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Thinking outside the gym—SRC gets creative to promote wellness

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… creative to promote wellness Submitted by Erin Flynn on Taylor Jackson livestreams a yoga class. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closed all gyms and … pandemic. But that action, says University Recreation Director Amy Seth , doesn't mandate inaction. "Staying active …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58582

Sales students claim top spot at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… University. The team was led by Mary Nielsen , instructor of marketing. The winning team stands together. Three of … students from the WMU team were awarded in special categories for their sales approach, with Dylan Coleman being recognized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58363

WMU Trustee Ronald Hall of Detroit dies at 72

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… head of Detroit-area automotive firms Bridgewater Interiors and New Center Stamping, was a 1965 WMU alumnus. He was … and CEO of Departure Travel Management. He was well known for turning the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council into one of the premier …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32562

Study abroad office set to welcome new director

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… Study abroad office set to welcome new director Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Penyak … Penyak to campus May 23 to serve as the unit's new director. Penyak will come to WMU from the University of Scranton, where he has served as a professor and in various aspects of international education since …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32257

Alfred Balkin obituary

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… verified) on Dr. Alfred Balkin Dr. Alfred Balkin , professor emeritus of education and professional development at … career, Balkin earned national recognition as a song and choral composer for young people as well as a leader in encouraging creative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774

Penn professor to deliver annual Winnie Veenstra Peace Lecture

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… Penn professor to deliver annual Winnie Veenstra Peace Lecture Submitted … due to illness. Dr. Alexander Guerrero, assistant professor of philosophy and of law, will speak at 6 p.m. Friday, … and open to the public, is "Again Toward Perpetual Peace: World Government by Lottocracy." Global democracy needed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31503

Online ticket sales for WMU Tigers Night are now live

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… Online ticket sales for WMU Tigers Night are now live Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tickets on sale for the June 22 game. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Tickets are now available for Western Michigan University Night at Comerica Park …

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Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change

… Research The W. E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change is a research center … Asia. But we're not limited to any specific region or continent of the world. We've digitized old maps and layered recent imagery …

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WMU nears $7 million mark in grants in September and October

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… year, WMU trustees learned at their Dec. 8 meeting. Grants for research skyrocketed past $4.7 million during the period, while grants for public service soared to almost $1.8 million. Grants for instruction came in at $343,237. NSF, DOJ grants Two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29246

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus Submitted by Tom Thinnes on [caption … Aviation as a student and staff member.  He earned a bachelor's degree in  aviation science and administration  in 2012 … while employed by Western, added a master's degree in sports management in 2015. He joined the College of Aviation's …

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