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Bonnie Sleeman obituary

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… in the Office of Information Technology at Western Michigan University, died Oct. 19 . She was 70. Sleeman, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, joined the staff in 1987 and retired in 2007 after … lifestorynet.com . Memorial gifts may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36395

James W. Dempsey obituary

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… acting director of the Office of Admissions at Western Michigan University, died July 12 . He was 84. Dempsey … service to and connections with community colleges in Michigan. Jim Dempsey While working at WMU, Dempsey also … part time at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Lake Michigan College. He was a member of WMU's Administrative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28449

National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its Dec. 15 meeting, Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees approved a … “remained committed to his district and the entire state of Michigan. Our institution has greatly benefited by having a … continues. “I am honored and grateful to Western Michigan University for recognizing my public service,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

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… and helpful in every way," Broad says.  "Whenever I'm struggling with just about anything, there is always someone on … design, fabricate and compete in their vehicle at the Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn.  The …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards

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… of the MCAN Board of Directors. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of six "outstanding" college … to a statewide effort to increase the number of Michiganders who earn college degrees or other postsecondary … , received inaugural College Access Impact Awards from the Michigan College Access Network during its fifth annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23491

Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center

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… for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University students studying a wide range of … about a year in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo at 445 W. Michigan Ave. and will be operated jointly with the … The new center will be the sixth such program in Michigan. In addition to Battle Creek, there are already …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556

Concerto concert is capstone event of music calendar

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… 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22 , in Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University. Admission is free. Winners of the 2012 … Symphony, Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, and Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. He is a prolific chamber music … NATS state competition. Schaffert has sung in the Western Michigan University Chorale, Collegiate Singers and Cantus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/311

Honors college talks to focus on 'Living With Uncertainty'

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… will begin Jan. 15 and continue through April 9 at Western Michigan University. The 12 multidisciplinary talks are free … presented by a diverse group of WMU faculty members and one Michigan State University professor. Topics to be discussed … Gerry McNamara, professor of economics and management at Michigan State University April 9— "Paralysis of Analysis" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12578

WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society

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… for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western Michigan University is hosting a series of community … change in law enforcement agencies as well as offer suggestions for how citizens can get involved. June 10: Civic … community advocate Sabrina Pritchett-Evans ; Gwen Moffit , Michigan Office of Civil Rights; Stacey Ledbetter , member …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

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… Election Day, WeVote is making one last push to get Western Michigan University students equipped and excited to vote. … encouraging civic engagement on campus, will be joined by Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist for a panel discussion … in Kalamazoo and can check requirements in advance on the Michigan Secretary of State website . WeVote is encouraging …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708