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Montgomery begins his tenure as WMU's ninth president

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… begins his tenure as WMU's ninth president Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … president of Western Michigan University Tuesday, Aug. 1 , with a full day of activities that include meeting with the University's academic leadership and area media as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41548

WMU Study Abroad Fair open to campus and community

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… WMU Study Abroad Fair open to campus and community Submitted by Korey Force on KALAMAZOO, … Study Abroad Fair will provide area students and the public with the information to make an overseas learning experience … to QS Global, over 80 percent of employers seek graduates with study abroad experience." Activities and Resources   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55371

Three WMU students receive prestigious national scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… scholarships Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Katherine Anderson Erika Hejl John Schneidenbach KALAMAZOO, … a senior studying food and consumer package goods marketing with a minor in business analytics. She serves on the … as the Food Marketing Association president, is involved with the Business Association of Mentors and is a member of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49820

Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community

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… on Dr. Khady Ndao-Brumblay was tired of the lack of African stories available to her children, so she and her sister … Ndao-Brumblay has worn many hats in her adult life. Now, with the help of a program at Western Michigan University, … women in African history and creating dolls to go along with them. The stories would fill the gap in African

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256

Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61

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… jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve Zegree KALAMAZOO, … Distinguished Professor of Music and toured internationally with the Western Jazz Quartet. In 2012, Zegree was inducted … Over the years, the same publication honored Gold Company with nearly 50 Outstanding Performance Awards. After …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402

Poet, advocate for undocumented writers is next Frostic speaker

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… undocumented writers is next Frostic speaker Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich—Poet Marcelo Hernandez Castilo will read from his works at 7 p.m. Thursday, … (Photo: Ron Martin Dent) Born in Mexico, Castilo emigrated with his family to California at age 5. He earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45699

Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education

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… Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education Submitted by Erin Flynn on … an effort to flatten the curve and mitigate risk associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic, and it's new territory … back-and-forth interaction. But, he says, he's been working with instructors in his department to adapt to and overcome …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58532

Western professor’s book on the Great Lakes honored in 2023 Indie Book Awards

College of Arts and Sciences

… Great Lakes honored in 2023 Indie Book Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“The Accidental … Michigan University professor and author Dr. Lynne Heasley (with illustrations by acclaimed artist Glenn Wolff ), has … Michigan University professor and author Dr. Lynne Heasley (with illustrations by acclaimed artist Glenn Wolff), has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71845

Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo

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… Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo Submitted by Deanne Puca on Irish Fest will be held at the Old Dog Tavern … Kalamazoo. The festival will kick off at 4 p.m. Friday with live entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. on Old Dog's … Festivities will continue the following day at 11 a.m. with bands and dancers on outdoor and indoor stages …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32633

Input sought Sept. 17 on South Neighborhood

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… Input sought Sept. 17 on South Neighborhood Submitted by Deanne Puca on The design concept for the new South … well as create a new campus gateway that is more connected with the community and offers eye-catching appeal to … tackled first and moved forward significantly this summer with the razing of Elmwood Apartments. The new housing that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48977