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Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… across cultures has never been more important. Western Michigan University’s Haenicke Institute for Global …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative
WMU prof and storyteller hits Moth stage again after CBS feature
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Downey KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University professor was shown in a recent CBS … Moth favorites were highlighted, Downey was the only Michigan storyteller shown in the piece. A Detroit audience … she performs at a statewide competition put on by The Moth, Michigan Radio and radio station WDET-FM at the Gem Theatre. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1644
Gerald H. 'Gib' Youngblood obituary
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… verified) on Gerald H. "Gib" Youngblood, a retired Western Michigan University baker for almost 27 years, died May 3. … be made to Rose Arbor Hospice/ Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Visit langelands.com for online obituary, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/452
R. Marcus 'Mark' Spink obituary
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… award-winning film producer and director and former Western Michigan University faculty member, died June 17. He was 86. … the film "Return"; and two radio series, "Voices from Michigan's Past" and "Future Tense." The latter two projects …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1065
Dunn to be honored for work with foster care grads
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University President Emeritus John M. Dunn will be … Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund is a unit of the Michigan Educational Trust Charitable Tuition Program, a … scholarships to former foster care youth enrolled at Michigan colleges and universities. Dunn, WMU's eighth …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42935
WMU releases 2013 Bronco football schedule
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… by Deanne Puca on Home opener is Sept. 7. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University football will have a five-game home … the home season finale Nov. 16 against rival Central Michigan University, and a nationally televised game on … University Nov. 26. The Broncos open the 2013 season at Michigan State Friday, Aug. 30. The game in East Lansing, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5511
WMU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… middle and high school students will descend on Western Michigan University’s main campus on Saturday, March 18 , … Western hosts the regional Science Olympiad tournament. “Michigan Science Olympiad and WMU are a perfect pairing … for the Science Olympiad state finals that will be held at Michigan State University on Saturday, April 22 . In 2024, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71130
Building a business fueled by hometown pride
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… go exactly according to plan. Such was the case for Western Michigan University alumna Jennifer (Markby) Soffin , … from California. Their guests enjoyed their time on Lake Michigan so much that they wanted souvenirs featuring what … and skills gained from those experiences—and fueled by a healthy dose of hometown pride—Soffin is proving that it's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47600
State association honors Spanish faculty member
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… on Braun KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A faculty member in Western Michigan University's Department of Spanish is this year's winner of the Barbara Ort-Smith Award from the Michigan World Languages Association—MIWLA. Michael Braun , … in the field of world languages can receive in the state of Michigan. "Teaching for me has always been about being …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43899
Carlson, Hettinger to lead WMU board in 2013
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… 2013 as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. Their election took … H. Carlson Carlson was appointed to the board by then-Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm in 2007. She retired from … and chief executive officer of Blue Care Network of Michigan in 2010 after a 33-year career that included …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5320