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University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates

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… by Deanne Puca on Dr. Toni Woolfork-Barnes, director of the WMU Office of Student Transitions, will speak at the … This is also an opportunity to recognize faculty, staff, or WMU groups who have made a significant contribution to the … April 13 , to honor graduating students of color at WMU. The Celebration of Excellence , set for 11:30 a.m. to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52659

Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies

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… in her department for the final 15 years of her tenure at WMU. Mary Cain Widely lauded for her teaching ability and … and community, Cain was the recipient in 1991 of a WMU Distinguished Service Award. She also was recognized … Association of Governing Boards in 1985. Active with the WMU chapter of the American Association of University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35428

Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents

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… university-level education in the humanities. Experienced WMU professors teach the discussion-style courses, and … the idea of offering a similar program in Kalamazoo. WMU's University Center for the Humanities joined the … Center for the Humanities organizes volunteer faculty from WMU, and WMU's College of Arts and Sciences funds the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271

M. Noreen VanderBeek obituary

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… died June 1 , in Jackson. She was 96. VanderBeek joined the WMU staff in 1970 and retired in 1986 after 16 years of … bride. She was married to the late Dr. Leo C. VanderBeek, a WMU biology and biomedical sciences faculty member who … Plant Biology Award. Checks should be made payable to the WMU Foundation, Leo C. VanderBeek Award, and mailed to: WMU, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26326

Michigan Office Solutions opens new location in BTR Park

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… in BTR Park Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's BTR Park KALAMAZOO— Michigan Office Solutions , a … and staff office space. "We are thrilled to be a part of WMU's BTR Park," says MOS President Ralph Slider . "The new … and our tradition of hiring interns and alumni through WMU continues to grow. We look forward to being a part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14261

Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV

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… film processing. Two years later, she transferred to WMU to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography and … Hollywood story was just getting started. When it came to WMU, it was love at first sight.  “One thing I loved about … for others to look at.” Her big break After graduating from WMU, she continued working in film. Her big break came with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852

Bernadine Carlson obituary

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… by two husbands, including the first, Theodore Carlson, WMU professor emeritus of economics. Bernadine "Penny" … Bradley S. Hayden, a former English department colleague at WMU. The texts are "Pre-professional Writing" published in … teaching, Carlson spent nearly 10 years as director of the WMU English department's Remedial Writing Clinic. She also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32963

Year-to-date gift totals top $36 million

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… total of gifts, pledges and deferred commitments made to WMU for the fiscal year to date now tops $36 million. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/372

Restored grandeur, adapted reuse planned for East Campus

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… for East Campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's historic East Campus KALAMAZOO--If plans outlined … members. KDC is the private-sector development partner WMU identified last fall to redevelop the 35-acre East …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/152

Historical re-enactors and archaeological dig highlight event

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… troops finally returned to Michilimackinac. Since 1998, WMU faculty researchers and students have been working to … important Colonial outposts in the western Great Lakes. WMU has conducted its annual archaeological field school at … from the Michigan Humanities Council; sponsors include WMU's Department of Anthropology, the city of Niles, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1119