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Edith M. Yahr obituary

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… University staff member, died Sept. 23 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was 84. Yahr joined the WMU staff in … operator I and a receptionist in the Graduate College. Many remember Yahr for her distinctive voice and helpfulness … National Cemetery. The family obituary and a message book are available at obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28333

Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on Onlookers … the broader Kalamazoo community in January and February are planned to honor slain civil rights icon Martin Luther …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21048

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… responsibilities within the Department of Political Science are vast, ranging from interacting with visitors at the … to reflect the additional responsibilities of the role. Many nominators point out Rose's positivity despite the … and often tedious nature of her job. "I'm not sure how she manages to be excellent and on-point 24/7, but she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

WMU to break ground for Legacy Collections building

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… records for all of Southwest Michigan. The 16,000-square-foot, $8.3 million Legacy Collections Center, officially … days. It is the first entrance into the grounds north of Howard Street. Participating in the July 19 groundbreaking … as the off-site storage areas. "This has been our goal for many years, and now it is finally being realized," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/990

WMU marketing efforts win series of professional association awards

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… WMU marketing efforts win series of professional association awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "We are Gold" poster series, front-side graphics KALAMAZOO, … in Chicago in December. The Pride of CASE V Awards showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43594

Important outdoor projects completed this summer

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… significantly changing the look and feel of various campus areas. Among the most noticeable projects is the large-scale … project, landscape services has a better understanding of how much acreage to fence off at a time for the goats and … improving the mechanical and electrical infrastructure in many buildings. Some projects still have a long way to go, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978

Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer Submitted by … the week of Monday, May 8. The multiweek, low-cost courses are open to members of the public of all ages. A half-price … an authentic Chinese perspective to WMU and the Kalamazoo area. The institute offers culture classes during WMU's fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39256

Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines

College of Arts and Sciences

… Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines … the link between humans and machines and figuring out how a better understanding of that link might improve human … designed to explore seemingly impossible ideas and, in many cases, make them a reality.  In the December 2003 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69145

Informative fundraiser planned for WMU's Kleinstuck Preserve

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Informative fundraiser planned for WMU's Kleinstuck Preserve … Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tickets for the show are $5 per person. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Stewards of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30114

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… 'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage Submitted by Chris … get show-ready for the runway. Model Kennedy Johnson prepares for the show. With 17 designers showing between five … creates with fast fashion. Online shopping creates so many markets that are so easy for people to purchase that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360