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WMU wins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency award
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… WMU wins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency award Submitted by Anne Copeland on Noack holds the award. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has been awarded … reuse of construction materials, providing dining service kitchen waste to a local hog farmer for feed and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15543
Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips
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… Programs. In addition, the event will include a book swap and a chance to donate items to the Kalamazoo Literacy … for Wednesday, May 2 , in WMU's College of Health and Human Services building. The conference begins at 8:15 a.m. with … enjoy reduced fees for courses, and early registration advantage, travel discounts and other benefits. For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416
Board of Trustees approves minimal apartment rate increases
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… The recommended rates for all complexes include parking, water and sewer service, cable, trash removal and recycling services, plus … occupancy. Included in the recent expansion project was a new community center that opened its doors in October …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11933
James A. Howell obituary
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… died Nov. 16 in Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 81. A specialist in analytical chemistry, Howell joined … and retired in 2001 after more than 36 years of continuous service to the University. He was well liked by his students, peers and colleagues, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12055
Nita H. Hardie obituary
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… Michigan University faculty member, died Sept. 23 . She was 83. Hardie retired as chair of the Department of Science … emerita of political science in 1992 after 27 years of service to the University. While at WMU, she served in several administrative roles and was involved in numerous pioneering efforts. She helped to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1856
WMU named one of America's top 'green colleges'
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… renovations. Extensive electric vehicle infrastructure. Water management record. Numerous energy conservation … dining. Transportation options that include free bus service for students, faculty and staff. The University was … for each school that ranges from 60 to 99. Schools with a score of 83 or better were included in the guide. WMU's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/347
Estate gift from Detroit-area businessman benefits multiple WMU units
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… He died Nov. 13, 2015. A 1961 WMU alumnus, Murvay was active for many years with the University's Alumni … serving on the boards of both organizations. He also was a member of the advisory board for the School of … Haworth College of Business, College of Health and Human Services and the departments of Chemistry and Psychology. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37025
Trustees approve change in bookstore operations
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… with the Follett Higher Education Group Inc., paving the way for that national firm to manage the campus bookstore … and provide lower costs on certain goods and better services for students. The move follows a lengthy review … "Follett was selected as the one offering the most advantages to the University," said Jan Van Der Kley in making …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5321
WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship
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… skills, and expanded my network." Her time at WMU was spent immersing herself in both the University and the … of Greater Kalamazoo. Participating in the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, including … my education and is helping me take the next steps toward achieving my goals of graduating with my M.S.A. and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64592
Trustees approve two staff retirements, other personnel changes
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… retiring, along with their positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Carey F. … Jr. , a groundskeeper II in Facilities Management-landscape services, 14 years, effective July 31, 2013, and Ruth Wagenaar , a custodian in Facilities Management-building …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8604