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Update: Prescribed burns could be set at two Asylum Lake sites Monday, April 22

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… on Asylum Lake Preserve KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Fire will again be used in Western Michigan University's Asylum Lake … 22 , 30 acres of prairie as well as 1 to 3 acres of wetland area will be burned, if weather conditions allow. This is an … preserves manager, says wind speed, relative humidity and many other conditions must be right for a burn to take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52957

Barbara Jane Miller obituary

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jane Miller at WMU in 1990 Barbara Jane Miller , Western Michigan University's … Gerald Ford and the Baroness von Trapp, along with many other foreign and educational dignitaries. In addition, … Red Cross in creating "bush" health clinics in the Hausa area of northern Nigeria. President Miller's years at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732

WIDR celebrates success at intercollegiate broadcasting conference

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… WIDR celebrates success at intercollegiate broadcasting conference Submitted by Deanne … Student Media, presented a session at the event titled, "Show Prep: What? Why? How?" discussing how students can be more prepared for on-air shifts. This year's conference was the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45750

David Chaplin obituary

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… David Chaplin obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chaplin … for his dissertation, Chaplin lived for two years in Peru. Many of his scholarly writings focused on that country's … commission report on Foreign Languages and International Area Studies. Before coming to WMU, Chaplin was a tenured …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Allison Downey featured at Ann Arbor storytelling festival

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… Allison Downey featured at Ann Arbor storytelling festival Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Downey … Virág and Ann Arbor "townie" Lyn Powrie Davidge. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Downey, associate professor of … and educational studies, also will perform at a children's show at 1 p.m. the following day. Downey's performances stem …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/154

Prominent Japanese author visits campus

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… Prominent Japanese author visits campus Submitted by Anonymous … the foremost authors of contemporary Japan is coming to the area later this month to lecture and read from her work at … University. Hiromi Ito will talk about Buddhism and how it affects modern life at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 , in

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/146

Dr. Ernest E. Rossi obituary

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… Ernest E. Rossi Dr. Ernest E. Rossi , a former longtime administrator and professor  emeritus  of political science at … after 30 years of service to the University. During his career, he served as chair of the political science … especially Canada, Europe and Latin America. He wrote many book chapters, journal articles and scholarly papers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26296

Federal judge, company executive awarded WMU's top alumni honor

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… can confer on its alumni—the WMU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. The 2016 award recipients are Gershwin A. Drain of Detroit, a judge for the U.S. … Third Circuit Court. Additionally, Drain has served on many boards for community and religious organizations and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35271

Former Obama official to discuss American democracy

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… verified) on Melody Barnes KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A top official in President Barack Obama's administration will talk about … and open to the public, although those planning to attend are asked to register for planning purposes. Doors for the … position in the White House. She will go on to focus on how economic insecurity and the country's changing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48986

U.S. Air Force Band presents free concert at Miller Auditorium

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… a free, public concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 23 , in Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium. Tickets Tickets are required and may be reserved in person or by mail only … the foremost jazz artists from around the globe, leading to many collaborative performances and recordings with such …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15993