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Memorial service set for engineering professor Fred Sitkins

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… Nov. 7 in Kalamazoo after a relatively brief illness. He was 78. Sitkins retired in August, after 36 years of service to WMU, but he was continuing to teach this fall, offering one of his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28420

Registration underway for the Homecoming Campus Classic race

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… Registration underway for the Homecoming Campus Classic race Submitted by … is Saturday, Oct. 24 , on WMU's main campus and is open to people of all ages.  The race kicks off the final day of … from Sangren Hall to North Dormitory Rd. 9 to 10:30 a.m. —Goldsworth Valley Dr., Rankin Ave. and Business Court, plus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27802

University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest

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… University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Buster … campaign. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A social media contest open to all students and employees is underway in an effort to measure and improve health at Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28052

OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon

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… is approaching. The "Fall Kickoff: What's New at OLLI" is 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Peoples Church, 1758 N. 10th … meeting once a week for one to four sessions. There are no tests or grades—simply learning for the joy of it. About the … How the Railroads Came to Kalamazoo, Women in the Civil War and Michigan Geology. In addition, four courses about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33778

Lifelong learning events, courses and trips announced for new semester

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… kick off its winter/spring semester during an event from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 , in the Kalamazoo Institute of … with refreshments and activities open to area residents who want learn more about upcoming lifelong learning offerings. … abundant volunteer opportunities as well as its latest round of courses, trips and events. In addition, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37257

Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference

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… third annual Michigan Autism Conference in early October will bring leading scientists and treatment … Plaza Hotel and Suites to share their expertise on the latest research on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The … Experts will come from across the country and as far away as Germany to talk about the most effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282

Paule Miller obituary

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… Michigan University, died May 1 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was 91. Miller joined the faculty in 1961 to teach French and retired in 1992 after 31 years of service to the University. She was forced to retire early due to surgery for a brain tumor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32193

Diverse list of employers participating in two career fairs

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… on Students, alumni and local job seekers are encouraged to attend the fairs. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Scores of employers, half of them new to recruiting at Western Michigan University, will be on … by many student-oriented preparation events already underway. WMU's 38th Career Fair will be held from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29796

Downtown events kick off June Jubilee in Kalamazoo

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… Downtown events kick off June Jubilee in Kalamazoo Submitted by … and music; a satirical parade through the streets of downtown and an outdoor concert series kick off summer events … is free until 4 p.m. Admission Thursday, $7 from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, $10 from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, $10 from 4 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32346

Celebrations, activities mark beginning of fall semester

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… began when new students arrived on campus Tuesday, Sept. 1, to participate in pre-semester Fall Welcome activities. … traffic, students who can't arrive by noon will need to wait and move in any time Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday … and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information about WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26602