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Hospice services discussion kicks off Mercantile Bank series

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… Hospice services discussion kicks off Mercantile Bank series Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Latiolais KALAMAZOO—The director of community relations and … and development, will discuss "Care at the End of Life: What Hospice Provides" at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26 , in 2150 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18251

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… associate director of culinary operations, Chef Andrew Francisco , secured a second place win in the Pacific Northwest … muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for the WMU Dining program.  "One of my … without causing extra work for others, and showcasing what we are doing in the WMU kitchens." "Chef Andrew's …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms

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… Future Educator Program Scholar William Wright , it was his fourth-grade teacher of color, Mrs. Wilson-Bridges. “The … her students to value their own education by pushing us is what inspired me to be a teacher,” said Wright. … and bring together Michigan educators and officials for what organizers are characterizing as an alliance. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144

Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys' returns to Kalamazoo

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… Purchase tickets online: millerauditorium.com "Jersey Boys" is the story of how Frankie Valli and The Four … Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi—became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote … their hits, including "Sherry," "Big Girls Don’t Cry," "Oh What A Night" and "Working My Way Back To You." Dailey …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27543

The WMU MBA: A transformative experience

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Human resources is the most important yet most overlooked part of … student Nilani Kariappa , from Virajpet , India. The emphasis on global human resources in Western’s MBA program is what drew Kariappa to the University for her graduate …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-transformative-experience-kariappa

State of the University address set for April 5

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… University address set for April 5 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— President Edward Montgomery will deliver his 2021-22 State of the University address at 2 p.m. … forward-facing strategies are bringing together the best of what Western has to offer to meet the needs of 21st century …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67696

WMU United Way launches 2018 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… Michigan University's 2018 United Way Campaign is underway, with faculty and staff expected to receive … for the campaign also may be purchased from an Amazon wish list . Monetary donations also are accepted online . The … and book collection goals in 2017. "When we talk about what this campus is about, we're about changing lives; and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49280

Satellite clerk’s office opens on WMU campus to expand election services

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on A new satellite clerk's office is open in room 105 inside the Bernhard Center. KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University. A new satellite clerk's office is now open on the first floor of the Bernhard Center. Grace … student out there who is unsure or hesitant about voting: What you do makes a difference." For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61510

Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Cindy Wagner on Adam Houtman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Brilliance is in the basics.” It’s a quote aerospace engineering … as almost a 2nd Golden Age of aviation. Time will tell what actually works and doesn’t but for now it is great fun … professional pursuits. “I have learned that one has to be aggressive about continuously learning. Read a lot, seek out …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… company to  testing propulsion systems with NASA scientists and working alongside Michigan State Police to  solve … Learning Venture Grant recipients, Western is advancing efforts for students to apply classroom … responsibilities. "This idea of water spiders also captures what we are doing with our evolving curriculum that requires …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement