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Michigan State Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center

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… State Geographic Bee is in its 29th year. KALAMAZOO—For the 10th straight year, just over 100 young geography … the state will descend on Western Michigan University for the Michigan State Geographic Bee, testing their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39017

WMU, WMU Cooley ink new agreements as Kalamazoo law classes begin

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… Jan. 11 . The new agreements also will pave the way for a group of first-year law students to begin basic legal … being developed, along with a series of new initiatives triggered by the affiliation the two schools launched in August 2014. The affiliation formally links the private law school and public university, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29804

WMU honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation

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… Western Michigan University faculty members will be honored for innovative teaching during the University’s first Spring … used, or used in a new way, to produce a quantifiable gain for learner outcomes or the learner experience. Convocation … from Extended University Programs, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, Office of Diversity and Inclusion and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29981

Concert to provide unique perspective on climate change

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… of the problem of climate change. The event is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by … Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30237

Sabbatical leave granted to 34 WMU faculty members

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… Trustees during its March 14 meeting. Sabbaticals Effective for the fall 2018 semester Dr. Kyle Brink , associate … Mary-Louise Totton , associate professor of art Effective for the 2018-19 academic year Dr. David Burnie , professor … , professor of gender and women's studies Dr. Christopher Biggs , associate professor of music Dr. William Liou , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45801

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

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… it is a concept that we learn very early in life, and it forms the basis of many of our relationships. It is a … and devote it to raising awareness about the disease, funds for his own care and funds to assist with ALS awareness. … to do with MyTurn, McIver saw a good learning opportunity for students, the chance for the MBA students to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

WMU's 26th annual Education Career Fair set

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… verified) on The 26th annual Education Career Fair is set for Monday, April 7. KALAMAZOO—Job opportunities for teachers will be showcased during Western Michigan … and open to the public, is designed to recruit teachers for K-12 educational systems for the 2014-15 academic year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14738

Comp project pay guidelines unveiled, job slottings still in process

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… officials on job slottings, a new pay structure developed for Western Michigan University with the help of national … resources profession and is based on the study of markets for comparable positions in higher education as well as the … salary figures expressed as both annual salaries and as hourly pay rates. Also posted to the Compensation Project …

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

WMU to offer courses tailored to training schedules at Air Guard base

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… Air National Guard members assigned to Battle Creek's Kellogg Air National Guard Base.   Blended learning model "We've … Guard," says WMU Provost Timothy Greene , vice president for academic affairs. "With two locations in Battle … face-to-face meetings periodically throughout the semester. For courses designed specifically for ANG members, those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20177

Newman Civic Fellow from WMU receives additional honor

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… scholarship winner. Senior Alexis Lenderman , of Oxford, is one of 273 students who were selected as fellows … nominate one community-committed student from their schools for the one-year Newman fellowship. Nominees are individuals … who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39772