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Southwest Michigan slates 2015 Chávez dinner, awards program

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… also may pay at the door. Proceeds from the annual dinner go toward $1,000 need-based Chávez Scholarships, which are … Head Start programs in several Michigan towns, including Bangor, Benton Harbor, Decatur, Hartford, Holland, Pullman, … Institute in 2000; received the highest award the Mexican government bestows on an individual outside Mexico in 2005; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22456

Community partnership part of WMUK fundraiser

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… the campaign will raise program funds for WMUK and trigger gifts from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation to Fair … online WMUK's web ticker at wmuk.org will feature up-to-date results of the station's fundraising effort now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14890

Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden

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… Sciences. The more than 4,000 solar panels that make up the solar garden are positioned around the college. "We … solar gardens offer community members an opportunity to support and invest in solar energy by subscribing to the … Peninsula counties. The company's Solar Gardens program goal is to supply power for up to 2,000 Michigan homes. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35079

Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… awards. It will be followed by WMU President Edward Montgomery's State of the University address and is part of … purpose of advancing a noble cause. I have never sensed she does anything out of a desire for self-enhancement."  … Association of Colleges and Universities.  "During my time as a Western Michigan University student, I learned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55329

New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… at WMU. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The new Michigan budget awaiting Gov. Rick Snyder's signature includes $500,000 to allow the … instance, are being left on the table because the survey does not have the ability to apply for them. "We were … survey and WMU to: Advise the development of oil and gas supplies. Protect groundwater resources.  Identify geological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

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… Dec. 15 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute 1,651 diplomas on behalf of the … Students participating in graduation exercises may reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678

Gala celebration to mark 75 years of aviation education at WMU

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… at the College of Aviation's facilities at the W.K. Kellogg Airport, 237 N. Helmer Road in Battle Creek. It will … of transportation," Powell says. "It's exciting to consider what aviation might look like in another 75 years with new … improvements and sustainable alternative fuels. What I do know is that WMU aviation will be a part of it." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19708

Former facilities chief Williams dies at 97

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… development of the land west of Stadium Drive to establish what is now known as WMU's main campus. "While most on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29747

Pianist Christopher Taylor to close WMU's Piano Masters series

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… been astounding recitals of monolithic works such as Bach's Goldberg Variations, the Liszt Transcendental Etudes and … Taylor's recital will be a journey of American music from Gottschalk through Scott Joplin and Duke Ellington, leading up to the popular John Adams. The second part of this solo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38566

Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon

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… organizations, departments and offices are welcome to sign up to host an excitement zone with or without a theme. All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38402