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Two hired to boost publications and marketing capacity

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… Two hired to boost publications and marketing capacity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hunt Davis KALAMAZOO--Two new employees with longtime ties to … and marketing functions of the University. Paula M. Davis was named editor of WMU Magazine, effective May 21, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/632

Visiting scholar to discuss influence of social media

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… Visiting scholar to discuss influence of social media Submitted by Anonymous (not … will speak on "Social Influence in Social Media" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in 1920 Sangren Hall. During his talk, Walther …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2646

Carlson, Hettinger to lead WMU board in 2013

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… Carlson, Hettinger to lead WMU board in 2013 Submitted by Anonymous (not … from WMU in 1968 and her master's in business administration from Wayne State University in 1989. She was a … and one year later was named president and CEO. He is credited with attracting nearly 100 companies and 9,400 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5320

WMU-related travel to China prohibited

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… WMU-related travel to China prohibited Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … University has been monitoring the coronavirus situation this week. Late Thursday, Jan. 30 , the U.S. State Department … spread in China is concerning, but it’s unclear how the situation in the United States will unfold at this

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners Submitted by Chris Hybels on Mary Borkholder … my G.E.D?' And from that point to 11 years later, I started going to college." In her role at Nottawa Community Schools, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

Beginning Years, 1915 to 1942

Bronco Marching Band

… Beginning Years, 1915 to 1942 The Bronco Marching Band, as it is now known, began in 1915. In the beginning years only men … so hot. By 1931, the band numbered 85 men, the largest thus far, and was known as the “Hilltop Band.” The nickname …

https://wmich.edu/marchingband/history/beginnings

WMU closed Wednesday, Jan. 23, due to severe weather

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… WMU closed Wednesday, Jan. 23, due to severe weather Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … for essential services, Western Michigan University is closed Wednesday, Jan. 23 , due to severe weather. All … and services except those listed below also are closed: Biggby: open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PNC Bank: open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51291

Employees invited to apply for summer study abroad program

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… Employees invited to apply for summer study abroad program Submitted by … Anonymous (not verified) on Participants in WMU's 2013 Spanish language study abroad program for employees KALAMAZOO—A … Benefits-eligible staff will also receive $1,000 toward airfare or expenses. The deadline to apply is Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11565

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… millions Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a farm in southwestern Michigan to America's most famous … University alumna says in a blog post , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when she … on the longest-running children's show in American TV history, Long's parents weren't initially sold on their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204

Chinese language and culture camps open to students age 8 to 16

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… Chinese language and culture camps open to students age 8 to 16 Submitted by Anonymous (not … age 8 to 16 can experience Chinese language and culture this summer by attending camps at Western Michigan University … month of July. Four one-week sessions are being offered this summer, and there are still some openings for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40719