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Janice S. Weaver obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 30, 2015 . She was 68. Weaver joined WMU's staff in 1988 and retired in … in several campus cafes as well as every WMU dining hall kitchen except one. In addition, she had done just about … baker, salad maker and stock person. The Portage resident was a police dispatcher in Nebraska before moving back to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29783

Philosophy of Art Student Symii Ruffin Wins Grand Prize

Philosophy

… to say about the winning artwork: “This drawing is the “Modern-day Tate” because Merze Tate is all the women who … and inspired the women who are alive today. Dr. Merze Tate was a woman who learned the past to understand the present … and dedicated. We are Tate and Tate is us. "Our mission was to honor Dr. Merze Tate and show our gratitude for the …

https://wmich.edu/philosophy/news/2025/03/symii-ruffin-tate-contest

WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment

College of Education and Human Development

… on Ernest Amoateng KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Contributing to the modernization of educational assessment, Ernest Amoateng is … not just recall facts," says Amoateng. "These skills are central to 21st-century learning frameworks but notoriously … and Human Development's Rising Star-Doctoral Student Award in May 2025. The college's highest student honor, the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/06/amoateng-artificial-intelligence-education-research

From Western wordsmith to Detroit Lions insider: Alum’s NFL writing career began at WMU

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… Michigan University. Sports meets scholarship Twentyman was a pretty good high school football player, but when it … 10 inches tall and 100 and nothing pounds, I knew my career was ending in high school, but I wanted to do something in … and Bronco Nation delivered. Starting from day 1, he set about honing his craft, pursuing the skills necessary to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/detroit-lions-writer-tim-twentyman-western-michigan-university-alum

WMU business college once again secures gold standard in accreditation

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business received a renewal of its accreditation from the Association to Advance … International. AACSB accreditation is the most stringent set of standards worldwide for higher education in business. … learn about IT’s ethical and societal implications in the modern business world, preparing me to be a responsible and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74692

From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens

University Libraries

… From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens Submitted by Angela Brcka on … open public spaces for events, which required additional setup and displaced users from their usual workspaces. The … The transformation from Special Collections storage to a modern multipurpose space demonstrates the Libraries’ …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impract-report-new-event-space

WMU wins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency award

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… WMU wins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency award Submitted by Anne Copeland on Noack holds the award. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has been awarded … reuse of construction materials, providing dining service kitchen waste to a local hog farmer for feed and from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15543

Board of Trustees approves minimal apartment rate increases

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… The recommended rates for all complexes include parking, water and sewer service, cable, trash removal and recycling … occupancy. Included in the recent expansion project was a new community center that opened its doors in October … The facility includes meeting and study rooms, a kitchen area, fitness room and an outdoor space featuring a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11933

Register now for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… --5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, May 7 to June 11, Can-Do Kitchen, 511 Harrison St., Kalamazoo. Tuition: $60. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/327

PBS to air WMU alum's documentary on Joffrey Ballet

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… of American dance. The company became known for ballet that was classical at its core but also influenced by modern movement and unorthodox artistic choices. "They were … Hercules' documentary. Performances of "Viva Vivaldi" are set for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3786