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Kanley Track closed through September for renovation

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… Projects and Construction Divison, at (269) 387-8546 with questions regarding the improvements. Kanley Track is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/653

Wilma J. (Napp) McNees obituary

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… she worked as a homemaker. McNees enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling and dining out. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7539

WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at school

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… Mich.—Dozens of children will enter the school year with an added layer of protection thanks to a partnership … wear the face shields while playing outside. A conversation with the owner of Pre-K International in Kalamazoo confirmed … in local markets." Danna-dos-Santos worked on the project with Dr. Adriana Degani of WMU's Unified Clinics and also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60916

Turkey Trot 5K race/walk returns for 62nd year

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… Recreation, which sponsors the event, notes that in keeping with past practice, a canned food drive is being held in conjunction with this year's race. Last year, 402 pounds of food were … Fishes. This year, donations collected will also be shared with the WMU Invisible Need Project's food pantry for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20080

WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations

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… engagement activities, as well as promoting engagement with faculty, staff and students. As executive director of the WMU Foundation, she will work closely with WMU's president and with the WMU Foundation Board of Directors to set and meet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885

WMU Air Race Classic team places fifth in collegiate division

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… the race--from Union City, Tennessee, to Gadsden, Alabama—with the fastest time of any of the 54 competitor teams. The … in an event that began in 1929, followed a zigzag route with  flybys at checkpoints in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, … concerns of heat stroke among racers flying small aircraft with little air circulation. "The most rewarding part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25334

WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In keeping with its widely known efforts to help youths both in and out … of foster care, Western Michigan University is partnering with Wayne State University to improve the health of Michigan's foster youths. With the help of a $75,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25272

Refreshments, games to greet returning students, faculty and staff

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… and staff Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on Students visit with Sindecuse Health Center staff at last year's event. … students, faculty and staff will be welcomed back to campus with free refreshments, games and prizes from 11 a.m. to … complimentary lemonade as well as putt and pitch games with prizes. Health center clinical staff will be available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18070

First students in Multimedia Arts Technology program to graduate

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… verified) on From left: Nate Elkus and Dr. Christopher Biggs KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The first graduates of Western Michigan … identify frequencies. About the program The program started with 20 students in fall 2014, with 20 more added each year after that. Demand for the new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31952

Diversity and inclusion speaker coming to campus

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… Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tactical Action Community with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Racial Healing Planning Grant, Williams will also hold … for Excellence in Diversity: Thought Conversations with Dr. Williams." Refreshments will be provided at all the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22337