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John 'Bokey' D. Satterfield Jr. obituary

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… John 'Bokey' D. Satterfield Jr. obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not … He began his WMU career as a painter and worked his way up to the maintenance services manager position. A Battle … had been a member of Maranatha Original Church of God in the Cereal City for the past 40 years. He served the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29516

Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… a David L. Boren Scholarship of $16,500 to study abroad at the Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, Jordan, where he … foreign language and international skills. Scholars receive up to $20,000 while fellows receive up to $30,000, but all Boren Award winners agree to work in the federal government for at least one year. "To continue to play a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23417

Professors get $2.6 million to train English as second language learners

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… language learners in Michigan, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition has awarded a … Learners and Teacher Education. The effort will provide a rigorous and comprehensive professional development program … learners. Project ELATE will provide substantial financial support for these in-service teachers as they work toward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43139

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on An orientation group tours Waldo Library. KALAMAZOO—Some 8,000 people, … for New Student Orientation. These sessions are filling up quickly, so students are urged to register now for one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223

Kinetic Affect to address diversity in community performance

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… March 19-20 . Duo members Gabriel Giron and Kirk Latimer will present "Expanding Ourselves, Embracing … York and participated in a taping of the show, "America's Got Talent." They also have consulted for the W.K. Kellogg … and Substance Abuse Services. The program also is being supported by the Kalamazoo Human Resources Management …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5531

Nominations open in honorary degree process

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… Nominations open in honorary degree process Submitted by … WMU's Honorary Degree Committee has issued a call for nominations of individuals to be considered for honorary degrees … received in October and November. Its recommendations for up to three nominations will be made to WMU President John …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34743

Auden Ceithaml is part of a winning team

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.− Auden Ceithaml is making an impression at Western Michigan University in terms of reach, likes, … I was impressed by,” says Ceithaml. “Dr. Cowley has set me up for success at WMU Haworth, and I know that he’ll … able to learn these skills in such a hands-on way if I had gone to any other college,” she says. Since her first year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70038

Music of the Carpenters featured in Miller Auditorium event

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… Music of the Carpenters featured in Miller Auditorium event Submitted by Deanne Puca … she has arranged a six-piece band, complete with back-up singers, and together they are dedicated to creating a … genuine and more recognizable for the audience. But Rock goes beyond the music in her concert. She draws the crowd in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35843

Kandeiss-Toi Ross obituary

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… Ross Kandeiss-Toi Ross , a Human Resources assistant senior at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 29 . She was 60. … University for 27 years. She started as a clerk and moved up in her unit as employment-related regulations and … in capacities including vice president. A native of Chicago, she worked for insurance companies there and in Houston …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37149

WMU alumnus Zachary Earle awarded Elite Margriet Tindemans Early Strings Scholarship

College of Fine Arts

… Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a remarkable achievement that bridges centuries of musical tradition, 2024 Western … by Early Music America, this distinguished award supports advanced study of Medieval, Renaissance or Baroque … stringed instruments outside North America and provides up to $25,000 in funding. Earle is celebrated for his unique …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/07/earle-scholarship-award