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Yousef Alavi obituary
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… Yousef Alavi obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Alavi Yousef Alavi, Western … his students was recognized in 1996, when WMU presented him with what is now the Distinguished Teaching Award. In … Mathematical Association of America, which presented him with its first Distinguished Service Award and with its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363
WMU is part of 13-university EPA research effort on climate, air quality
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… EPA research effort on climate, air quality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bertman KALAMAZOO, MI—Western … Protection Agency will be pursued in conjunction with other efforts funded by the National Science Foundation … and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and with additional support from the Southern Co. and Electric …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7530
WMU on short list of schools offering exemplary service to vets
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… of schools offering exemplary service to vets Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is ahead of the curve in … a nationwide network that will provide better coordination with government agencies, a uniform set of data tools and an … institutions, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College, have served as a VetSuccess on Campus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8705
Kalamazoo Russian Festival returns for 18th year
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… Russian Festival returns for 18th year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The festival is set for Nov. 16. … main passion is the violin; Janice Lakers, a pianist-singer with a jazz background; Mike Stoline, an upright bassist … and vocals. Children's Room highlights Jim Gardner, "Juggling Jim," will perform at 10 a.m. Gardner is a scientist …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11041
More than 300 students to clean headstones for Veterans Day
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… students to clean headstones for Veterans Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ft. Custer National Cemetery … students." The right project Students will begin their day with a history of the cemetery and its purpose and then proceed with cleaning headstones at 10 a.m. "Finding the right …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10798
Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study
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… Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in biology. With her $138,000 award, Calvo-Ochoa is studying the … faculty mentor. "Erika's project will help us gain new knowledge about how the adult brain can regain function after … says. "It's not been easy. But I share that openly with my students and those I mentor, so that I can encourage …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050
Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations
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… pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her life experiences. "I've always been passionate about so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate … such places as Japan, Europe, Canada and Washington, D.C. With all of her globetrotting, Ward has decided the best …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190
WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids
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… Manufacturing Partnership Laboratory is a collaboration with WMU, Grand Rapids Community College and West Michigan manufacturers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One year after announcing a collaborative effort with Grand Rapids Community College and West Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178
Trombone alumnus returns for solo recital
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… admitted into the competitive master's programs at both the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music and the New … past two years, he has performed on a number of occasions with the renowned Cleveland Orchestra, as well as with the orchestras of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45011
Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy
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… teenager. "It was because of the English department at Loy Norrix High School that I wanted to become a teacher." … at WMU. "It is all about creating caring relationships with others. Her natural ability to do this shines through!" … just clicked with this general English class. They struggled with reading and writing, and I identified with that." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425