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WMU trustees to hear search update, consider capital outlay requests

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… search for WMU's ninth president as well as consider a number of campus name changes triggered by an ongoing wayfaring project. Agenda Meeting at … of recommendations involving changes to the names of a number of campus streets. The request for name changes is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35558

Turkey Trot 5K race/walk returns for 62nd year

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… (not verified) on The 62nd annual Turkey Trot will be held Saturday, Nov. 22. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Turkey … and walk, southwest Michigan's oldest organized race, will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 , in Western Michigan … that in keeping with past practice, a canned food drive is being held in conjunction with this year's race. Last year, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20080

Now is good time to consider winter weather issues

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… issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Staff members in WMU's Landscape Services department gather for a … there is not a major storm, most main campus areas will be clear of snow and ice before the majority of students and employees arrive each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29989

New WMU trustee sworn in, to join board for upcoming meeting

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… in a 4 p.m. ceremony in the President's Dining Room of the Bernhard Center. The ceremony included brief remarks by … When trustees meet Wednesday morning, they will hear a number of information items on new campus initiatives, … their credentials. The board also will receive and be asked to approve reports covering personnel moves, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34710

New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan

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… businesses. Graduates of this training program will then be eligible to apply for a competitive process where aspiring owner-operators would be personally mentored by executives and backed by capital … College of Business. According to McIver, a record number of baby boomers are looking to retire and transition the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872

Eugene M. Bernstein obituary

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… Eugene M. Bernstein obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Eugene M. Bernstein Eugene M. Bernstein , a former Western Michigan University faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32039

Clara A. Van Eck obituary

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… Van Eck , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Jan. 29 . She was 96. Van Eck, of Kalamazoo, … University Programs. Services A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12 , at Langeland Family … S. Ninth St., in Kalamazoo. Remembrances Memorial gifts may be made to Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45210

Ruth H. Peterson obituary

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… Peterson , a retired Western Michigan University staff member, died April 20 . She was 81. Peterson, of Kalamazoo, had … have taken place. Remembrances Messages of condolence may be posted at WinkelFuneralHome.com . Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40212

Consumer marketing expert to present business talk

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… on Steele KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A consumer marketing expert will be the next presenter in Western Michigan University's … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and being hosted by the Haworth College of Business. … Registration is requested for the talk, which will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Michael Steele …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22219

Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

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… Kristi VanderWoude is working to transform her West Kelloggsville Elementary classroom in Grand Rapids, Michigan, … up a third of her students, thrive. Kristi VanderWoude “The best thing about what we’re learning is that we don’t want … kids to replace their original language. We want them to be multilingual and use both languages.” says VanderWoude, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397