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Board signs off on name for new student residence halls

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… residence halls will be known as Western Heights , after the student-suggested name won unanimous approval from … select the final name. The name selected, Western Heights, was the choice of students, she said, and it met the hopes of staff members. "This is in keeping with what we wanted," Anderson said. "We wanted a name that had 'Western' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19403

WMU Libraries unveils digital campus history map

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… , WMU professor and librarian. The collaborative project was initiated by staff in the Libraries' Research Services department, utilizing their expertise in … questions regarding who, exactly, our buildings were named after," said Glatz. Although the technology is a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57700

Faculty researcher, advisor named Graduate College associate dean

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… College effective July 1 . Byrd-Jacobs' appointment was made pending approval of the Board of Trustees. In her … researcher whose focus is regeneration of the adult brain after injury, utilizing the zebrafish olfactory system as a … the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Achievement Award in Research. Byrd-Jacobs has mentored nine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16297

Careers in Social Justice

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… Union Death Penalty Information Center Human Rights Watch Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Mexican … Rights National Immigration Forum National Veterans Legal Services Program One World International UNICEF Witness … Technology The Urban Institute Disease and Disability ADA Watch AIDS United Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law …

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WMU equestrian team member heads to national competition

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… competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stewart KALAMAZOO—A member of the Western Michigan University … annual national championship in Harrisburg, Pa. Katie Stewart , a sophomore sales and business marketing major from Hickory Corners, Mich., will compete at nationals after winning in the Open on the Flat division during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15553

Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center will close for five days

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… employees and visitors. The initiative will begin the day after spring commencement and conclude before the start of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15400

Central campus construction results in parking adjustments

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… or Lot 44, will also be available for campus visitors. After construction, the new Lot 48 will be all metered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15485

Warwick scholar to address conflict in Balkan states

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… Warwick scholar to address conflict in Balkan states … verified) on KALAMAZOO—A scholar from the University of Warwick will address unrest in the Balkan states when she … Science's Institute of Government and Politics. It is named after the late Dr. George Klein, a longtime member of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15126

Retirement and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans

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… to the plan are a defined percentage of the employee's base wages. For participating employees hired on or after Jan. 1, 2013, WMU contributes 9 percent of total gross … may visit the state of  Michigan's Office of Retirement Services . A number of tutorials, webinars and seminars are …

https://wmich.edu/hr/retirement-savings

Creative writing grad, author pockets another top writing award

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… Creative writing grad, author pockets another top writing award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Moustakis … doctoral program in creative writing has another award to add to her growing collection. The literary journal … Fellows receive a $32,500 stipend, plus health benefits. After two years, it is anticipated that KR Fellows will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13789