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… Trustees approve new three-year AFSCME contract Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Acting during a … effective Aug. 12 now that trustees have approved it, wages for union members will rise 1 percent retroactive to … During 2013-14, the second year of the contract, wages will increase by 1 percent in July and an additional …

… 'The Muppets' is Wednesday's featured Miller Movie Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "The Muppets" … On vacation in Los Angeles, the world's biggest Muppet fan, Walter, and his friends Gary (Segel) and Mary (Adams) from … million needed to save the Muppets' old stomping grounds, Walter, Mary and Gary must help Kermit reunite Fozzie, …

… to kick off Wednesday evening concert series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Iktus Percussion in concert … Each event will start with a pre-concert discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson at 7 p.m. Iktus Percussion For the first series event, Iktus Percussion will perform the music of American composer and artist John Cage in …

… Flags lowered Monday for Army Pfc. Shane Cantu Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cantu LANSING, Mich.—By order … Corunna, Mich. Cantu, 20, died Aug. 28 in Afghanistan. He was a member of the U.S. Army, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry … Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. Cantu was a 2010 graduate of Corunna High School, where he was a …

… unveil latest creations at annual conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Biannual engineering showcase … business and industry. Many of the projects are sponsored by southwest Michigan companies, including Denso North … Inc., Kellogg Co., Otsego Paper Inc. and Pfizer Inc., and by state and local government. Participants hail from a …

… offers discounts on graduation regalia and more Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Grad Fair offers discounts to … may also be purchased online at wmich.edu/regalia or by phone at (269) 387-3930 or (800) 922-6794. The 20 percent … RSVP under Academic Services. Reservations can also be made by phone at (269) 387-4300. Tickets will be available for …

… takes top prize in prestigious competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Yang KALAMAZOO—A Western … students at the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio. The competition, for bassoon players younger than 22 years of age, was held Thursday, June 27, at the society's 44th annual …

… Peter Chu and company to perform concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chu KALAMAZOO—Dancer and … Peter Chu Recipient of the prestigious 2010 Capezio A.C.E. Award for Choreography, Chu has choreographed for Naomi … also will feature a new solo performed and choreographed by Chu, Love Trailings, as well as a sneak preview of his …

… Campus United Way plans end-of-campaign celebration Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's United Way campaign is concluding its formal fundraising drive …

… invited to apply for summer study abroad program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Participants in WMU's 2013 … Spanish 1010 or the equivalent language skills test by the end of the 2014 summer I session. Evening and … staff; Benefits-eligible staff will also receive $1,000 toward airfare or expenses. The deadline to apply is Thursday, …