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Sunseeker sails through first solar race qualifying event

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… the scrutineering portion of the pre-race requirements. The WMU car received approval in all required areas on the … Speedway. Because of its success at scrutineering, the WMU team has earned a second-place starting point in the … through the downtown area Tuesday, July 17, and out to WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/959

Seita Scholars to share stories with Congressional panel

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… foundation that focuses on foster care issues. WMU students who are part of WMU's famed Seita Scholars program are among a number of … Brown , of Pontiac, Mich., a sophomore and new member of WMU's Lee Honors College who is interested in nursing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1096

Trustees to consider 2020-21 general fund budget proposal Thursday

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… in addition to the 2020-21 general fund budget proposal. WMU's general fund has two main revenue sources—tuition and … economic repercussions. As a result of these constraints, WMU has projected a shortfall of between $45 million and $85 … based on the most conservative financial modeling. WMU administration is recommending that trustees approve an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60033

Area senior citizens getting ready for prom night

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… on Western Michigan University's main campus in Kalamazoo. WMU's annual Senior Prom is a fun-filled, nostalgic evening … that brings hundreds of senior citizens together with WMU students, faculty and staff for a night of Big Band … keepsakes. The Senior Prom began in 1988 as a way for older WMU alumni and area residents to share an evening of fun and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/243

Dance students join pros for Chicago performance

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… is the rehearsal director for the dance. She and the WMU performers will travel to Chicago on Wednesday, Jan. 11, … stage with DanceWorks Chicago," says Nina Nelson , chair of WMU's Department of Dance. "We're thrilled to be … rewarding and exciting." This is not the first time the WMU students have had the opportunity to perform with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/47

University Dames seeking contact information before disbanding

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… Dames was founded as an organization for the wives of WMU faculty members. It evolved into the WMU Women's Association in the early 1990s and was opened to … a Dame, always a Dame.'" Dr. Sharon Carlson, director of WMU's Archives and Regional History Collections , will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5050

Office earns LGBT career center certification

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… second highest rating possible. "With this certification, WMU will have access to additional resources to help … their support of LGBT students. Among the many reasons WMU received a gold rating is the Diversity Career Fair it … and provided part of the financial support needed for WMU to complete the certification program. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4690

Gold Company to pay tribute to the Oscars

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… and Europe. Under the direction of Dr. Stephen Zegree, WMU's Bobby McFerrin Professor of Jazz, this high-energy … Puerling, Clare Fischer, Darmon Meader, Michele Weir and WMU alumna Jennifer Shelton, among others. Gold Company has … Ticket Office. A 15 percent discount is available to all WMU faculty and staff, and a 50 percent discount is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/117

Richard L. Hodges obituary

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… professor emeritus of accountancy , first joined the WMU faculty in 1979. He left three years later to join the … the University. The Kalamazoo resident served as chair of WMU's Department of Accountancy from 1990 to 1996 and as … and organizational theory, and general marketing. While at WMU, Hodges was instrumental in helping the business college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/121

Jack S. Wood obituary

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… Mich. He was 80. Wood, of Hickory Corners, Mich., came to WMU in 1963 and retired in 1991 after more than 28 years of … Serving the public was a hallmark of his tenure at WMU, and he is fondly remembered as the founding director of … Planning Council and with a faculty group, developed WMU's Institute of Public Affairs. He served as associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1857