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WMU United Way launches 2018 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… Michigan University's 2018 United Way Campaign is underway, with faculty and staff expected to receive … for the campaign also may be purchased from an Amazon wish list . Monetary donations also are accepted online . The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49280

On-air pledging starts Oct. 10 for WMUK-FM fall pledge drive

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… fund drive. As part of the drive, the station will invite listeners who became WMUK members to share their stories … during the live portion of the campaign. The fall drive raises funds to purchase programs such as "Morning Edition," … Top." Recent successful campaigns have resulted in the acquisition of such programs as "Wait, Wait … Don't Tell Me!" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1863

Connection, conservation at local zoo to be focus of upcoming talk

Haworth College of Business

… May 20, in 2150 Schneider Hall on WMU's campus. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … or at wmich.edu/business/mercantile-rsvp . Free parking is available at Schneider Hall in Lot 72R. Binder Park Zoo … Located in Battle Creek, more than 8 million people have visited Binder Park Zoo, with an additional 500,000 served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31951

College Signing Day celebration not just for star athletes anymore

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… congratulated by Michigan State Superintendent Brian J. Whiston , Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell , and the presidents … Signing Day Kalamazoo County College Signing Day, which is being organized by Western Michigan University and the College and Career Action Network of Kalamazoo County, is intended for all graduating seniors in the county. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31904

How to stay warm in frigid weather

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… How to stay warm in frigid weather Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With frigid weather and wind chills expected to dip below zero this week, the Western Michigan University community is urged to take precautions to stay warm and safe in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51324

Trombone alumnus returns for solo recital

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… on WMU alumnus Evan Clifton KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bass trombonist Evan Clifton will be presenting a guest solo recital at … Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Clifton A 2015 graduate of … Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing. Clifton has been a finalist in various international solo competitions, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45011

Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on Onlookers listen to a speaker after the 2014 march to MLK Park. … "The Courage to Dream: The Determination to Achieve" is the theme of this year's celebration which includes events that are free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21048

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

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… "Kneeling for Justice, Then and Now: As You Choose" is this year's theme. Wednesday, Jan. 16 WMU and surrounding school districts Social Justice Art Competition and Book Bowl , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50994

Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying

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… (not verified) on Franklin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former Kellogg Co. executive and WMU trustee has published a book that gives readers an inside look at the life of a corporate lobbyist from someone who lived it. George Franklin , who retired …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828

Grants to WMU fly past $4.2 million mark in November, December

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… nearly $16.4 million since the July 1 start of the current fiscal year, WMU trustees learned at their Feb. 11 meeting. … from the U.S. Department of Transportation to an interdisciplinary team of researchers and civil and construction engineers. The effort is led by Dr. Jun-Seok Oh , professor of civil and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30795