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Margaret J. Watson obituary

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… staff in 1981 and retired in 2015 after more than 33 years of service to the University. The Kalamazoo resident began … had worked while a student at WMU. She became supervisor of the Media Laboratory, a student-centered multimedia lab … Jordan, Michigan, and worked as a librarian for Oneida High School in New York from 1977 to 1979. She earned an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35347

WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

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… on Wood KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kara Wood , managing director of economic development services for the city of Grand Rapids, will join Western Michigan University as … to her alma mater to teach graduate students in the School of Public Affairs and Administration for about two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254

Daniel Tiger brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage

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… "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The legacy of the beloved "Mister Rogers" lives on with the hit … tells its engaging stories about the life of a preschooler using musical strategies grounded in Fred Rogers’ … and his friends learn the key social skills necessary for school and for life. The animated TV series has garnered a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30648

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… May 1 . Woolfork-Barnes brings more than 30 years of experience in leading various student-focused programs at … with OLLI at WMU, most recently serving as the director of the Office of Student Transitions at WMU.  "We're excited … motivations for education and learning than the high school and college students I've worked with for most of my …

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

Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house Submitted by Deanne Puca on … between Western Michigan University and the city of Niles, is hosting its annual summer lecture series and … when WMU began conducting its annual archaeological field school at the fort site. Since then, faculty researchers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53848

WMU to announce alliance with Florida Southwestern State College

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Officials from Western Michigan University and Florida … Oct. 18 , to announce an alliance that will allow WMU to offer several high-profile academic programs at FSW's … will speak about the importance of the alliance for each school. Additional speakers include Denis Wright , FSW …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35812

WMU United Way launches 2018 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… expected to receive their pledge cards by the beginning of October. President Edward Montgomery announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 20 . The … the Story." The four overarching goals are to: Improve high school graduation rates, Increase the number of economically …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49280

Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

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… library she helped create at Bloomingdale Elementary School. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumni are going places. But as the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not … I graduated. I had a degree, I had made something out of myself and I was about to start my dream job as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II

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… the effort to spruce up a memorial hanging in the lobby of Walwood Hall that recognizes approximately 1,445 … service members in the Western community to do the honors of adding the new stars on Nov. 11. "It just seemed … being honored on the memorial wall. "When I graduated high school, the military was really looked down upon. It's great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

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… she's ready for her career to take flight. "Western has one of the best aviation programs in the country. There are a lot of pathway programs where you can meet with different … Michigan University really was. "Western was a great school for me. It shaped my future," says Sundareswaran. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474