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Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU

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… Sleymann   KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alaa Sleymann has dreamed of becoming a Western Michigan University alumna since she was … knowledge she’s developed, will make her a qualified applicant in a number of medical settings.  A SOLID FOUNDATION … dedicated professors,” says Sleymann, who admits she struggled with doubt early on as classes became more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59037

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… February 2020. "What's happened over the last year has just been striking," says Dr. Jean Kimmel , professor of … The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to … done—a troubling projection considering the Center for American progress estimates women's labor contributes nearly $8 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

Carl A. Newton obituary

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… Newton was a firefighter for 40 years, 37 of those being in Galesburg. In addition, he served as mayor of … years. Services Visitation will take place at 10 a.m. and be followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday, May 4 , … the family obituary and a message book . Memorial gifts may be sent to the Galesburg Downtown Development Authority, for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46739

Irish Festival features music, food and activities

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… accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for admission between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Friday or 11 a.m. and noon Saturday. Proceeds benefit Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. Raffle tickets for … Center featuring crafts and games. The Irish American Club of Kalamazoo organizes the annual event, which is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25102

Gerontology expert Page-Robin dies

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… taught were developed and initiated by her. The program became nationally recognized under her leadership. She also … positions in that organization. She was very active as a member of numerous professional associations and held … . Donations may be made in her name to the American Lung Association or Senior Services of Southwest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21424

Registration open for summer lifelong learning classes, trips

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… Early bird registration is underway for institute members. Nonmembers may register starting Tuesday, May 23 , or … Library will teach about how discrimination against an African-American football player helped influence President Ford. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39973

Former chair of special education, Joseph Eisenbach, dies June 25

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… of the Handicapped at the White House in 1977. He was a member of many professional organizations, a noted speaker, and … Services and remembrances A private service will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Messages to the family may be left at langeland.com . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25700

Reservations due for spring employee luncheon

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Nonbargaining staff members at Western Michigan University will gather for the … from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. Reservations are due … the Kalamazoo Humane Society, and the keynote speaker will be Aaron Winters, the organization's executive director. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/388

University seeks public comment on accreditation of nursing program

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… or its academic programs. Only signed comments will be accepted. The commission shares third-party comments only with the members of the evaluation team prior to their visit; comments …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4374

'Hallowed Sounds' concert features seasonal music

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… ensembles— University Chorale, Collegiate Singers and Cantus Femina —will present a concert of humorous, eerie, … works by Knut Nystedt, Alice Parker, Gyorgy Orban, Robert Schumann, Juris Karlsons, Arne Mellnäs, Einojuhani … Rautavaara and Z. Randall Stroope. Conducted by Kimberly Dunn Adams , the show opens with the Grand Chorus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2346