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Ronald J. Pelc obituary

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… joined the WMU staff in 1964 and retired as associate registrar in 1995 after 31 years of service to the University. … After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from WMU in 1965, several promotions followed. They included … Pelc was responsible for teaching employees across campus how to use the system's capabilities. He also was involved …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7612

Classic air race with WMU aviators to travel through Kalamazoo

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… Air Race Classic, an 86-year-old, cross-country race that this year will travel through Kalamazoo. Sara Karsten of … and the goal is to have the actual ground speed be as far over the handicap speed as possible. The pilots have the … through a TrackLeader link— trackleaders.com —that will show exactly where on the course WMU's Team No. 50 is

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24905

Academic Convocation sets direction for 2014-15 academic year

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… weeks of fall semester classes, the annual convocation is designed as a signature event to welcome faculty, staff … back to campus. The traditional gathering to honor accomplishment and focus on the new academic year is free and open …   Make a Difference Award—for staff members who reach far beyond their assigned duties to make WMU an even better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19494

WMU School of Medicine announces early decision program

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… WMU School of Medicine announces early decision program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … School of Medicine building renovations. KALAMAZOO—Students from both Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College … 3.5 or higher. Other requirements and information about how to apply can be found on the WMU School of Medicine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11338

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

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… early-stage biotech startups and advancing life science discovery across the state. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan is ramping up investments in growing the economy, and Western Michigan University is among those leading … growth across the state.   “The creation of, and funding from, the Michigan Innovation Fund is an essential element …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund

Western dance students will take audience on tour of campus with 'In-site/Outside'

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… to life across the Western Michigan University campus this weekend. WMU Dance presents "In-site/Outside," a display … have this experience already," Rabbers says. "They know how to organize an idea into a performance as well as … or engineers or doctors, and the skills they learn—from being challenged and having to be creative and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65864

WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion

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… Michigan University has named an experienced college administrator, professor and rising chief diversity officer to … living in a time in which division seems to be the norm; however, I have never been one to adhere to norms. We have … Jackson. McCorkle earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wright State University, a master's degree in clinical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976

Sunseeker runs into technical trouble after successful race start

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… Michigan University's Sunseeker solar racing team finished the first day of the 2012 American Solar Challenge … Poot, team advisor. "This was a good move because their location for charging Saturday evening had lots of trees … back on the road Sunday, July 15, to travel the 212 miles from Erie to Mansfield. At the morning starting point, heavy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1034

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 … and career preparation." The guidebook can be downloaded from the Princeton Review website . In its guide profile, … Green Schools to increase its efforts to drive change in how campuses and schools are designed, constructed and …

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

WMU again named one of top 'green colleges' in U.S.

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… The 2013 edition of the free guidebook, released April 16, lists 322 U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities that … and career preparation." The guidebook can be downloaded from the Princeton Review website at … Green Schools to increase its efforts to drive change in how campuses and schools are designed, constructed and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6804