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Restored grandeur, adapted reuse planned for East Campus

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… be a boutique hotel, part of an emerging nationwide trend, with the gymnasium preserved as a health club and the atrium … to be targeted for reuse as a commercial office building with its interior largely preserved. The cost of redeveloping the four structures is pegged at $55 million to $60 million or about $200 per square …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/152

Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity commemorates 50 years at WMU

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… 50-year history at Western Michigan University, coinciding with WMU Homecoming Weekend 2012 . The Epsilon Xi chapter is observing this major milestone with several events, Oct. 4-6.  An alumni speaker series, a … scheduled to present at various times on Thursday, Oct. 4, with one alumnus delivering his talk on Friday, Oct. 5. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1826

School of Medicine recruits biomedical sciences chair

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… researcher in the cellular and molecular biology of cancer, with consistent research funding from the National … says Dr. Hal Jenson , dean of WMU School of Medicine. "With experience in leading the first two years of the … be responsible for recruiting basic science faculty with significant medical student teaching experience to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1379

Western Washington dean named new head of College of Fine Arts

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… the Bellingham Arts Business Accelerator in partnership with the College of Business and Economics. Before being … this position and to be able to work for an institution with such a reputation for high-quality education,'" Guyette … Task Force since 2008. Guyette also has been active with the U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology, serving as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7692

Trustees approve move to put WMU name on Cooley Law School

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… that would come from such an affiliation as well as its fit with WMU's strategic plan. "Today, there are 82 public universities with law schools accredited by the American Bar … Cooley has provided its more than 17,000 graduates with the practical skills necessary for a seamless …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8244

Ohio University scholar to become dean of WMU's education college

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… on Li KALAMAZOO—An experienced academic administrator with a track record in strategic planning, program … a perspective and set of skills that dovetail beautifully with this University's mission and values," says Dr. Timothy … lead the college in its next phase of growth”. Li is active with a number of national and international professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8515

John E. Martell Jr. obituary

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… the University, but he was first professionally affiliated with WMU in 1970 as a part-time humanities instructor for … named assistant dean of the college. He became associated with the Lee Honors College in the early 1980s, when Dr. … his entire tenure at the University. In his roles with the honors college, he coordinated cluster courses, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11646

From frontline worker to a future in HR: Jessica Robach has found her purpose

Haworth College of Business

… her degree, Robach has found her passion in working with frontline workers, harnessing the power of positive … during the past January, Robach started her partnership with MANN+HUMMEL as a human resources intern. She was drawn … job. It proved to me how relevant and important the content within the curriculum is. For example, the themes from my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73614

WMU accountancy student receives $10,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… her Master of Science in Accountancy at WMU Haworth, with plans to graduate in spring 2024 and a goal to pass all … team, which the scholarship has enabled. But perhaps the biggest reward is the confidence that the recognition has … Meet the Firms hiring event where I secured an internship with BDO, I have been prepared for the business world with

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73623

Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU

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… for academic affairs. The process began in fall 2021 with the creation of a 17-person cross-campus steering … might look like and the values that define WMU. A virtual suggestion box remains open online. "Our process this year … opportunities to engage in and strengthen relationships with the greater regional community.  Diversity, equity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741