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Memorial service set for Anthony Ellis

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… Memorial service set for Anthony Ellis Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Dr. Anthony Ellis, who died Jan. 7, will remember him with a Saturday, Jan. 25, memorial service at 2 p.m. in … English, died in Worcester, Mass., after a two-year battle with leukemia. He was an expert on Renaissance literature …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12792

WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

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… Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on East Hall, circa 2006 KALAMAZOO—With the proposed private development of Western Michigan … office space and both moderate and premium apartments. Without those credits, the renovations would be too costly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415

Edwin Lee Gibson's one-man show comes to campus

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… Edwin Lee Gibson's one-man show comes to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not … on Gibson in "Five 'Til" KALAMAZOO—In collaboration with the Kellogg Foundation, University Theatre welcomes … connection between the education and the justice system. With the audience as witnesses to the crime, this emotional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10161

WMU Trustee Dennis Archer earns national achievement award

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… Dennis Archer earns national achievement award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Archer KALAMAZOO— Dennis W. … of diversity. Archer will be honored Tuesday, Sept. 11, with the 2012 Minority Corporate Counsel Association's … also across the nation. MCCA is honored to recognize him with the Lifetime Achievement Award." After earning his law …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1531

Ribfest highlighted by musical performances

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… Ribfest highlighted by musical performances Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo Ribfest (Photo … will benefit the Arc Community Advocates, which works with individuals who have intellectual and developmental … before 4 p.m. and $10 after 4 p.m. Children 12 and younger with an adult are free. Admission to the Best Ribs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41161

Professors get $2.6 million to train English as second language learners

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… Professors get $2.6 million to train English as second language learners Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … boost professional development efforts for teachers working with English learners. WMU is the only university in … be paid for by the grant. Meanwhile, WMU has partnered with six local education agencies, which have high needs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43139

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… through the eighth grade. Yet Borkholder pursued her goal and is now finishing her bachelor's degree in elementary … Borkholder. Beginning her studies, she was already familiar with TESOL. She had years of experience working as a … education program, Borkholder completed an internship with St. Joseph County Intermediate School District, where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids Submitted by Erin … says Kara VanderKamp , of Kalamazoo, who graduated in April with a bachelor's degree in public and nonprofit … Besta , of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who graduated in April with bachelor's degrees in anthropology and communications. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000

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… Impact team, earned a $10,000 prize. Team member Joshua VanSlambrouck, center, accepted the award on behalf of his team. He is pictured with Dr. Timothy Palmer, left, professor of management and … Mich.—A challenge to imagine a greener future ended with some extra green for several Western Michigan

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723

Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

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… Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to … Red Bull Cooper, second from left in the back row, stands with his American teammates inside Red Bull's famed Hangar 7 … He ended up taking first place in the airtime competition with a time of 4.97 seconds, which earned him a spot at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114