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Leander C. Jones obituary
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… a member of the local theatre community, died July 2 . He was 81. Jones joined the WMU faculty in 1974 and retired in … after more than 29 years of service to the University. He was a former chair of the Africana studies program whose … St. in Kalamazoo. A Kappa Alpha Psi fraternal service is set for 6:30 p.m. The memorial service will be held at noon …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33453
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856
Prairie land to be burned at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve
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… preserve. Prescribed burns are fires that are intentionally set and carefully managed. They are periodically necessary … there in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Last year's planned burn was canceled because the necessary spring conditions failed … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31218
Finding the next best meal: Bartek Scheibe’s road to the food industry
Haworth College of Business
… dinner table no matter where you are in the world, Scheibe wants to make his food from home accessible through … The options are limitless, and having a goal in mind will set him up for success. “The entrepreneurial mindset can be … skills to acquire the momentum to keep the idea moving forward takes practice and patience. Yet, Scheibe has been …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69901
WMU board pledges post-closing support for Miller College students
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… After months of working with a recently discovered set of financial problems, the Miller College Board … College will close its doors for good in June. The news was delivered to faculty and staff at a morning meeting. … The private, nonprofit institution opened in 2005 and was conceived as a resource for adult students who are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28983
Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements
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… flight teams. Honored with 2016 Excellence in Diversity awards from the college were: Gregory A. Lyman , retired … to be an annual event. William 'Bill' Hatfield Hatfield was honored for 46 years of service that put him at the … Foundation and the federal government. The funds helped to set a new strategic direction for the college, purchased new …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239
Former Bronco star Tim Lester tapped as new head football coach
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… Lester began his coaching career in 2003 and most recently was the quarterbacks coach at Purdue this past season, where … in 2014 and 2015 as well. Prior to working at Syracuse, he was the head coach at Division III Elmhurst (Illinois) … yards (11,299) and sixth in touchdown passes (89). Lester set 17 school passing records and eight MAC records. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37472
Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift
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… and metalworking. Architectural work is already underway and the goal is to begin construction in spring 2017 and … facility open in summer 2018. "We're so pleased to see the way the University, community and local corporations are … support as well as the strengths of the Kalamazoo area will set the design and innovation program on a path to success. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937
Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood
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… sure the student center and residential neighborhoods are set up to offer our students a truly transformational … to turn the area into a state-of-the-art campus gateway that offers a "Wow" factor along what WMU President Edward Montgomery recently noted is "the longest contiguous …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44075
Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest
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… competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original business ideas to … surfaces. Third place and an $800 prize went to Seat Swap, an individual company pitched by junior Lincoln Heaphy … guesswork out of cooking because it includes a mechanism to set exactly how much seasoning should be dispensed. About …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167