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Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Gott KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The entrepreneur behind boxed water will be the next speaker … public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-5964 or … architecture and design. He has since developed a somewhat avant-garde focus on entrepreneurship that led him to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36054
Third Coast Percussion to perform as part of Wednesday night series
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… on Third Coast Percussion will perform at WMU Feb. 25. (Photo courtesy of thirdcoastpercussion.com) KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21662
Dunn set to begin five-day tour of 13 Michigan cities and Chicago
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… M. Dunn will spend five days— Feb. 27-March 3— covering 1,500 miles by bus to say farewell to supporters and shine a light on the University's current and emerging strengths. Traveling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38143
Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners
College of Education and Human Development
… young people in her community only attend school through the eighth grade. Yet Borkholder pursued her goal and is now … says. "And I didn't think it was too bad, so I thought, 'What about getting my G.E.D?' And from that point to 11 … Schools, the majority of her multilingual learners are Amish speaking—often mistaken for Pennsylvania …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072
Aug. 26 Washington State University event celebrates life of Elson Floyd
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… M. Dunn will be in Pullman, Washington, Wednesday to attend the long-planned celebration of the life of former WMU President Elson S. Floyd , who died June 20 at 59. The service will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Pacific … will be held Friday, Oct. 16 . Members of the Floyd family are expected to attend, and additional details will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26421
U.C.-Davis prof to focus on economic impact of immigration in Sichel talk
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… (not verified) on Peri KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A scholar from the University of California at Davis will focus on the … former department chair, who retired in 2004. The lectures are open to the public and formatted with the general public … economics. For more information , contact Pozo at (269) 387-5553 or susan.pozo@wmich.edu or visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39251
New book about World War II memories grows out of class project
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… conducted interviews locally and as far away as Canada for the project. KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University … for $20 and is packed with the reminiscences of nearly 200 area residents who lived through the war, many of whom were … aware of the progression that has taken place in the United States and feel fortunate." Where to buy The book is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025
Two new additions bring total number of WMU LEED buildings to 12
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… View II student housing complex were announced Nov. 24 as the University held a celebratory simultaneous unveiling of … certify five buildings in a single year. The event also was what is believed to be the first time anywhere that five … now has 12 LEED-certified facilities. An additional eight are registered and still going through the certification …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20386
Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum
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… by Stacey Lowis on From left: Preisner and Roff KALAMAZOO—The owners of a company that started with a competition … wear the craziest socks to work will kick off the 2014-15 Entrepreneurship Forum speaker series next month at … public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17977
Let's ride: WMU equestrian takes reins of new horse to lead football Broncos onto home turf
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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—He's been patrolling the Western Michigan University campus for years, and on … pair has been training together for several weeks to prepare for the sights and sounds of game day. "Not just any … personality that's really laid back and able to deal with whatever rolls his way as well as the confidence to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65524