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Dr. Leroy R. Ray Jr. obituary
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… to study science and mathematics. Participants attended workshops and took part in activities at the cooperative … did work in laboratories at WMU. Ray also hosted a horse show and later a black-owned rodeo at the farm in the 1980s … from the University of Southern California in 1964 and a doctoral degree from the University of Massachusetts, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4919
U.S. Poet Laureate Levine to speak at WMU's Schneider Hall
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… Western Michigan University for a public reading of his work at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Levine is a Pulitzer … home to WMU's business college. A Detroit native, Levine worked in the auto industry, and his poetry is best known … include "News of the World," published in 2009, and "What Work Is," which won the National Book Award for Poetry in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1511
Two WMU alumni honored by national physician assistant group
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… Callard Jeffrey Callard Callard was honored for his work that helps physicians better understand the role of … helping people in the third world though medical mission work. He was particularly singled out for his first-hand experience working with underserved communities and impoverished …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7823
Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… use of raw cellulose to recycled paper. As result of this work, Sonmez’s has had seven research papers accepted for … focuses on sustainability, recycling and deinking. Sonmez worked on completely biodegradable packaging products with … especially for the packaging industry. As result of this work, Sonmez’s research was accepted for the following …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69741
A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection
College of Arts and Sciences
… Michigan at bookstores and other venues, sharing his work as he goes. The cover of "Sprawl." “As an introvert, … Collard’s writing experience was not necessarily romantic—working on the book while working full time as a parent did … “What that looks like is just me being up late while my kiddo is asleep in the next room. There’s actually a poem about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346
Coding academy for underrepresented youth finds home at WMU
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… underrepresented youth in the Kalamazoo area. After about a dozen years of hosting classes around the area, the Milo … partner with Milo Coding Academy and help support the great work they are doing to inspire and support the next generation of coders …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75299
International students at WMU to share their cultures
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… which attendees can experience Caribbean life by way of the Dominican Republic, learn about how various refugees have made it to the United States and … will be featured. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop —1 to 2:30 p.m. in 4025 Brown Hall, hosted by the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36352
WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises
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… as a leader than witnessing the results of your hard work and dedication,” says Eubanks. “In my nearly 19 years … moments as a non-commissioned officer. It was a pleasure to work together with MSG Thieroff to develop these young … Training events included the gas chamber, rappelling down a wall, obstacle course and marksmanship, adds Cadet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848
'Living in the Age of Airplanes' film to premiere at Miller Auditorium
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Living in the Age of Airplanes," a documentary narrated by actor Harrison Ford and delivered by … to 18 countries across all seven continents to illuminate how airplanes have empowered a century of global … composer James Horner. This film is not rated; it will be shown in English. For more information on the film , visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/36016
Felix Sithiphone: Finding the fun in governmental accounting and life
Haworth College of Business
… County Health and Community Services. He enjoyed the work, which he describes as “cyclical, consistent and … with local government, paired with his CPA, to open doors. The risk paid off and he worked as an associate and … demoralizing, and I put myself in a desperate situation. However, through that experience, I really learned what it …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72095