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Time to review winter weather policies, issues
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan weather can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up and creating hazards … As an example, the tips regarding attire may be useful to younger students on their own for the first time as well as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44064
WMU grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library historic collections; set regional pilot program
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… very excited to continue the library’s tradition of working with community partners to preserve the region's cultural … strategies at WMU Libraries. The project is funded in part with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the … technologies so community organizations and individuals can digitally preserve historic documents and share their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55595
Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods
University Libraries
… After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Houghton is back with ten tours, including two new stops. Each tour lasts … 1.5 miles. The tours originally started as a pilot with Gazelle Sports to get people more active during their … we have here or giving them direction on where they can go," Houghton says. All tours are free, and no advanced …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442
Revitalization of K-Wings is focus of breakfast event
Haworth College of Business
… hockey organization will be the topic of the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-5964 or at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35502
Experience a world of cultures during one week
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… The week will feature events during which attendees can learn how to play one of the world's most popular … in the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. It begins with the Kalamazoo Russian Festival Saturday, Nov. 15, and … to China—3 to 5 p.m., Room 209 Bernhard Center. Increase your Chinese culture IQ—try on traditional Chinese clothes, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19974
Legendary Bronco track and cross country coach George Dales dies at 96
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… of only three national championships ever won by Mid-American Conference teams. The beloved Bronco coach came to WMU … coach and a great teacher. He had the ability to motivate young men and women to truly believe that they could … 79-13-1 in cross country. Dales ended his coaching career with the winningest record in MAC history from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42968
Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation
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… Gel Sleeves hopes to enter the growing senior care market with their customizable arm and hand wraps, which contain … the CEO of his own independent consultant business working with startups and entrepreneurs. WENDELL CHRISTOFF AWARD … demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service that can be launched within a short period. Contact: Molly Goaley …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392
'The Foreigner' comes to WMU Theatre
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… takes place in a rural fishing lodge in Georgia. Bubbly Froggy brings his pathologically shy friend Charlie for a … other people at the lodge, Charlie seeks help from Froggy. With no other solution in mind, Froggy tells everyone that Charlie is a "foreigner" and cannot speak or understand English. Thinking Charlie cannot …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35967
WMU’s first Universitywide military scholarship available
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… for its first Universitywide military scholarship, with applications being taken through April 1. Eligibility … by May 1. Eligibility criteria and application information can be found at wmich.edu/westernwarrior . The Office of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35092
Famed composer Legrand awarded WMU honorary degree
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… "bridged the musical styles of European classical, American jazz and popular music." The citation praised Legrand's … event that he was honored to be able to accept the award. "You may call me 'Doctor' from now on," he said. "I'm extremely happy and I will try to go on with my life doing better than I have done so far." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32194