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John J. Pruis obituary

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… the Board of Trustees, died Jan. 15 in Muncie, Indiana. He was 92. Pruis joined the WMU faculty in 1955 as an associate … for the Campus School. Active in the local community, he was general chair of Kalamazoo’s Community Chest Red Cross … master’s and doctoral degree from Northwestern University. Services A memorial service will take place in the spring. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29904

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… conducts peer interviews, and ensures the front desk is always welcoming and professional. Ellie sees the student … she’s a Harry Potter fan!), spending time with friends, and walking around campus. She also works as a nanny for … pediatric occupational therapist. As for where she’ll land after graduation? At the end of our interview, she smiled …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

Business of beer on tap for next Entrepreneurship Forum event

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… when they were in their late 20s to start a brewpub soon after microbreweries were legalized in Michigan. They raised … brewery to produce and bottle Arbor Brewing Company's award-winning beers for statewide distribution. As longtime Ypsilanti residents, the Greffs wanted to help spearhead the economic renaissance in their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20145

WMU graduates succeed

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… “They offered me the job on the spot.”  The new graduate was so in love with the school—it has an entire wing … through eighth grade. She also leads three choirs and an afterschool vocal club. “I love it here because the kids are … of commencement, new data compiled by campus employment services officials show.  For those employed, 84 percent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

The spirit of adventure

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… on his time at WMU, discusses how he successfully built an award-winning grain-to-glass distillery and offers advice to … How would you describe your company? Green Door was founded out of a love for adventures and new … to college, getting a degree, and finding a "good job." After seven years of education, a bachelor's and master's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

Small business advocate: Madie Gracey’s journey to developing her local community

Haworth College of Business

… own a business of her own someday and help others along the way. Studying entrepreneurship, she is learning how to grow … hometown called Big City Small World Bakery,” she says. It was at Big City Small World Bakery where she decided she … rest of her career. With the goal of purchasing the bakery after she graduates, she’s been dedicated to growing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70832

Engineering student designs her future at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… I slowly realized that they were describing exactly what I was interested in,” says Kieliszewski. “Once that panel was over, I knew that I wanted to study engineering design … environment here at Western,” explains Kieliszewski.   After graduating, Kieliszewski plans to pursue a master’s in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75588

Broncos draw North Dakota in NCAA tourney

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… at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The Broncos earned a No. 4 seed after winning the CCHA Tournament Championship with a 3-2 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/256

Concerto concert is capstone event of music calendar

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… Concerto concert is capstone event of music calendar Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … one of four recipients of the KSO/WMU Artist Scholarship, awarding him a seat as a section violinist with the Kalamazoo … Certificate from the Pennsylvania State University after studying with Enrico Elisi. She graduated from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/311

Dance students return from moving experience in Panama

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… into an active student organization on campus, an annual service trip to Panama and plans to bring dance education to … youth in Kalamazoo. Last year, dance major Sarah Mills was tasked with writing a grant proposal in her dance … submitted her proposal. A dream became a reality when Mills was awarded full funding through the Kalamazoo Artistic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33038