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IT Lab Manager Racine dies, services planned
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… verified) on John W. Racine , a nearly 30-year employee of Western Michigan University, died suddenly July 21 at home … managing student computing labs in the Bernhard Center and the University Computing Center. He also was the manager … students use adaptive technology to complete course work and access the Web. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25693
Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal
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… by Erin Flynn on Jacob Ganzak outside of the Materials and Components Labs in Las Cruces, New Mexico. KALAMAZOO, … often serve as launch pads for future careers, but a Western Michigan University student took that literally. "My … made were through mechanics and materials that I learned at Western. I was excited that I took something from my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872
Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award
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… Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Mezei KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University associate professor who is … to study new methods for purifying water will be honored by Western Michigan University as an emerging scholar during a … those being honored with Distinguished Service Awards and those receiving Make a Difference Awards. Emerging …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43085
WMU orchestra to present 'Fountains of Music'
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… on University Symphony Orchestra KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Symphony Orchestra will present … Sunday, Feb. 7 , in Miller Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The central work will be Ottorino … wmich.edu/music or call (269) 387-4667. For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29969
WMU garners more than $1.5M during 24-hour Giving Day
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… Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Donors of Western Michigan University from as far as Australia and from 46 states came together on WMU's third Giving Day … of University Advancement. "People are talking about WMU, and on Giving Day especially, they were talking about giving …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55908
Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards
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… Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor two individuals with … members for their work with students. Drs. Matthew Mingus and Leah Omilion-Hodges will be honored as recipients of … and his efforts to bring international perspectives to Western," added a colleague. Dr. Leah Omilion-Hodges …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54905
Verve Pipe to headline this summer's Concerts in the Park
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… Summer Concerts in the Park is one of Kalamazoo's long-standing traditions and is offered each Sunday beginning June 8 and ending … from Kalamazoo and the surrounding area, many with ties to Western Michigan University, will perform in an outdoor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16363
Graduate College Dean Stapleton named interim provost
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Susan Stapleton , the dean of the Western Michigan University Graduate College, has been … to serve for a year as the University's interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 14 . … work at the University of Wisconsin, Madison; at Case Western Reserve University, where she held first a National …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40857
Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage
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… Mich.—With 1,201 couples renewing their vows on the Grand Lawn near Heritage Hall Oct. 8 , Western Michigan University set a new Guinness World Record … participants in the WMU event celebrated with champagne and cake. They also watched and recorded videos, had their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35777
Next Kzoo Sings event to feature 'Brown Eyed Girl'
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… of "Kzoo Sings!" from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 9 , in Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium on the Grand Tier lobby. The March song is "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van … Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a $5 cover charge, and a full cash bar and complimentary snacks will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38489