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WMU Children’s Place Learning Center plans Family Fun Night
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… Place Learning Center plans Family Fun Night Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Children's … pre-K program is available. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 to participate. Back-up care is a perfect …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27685
WMU wins national higher ed diversity award for third time
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… WMU wins national higher ed diversity award for third time Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the … of a 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity—HEED—Award, making this the third year in a row the University has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26871
Cooley Innocence Project director to give Constitution Day lecture at WMU
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… director to give Constitution Day lecture at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The director … when charged with a crime, but those rights are not always adequately protected. Mitchell-Cichon will give an … ethics and clinical teaching. The presentation is sponsored by the Institute of Government and Politics, Department of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27149
Marcia L. Thompson obituary
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… Marcia L. Thompson obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Marcia L. Thompson Marcia L. … Michigan University staff member, died April 20 . She was 67. Thompson joined the WMU staff in 1997 and retired … to the University. At the time of her retirement, she was a human resources assistant. The position involved …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33459
WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity
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… 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a year and a half of … Greek comedy about women trying to end the Peloponnesian War by withholding sex from their husbands until they … Broadway actor Darius DeHaas performing alongside senior music theatre performance students. The spring lineup …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65062
Norma Cook obituary
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… Norma Cook obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Norma Cook , a former Western … Michigan University staff member, died June 22 . She was 94. Cook joined the WMU staff in 1974 and retired in … to the University. At the time of her retirement, she was a baker in Dining Services. Services At Cook's request, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33324
WMU to celebrate reopening of Grand Rapids Beltline facility
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… reopening of Grand Rapids Beltline facility Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of new design … modernized furnishings throughout the location. The project was led by architectural firm Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & … grand reopening activities will be: Senita Lenear , Third Ward, Grand Rapids city commissioner. Dr. Timothy Greene , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26242
Trustees approve retirements of five faculty, four staff members
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… retirements of five faculty, four staff members Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … five faculty members and four staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its … effective June 30, 2015. Dr. Sylvia Roederer , professor of music, 26 years, effective June 30, 2017. Staff retirements …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/25388
WMU honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation
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… honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan … by Extended University Programs, the Innovative Teaching Award will be presented to the team of Marian Tripplett and … both of the School of Social Work. The Innovative Teaching Award is presented to individuals or teams who have developed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29981
Sophia Julia Marvin obituary
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… Sophia Julia Marvin obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Sophia Julia Marvin , a former Western … Michigan University staff member, died April 9 . She was 94. Marvin, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1973 … in 1983 after 10 years of service to the University. She was a data operator. Services and remembrances Cremation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31803