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Student contest part of MLK academy's 50th-anniversary celebration

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… The flyer announcing the competition already has been created by Collin Keener , a senior from Grass Lake … serigraphy/screen-print poster competition. Entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. Monday, March 12 , and must: Be an … colleges and universities. A $194,000 grant from the Kellogg Foundation and donations from friends of the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45215

University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

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… both explosive detection and patrol in mid-January. "It has been a lot of work for the officers, but I think that they … Scott Merlo , adding that bringing a K-9 program to WMU has been his goal since he started at the University four years ago. The dogs also will be available to other agencies in Kalamazoo County. "There …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620

Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual festival

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… The conference will conclude with an evening performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. The concert … Symphonic Band, conducted by Scott Boerma , and the 123-member Michael Markowski All-Star Band. Students from 48 … Traditionally, more than 90 percent of this ensemble's membership is awarded to musicians who hold first-chair-player …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46391

Upton announces VetSuccess program for WMU, KVCC and KCC

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… KALAMAZOO--Veterans transitioning to college life will be able to tap an array of new services to help them … selected WMU, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College to jointly host a VetSuccess on Campus … about 1,000 veterans. Securing the new program, which has been a yearlong effort, will enhance the ability of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/332

Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

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… of Twitter messages calling for the donations. Angles had been working with his colleagues at WMU to offer Japanese as an academic major. The major would be offered starting with the 2012 fall semester, but he was … tweets went viral. Materials came pouring in by the boxful, before and after March 11, 2011, when Japan suffered the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… psychology, is applying to doctoral programs with a goal of becoming a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Haila Jiddou has always been interested in psychology and how the brain works. At … and was drawn to Dr. Lisa Baker's lab, which focuses on behavioral neuroscience. "It changed the trajectory of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award

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… of sportsmanship across all NCAA-sanctioned sports can be nominated under its award program. Established in 1999, … Tim Lester. “I’m proud of our players for doing something bigger than the game. Credit also goes to Coach Helton and his … Olson worked to live out his dream to play football, becoming a letter winner at USC. “To play at USC and in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51303

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… an unprecedented pandemic, they are learning to put their best face forward as they sit in front of a screen. Making a … or distracting objects or people. Test devices before the call, and have a plan B if the computer crashes. … to pivot in this new recruiting and hiring climate. Kellogg Company , like many employers, quickly shifted many of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027

Carroll Stump obituary

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… Stump , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Nov. 23 . She was 80. Stump, of Kalamazoo, joined … She was a custodian. Services No memorial service has been scheduled, and cremation has taken place. Remembrances Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society. Contact: Deanne …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44111

Rosemary Lyon obituary

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… by Deanne Puca on Rosemary Lyon , a retired staff member from Western Michigan University, died Thursday, Jan. 24 … Services were held in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Contact: Deanne Puca …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4487