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WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's 2019 United Way Campaign is underway, with faculty and staff expected to receive their pledge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984

Dennis R. Corbin obituary

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… services at Western Michigan University, died March 7 . He was 63. Corbin, who had been battling cancer for four years, … for all of us as we begin to say goodbye to Dennis. There was never a person more true to the spirit of being a Bronco … us always as we continue to 'Fight Onward for the Brown and Gold.' At this same time, we were very fortunate to witness …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45693

Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion

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… is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 , in the Brown and Gold Room of the Bernhard Center. Part of the Western … Habra, Bryan R. Monte and Lynn Pattison . The anthology was recently published by Celery City Books in collaboration … "Flying Carpets," won the 2013 Arab American National Book Award's Honorable Mention. Her poetry appears in Cimarron …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42963

Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants

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… project "represents the best of WMU," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "It is research that impacts the world and … opportunities for our students." Its installation was made possible with the help of donations of industry … product trials for our industry partners." WMU President Edward Montgomery, staff and paper industry representatives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982

WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO – Two … University faculty members received Fulbright Specialist Awards to support overseas consulting and advocacy work this … who directs WMU’s award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, Gold Company, performed with local artists and university …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

Concerts in the Park schedule announced

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… concertgoers, Pop City Popcorn will be selling popcorn and water in Bronson Park. Besides weekly concerts, recipients of the 2015 Community Arts Awards will be celebrated Sunday, July 19 at 4:30 p.m. The … Competition, the Arts Council is welcoming 2009 Stulberg gold medalist double bassist Nicolas Schwartz . Other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24852

Legendary Bronco track and cross country coach George Dales dies at 96

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… University athletic history, died in Kalamazoo Sept. 27. He was 96. Dales was a track and field and cross country coach who led his … conference. Among the many athletes he coached was Olympic Gold Medalist Ira Murchison, world record holder in the 100m …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42968

Zhang Career Center celebrates 10-year anniversary

Haworth College of Business

… will include the presentation of the Zhang Career Center Awards, which will be presented by Geralyn Heystek , … that connects students with mentors In 2015, the facility was named the Zhang Career Center in honor of Charles and … often quoted in national media sources including CNBC, the Wall Street Journal and Barron's. They are supporters of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52266

Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV

W Magazine

… “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to “Ozark” and “The Walking Dead.” As makeup department head and designer, Arden … Stars in her eyes Arden’s early memories of film involve watching old Tom Mix cowboy movies with her grandparents. It … now working on yet another potential piece of pop culture gold. Her current project is an untitled film from David …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852

Ethics event focuses on fictional portrayals of legal issues

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… Influence Reality?" is set for 4 p.m. , in the Brown and Gold Room—Room 242—of the Bernhard Center. The free, public … March 29— "Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the Distorted Memory of Dissent," with Dr. Christian …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45482