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WMU Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years

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… Prom is still going strong after 30 years Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's time for … live Big Band music, swing and ballroom dancing, and Bingo. Casino games will return this year, but no money will be … Pre-entertainment will begin with Bingo at 5 p.m. The casino tables will open at 6 p.m., and the dance will run …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45802

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… Gate student business accelerator opened in summer 2013.  Now, the accelerator is on the cusp of its 10th anniversary … they navigated those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no … I had a rough idea of what I wanted to achieve with my crypto mining startup, but I wasn't quite sure how to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… guide for the metal sand casting industry to move toward economically sustainable practices by reducing material waste, … lowering operational risks. “The paper has an innovative approach to combining advanced economic modeling … cutting-edge materials science, focusing on precision deposition techniques, aiming to develop next-generation …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/clifford-mensah-best-paper-award

Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… years,” he says.  Medieval cuisine demo with chef Channon Russette Mondoux. The first Conference on Medieval … from colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. It became an annual event in 1970, and its name was … A tradition of international outreach was promoted by another early director, Otto Gründler and under the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval

Entrepreneur to give Distinguished Speaker Series talk

Haworth College of Business

… to give Distinguished Speaker Series talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Pickard KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … Alliance, co-managing partner of the MGM Grand Detroit Casino, CEO of the Bearwood Management Co. and the co-owner … billion dollars in sales and eight plants in the U.S. and Canada. Pickard has served on numerous business and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34780

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership Submitted by Deanne Puca on … The Board of Trustees, which he served from 2016-20, honored him with a resolution recognizing his strong advocacy … also served as a co-managing partner of MGM Grand Detroit Casino and co-owned five Black-owned newspapers. Throughout …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary

Reservations due for spring employee luncheon

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… Reservations due for spring employee luncheon Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Nonbargaining staff members at … are due Wednesday, May 9. This year's theme is "Bronco Casino Royal." The service project is the Kalamazoo Humane …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/388

Detroit Free Press calls WMU one of state's 'green leaders'

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… calls WMU one of state's 'green leaders' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on President Dunn poses with construction … The breakfast ceremony will take place at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. Contact: Cheryl Roland May 9, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7130

'The Muppets' is Wednesday's featured Miller Movie

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… Muppets' is Wednesday's featured Miller Movie Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "The Muppets" KALAMAZOO--Western … their own separate ways. Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a … Board, at @email or (269) 387-2112. Contact: Tonya Durlach February 24, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/169

Hazel L. Starcher obituary

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… Hazel L. Starcher obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Starcher Hazel L. Starcher, a fixture in … from the Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Canada. She first worked at WMU early in her professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/172