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Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary

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… (not verified) on McGinnis Dr. Dorothy J. McGinnis of Kalamazoo, nationally known for her innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of reading problems, died Jan. 11 at Bronson Methodist … in Kalamazoo. She was 92. Dorothy J. McGinnis McGinnis, professor emerita of education and professional development, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083

Cousins, Hearit named American Council on Education Fellows

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… on Cousins KALAMAZOO—Two Western Michigan University professors have been named American Council on Education … announced March 19. Dr. Linwood Cousins , director of the School of Social Work, and Dr. Keith M. Hearit , professor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5941

Trustees approve changes to academic programs

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… academic-related actions were taken by the WMU Board of Trustees during its Feb. 27 meeting. They included the approval of a new graduate certificate program and a new music minor as well as the deletion of six existing majors and major options. Numerous name …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6169

Accomplished playwright is next in Frostic Reading Series

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… shows visits the area to read from his work as part of the Western Michigan University Frostic Reading Series. … written for such television series as "Early Edition," "Man of the People," "Evening Shade," "Northern Exposure," … will read at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19 , in Room 157 of the Bernhard Center. The reading is free and open to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/308

Film chosen for Grand Rapids festival screening

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… University's Dr. Jennifer Machiorlatti is the co-producer of a film chosen for this year's Grand Rapids Film Festival … take place Friday through Sunday, April 13-15 . A screening of "Peace During War," a documentary about forgiveness and mentoring youth, will be part of a selection of Transformational Films that start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45980

Sculpture celebrating Kalamazoo Promise to be unveiled

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… Flickinger has created a sculpture that captures the spirit of the Kalamazoo Promise. It will be unveiled during an … Center in the Trimpe Building on the west side of main campus. The piece, titled "Kalamazoo Promise: Who Benefits," is a collection of upraised hands. It has literal ties to the Promise and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1601

Western Wind Quintet performs at Dalton Center

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… is noted for its innovative programming, mixing classics of the repertoire with compositions that expand the boundaries of traditional chamber music. The group is a resident faculty ensemble in the WMU School of Music. Members of the Western Wind Quintet are: Martha …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/120

WMU board approves new three-year contract with part-time faculty

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… meeting March 20 , Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees approved a new three-year contract with the Professional Instructors Organization, a union representing … Aug. 20, 2016. The new contract was ratified by a vote of PIO members Feb. 26. PIO and campus administrators began …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5944

Book identifies strategies for successful fundraising

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… fundraising Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cover of Greenhoe's book KALAMAZOO—Approaching prospective donors … creating relationships with those individuals is the topic of a book recently published by a long-time Western Michigan … Gifts: Mastering the Discovery Call," by John Greenhoe of WMU's Office of Development and Alumni Relations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7670

Distinguished alumna, author Bonnie Jo Campbell to read at WMU

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… (not verified) on Campbell KALAMAZOO--On the heels of critical acclaim for her most recent novel, award-winning … to her alma mater this month to read from her works as part of the Gwen Frostic Reading Series. Campbell, author of the book "Once Upon a River" and a finalist for the 2009 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/245