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Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents
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… 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was essentially … five courses and to participate in at least one community service project. If vacancies due to attrition occur, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271
Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61
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… Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve … Steve Zegree died in Bloomington, Indiana, March 7 . He was 61. Zegree retired from WMU in 2012, ending 34 years as … degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Services A Celebration of Life for Zegree will be held at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402
Associate athletic director honored by professional organization
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… , associate athletic director for medical and support services at Western Michigan University, was inducted into the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society … in the state of Michigan. Corbin received the highest award granted by MATS during the association's annual Awards …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16887
Doris 'Dori' A. Rey obituary
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… Michigan University staff member, died Feb. 11 . She was 79. Rey, of Kalamazoo, came to WMU in 1965 and retired in 2006 after 41 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, … serving for several years as an office associate in what was then the Department of Health, Physical Education and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45487
Nominate colleagues for spring 2018 staff award
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… Nominate colleagues for spring 2018 staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Wednesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45007
Nominations sought for LBGTA awards program
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… Nominations sought for LBGTA awards program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … are being accepted through Sunday, March 16 , for awards that will be presented during Western Michigan … Outstanding Ally Award Stonewall Award for Distinguished Service and Leadership Nominations for each award are being …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13452
Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award
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… Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Tuesday, Oct. 31 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43443
Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community
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… arts-based youth development program created by WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … by Lou Rizzolo , WMU professor emeritus of art. Tim Ready , Walker Institute director, says the initiative is one of the … mission that focuses on engaging in applied research and service to make southwest Michigan communities more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145
WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
… WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away Submitted by David Bernard on Phyllis Joan Rappeport was … of Arts Award, and in 1995 she received the Distinguished Service Award from the College of Fine Arts. On a broader … and Yonatan (Shoshana) Rappeport of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, and niece Deborah Miller of New York City, as well as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511
International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career success
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… Hospital. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In spring 2020, Emily Bosak was a high school graduate full of promise , headed to … experience she needs to reach that ultimate goal. "Western was definitely the right choice for me. I could have gone … And I took all of them," she laughs. "I don't think I wasted any time here. Even during the summer when I didn't …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nursing-graduate-2024-commencement-emily-bosak-career-success