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Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May
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… May, bringing the year-to-date total for externally funded awards to more than $23.2 million , WMU trustees learned at their June 29 meeting. Grants for research again led the way, climbing to more than $1.8 million. Three new grants … by graduate student athletic trainers. Grants for public service rose to $841,243 led by a $242,000 award to Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865
Transformational Dunn Decade comes to a close
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… come to a close at the end of July. Dunn's successor, Dr. Edward B. Montgomery , will take the reins of WMU when he … on Tuesday, Aug. 1. His selection as the ninth president was announced by the WMU Board of Trustees April 12 after a … Montgomery's start date. Dunn will now begin a year of service as president emeritus, accepting special assignments …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41513
CommUniverCity weekend will feature inauguration of WMU president
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… include the inauguration of WMU's ninth president. Dr. Edward B. Montgomery , who will become president of WMU Aug. 1 … to save the date. Montgomery's appointment as WMU president was announced April 12. He comes to the University from … Dr. John M. Dunn , who is retiring after a decade of service as president. A presidential tradition Collegiate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40663
Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project
College of Arts and Sciences
… Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project Submitted by … Dr. Michael Nassaney accepting the 2022 State History Award for Distinguished Professional Service at the Historical Society of Michigan's Annual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260
Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy
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… closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification … 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 . For more WMU news, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61739
Social entrepreneur and WMU alumnus to speak at next breakfast event
Haworth College of Business
… Patrick Mixis Feed the World Caf é Feed the World Café was the dream of a WMU food service administration student hoping to make a difference … to someone in need in the community. As a student, Mixis was passionate about social entrepreneurship and worked with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39103
WMU student wins coveted scholarship from broadcasters foundation
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… of Broadcasters Foundation. Teresa Turner, of Kalamazoo, was awarded The Carl E. Lee Scholarship. She and the other … including art productions, news stories, public service announcements and a documentary. "I am very pleased …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39186
Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality
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… compelling and important part of being on campus. We also want to give (students) a chance to connect with campus … that they may not have other opportunities to find or be aware of." Students can register for Virtual Bash on the … MLK Celebration webpage . King believed in a commitment to service, saying, "Life's most persistent and urgent question …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676
Nobel Peace Laureate coming to Kalamazoo
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… the rights of indigenous people specifically, and working toward racial reconciliation and human rights for all. A … and Ohio in Sangren Hall's second floor atrium for a service project followed by a march to Goldsworth Valley Pond to show their support of protecting the water supply and keeping it safe. Rigoberta Menchú Tum …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38913
Communitywide conversation on diversity set
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… Mark T. Bielang , Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Superintendent David Campbell , President Marilyn …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38240