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Michael C. Braun obituary

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… Teaching Award from WMU later this month. Braun had begun his career in education at Portage Northern High … in 1990 and 1992, respectively. Services Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, in the Langeland … Sciences, and Provost Jennifer Bott . Memorial gifts may be made to the WMU Department of Spanish. If making a gift …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48752

Campus talks, exhibit focus on water as an essential global resource

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… Great Lakes region, with a special focus on Kalamazoo, will begin Wednesday, Jan. 13 , and continue through April 13 at … talks are free and open to the public and will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Lee Honors … are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. No talk will be offered March 9 during spring recess. Titled "Our Blue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29638

'Rock of Ages' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake and many more. Tickets "Rock of Ages" at … Plus Series. Tickets range from $35 to $58. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling … is available to WMU students. Discounted tickets may be purchased by phone or in person, and a valid Bronco ID is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12923

WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue'

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… candlestick. Or was it Mrs. White in the lounge with a dagger? Regardless of whodunnit, audience members are in for a unique and immersive "Clue" experience as … show on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in Shaw Theatre. "It's been awesome working with them, and I can't wait to keep …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73296

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September Submitted by Korey Force on Don't miss the annual WMU … offer numerous global engagement opportunities in September. Highlights include a pop-up thrift shop and world … professionals in a diverse workplace by encouraging them to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42183

Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom

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… the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and will be honored during the Fall Award Celebration Friday, Sept. … the Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes faculty members for their teaching work. Rudge, professor of biological … Institute for Science Education , joins 36 other faculty members who have been honored. After earning his Ph.D. and two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645

WMU to announce alliance with Florida Southwestern State College

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… and cultural force "Florida is home to the highest number of WMU alumni outside of the Midwest and presents great … supporters are thrilled that WMU is partnering with FSW to become an economic and cultural force in the area." Earlier … body. Once such approvals are obtained, WMU and FSW will be able to release details regarding various degree programs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35812

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… English was limited; and he would stutter with nervousness because he was more familiar with Spanish that was spoken in … of Latino friends, and he rarely had Latino instructors to be mentors or role models as he attended college. "We faced … family that they can succeed. But often they go through struggles and can’t express themselves the way they want," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165

Margaret J. Watson obituary

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… Jane Watson , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Sept. 26 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo from … of service to the University. The Kalamazoo resident began her WMU career as a clerk in University Libraries, where she had worked while a student at WMU. She became supervisor of the Media Laboratory, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35347

WMU ends year with $23.5 million in grants, starts year with $1.2 million

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… Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services to Dr. Carol Sundberg , director for the Center for Disability Services. The grant will provide daily living, communication, behavior control and social skill services to … , assistant manager of WMU Pilot Plants. The grants will be used to conduct research and provide testing services in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35109