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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
Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience
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… Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience Submitted by … Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A season of transformation is underway at Western Michigan University as three major … on a state-of-the-art residence hall in Goldsworth Valley set to open in fall 2026. Designed with first-year students …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-summer-construction-projects-underway-redefine-campus-experience
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
Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact
College of Education and Human Development
… College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) are set to be recognized by YWCA Kalamazoo during their Women of Achievement Awards Celebration on Thursday, May 23 . Students Genesis … , professor of counselor education, will receive awards for their leadership and positive change within their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75615
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
ISM student wins $3,000 scholarship
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… is the latest integrated supply management student to be awarded a statewide scholarship from the Transportation Club … that are necessary to succeed in the supply chain field. "I was excited to learn that I had been awarded the … a career working for a global company with her sights set on a position overseas. About the program The ISM …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26068
Sales students continue high performance at national competitions
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… Institute National Sales Challenge . The two-person team was composed of Asad Khaja of Kalamazoo and Alexa DeVos of … for the role-play portion of the competition, which was held Nov. 19-21 at William Paterson University. Last … challenge involved meeting with a bank branch manager to set up a mutual referral relationship where the given …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20776
Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025
Study of Ethics in Society
… religious and cultural influences to address a set of guiding questions. These include: What constitutes a … Philosophy, will lead the discussions. In this book, the award-winning philosopher who used to be Google’s AI ethicist suggests that the best way to think of AI is as a mirror, rather than a mind. When …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books
Professor honored for her service, commitment to students
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… University, will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 11 . “Dr. DeChano-Cook … to their success, both academically and personally, sets her apart as a leader who genuinely cares about every …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-dechano-cook-receives-2024-distinguished-service-award
Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall
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… Journeys: Crossing the Pacific, Dealing With Trauma" set for Oct. 23 in Miller Auditorium . It is being … sinks. A single lifeboat remains afloat on the blue Pacific waters. The only survivors are Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, … session hosted by ABC News in 2003 that he wanted Pi to reflect the idea that life is an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540