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Columbia University scholar, author to give humanities talk
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… into focus in October when a Columbia University scholar and novelist visits Western Michigan University as part of the University Center … Hall. Her presentation, titled "Creative Writing and the Capacity for Empathy," is free and open to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27275
Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement
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… Mich.—"Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the Distorted Memory of Dissent" is the topic of a speech at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29 , on the campus of Western Michigan University. Author Dr. Christian G. Appy , … of Massachusetts, Amherst, will speak at the free and open event in 1028 Brown Hall. The event is the Ethics …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45912
'The Book of Mormon' coming to Miller Auditorium
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The Book of Mormon," featuring music and lyrics by "Avenue Q" co-creator Robert Lopez as well as Trey Parker and Matt Stone —creators of the animated series "South Park," is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium for eight …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35436
Prominent psychologist to deliver lecture in honor of James Croteau
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… Greene KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A special lecture honoring longtime Western Michigan University faculty member Dr. James Croteau … will feature a presentation by a prominent psychologist and scholar who will touch on issues facing people of color who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning. Dr. Beverly Greene, a professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39158
Grants to WMU approach $3 million mark in November, December
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Grants to Western Michigan University nearly hit $3 million in November and December, WMU trustees learned at their Jan. 22 meeting. … from the National Institutes of Health to Dr. James R. Springstead , assistant professor of chemical and paper …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22463
WMU's Ming Li among national diversity award honorees
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… verified) on Li KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Ming Li , dean of the Western Michigan University College of Education and Human Development, is among 39 national higher education … this week by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity and inclusion publication in higher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38795
PSSO recognizes annual award winners
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… Mich.—The Professional Support Staff Organization at Western Michigan University celebrated the winners of its … Staff Organization presents at least two service awards and recognizes a WMU employee for exceptional spirit. This … van den Hombergh , administrative assistant II in Career and Student Employment Services. Spirit Award— Mark Johnson …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39977
Intellectual Skills Program Advisory Committee
Faculty Senate
… Skills Development Program in ensuring that all Western Michigan University undergraduate students are able to demonstrate competencies in reading, writing, and quantitative skills. 2020-21 Committee charges Assess the guided self-placement in reading and writing. Recommend in consultation with the University …
https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/committees/intellectualcmt
WMU holds free campus document shredding event
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… shred documents will be offered June 23. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to "get their shred on" by … professional or personal documents are properly destroyed and recycled. The campus Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Committee is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24660
Gifts to WMU during 2015-16 top $70 million, impact all parts of campus
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… 2015-16 fiscal year that concluded June 30 saw gifts to Western Michigan University surpass $70 million, the WMU … board reflected a total of $70,302,260 in gifts, pledges and deferred commitments made during the year by 16,828 … School of Medicine, WMU's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. Private gifts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34739