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Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western

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… celebrates investments in innovation at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— From engineering … investments. The event, which is fully virtual this year , begins at 9 a.m. with a Fulbright workshop hosted by Dr. … on award-winning faculty research follow at 10 a.m. before a virtual Faculty Research and Creative Activities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LZ Granderson returned … the School of Communication . “I’m just really excited to be back in front of students,” says Granderson. “I’ve taught … and University of Chicago, but this is different because it’s home. It only makes sense to invest in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carl E Lee Kalamazoo … board of the WMU Foundation and actively supporting a number of initiatives. In 1988, Lee and his wife, Winifred, who … of that original building.  The Lee Honors College will be the site of a March 14 public memorial service for Carl …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184

WMU's Food Marketing Conference celebrates 50th anniversary

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… Food Marketing Conference celebrates 50th anniversary Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Hundreds attend the Food … goods marketing program. Carey The two-day conference will be held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo and will … Al Carey , chief executive officer of PepsiCo Americas Beverages, as a keynote speaker. Few business leaders have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22121

Health disparities focus of WMU Burian lecture, conference

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… disparities focus of WMU Burian lecture, conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Nesbitt KALAMAZOO, … segments of the population. Health disparities are evident between rich and poor, black and white and educated and … and Technology." An extended biography of Nesbitt can be found at wmich.edu/hhs/nesbitt . About the lecture series …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21420

Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink

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… Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cheryl TenBrink, BA ′69, MSL ′77, is … my friends.”  When it comes to describing the special bond between Cheryl Whitman TenBrink , BA ′69, MSL′ 77, and … ′60, MA ′64, this simple quote from Jane Austen resonates. Because these proud WMU alumnae did so much for and with one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480

WMU's nonprofit leadership program named best in nation

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… WMU's nonprofit leadership program named best in nation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Students and faculty … undergraduate program in nonprofit leadership has been named the single program in the nation that exemplifies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20904

Shirley Van Hoeven obituary

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… Shirley Van Hoeven obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Shirley Van Hoeven Dr. … the wrong way on I-96 near Grand Rapids. The couple had been splitting their time between residences in Michigan and Florida. Donald, who is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18512

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… theater launch program for visually impaired patrons Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine going to a theater performance but not being able to see why people are laughing or gasping during … you need to know that the villain is watching from above, because it changes the story, and you wouldn't know that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Students' Visitation, 9 a.m. registration, East Ballroom, Bernhard Center. High school and middle school students and … Jr. Celebration, 4 p.m., Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 120 Roberson St., Kalamazoo. Keynote speaker is Bishop John …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36802