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Public invited to take part in WMU common read

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… reading and discussing the book throughout this summer and upcoming academic year. Related events planned for fall … About the book "Anatomy of Injustice" tells the story of Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally impaired black man … more than a decade fighting on his behalf. Elmore, who was arrested soon after the murder victim's body was found, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7203

Yousef Alavi to be remembered during math symposium

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… floor of Everett Tower in the Alavi Commons Room. First up will be talks on "Independence Sequences in a Graph, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10358

Author to speak as part of Universitywide Common Read

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… (not verified) on Bonner KALAMAZOO—Fall events are underway at Western Michigan University for the common reading of … About the book "Anatomy of Injustice" tells the story of Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally impaired black man … remarkable timetable and Elmore's subsequent appeals add up to a textbook example of incompetent court-appointed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9972

Anthropology alumna digging life after graduation

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… about different archaeological techniques as much as you want, but you won't truly understand that until you get out … I changed my major about three times in six weeks before I settled on history," says Delmonico, who switched her major … put your hands in the ground," says Delmonico, who grew up in Farmington Hills. It's an experience that sets many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58025

Exercise science grad represents WMU on international rugby stage

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… international map. A multi-year All-American at Western, he was one of just 32 players selected from across the country … Rugby Centennial .  The France-USA Rugby Centennial wrapped up in Paris as the city prepared to host hte Olympics. "To … to do some sightseeing and interact with fans along the way. After a whirlwind two weeks, Team USA came away with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/excercise-science-grad-international-rugby-star

Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution

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… witnessed poverty firsthand. Dr. Dweepobotee Brahma "I was lucky, I grew up in a metropolitan city," she says. "But even within the … vaccination and malnutrition. "Being equipped in a skillset that is more policy relevant, or more industry relevant, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57684

English: Creative Writing (M.F.A.)

Graduate College

… study you wish to pursue. Use the essay to highlight what sets you apart as a candidate for graduate study and … For the M.F.A. with a focus on fiction, it should be up to 30 pages of original fiction; for the M.F.A. with a …

https://wmich.edu/grad/program-masters-english-creative-writing

Trustees vote to keep WMU's tuition within the state cap

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… a Student Assessment Fee increase of $16 per semester that was initiated by students and approved in a March campuswide … of the $16 per semester increase is to provide additional support for student organizations and programs. Effective … Michigan residents at the freshman or sophomore level is set at $349.47. A complete outline of tuition and fees for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24543

Campus compensation project heads for home stretch

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… categories to cover salary ranges and job responsibilities, was introduced earlier this year and is based on … he says, call for jobs to be assigned titles based upon one of three primary functions—managerial, professional … employees who hold those jobs," Hills says. "Job titles are set according to the nature of the job. We want to ensure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23445

Comp project pay guidelines unveiled, job slottings still in process

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… . The market-based structure was shared widely during the recent campus meetings and used … information technology, health care, office and business support, and logistics and supplies.  The new pay structure … .  The site will also soon include a set of dedicated Frequently Asked Questions about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22352