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Elaine Chew obituary

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… Elaine Chew obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Elaine Chew , a former … Center at Western Michigan University, died Oct. 11 . She was 82. Chew joined the WMU staff in 1975 and retired in … service to the University. The Holland, Michigan, resident was a former medical technologist and a graduate of WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36392

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition Submitted by Megan Looker on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, … wins in DownBeat magazine's 44th annual Student Music Awards .  Graduate and undergraduate students secured seven …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332

Topping-out event, groundbreaking to celebrate two WMU building projects

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… to celebrate two WMU building projects Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Arcadia Flats is a six-story, 197-unit … celebration, which will begin at 3:30 p.m. WMU President Edward Montgomery , Vice President for Student Affairs Diane … 3:30 and 4 p.m. Remarks will begin at 4 p.m. , followed by the beam being lifted into place, marking a significant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55089

Aviation student's rugby career taking off

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… Aviation student's rugby career taking off Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brown waves the American flag on the rugby pitch. KALAMAZOO, … Noah Brown is mastering both. The freshman from Mishawaka, Indiana, is diving headfirst into aviation flight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56762

Frostic Reading Series caps spring season with three April events

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… Series caps spring season with three April events Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Strom KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … professionals. First up will be Dao Strom , a writer and musician based in Portland, Oregon. Strom will read from her … also is the author of "Barren Island," winner of the AWP Award for the Novel from the Association of Writers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39157

WMU expands programs for business executives to learn new skills

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… for business executives to learn new skills Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new … an advanced purchasing certificate, a certificate in warehouse design, material handling and operations, a … found at wmich.edu/supplychain/center/solutionsworkshops or by contacting Jones at kenneth.e.jones@wmich.edu. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38329

Memorial service set for Anthony Ellis

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… Memorial service set for Anthony Ellis Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Anthony Ellis … Worcester, Mass., after a two-year battle with leukemia. He was an expert on Renaissance literature who taught courses …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12792

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

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… for teen living with rare progressive disease Submitted by Erin Flynn on Interior design students bonded with … been through a lot in his young life. At the age of 2, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). He endured a number … his symptoms, but instead of stabilizing, his ability to walk only worsened when he became a teenager. Donovan Lassig …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza

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… Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With reports of an … plenty of sleep, be physically active and manage stress. Wash your hands often with soap and water for about 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37579

Spring recess hours announced

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… Spring recess hours announced Submitted by Deanne Puca on Spirit Day is Friday, March 1. Spring … regular business hours throughout the recess. Libraries Waldo Library is open reduced hours, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. … midnight Sunday, March 10. The Swain Education and Maybee Music and Dance libraries will be closed Saturday and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51776