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Gala celebration to mark 75 years of aviation education at WMU

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… past 75 years, Western Michigan University has played a leading role in training thousands of fighter pilots, airliner … at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The program and awards ceremony will take place at 8 p.m. The event costs … the University, retired in 1999 after nearly 32 years of service to WMU aviation. Honor roll inductee— Clarence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19708

WMU BTR Park welcomes new architectural and engineering firm

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… Business Technology and Research Park melds a tradition of sustainability and a vision aimed at protecting … the Weidenhammer Building at 4664 Campus Drive. The company was able to join the park community that was already full … Park with the intent of growing activity in all of our core service areas over the next five years. Those disciplines …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19492

Michigan Autism Conference to bring who's who in autism to area

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… autism to area Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An … of the first autism conference last year and the recent awarding of a $4 million grant from the state of Michigan to … come and share their wisdom with us so that we can improve service delivery for children and adults with autism and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18854

Journal on grandparenting launched by national center at WMU

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… a free open-access online resource for scholars and public service professionals. The first issue of GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy was published Aug. 20 and can be found online at … that will support grandfamilies. The journal co-editors are Dr. Andrea Smith , a WMU professor of teaching, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18130

Martin Luther King Jr. remembered with virtual events, community read

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… Michigan University and local partners continue their tradition of honoring slain civil rights icon Martin Luther … Olivares . Monday, Jan. 18 Communitywide Day of Service, 9 a.m. , sponsored by Gryphon Place. Sign up for … , includes keynote speaker, scholar and activist Dr. D-L Stewart at Colorado State University and his presentation "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62609

Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

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… Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25 Submitted … announced on the: WMU homepage . WMU Alert system . Area radio and television stations. WMU emergency information phone … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

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… cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS … picked up a couple of long-term (teacher) subbing jobs and did that for a couple of years. Then this opportunity arose … a perfect fit. “I went into teaching to provide a personal service and help people reach their potential. The cool …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing … started. "My freshman year I quickly realized how much I did not like math." Hon. Alisa Parker-LaGrone That … her professional prowess rising through the ranks at Legal Services of South Central Michigan, finding purpose in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises

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… course. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) Cadet Carley Ness received the Military Officer Association of America Award. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) … science Shaman Satpathy of Portage, Michigan, healthcare service and sciences Matthew Schneck of Naperville, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848

College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards

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… College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on The College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni Award is one of the University's highest alumni … Education; M.A. ’69 Teaching) is the founder of Gifted Services of Ohio where she runs a practice for gifted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56072