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Oaklands

… By Peter Schmidt , professor of history 1965–2008. Mark Twain liked to call the booming end of the 19th century “The … the Red Cross building at 530 West South, said the style was “intended for the countryseat of a man of ample fortune, … for two golf courses replaced the Oaklands pastures. After World War II, Western Michigan University made the …

https://wmich.edu/oaklands/history

Professor’s research in Ecuador helps create globally engaged students

College of Arts and Sciences

… in the nearly 30 years she has been coming there. “The city was once considered ‘isolated’ but since 1988 there has been … of Texas Press. Miles’ interest in lupus was piqued after someone she had known for 14 years was diagnosed with … commitment to health care has affected the delivery of services to lupus patients, and how patients have continued …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/miles-ecuador

Now is good time to consider winter weather issues

News

… (not verified) on Staff members in WMU's Landscape Services department gather for a photo in front of Sangren … the University's snow and ice removal procedures, safe walking tips, and closure policy. Snow, ice removal Winter … Management at (269) 387-8557. Questions or concerns after normal business hours should be directed to the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29989

Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert

News

… and show their personalities. Harris has received numerous awards for his theatrical hip-hop dance performances. He is … comedic and bubbling adventure. Choreographed in 1953, this was Christensen's first major ballet after becoming artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30241

Project Closeout Policy

Policies

… Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200).  It further sets forth detailed … cannot be collected from the sponsor for reasons of unallowability, unallocability, dispute with or bankruptcy by the … adjustment.  Because of this, there is a period of time after the end date during which adjustments and final …

https://wmich.edu/policies/project-closeout

University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

News

… to other agencies in Kalamazoo County. "There is always an unfortunate need for explosive-detection K-9s," he … and there have been requests the last few years for this service." Law enforcement agencies in Kalamazoo County and … and the students will come to accept and love the dogs. We want our community to feel comfortable around the dogs, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620

20th Annual Russian Festival a Big Hit

College of Arts and Sciences

… the event, said putting on the Russian Festival this year was more important than ever. “As the political relationship … constructed in 1701 in the Berlin City Palace, it was given to Peter the Great of the Russian Empire by … (1969) in high school. She has visited the country 18 times after she earned a bachelor’s degree in Russian studies at …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/russian-festival

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

News

… entrepreneurship and creativity by recognizing and rewarding undergraduate and graduate students for breakthrough … care sector. The next day, winners will be announced at an awards ceremony hosted by Mo Rocca , CBS Sunday Morning … student inventions worldwide in the 2015 James Dyson Award, after being named U.S. national winner in that competition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898

Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education

College of Arts and Sciences

… in what is now Niles, Michigan. Its history faded after abandonment in 1781, yet local memory held firm, … categorize artifacts, assisting fellow students along the way. “Through this project, it helped me narrow my focus a little bit more and understand more of what I’m going to want to do. My big career goal would probably be to do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438

Fulbright student awards go to WMU alumni, doctoral candidate

International Student and Scholar Services

… Fulbright student awards go to WMU alumni, doctoral candidate Submitted by … doctoral candidate have won highly competitive Fulbright awards to conduct research or teach English overseas for the … He plans to teach English in the United States or overseas after completing his Fulbright program. Dobek Peter Dobek …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/26488