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Nepalese government official to address 'kafala' system in WMU talk
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Qatar 2022 World Cup logo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The sponsorship system known as kafala, effectively a modern-day form of slavery practiced in various Gulf and Middle East …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19686
Indiana University scholar to tackle racism then and now in WMU talk
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… University. Dr. Patrick Brantlinger , the James Rudy Professor Emeritus of English at I-U, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 , in the University Center for the Humanities, 2500 Knauss Hall. His presentation, … Brantlinger Patrick Brantlinger Brantlinger received bachelors degrees in English and history at Antioch College and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19411
Employee Recognition
Human Resources
… programs are designed to publicly recognize and honor those employees who have provided extensive service to … Club is open to all regular faculty and staff who have worked for the University for 25 or more years, and those who retire …
https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-recognition
Campus United Way to hold weekly prize drawings
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… goal to raise $282,335 this fall will be eligible for weekly drawings to be held each Friday afternoon … Friday, Nov. 14 (grand prize) Names of eligible contributors whose pledge cards are returned to the president's … office, mail stop 5202, by 5 p.m. the Thursday before each drawing will be included. Eligibility is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19133
WMU ArtPrize events include 35-piece exhibit, reception and more
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… WMU ArtPrize events include 35-piece exhibit, reception and more Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Art on display … of Art celebrates and takes part in the open, independently organized international art competition in Grand Rapids. The … is from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, presenting the work of 46 artists and transforming WMU's unique downtown …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19214
Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess
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… semester begins Monday, Jan. 11. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan … fall semester Dec. 18, and some campus services will close or have reduced hours starting Dec. 18 through the start of … represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days between Thursday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Jan. 4. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29002
Artist, alumna presents visual discourse on immigration in WMU show
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… in WMU show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Transformation" by Ally Pye KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An artist and … life in an exhibit at Western Michigan University. The artwork, created by Alessandra Santos-Pye , also known as "Ally … Pye," is on view through Friday, Oct. 17 , in the second floor art gallery of the College of Health and Human Services. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18916
WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact
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… to a compact known as "To College, Through College." The effort, championed by Grand Rapids Mayor George K. Heartwell , will identify barriers to degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905
WMU to be represented in 'Town vs. Gown' poetry reading
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University professor and two instructors are slated to take part in a "Town vs. Gown" competitive … the gown contingent include Dr. Daneen Wardrop , WMU professor of English, Hedy Habra , a WMU Spanish instructor and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18690
Campus Climate Initiatives
Diversity and Inclusion
… Equity, and Inclusion Implementation Grant request for proposal elicited ten submissions in July 2014. Five … were awarded in the amount of $72,982. A second call for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implementation Proposals … five additional submissions. Four grants were awarded for in the amount of $57,736. In total, nine Diversity, …
https://wmich.edu/diversity/initiatives