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James B. Dexheimer obituary

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… WMU's staff in 1992 and retired in December as coordinator of fast cataloging in University Libraries after 19 years of service to the University. He worked with the libraries' … degree in English from WMU and completed the University of Virginia's Rare Book School. Dexheimer loved to read and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/73

Spring 2013 staff award nominations sought

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO—Nominations for the spring round of WMU's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due by … members for their accomplishments and daily investments of energy and creativity. It features semiannual and annual … and spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a $300 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4378

Event set to welcome LBGT college students to Kalamazoo

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… some 40,000 college students to Kalamazoo for the start of fall classes is a Fall Fab Fest for lesbian, bisexual, … to engage LBGT and ally students and be a part of a community network that supports and celebrates … diversity in Kalamazoo," says Jennifer Hsu, coordinator of the WMU Office of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1374

Social event promises a fun reaction from mixing chemistry and dance

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… dance Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Elements of Dance" Friday, Nov. 9, at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts KALAMAZOO—Two Western Michigan University chemistry … to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 , at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., in Kalamazoo. Admission is free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2821

Dining Services to host dinner inspired by Latin American cuisine

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… cuisine Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Quinoa one of many Latin American foods to be served KALAMAZOO—Western … students, University employees and guests to a Flavors of Latin America dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 … campus. The Latin-inspired menu will feature a sampling of rich cultural cuisines that are found throughout Central …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6118

WMU team finishes second in scrutineering at solar car race

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… battery protection system, mechanical system and a series of driving tests. Sunseeker passed all of the seven scrutineering categories. Sunseeker team Members of the Sunseeker solar race team are in Austin, Texas, to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7813

Meditative duo present afternoon concert

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… performance duo skewed and such , comprised of percussionist Trevor Saint and laptop performer Jeff Herriott, will perform a recital of their original compositions at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 , … Society International Conference; Spectrum NYC; University of Wisconsin–Whitewater; MUSE-Fest in Madison, Wisconsin; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9186

Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

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… in building Heritage Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At the turn of the 20th century, long before the Civil Rights Era, a Black brick mason built some of the most prominent buildings in Kalamazoo, including the … Albert White "He was born in 1861. If a man coming out of those extreme conditions—degradation, the worst human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

International grad student takes big steps in the right direction

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.— Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business student Hellen Yaa Agbevey is taking her first steps toward professional success. Originally from Ghana, Africa, Agbevey is a student in WMU Haworth’s Master of Science in Finance program and on her way to achieving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74404

Western’s women’s aviation team finishes fourth in ‘empowering’ cross-country race

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… and Caroline Yuska. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Teamwork was the name of the game for Western Michigan University’s women’s pilot … her race debut this year. The team completed all nine legs of the race June 18-21 in one of WMU’s fixed-wing, single engine Cirrus SR20 planes. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75918