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Helen J. Flaspohler obituary

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… Her tenure at WMU was characterized by close relationships with alumni and donors and an increasing focus on … needs as scholarships. She maintained longtime friendships with such alumni donors as Merze Tate and Gwen Frostic, and … She was named director of the annual fund two years later. With the 1976 formation of the WMU Foundation, Flaspohler …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613

Education program ranked third in nation for online master’s degree

College of Education and Human Development

… to student success. “We’re very proud of this recognition. With its project-based design and flexible curriculum, our … in Educational Technology rankings “Providing students with opportunities to get a master’s online is only part of … rates and/or scholarships to help drive costs down. And with grocery, gas and other expenses on everyone’s mind …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70815

Assistant professor analyzes the experiences of Black doctoral students in counselor education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… doctoral students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs) , both past and present, forge their professional … understanding of the doctoral program and interactions with others. To collect qualitative data needed for the … of their process of professional identity development, with careful attention toward centering their voices. "It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75500

Distinguished alumna, author Bonnie Jo Campbell to read at WMU

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… March 23 , in Room 105 of the Bernhard Center. A 2011 Guggenheim Fellow, Campbell won the Foreword Book of the Year … Its main character is Margo Crane, a 16-year-old beauty with an uncanny ability for sharp shooting with a rifle, but neither attribute has made her life any …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/245

Charles H. Ludlow obituary

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… and treasurer of the Upjohn Co. in 1984 after 34 years with the Kalamazoo pharmaceutical firm. He was a member of … Trustee Emeritus Maury E. Reed, who served on the board with him for many years, says he was a special man. "Chuck … United Way, Girl Scouts, Kalamazoo College and the Kellogg Foundation Trust. WMU named him 1991 Volunteer of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/518

Allen Webb makes hat trick in publishing

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… accomplished a rare triumph, garnering concurrent contracts with the publisher Routledge for three books. All works in … Scheduled for publication in April, it is co-written with Richard Beach, professor emeritus of English education … education at the University of Iowa. The book coincides with the overwhelming acceptance of the Common Core State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/297

Shane Clipfell named women's basketball head coach

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… under Michigan State coach Suzy Merchant. He began with Merchant as an assistant at Eastern Michigan University … overall record and a second place finish in the MAC West with a 10-6 record. Prior to joining Merchant's staff at … School. Clipfell graduated from Eastern Michigan in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in communication. He and his wife, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/324

Robert 'Bobby' M. Davidson obituary

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… than 30 years of service to the University. He is credited with developing the fully accredited Jazz Studies Program at … when the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo presented him with an Irving S. Gilmore Community Medal of Arts Award for … skills prompted officials to ask him to stay on post with the orchestra at the Aviation Cadet Center in San …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/774

Avoid online scams and identity theft

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Exercise caution with online interactions. KALAMAZOO— October is Cyber … who they are? Connect Connect over secure networks. Connect with people you know. Connect with care and be on the … wmich.edu/it for more cyber security tips . Contact: Tonya Durlach October 1, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1847

Music professor wins international jazz piano competition

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… five from the United States. Siskind is the second pianist with WMU ties to win the competition. Logan Thomas, a … Siskind, who joined the WMU faculty in 2012, graduated with high honors from the Eastman School of Music with degrees in jazz performance and music theory. He also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2384