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Rosemary Lyon obituary

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… 89 years old. A former secretary executive in the College of Arts and Sciences, she joined the University in 1972 and retired in 1986 after nearly 14 years of service. Services were held in Kalamazoo. Memorial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4487

Gene S. Booker obituary

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… Gene S. Booker , former Western Michigan University professor of management, died Aug. 15. He was 81. Booker, of Fairhope, Ala., joined WMU in 1960 and retired after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1301

WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… 3.5 inches daily since mid-January in preparation of its bloom. (Photo by Michael Lanka) In order to give the Agave, affectionately named Alice, the best chance of completing her life cycle, greenhouse specialist Chris … Management to remove a glass pane from the greenhouse rooftop and devise a protective barrier to protect the spike …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Men's, women's soccer players recognized with All-American honors

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… and Brandon Bye , a midfielder, and forward Alex Ruffer , of the women's soccer team, all were named Academic … All-Americans by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Bock and Bye become the first ever Academic … Bye became the first Bronco ever to earn MAC Player of the Year honors after leading the conference with 12 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44205

Student designs sales tool to help boost Stryker profits

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… Student designs sales tool to help boost Stryker profits Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Simic … see in the tool. Simic worked closely with Chicago-based software company SAVO and painstakingly designed the product … up. Her ideas first materialized as sketches on paper of what a home page would look like. Menus appeared; tabs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6422

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western

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… , B.S.'00, is having a moment. His sculpture triptych of African American folklore hero High John the Conqueror is … Biennale, a historic show sometimes likened to the Olympics of the art world. His installation is part of the … and Anthropological Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences during homecoming weekend. "As a person, you have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476

WMU campus United Way campaign returns to ‘make a difference' in our communities

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… campaign on Monday, Sept. 18 , to support the United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) and fund charitable … 27. “Our commitment to giving extends beyond the boundaries of the University and extends into the community,” says WMU … to the United Way campaign,” adds Lisa Garcia , chair of the UWSCMI Battle Creek/Kalamazoo Community Leadership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72650

Area families sought to host international teachers and students

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… teachers and students arriving in August. Benefits of serving as a host family include: Exposing your family to … expenses while they are in the United States. A stipend of $450 a month will be paid to each hosting family for the duration of the guest's stay, which can range from four weeks to one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/961

Campus participation urged for library survey

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… the survey, which takes about 10 minutes, have the option of entering a random drawing to win an iPad4 or one of three $100 prepaid Visa cards. "The survey will help us … respect to our services," says Dr. Joseph G. Reish, dean of University Libraries. "We would like to improve our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5558

Student organization marks annual Israel Peace Week

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… to college campuses. Western Michigan University is one of 70 campuses participating in Israel Peace Week this year, … camel must provide state ID and sign a release form the day of the event. Anyone under 18 must have a parent sign their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5388