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Governor appoints two to eight-year terms as WMU trustees

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… "We respect the decision of the Governor, and I look forward to working closely with our newest trustees as they … Michigan University," said WMU President John M. Dunn after the announcement. "They are replacing two excellent … increasing responsibility with Daimler Chrysler Financial Services and Chrysler Financial. In addition to a bachelor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37057

Dunn to be honored for work with foster care grads

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… universities. Dunn, WMU's eighth president, retired July 31 after more than 10 years in the leadership role. He is being … WMU launched its Seita Scholars Program in 2008. The award-winning effort, which has grown into the largest and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42935

State association honors Spanish faculty member

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… of Spanish is this year's winner of the Barbara Ort-Smith Award from the Michigan World Languages Association—MIWLA. … , a master faculty specialist of Spanish, received the award during the 53rd MIWLA Annual Conference in Lansing Oct. … Braun Braun joined WMU's Spanish faculty full time in 2004 after teaching Spanish methodology on a part-time basis for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43899

Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition

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… jazz studies students and their instructors are upbeat after again earning multiple wins in DownBeat magazine's 41st annual Student Music Awards. In what is regarded as the most comprehensive … for collegiate jazz programs, WMU students earned two awards, placing among the top 10 finishers in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47375

In the business of making a difference

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… , a sock company that helps provide 100 days of clean water to someone in Rwanda, Africa, with each pair sold. They started the company … that were distinctively bold, fun and uniquely expressive. After a couple of years retailing other brands, they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47536

Leading USDA’s largest cotton classing facility

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… USDA’s largest cotton classing facility Submitted by Cindy Wagner on “Visiting Floyd was amazing. The building has much … efficiency.  Martinez has made his career in cotton. After graduating from Western with a Bachelor of Science … Following college, he joined the USDA Agriculture Marketing Services cotton program as a project engineer, part of an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70806

Electrical engineering student finds the artistry in problem solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the rigors of her engineering coursework brings her respite after a long day of problem solving. While drawing, painting … is exhibited best through her small business. “I have always been a very creative and artistic person,” says Biondo. … tutor, I have to know how to relay information in different ways because not everyone learns in the same way.” Biondo’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73469

Free financial aid event for college-bound students on campus

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… for maximum benefit. College Goal Sunday The program was created to increase the number of students who continue … not sure what kind of college or career training they want to pursue after high school," says Bryan Taylor, president of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4502

Jazz concert features Grammy winner John Clayton

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… directed by Tom Knific, will perform with Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer and conductor John Clayton at … or (800) 228-9858. John Clayton At age 19, John Clayton was the bassist for Henry Mancini's television series, "The Mancini Generation." After graduating from Indiana University in 1975, he toured …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1861

Recent Webmail Plus upgrade introduces new email features

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… Webmail Plus, Western Michigan University's email system, was recently updated. The update fixed performance problems … revisions in a collaborative environment. Delayed delivery After composing a message, clicking the Send button now … retention area external to each account, and not counting towards an account's quota, will now provide users a second …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2879