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WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition

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… BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s precision flight team, the Sky Broncos, swept first place in … to the national contest in May 2024 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Besides earning the most points overall, the … this year at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field. WMU competed alongside teams from Bowling Green …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… has named a new director to lead the institute, which is a University-based, community volunteer program designed … unit and critical component of the University's mission of providing access to education for all. "We are … had two separate stints as the director for Upward Bound at WMU with time between the two spent as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Professor Tim Palmer and his students participate in a virtual discussion by a … culture to life and have helped us enjoy some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad: relationship building and … communication and leadership skills," Penyak says. Whatever your passion, he says Western can help you begin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

Tonya Durlach named director of electronic communication

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… Tonya Durlach named director of electronic communication Submitted … of electronic communication. Durlach, who served as assistant director since 2008, replaces Thom Myers, who is set to retire in December and will devote his remaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/583

Emeritus appointed to state council

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… will serve a two-year term that expires in 2014. Winter is among eight people appointed or re-appointed to the 15-member council, which is designed to increase physical activity and health … working from 1995 to 1998 as a line judge. He has been a registered official with the Michigan High School Athletic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/982

Lois Lemmon named Educator of the Year

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… Lois Lemmon named Educator of the Year Submitted by Anonymous … of the Year from the Michigan Printing Week Association. Lois Lemon , a master faculty specialist in paper engineering, chemical engineering and imaging, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/300

WMU Choirs present 'How Can I Keep from Singing?'

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… of 2013 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 , in the First Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St., in downtown Kalamazoo. The event is free and open to the public. The University Chorale, … healing, change, achievement, celebration, praise and triumph. The program will feature works by Gerald …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4504

New York novelist to read as part of Gwen Frostic Series

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… New York novelist to read as part of Gwen Frostic Series Submitted by … Thursday, Dec. 6 , in 157-159 Bernhard Center. The reading is free and open to the public. Emma Straub Straub's first novel, "Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures," was published by Riverhead Books in September 2012. Her debut story …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3293

Holiday poinsettia sales support PSSO

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… Support Staff Organization at Western Michigan University is sponsoring its annual poinsettia sale and accepting … Small plants are $6 each; large are $10. An order form is available online at wmich.edu/psso . Cash or check … or (269) 387-4721. Contact: Tonya Durlach November 20, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3148

Zumba event to raise money for breast cancer research via United Way

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… Zumba event to raise money for breast cancer research via United Way … , on the campus of Western Michigan University while raising funds for breast cancer research. The Zumba Pink Party … multi-purpose room of the Student Recreation Center. There is a $5 minimum donation with a $1 discount for each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10570