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Kalamazoo Russian Festival returns for 18th year
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… Kalamazoo Russian Festival returns for 18th year Submitted by Anonymous … main passion is the violin; Janice Lakers, a pianist-singer with a jazz background; Mike Stoline, an upright bassist with a bluegrass background; and Allen Zobian, who plays …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11041
Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management
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… Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A higher education planning professional with more than 27 years of diverse leadership experience within facilities and construction management has joined …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610
Student group recognized for service activities, outreach
Haworth College of Business
… recognized for service activities, outreach Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Rho members. We consider ourselves lucky to be able to work with this outstanding group." The WMU chapter is active on … that allows accountancy and finance students to network with potential employers. In the community, they organize …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43692
Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage
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… world record, grabs international coverage Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With 1,201 couples renewing their vows on the Grand Lawn … one time. The event also garnered international attention, with an Associated Press Story about the event being tracked …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35777
Business student finds sweet success in mission-driven marketing
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… a Kalamazoo chocolate shop gives troubled youth a second chance at success. Western Michigan University business … Lauren Bliss is getting the opportunity to help Confections with Convictions spread its message of hope while learning … Dale Anderson started the business in 2010, hiring people with barriers to employment. Bliss, an honors student from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53200
Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success
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… Valeria Marin has always been passionate about working with kids. She treasures the memories she's collected from years of working at summer camps and in after-school programs. Initially intent on becoming a … University helped her combine her passion for education with purpose, bringing to light her drive to help families …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463
Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award
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… receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Robert Felkel , professor … Institute for Global Education, will each be presented with a Western Michigan University Distinguished Service … jazz basic rhythms. He also formed an academic partnership with a teacher at Loy Norrix High School to assist in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42799
Montgomery delivers his third State of the University address
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… his third State of the University address, Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery thanked faculty … value to their lives. From our Medallion Scholars to those with more humble high school records, we make an impact. And … development of a new college that offers an academic home with the necessary supports for new students, exploring …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55519
Making 'work from home' work for you
W Magazine
… do not make FOR ideal desks. However, like your lights and darks on wash day, work and home life became difficult … But “making do” for a couple of weeks turned into several months. Some of us might not go back to the office until … study of how we work. “And that discomfort, if it continues without us doing something about it, may actually cause some …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168
Seniors enhance tool for future students
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Seniors enhance tool for future students Submitted by Cindy Wagner on … a lead faculty member of WMU’s cybersecurity programs along with Dr. Alan Rea , professor of business information … time at Omega Computer Services as service desk working with UniFi equipment, Meraki devices and Office 365. He has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71408