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Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

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… a successful career Submitted by Erin Flynn on John Goheen is graduating with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering technology and his pick of job offers on the table. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— John Goheen loves to work with his hands; it's in his blood. Growing up around his family's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693

Estate gift from Detroit-area businessman benefits multiple WMU units

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… departments have a special reason to be grateful during this season of giving, thanks to a $2.5 million bequest from a … and business leader who died just over a year ago. The gift is from the estate of Mark A. Murvay of Lake Angelus, chair … of both organizations. He also was a member of the advisory board for the School of Communication, which is one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37025

Educational leadership alum named Caribbean Community Superintendent

College of Education and Human Development

… named Caribbean Community Superintendent Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Andrew Rynberg KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western … U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), it is the umbrella organization that unites efforts to provide … the education programs for dependents who would otherwise not have access to a high-quality public education. They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74258

WMU named one of America's top 'green colleges'

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… The 2012 edition of the free guidebook, released April 17, lists 322 U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities that … the Princeton Review website . In its guide profile, WMU is noted for its: Use of LEED construction standards for both new projects and existing building renovations. Extensive electric vehicle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/347

Registration under way for spring Lifelong Learning classes

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… Registration under way for spring Lifelong Learning classes … short-term educational programs for adults. KALAMAZOO--Registration has begun for the spring 2012 classes being … It aims to provide an informal and lively atmosphere that is intellectually and culturally stimulating, promotes … University Programs at (269) 387-4200. Contact: Tonya Durlach February 16, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/158

Event to help WMU employees and their families use tuition benefits

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… help benefits-eligible WMU employees go back to school this year alongside the students they teach and serve. The … to meet with academic department representatives and advisors as well as staff members from admissions, financial aid and human resources. Attendees will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/521

Kalexsyn president next speaker in Entrepreneurship Forum

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… College of Business Entrepreneurship Forum. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059. Free parking is available. Kalexsyn Inc., a contract research laboratory specializing in solving chemistry problems for pharmaceutical and biotech companies, is

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2724

Dunn accepts Department of Defense award for troop support

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… University President John M. Dunn was honored May 31 for his and the University's long record of support for employees … Erik Conover nominated the University for the award. He is a WMU employee who has been deployed three times for a year or more--once each to Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. He submitted the nomination late last summer, shortly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/668

Long wins prestigious orientation and mobility award

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… KALAMAZOO--A Western Michigan University associate dean is receiving a coveted award named after a former WMU … and Human Services and professor of blindness and low vision studies, will be presented the Lawrence E. Blaha Award … for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired July 21, in Seattle, Wash. The award is

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/780

Watercolors of Michigan waterways featured in WMU art show

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… Chambers KALAMAZOO--Watercolors inspired by a Michigan artist's longtime passion for things nautical are sailing into … College of Health and Human Services Building this summer. An exhibit of Douglas Chambers' paintings, titled "Fresh Water," is on display through the end of August in the building's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/787