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Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… in each other to inspire a new generation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alexis and Justin Black sit together in … or when we did have a house, we didn't have heat or water. We got to a point where we lived in an abandoned … the Seita Scholars Program. "For a long time, I felt that I wasn't worthy of going to college," Justin says. "It wasn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

Goats to be tested on WMU campus as woodlot management tool

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… tested on WMU campus as woodlot management tool Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The pilot project begins … Sunday, July 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hungry for a better way to control invasive plants damaging campus woodlots, … an environmentally friendly solution to controlling the unwanted vegetation. The University will add Buba, Cinnamon, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33450

Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs

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… funds will be used to help pay future costs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As one of … Public Service Retirement System—MPSERS. The refund was received Sept. 30 . The Michigan Office of Retirement … making payments greater than required by law. The result was an overpayment by each of the schools into the pension …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

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… celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo's annual Do-Dah Parade is … 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3 , at 333 S. Park St. Watch the June Jubilee Parade from the building. Then enjoy … colorful costumes and makeup, to decorated vehicles, music and more. Known for its parodies and spoofs, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052

Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader

Haworth College of Business

… to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There are many parts … roadblocks and being actively engaged on campus, Jemkort wants to share her life lessons with anyone who wants to listen. “When I came to Western, I had no clue what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625

Richmond Center to host anniversary gala

College of Fine Arts

… Richmond Center to host anniversary gala Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Richmond … exhibition program. It will include dinner, cocktails, music and a silent auction. Titled "Art and Soul," the gala … nearly 10,000 visitors each year. The galleries are always free and open to the public. Proceeds from the benefit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43370

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carl E Lee Kalamazoo … pioneer Carl E Lee , who with his late wife Winifred Lee was the namesake for Western Michigan University's honors college, died Feb. 22 . He was 96. Lee worked for 60 years in the radio and television …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate … The women profiled had an attitude that building a business was “a marathon, not a sprint.” By avoiding formal … bring together other women from their own industries as a way to leverage new opportunities. Capitalizing on personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

Shred unwanted documents at free campus event

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… Shred unwanted documents at free campus event Submitted by Deanne Puca on CDs, DVDs and floppy disks also will be … faculty and staff are encouraged to “get their shred on” by participating in a free campuswide shredding event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31212

Marvin 'Geno' Milkovich obituary

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… Marvin 'Geno' Milkovich obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Marvin "Geno" Milkovich , a … died Dec. 24, 2015, at home with his family by his side. He was 83. Milkovich joined the staff in 1987 and retired in … service to the University. The lifelong Kalamazoo resident was a U.S. Army veteran and owned and operated Gene Steam …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29782