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… Decades-old alumni friendships honored with naming of campus facilities Submitted by Anonymous (not … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 50 years of friendship will be honored with the naming of three Western Michigan … a trio of men who met on campus as students and went on to become WMU trustees, Detroit business and civic leaders, and …

… Side Story' tour features two Kalamazoo performances Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on West Side Story at … of all time, and remains powerful and poignant today. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of …

… WMU program fast-tracks student ideas to business launch Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from all … a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of time. Companies … Interact with several key mentors, including faculty members, successful entrepreneurs from the local community, …

… Daniel Tinkler obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Daniel Tinkler , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 31, 2015 . He was 67. Tinkler, of Otsego, … operating engineer. Services and a private burial have been held. Memorial gifts may be made to Almena United …

… event to celebrate life of President Elson S. Floyd Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Elson S. Floyd … University's sixth president, Dr. Elson S. Floyd , will be celebrated in an event set for 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 , … to the Dalton Center event. Earlier in the day, there will be a formal ceremony to note the naming of the WMU College …

… to honor the memory of Thomas C. Hardie with concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thomas C. Hardie … the university’s choirs—University Chorale, directed by Kimberly Dunn Adams ; Collegiate Singers, directed by Ahmed … Dee Gauthier . Repertoire for the concert includes works by Berger, Ramieriez, Byrd, Finney, Hogan, Stroope, Jansson, …

… The Illusionists to make magic at Miller Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … entertainment for all ages. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The world’s best-selling touring magic show "The Illusionists: Live from … The Illusionists are: Andrew Basso : The Escapologist. Ben Blaque : The Weapon Master. Jonathan Goodwin : The …

… approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's College of Aviation is … type of training and skills students were able to develop because of the quality of the planes and the high level of … us to the next level." The WMU Foundation loan, which has been approved up to $20 million, will support the purchase …

… Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Amarante, left, and Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A member of the Dominican Republic Congress paid an official visit to Western Michigan University in October. Carlos Alberto Amarante García , who graduated from WMU …

… Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … previous conference session Four keynote presentations will be offered: The conference keynote address will feature Fred … at Kroger Co.   Kevin Coupe , founder of Morningnewsbeat.com , will discuss the challenges facing retailers and …