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Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … a combination of high grade-point averages and ACT or SAT scores, and were extended to students who had applied to WMU … Dystrophy Association and for Stitches of Love, a patriotic service organization that creates stockings filled with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899

Dispute Resolution: Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services

Human Resources

… Dispute Resolution: Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services Policies and Procedures Manual Section 10 General … of services Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services was created in early 2000 to help members of the University … breakdowns and barriers. It is important to be aware that mediation is not a hearing or arbitration. It is a …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-cedrs

All Life is Learning - February 2023

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… of Class Liaisons. Now that we have returned to campus, we want to once again ask you to please volunteer as a liaison. … our community, Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries offers emergency services from shelter to meals and clothing along with … of myself by getting enough sleep, stretching, and doing core exercises like Yoga, Pilates, or Tai Chi.  Be prepared …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/february-2023

Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive

News

… the Department of Spanish, died at Bronson Healthcare. She was rushed there after being found in the pool at the Maple Street facility where she regularly swam. She was 65. Visitation information will be announced … degree and a doctoral degree from the University of Iowa. Services The visitation and memorial services will be held …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18987

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Global Citizen. Each status comes with unique rewards, including scholarships for studying abroad. Nearly … that traveling in general is not as scary as I thought it was, and it gave me the confidence to study abroad for a … for Global Education's International Student and Scholar Services unit.  About The Haenicke Institute for Global …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum

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… solutions to hunger. The organization also is devoted to awareness; Foods Resource Bank brings visitors from its … their stories and often takes visitors and U.S. farmers to Washington, D.C., to influence policy on sustainability and … the recipient of the Portage Rotary Club Annual Community Service Award, which recognizes the many years of volunteer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610

Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies

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… for 43 years, died Oct. 10 at his home in Kalamazoo. He was 73. Curtis Curtis-Smith Washington native Curtis-Smith joined the faculty in 1968 as … Gilmore International Keyboard Festival is named. Memorial service details are pending. For more news, arts and events, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619

WMU Grow Your Own Teacher Education

College of Education and Human Development

… is partnering with school districts, regional educational service agencies and the Talent Together consortium to … Schools Dearborn Public Schools Delton Kellogg Schools Dowagiac Union School District Dryden Community Schools … Community Schools Van Buren Intermediate District West Ottawa Public Schools Program information Adapted Physical …

https://wmich.edu/education/grow

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam … rolled out in June to coincide with Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. He joins celebrities like actress Rita … says. "Our players are all required to complete community service. Most of them meet that requirement and quadruple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates

W Magazine

… Residency Program. Alumna Koretta King-Jackson looks forward to seeing the smiling faces in her kindergarten class … her local public elementary and charter schools. “My heart was in it; I wanted to do it very badly, but I didn’t have … employees like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food service staff and custodians to earn their teacher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855