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Barbara Jane Miller obituary

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… first lady for 13 years and widow of WMU's third president, died Feb. 14. She was 98. Miller, of Palm Desert, California, was fondly known … to Kalamazoo, Miller volunteered at WMU, helping to set up a program teaching newly blind persons techniques to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732

Big Brothers Big Sisters administrator to provide perspective at breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… with adult mentors, Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children set higher aspirations, build greater confidence and better … children and families. For the past 10 years, she has dedicated her work to school-age children in the Kalamazoo … 2012, Kuchta returned to Big Brothers Big Sisters as director of mentoring programs and became chief executive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37056

Mario Matasovic says sports brought him from Croatia to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Global Experience in Los Angeles in 2011, which was a great honor considering he started playing the game … points in a 71-60 win over Notre Dame Prep (Massachusetts) at the 2013 National Prep School Invitational. … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/mario-matasovic-spotlight

Office of Research and Innovation launches Bronco Innovators Challenge

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Driven by discovery, Western Michigan University students have the … for the kickoff. Student teams that choose to move forward to the competition and have viable innovative ideas … engage in real-world, resume-building experiences that will set them up for career success, and this challenge creates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70230

WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business

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… (not verified) on WMU alumnus August Jacobson, founding partner of Carpeturn.com, says there are many … University in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in industrial design and started his company shortly after. In his … complete prorate statements, rate installers and more. What was the most valuable part of your WMU experience? Being a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159

Owner, CEO and Bronco at helm of Kaiser Enterprise adds to significant gift

Haworth College of Business

… , owner and CEO of Kaiser   Enterprise, has made an additional investment in the sales lab that bears his name at … positions for sales faculty Technology and software upgrades Operational expenses “The Robert S. Kaiser … provides a unique level of in-house expertise, including design and engineering, electrical power distribution …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/robert-kaiser-sales-lab-gift

Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Read Fieldhouse

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… Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Read Fieldhouse Submitted by Erin … A precautionary boil water advisory remains in effect pending water testing results, which are expected Saturday . … be available within 24 hours of collection and the final set will be available within 48 hours. Municipal water …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58140

Sessions on solar garden project slated for campus community

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… Campus to harvest clean solar energy. The sessions are set for 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 10 and 12 , … benefits that accrue from such a facility. A solar garden display and details on the WMU solar garden will be … those attending will be provided with information to take away. Each session also will feature a question-and-answer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28105

Single ticket on-sale dates announced for Miller's 2015-16 season

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Miller Auditorium's 2015-16 season is nearing, and single ticket on-sale dates for the PNC Broadway in West Michigan Series and the Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series have been set. Members of the Miller E-club have access to exclusive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25543

Participation needed for institutional transformation effort

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… learning communities that focus on improving persistence toward graduation for all undergraduate students, particularly … low-income students. The learning communities are being set up through the Broncos FIRST program, which is being … research center that conducts and supports interdisciplinary research aimed at promoting transformative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25412