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Chaucer scholar honored with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize

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… Chaucer scholar honored with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Marion Turner is the recipient of Western's Otto Gründler Book Prize for … Mich.—A scholar of medieval secular literature and history has won Western Michigan University's Otto Gründler …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64343

Robert 'Bobby' M. Davidson obituary

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… the "godfather of jazz," died June 3 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 93. Davidson, of Kalamazoo, joined the … a part-time percussion instructor and retired in 1983 as assistant professor emeritus of music after more than 30 years of service to the University. He is credited with developing the fully accredited Jazz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/774

Topping-out event, groundbreaking to celebrate two WMU building projects

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… Topping-out event, groundbreaking to celebrate two WMU building projects Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Arcadia Flats is a six-story, 197-unit residential facility that will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55089

Dunn re-elected to head MAC council

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… Mid-American Conference Council of Presidents. The council is the governing body for the MAC and includes the presidents of all … in the appointment of Jon A. Steinbrecher as MAC commissioner. Steinbrecher's contract was extended for three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25199

Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during commencement ceremonies April 30

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… Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during commencement ceremonies April 30 Submitted by Deanne … level and 31 at the doctoral level as well as one specialist degree to students during in-person and virtual … Alpha Sinfonia professional music fraternity, conducted by Isaac Schnicke . In addition to the conferring of degrees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67753

WMU set to honor two for distinguished service

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… WMU set to honor two for distinguished service Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27354

George M. Dennison obituary

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… George M. Dennison obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. George M. Dennison Dr. George M. Dennison , a former Western Michigan … University provost and one of the most impactful educators in the history of the state of Montana, died Jan. 3 due to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37202

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 24. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential … Most retail locations will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday; Biggby Coffee, Santorini Island Grill and the Bernhard Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36450

WMU earns seventh consecutive Tree Campus USA designation

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… two Michigan universities to be recognized as a Tree Campus in the program's inaugural year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … consecutive Tree Campus USA designation. Tree Campus USA is a national Arbor Day Foundation program launched in 2008 … as well as helps colleges and universities establish and sustain healthy community forests. WMU was one of 29 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22470

Applications sought for German faculty exchange

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… Michigan University and the University of Passau invite applications for a short-term faculty exchange at one … the German universities in the lovely region of Bavaria.  This opportunity is open to WMU faculty members from any discipline. German …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26542