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WMU Alumni Association board OKs $1 million for alumni center

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… core of East Hall into a new alumni center. The decision comes on the heels of an Oct. 1 announcement by Mark … of the association board also has made a personal financial commitment to the renovation effort. Earlier this year, the … was the birthplace of the University. "As a board, we're committed to making sure the WMU Alumni Center is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10111

Readings to launch new poetry anthology published by New Issues

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… range of poems providing an imaginative and all-encompassing view of Michigan's varied landscapes, from inland … towns and countryside, the lives lived there, and the uncommon diversity of cultures residing in the Great Lakes … are available for purchase at wmich.edu/newissues , amazon.com , at any of the readings or at Bell's. Contact: Mark …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10069

WMU students earn top honors at national sales competition

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… WMU students earn top honors at national sales competition Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Lorr and … students have earned top honors in a national sales competition , jointly securing more than $10,000 in … place overall in the 2013 State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition held at the University of Central Missouri in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11362

Former PepsiCo CEO, industry leaders to speak at Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… industry retailers and wholesalers, consumer packaged goods companies, and data analytics providers in discussing and … The first woman of color and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company—and one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our … with key leaders from food and consumer package goods companies. Panelists include: Brandon Barnholt , president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66713

WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking

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… mobility, which includes recruiting and graduating low-income students. Research, which is measured by the production … additional measurements that have only recently become available are now part of the mix. They include detail … in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1969. The magazine's complete 2016 college rankings can be found at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42194

Theatre, musical performances in spotlight at medieval congress

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… place at 8 p.m., except as noted, in the Gilmore Theatre Complex and tickets are available to the public. Tickets are … Auditorium at (269) 387-2300 or visit millerauditorium.com . WMU alumnus Joey Huizar as Esmoreit (Photo credit: … mystic and visionary Hildegard of Bingen. The performance combines ancient music with contemporary dance interpreting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39852

Barbara Jane Miller obituary

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… 1941 and lived in East Lansing, Michigan, while James was comptroller for the state and then the secretary of the … foreign and educational dignitaries. In addition, Miller accompanied James to Nigeria in the 1960s, when WMU was … as WMU moved from being a teacher-training school to a comprehensive university, more than doubled its enrollment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732

Margaret J. Watson obituary

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… died Sept. 26 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo from complications due to cancer. She was 61. Watson joined the … she served for several years on the Presidential Spirit Committee and was on the team that started Finals Finish, a … is available through Penzien Funeral Homes at penzienfh.com . Memorial gifts may be made to: Hospice Care of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35347

Daniel Tiger brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage

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… series, "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood," from The Fred Rogers Company and airing daily on PBS KIDS. Daniel and all of his … with "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!," which is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at … of the Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series and is welcomed by Meijer, Seat n Sleep and Pepsi. Tickets are on sale …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30648

WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand

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… WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Legrand (Photo credit: michellagrandofficial.com) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at their Feb. 11 meeting, the … an honorary doctoral degree this spring to famed French composer, conductor and pianist Michel Legrand . Legrand, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30243