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Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary

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Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on McGinnis Dr. Dorothy J. McGinnis of Kalamazoo, nationally known for her … consulting psychologist and Kalamazoo resident began working at WMU in 1941 while an undergraduate student, …

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

Eaton sponsoring, mentoring WMU engineering students

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… back and support the local communities in which we live and work," says Michael O’Neill , who is the company’s hybrid … Over the years, many WMU graduates have gone on to work for Eaton.  About Eaton Eaton is a diversified power …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6619

TowerPinkster selected as architectural firm for WMU Alumni Center

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… that can be the focus of campus and community events and a showplace to highlight the institution's history. Work on the project will begin immediately, led by the firm … site is at the top of Prospect Hill overlooking Kalamazoo’s downtown area. Building at the location began in 1904, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7507

Readings to launch new poetry anthology published by New Issues

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… will mark the publication of a new anthology featuring the work of 90 Michigan poets, including a former U.S. Poet … Lynch, whose books of essays inspired the television show "Six Feet Under." Other critically acclaimed poets … A number of the contributors received their master's or doctoral degrees from WMU and have gone on to have books …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10069

New director named for Michigan Geological Survey

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… is housed in WMU's Department of Geosciences . Yellich has worked in more than 30 states as well as conducted mineral … mineral and petroleum assessments in China. He also has worked extensively on the development of mineral exploration … and funding initiatives for the survey, supervise its field work, and write research proposals and reports. John A. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10906

Gov. Snyder names Behen, Chen-Zhang, Edgerton to WMU board terms

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… to a strong partnership with these strong leaders as we work together to establish WMU as Michigan's destination for … responsibility, and we welcome new perspectives as we work to ensure the long-term success of this wonderful … two master's degrees, one in management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49815

NPR favorite 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… NPR favorite 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' comes to Miller Auditorium Submitted by … favorite "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!," is bringing their show to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at … Now in its 15th season, the Peabody Award-winning show uses current events—from the global to the ridiculous—to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13219

Section of Ring Road South closed to through traffic due to emergency roadwork

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… Road South closed to through traffic due to emergency roadwork Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ring … Street until further notice while crews investigate and work to repair a sink hole in the area. Residents and others …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65017

'Farewell,' exhibit curated by Don Desmett, on display at the Richmond Center

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… 'Farewell,' exhibit curated by Don Desmett, on display at the Richmond Center Submitted by … Don Desmett . He will be retiring in June after 30 years of work in higher education and the visual arts, most notably … says that this exhibition seemed fitting for his last show at the RCVA. "It’s a great collection to be able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31994

WMU engineers take steel bridge, concrete canoe to competition

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… on Members of the bridge build team focus on their work. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— After months of hard work and … of designing, cutting and welding, the team is ready to show off its final product. "Our program has come a long way … it—now we’re ready to take it and race it," says Bryan McDowell , team captain and a senior from St. Clair. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31422