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Longtime WMU board secretary Betty Kocher dies at 84
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… in 1957 when her husband, Bruce, came to WMU to earn his undergraduate degree. Bruce Kocher went on to work for 40 years at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She is survived by Bruce Kocher and their sons Tom of Kalamazoo … and Michael, who lives in Geneva, Switzerland with his wife and Kocher's two grandchildren. Services A …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43661
Explorations of WMU research on autism, mobility open to public
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… Explorations of WMU research on autism, mobility open to public Submitted by Anonymous (not … University research and service efforts on the topics of autism and mobility will take place Friday, Feb. 23 , at the … The free public sessions last until 11:30 a.m. The Discovery Symposium on Autism will take place in 1040-50 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45421
'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend
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… and Kalamazoo communities will get their first look this month inside a renovation effort that has stirred … the building Kalamazoo has watched re-emerge as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage Hall, the birthplace of WMU, is set for a gala grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27699
WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans
Haworth College of Business
… the college leading students in the project. Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11 . The Project Students in the course … session before the trip to learn more about the history of Fort Custer and the significance of the project. "It is important for students to understand the impact they have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27829
Annual bike race to be held on WMU's Parkview Campus
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… Campus Submitted by Deanne Puca on The annual bike race is in its 11th year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is open for Western Michigan University's 11th annual BTR …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33147
CELCIS one of six programs worldwide to reach accreditation milestone
International Student and Scholar Services
… CELCIS one of six programs worldwide to reach accreditation … milestone Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on CELCIS students take a break from class. KALAMAZOO, … University's internationally recognized center for English language instruction is one of just six programs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26532
Germans and their Nazi past on tap in Ethics Center season opener
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… on Hille KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An expert on the regional history of Weimar, Germany, and Nazi Germany will examine the issue of Germans and their Nazi past when he speaks this month at Western Michigan University. Dr. Martin Hille , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26780
WMU lauded for societal impact and outstanding value
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… the third year that WMU has made the Washington Monthly list for top national universities. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … media released its 2015 College Guide Aug. 24 . The annual issue takes a different approach to ranking the nation's … state legislatures, sexual assault issues colleges are struggling with, and the shortage of college slots for students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26361
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
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