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… Lester F. Baird Jr. obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lester Baird Lester "Frank, … at Western Michigan University, died Aug. 20 . He was 66. Baird joined the WMU staff in 1987 and retired … and doing welding as assigned. Earlier in his career, he was a boilermaker who built nuclear and conventional power …

… on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Improving … priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and … Everybody, Kalamazoo. Dr. Timothy Ready , director of WMU's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, …

… receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … Program. Katelyn Drummond of Dorr, Kirsten Stowell of Mattawan and Nicholas Talamantez of Kalkaska are among about … in Cape Town, South Africa, during the spring semester. She was drawn to Cape Town by the opportunity to be surrounded …

… WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left, Brandy Johnson, … "outstanding" college access advocates that have received awards for their contributions to a statewide effort to …

… Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Following last year's … is sponsored by Organize West Michigan, along with the WMU Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … professor of social work and associate director of the WMU Walker Institute; and Walker Institute Director Dr. Tim …

… WMU trustees schedule special board meeting Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … Employees. A tentative agreement on the new contract was reached earlier this month and ratified by a vote of the union membership held Aug. 11. Other agenda …

… marketing student receives national scholarship Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Hailey Granich KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Hailey … reinforces my decision to choose this field. This award has given me the confidence that I am on the right … grocers.” One of Granich’s mentors , Dr. Russell Zwanka , associate professor of marketing, always saw this …

… approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its Dec. 12 … the trustees' approval means rates will increase by 3 percent. The per-bedroom rate will rise by $12; the total monthly rate is $406 under the new price …

… Bernadine Carlson obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carlson Dr. Bernadine "Penny" … English at Western Michigan University, died May 17 . She was 97. Carlson joined the faculty in 1953 and retired in … after nearly 33 years of service to the University. She was preceded in death by two husbands, including the first, …

… embrace self care during Mental Health Week Submitted by Erin Flynn on A broad spectrum of events are planned for … and understand yourself better and understand the different ways to help you manage stress."  The biannual, student-led … deeper level without stigma and bias," says Cass Davis , a music therapy student and mental health peer educator. "(Our …