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Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying

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… practical knowledge about an arena few people are familiar with and that has fallen through the cracks of academia. … jobs in America that are protected by the U.S. Constitution—yours [journalists] and mine. Whether you like us or don't … he is a past chairman of organizations such as the American Frozen Food Institute and both the State Affairs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828

Good governance in Africa is focus of August conference

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… Anonymous (not verified) on International Conference on African Development Aug. 14-16 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pressing issues African states face in terms of sustainable development will … public. It will feature a keynote presentation along with the presentation of some 30 papers. Participants will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17361

Spring programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

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… Michigan University employees or their eligible dependents can learn about how to take advantage of the University's … Center. Employees are welcome to attend the sessions with their dependents. Both sessions will include … session and Junior Spotlight on April 16, contact Ashley McCann at ashley.g.mccann@wmich.edu (269) 387-2056. Direct …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31495

Transfer Students

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… enrolling at WMU must elect a major area of concentration within the music curriculum prior to enrollment. To maintain … applied music, though that level may or may not correspond with the previous institution. The year and/or semester … will be determined beforehand so that a graduation date can be more accurately calculated.    Transfer students who …

https://wmich.edu/music/academics/transfers

WMU teams identify potential for seven-figure Detroit city savings

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… of students, alumni and a faculty advisor have been working with city officials to identify operational efficiencies in … in each facility to identify and devise lean systems that can help improve the city's bottom line, the teams presented … outlined work for the city that will result in: Significant reduction of vehicle downtime. Achievement of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17539

Aviation grad ready for career to take off

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… run smoothly. "It's part of the aviation field where I can move around and interact with people on a daily basis," says Stover, who graduates … Airmen. "Not a lot of students learn about aviation at a young age," says Stover. As a member of WMU's chapter of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62507

WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at school

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… in Kalamazoo. He created and donated dozens of them to give young students an added layer of protection. KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Dozens of children will enter the school year with an added layer of protection thanks to a partnership … "Dr. Danna-dos-Santos shows through his work how academia can impact our communities directly," says Dr. Ron Cisler , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60916

A Note from TEAMS President, Gale Sigal: 2023 Edition

Medieval Institute Publications

… as the beginning of the school year approaches, we check in with the Teaching Association for Medieval Studies and publish an annual TEAMS update. This year we bring you a note from TEAMS President, Gale Sigal! A note from … that occupy an important place in the literary and cultural canon but have not been readily available in print or online …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/blog/2023/08/teams-2023

Author, film critic and New Yorker staff member David Denby to visit campus

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… humanities and serious reading at all levels of education can counteract political opportunism in discourse. The event … Up: One Reporter, Three Schools, Twenty-Four Books That Can Change Lives" examines the value of reading and how young people learn to love serious reading in this age of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45089

Bookstore paying cash for used books

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… April 28. KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University students can sell used books to the WMU Bookstore Shops during April … all rental returns. Students may obtain forms by logging in to their textbook rental accounts . April Book … visit the Book Buyback home page . Contact: Tonya Durlach April 19, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/348