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WMU trustees vote to freezes tuition, housing costs to support students in response to pandemic
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… expect in 2020-21. The spring semester ends this week, as does the regular academic year. "It is our responsibility to … financial strain as a result of the nationwide economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus. The outbreak's economic … a range of strategies to navigate and overcome the downturn. Early on, the president’s cabinet forfeited two …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59125
Alumna awarded Pulitzer Prize for poetry
W Magazine
… Book Prize. The Pulitzer Prize committee described Seuss’ work as “a virtuosic collection that inventively expands the … City, Indiana, she has taught at Kalamazoo College, Colorado College, University of Michigan, Washington University in … Southern Maine’s Stonecoast MFA program. Seuss was a 2020 Guggenheim Fellow and a recipient of the 2021 John Updike …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69081
Journalism professor's book examines reporter bias
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… politics, and state and local government. She has also worked on the staffs of the Los Angeles Times' Washington, … using journalism as a way to promote civic engagement. Her work has appeared in publications such as Quill, the Journal … video and CD-ROM emphasizing diversity and ethics featuring working journalists, in particular women and people of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/652
Spanish instructor to read from, sign newly published poetry book
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… "Flying Carpets," and a book of literary criticism, "Mundos alternos y artísticos en Vargas Llosa." 'Irresistible … moving across vast swaths of ancient geography, Habra's work … takes you on a voyage richly textured with Old World … has earned a master's degree in English and master's and doctoral degrees in Spanish literature, all from WMU. She …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7694
Trustees approve two staff retirements, other personnel changes
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… Dr. Linwood Cousins , from director of the School of Social Work to professor of social work, effective Aug. 19, 2013 (change in effective date …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8604
Dietician offers natural ways to boost immunity
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… before—has swept the globe. While that means our bodies don’t have preexisting defenses to COVID-19, there are … real food in its original form. Pill nutrition may not work because the ingredient needs to work in concert with other ingredients/nutrients found in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59065
WMU Libraries staff support Smithsonian research into graphic designer, sunburst seal
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… their curiosity can drive them in a new direction, and to work with the library. Answering questions—including … project, helping to piece together her body of work and history. Pontes, who died in 2000, was a graphic … banners, logos, posters and the institution's seal. She worked at the Smithsonian for 23 years, retiring in 1988. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58894
Story Machine opens new opportunities for student publishing
University Libraries
… Libraries installed a Story Machine in the atrium of Waldo Library, captivating all curious patrons who pass by. The … a story based on reading time or topic. Once selected, a random story will be printed. Our story collections change … new opportunities for Western students to publish creative works. Students tested the Story Machine’s printing …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-story-machine
Web Content Specialist
Human Resources
… duties Collaborates with University staff to define and document website requirements. Ensures website architecture … education Associate’s degree or two years’ college coursework in a related field from an accredited institution. … certification. Physical requirements Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009814
Network Engineer II
Human Resources
… Network Engineer II Job code 008662 Pay grade H Pay type … and maintains network switches, routers and software. Documents configuration, installation and maintenance … and identifies trends in network performance issues. Documents network security breaches and applies University …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/008662