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Dr. Leroy R. Ray Jr. obituary

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… Studies program, died Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Kalamazoo. He was 82. Ray joined the faculty in 1973 as the Black … his entire WMU career. He retired in 1996 after 23 years of service to the University. Leroy R. Ray Jr. While at WMU, … Louisiana, working as an engineering microbiologist at the Aerojet-General Tire Corp. in California, and serving as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4919

Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… work contributed to a documentary film narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson that will air at 8 p.m. … , on WGVU/WGVK TV, West Michigan's Public Broadcasting Service station. Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson , professor emeritus … to the prosperous, industrial north during and after World War II. The film features Tyson's voice guiding viewers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

WMU EV infrastructure most extensive on campuses nationwide

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… solar array are meant to serve as a visual symbol of the way forward for a clean transportation future. "Electric vehicles … WMU to acquire five all-electric Ford Transit Connect service vehicles as well as a large electric …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/191

Medieval prayer book newly available online

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… The manuscript, part of the Cistercian Studies Collection, was digitized by the WMU Libraries Digitization Center and a descriptive metadata structure was designed by the Technical Services Department. The images are now available  online as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7091

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on An orientation group tours Waldo Library. KALAMAZOO—Some 8,000 people, including … about college life and the people, educational options, services and resources at WMU. Most of their time will be … those who choose to participate in this orientation come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223

Director of executive education named for ISM program

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… education named for ISM program Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jones KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s … of the program that I will not touch in some significant way," Jones says. "I truly look forward to that challenge." … eliminate defects, not only in manufacturing, but also the service sectors. With his expertise and experiences, Jones …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869

Food justice scholar to host day of events

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… Sustainable Business Practices, College of Health and Human Services, Department of Anthropology, Department of … of Family and Consumer Sciences: Dietetics and Food Service Administration, Environmental Studies Program, Lee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974

WMU, WCCCD add reverse transfer agreement to partnership

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Wayne County Community College District and Western Michigan … to WMU to complete their bachelor's degrees at a WCCCD Wayne County campus. Under the terms of the new reverse … serve some 2.3 million people who live within the college's service district. WCCCD's University Center in Harper Woods …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8660

Sales students receive top honors at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… client interested in WebBuilder CS, a custom website service. In progressive rounds of competition, students had … individual round of competition, notes, "One thing I took away from this competition is the value of expecting the … to running multiple sales scenarios for this competition, I was able to stay calm and focused." Teamwork carried the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50121

WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University has agreed to move forward with the transfer of its long-term lease on the … acting at its formal Sept. 20 meeting, agreed to move forward with negotiations that will result in a new lease … are paid off. "This move allows LMC and WMU to maximize service to students in the Benton Harbor area and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776