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Turfe elected vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

News

… of Trustees meeting held on Sept. 28 , Trustee Alan Turfe was elected as the vice chair, a role he will undertake for … of the term. Turfe brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career that spans various industries including … full P&L responsibilities at NYSE-listed companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, IDEX Corp. and General Motors. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73054

Grammy winner to perform with jazz and symphony orchestras

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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 … Miller Auditorium online or by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858. One of the most versatile and prolific … and conductors of the last two decades, multi-Grammy Award winner Mendoza has written arrangements for a wide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45260

Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients

College of Aviation

… Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … amassing over 2,000 flight hours , 243 combat sorties , and 800 combat hours .  Jen is a dedicated wife and mother of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/ard

Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel

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… Red Cross blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Room 1305 of the Activity Therapy Building, which serves as ROTC … and use "wmu" as the sponsor code or call (800) 733-2767. Walk-in donors also are welcome. WMU student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045

WMU Choirs present 'How Can I Keep from Singing?'

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… of 2013 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 , in the First Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St., in downtown Kalamazoo. The … represents choral music’s power to inspire and communicate different aspects of human experience—sorrow, healing, … Benjamin Britten, Maurice Duruflé, Moses Hogan, Orlando di Lasso, Robert Pearsall, Joan Szymko and Kinely Lang. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4504

Teaching for tomorrow: How hands-on AI experience is empowering new educators

College of Education and Human Development

… educational and instructional technology programs are embedding AI into the curriculum and culture, ensuring students … course not knowing much about AI and feeling extremely wary of its ethical and environmental impacts. However, both … using AI tools,” says Zelaya. “During the courses, I was able and willing to have more conversations with friends …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-cehd-leading-ai-integration-education

Professor's exhibit on display at the Richmond Center

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… Professor's exhibit on display at the Richmond Center Submitted by Anonymous (not … Crotchett says of her recent work, “While in Indonesia, I was struck by its history of colonization and the cultural … the Maryland Institute of Art and, the LIP Gallery in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. Crotchett has been recognized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27848

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… Newman, Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you … launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … W. Main St., Kalamazoo; 5121 Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo; 5800 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo; 8850 Shaver Rd., Portage; 5531 28th …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

A future financial planner with a people-first mindset

Haworth College of Business

… and professional internships. Originally from Newaygo, Michigan, Harkness has compounded returns on his … financial planning field has to offer him. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work one-on-one with individuals and families as they navigate their financial …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/personal-financial-planning-grant-harkness

WMU SLP alum chairs national conference

College of Health and Human Services

… by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jerrold Jackson , a distinguished speech-language practitioner, CEO, and … The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson