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R. Marcus 'Mark' Spink obituary

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… director and former Western Michigan University faculty member, died June 17. He was 86. Spink joined the WMU faculty … In 2001, Spink and two of his sons joined a seven-member group of artists that explored Lake Superior and its … the University of Denver. Prior to coming to WMU, he had been a high school counselor and English and speech teacher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1065

WMU once again among nation's 'Best for Vets' colleges

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… WMU once again among nation's 'Best for Vets' colleges Submitted by Anonymous (not … university. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University begins 2013 with its third consecutive designation as one of … partnered with Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College to secure the first such VA program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3986

Alumna to perform with the Western Jazz Quartet

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… School of Music's 100th anniversary. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan … or visit wmich.edu/music . Contact: Meredith Bradford September 5, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9079

Western Brass Quintet performs newly commissioned work

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… by the Bullock Performance Institute. The concert will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan … Julia Filson, horn; Paul Von Hoff, trombone; and Scott Tegge, tuba. Western Brass Quintet Founded in 1966, the … Sweden and Germany, as well as concerts in prestigious American venues such as the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11156

CHHS names Dr. Betty Dennis as director of new diversity office

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… CHHS names Dr. Betty Dennis as director of new diversity office Submitted … its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion , naming  Dr. Betty Dennis  as the college's first Director of Diversity, … Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Dennis and the new office will be instrumental in implementing diversity, equity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62686

Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition

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… Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … jazz studies students and their instructors are upbeat after again earning multiple wins in DownBeat magazine's 41st annual Student Music Awards. In what is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47375

Small fall rate increase OK'd for Western View and WMU Apartments

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… The increases mean monthly apartment rental rates will rise between $9 and $18, keeping WMU rates comparable to those in … The increase for all unfurnished on-campus apartments will be 2.1 percent for 2016-17. The increase means monthly … available in some apartments for an additional charge. Per-bedroom rates at the Western View complex will range from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28982

June Marie Conkin obituary

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… M. Conkin , a retired Western Michigan University staff member, died Nov. 24 . She was 73. Conkin, of Kalamazoo, joined … S. 9th St. in Kalamazoo. Services The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 , in the Langeland …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36675

WMU sales students take third at national sales competition

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… top 24 students. Kirk moved all the way to the final four before finishing second. The students were coached by Dr. … Each round has a different scenario so the students must be highly prepared and adaptive to move successfully through … and more practice Since mid-January, Kirk and Kobliska have been meeting twice a week with Eckert, oftentimes more, for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23291

Campus Activities Board presents comedian Sammy Obeid

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… Campus Activities Board presents comedian Sammy Obeid Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Comedian Sammy Obeid will be drumming up laughs on Western Michigan University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12924