service areas offering foods ranging from pizza and pasta to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239

Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response

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… stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across the country are seeing an influx of … routes take him everywhere from New York to Honolulu, Hawaii. “With that said, Alaska Airlines has always been an … Boeing and Airbus aircraft, in addition to normal passenger service, the airline has transported hundreds of thousands …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982

WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education students

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Luchara Wallace (left), Greg Wallace (right) and their son Michael Wallace (center). KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning from home is … but for K-12 students who receive special education services and instruction, the challenges are more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59245