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Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

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… childhood education and a job teaching second grade at Washington Writers' Academy in Kalamazoo this summer. … just accepted a summer second grade teaching position at Washington Writers' Academy in Kalamazoo Public Schools … the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863

Attorney, CEO awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2015

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… Attorney, CEO awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2015 Submitted by … can confer on its alumni—the Distinguished Alumni Award. The 2015 award recipients are James S. Brady of Grand … issues for Fortune 1,000 companies and institutions. After graduating from WMU, Brady immediately continued his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27623

Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington

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… Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … Michigan University, died in Washington Saturday, June 20 , after a battle with cancer. He was 59. Floyd's death was … outlay funding for long-awaited College of Health and Human Services to be built on the Oakland Drive campus. Feb. 4, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003

Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

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… an understatement. Just days before Christmas in 2020, he was headed to finish up a final exam when a bullet pierced … nearly paralyzed him. Less than a year later, he's not only walking on his own, he's taking the next steps on the path … she had a job where she could help people," he remembers. "After class, I went to talk to her about some of the stuff I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961

Davis to take reins of university relations for coming months

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… University initiatives. Prior to joining the WMU staff, she was employed for 13 years as a reporter for the Kalamazoo … on to earn a bachelor's degree in journalism from Wayne State University in 1998. Before joining the Gazette … Davis replaces Cheryl P. Roland , who will retire May 31 after more than 30 years at WMU. For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47212

University Theatre presents 'Spring Awakening'

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… University Theatre presents 'Spring Awakening' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and Humphrey play Melchior and Wendla in "Spring Awakening" KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University theatre … cast. An opening night reception will take place after the opening performance Friday, Oct. 26, in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2462

Trustees approve new three-year AFSCME contract

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… in in building maintenance and custodial capacities, dining services, landscaping and a number of other roles. Under the … effective Aug. 12 now that trustees have approved it, wages for union members will rise 1 percent retroactive to … and longevity payments were eliminated for employees hired after Jan. 1, 2014. Negotiations for the contract began in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1238

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Your Sister's Sister'

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… and 2:30, 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5. A year after his brother Tom's death, Jack is still struggling … presence. An evening of drinking that concludes with an awkward sexual incident is made worse when Iris arrives the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1438

Advisor for start-up businesses to speak at upcoming lecture

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… him to places such as Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Rwanda and Afghanistan. Recently, Rann relocated to Kigali, Rwanda, after spending six years working with a variety of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9355

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'The Attack'

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… friends. But his picture-perfect life is turned upside down after a suicide bombing in a restaurant leaves nineteen … inform him that his wife, who also died in the explosion, was responsible. Convinced of her innocence, he abandons the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10640