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New home for Kalamazoo Autism Center to formally open

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… open Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Entrance to the new Kalamazoo Autism Center building KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … and formally launch the center will be: State Sen. Margaret O'Brien of Portage. Dr. James Gilchrist , WMU vice … is extraordinary, since our department is celebrating its 50th year of focusing on behavior analysis and using that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34885

Alumnus Lawrence Nolan selected to lead state bar

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… Nolan , an alumnus of both Western Michigan University and the WMU Cooley Law School, was sworn in Sept. 22 as the … Bar of Michigan, charged with leading the organization's 45,000 members. In his new role, he will help improve the … to become a member in 1976 of the first graduating class of what was then the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Nolan has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35249

Famous activist, educator gives talk on democracy, education at WMU

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… on KALAMAZOO—A man known for his radical activism against the Vietnam War and his current work on education reform, … and open to the public, is titled "Teaching Free People: What Democracy Demands in its Schools." He also will meet … days as a dissident. His books include "A Kind and Just Parent," "Teaching toward Freedom," "Fugitive Days: A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14319

Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… MBA student Steve Balaze describes his experience in the program. An assistant professor in Western’s Department … in the 1 st Armored Division. Wanting to keep his focus on areas like logistics and leadership, Balaze found the MBA to … takes each class with the purpose of finding ways to apply what he is learning to his career and the management roles …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-steve-balaze

New café open in Valley Dining Center

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… University's newest café, Café 1903, is now open on the first floor of the Valley Dining Center on main campus, … snack. The coffee bar is staffed with baristas ready to prepare signature fair trade and organic Western Grounds coffee, … access to campus. Café 1903 hours Monday through Thursday: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday: closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36417

WMU philosopher-ethicist to be honored as an emerging scholar

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… and ethicist whose research has broken new ground in the areas of cyberwarfare, torture and nanotechnology will … of Chicago Press. He also coauthored a scholarly book, "What is Nanotechnology and Why Does it Matter?: From Science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19518

Dunbar Hall's renovation blends legacy and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… and innovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The future Dunbar Hall The future Dunbar Hall The future … Upgrades to the existing utility infrastructure, shared with Friedmann and Knauss halls, will greatly improve … campus. We're open to collaborating with other units on what that could look like.”   For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73667

WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies

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… on Joel Kendrick KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joel Kendrick , the general manager of the Western Michigan University Pilot … and packaging industries, died on Monday, Jan. 19 . He was 56. Joel Kendrick Kendrick was named operations manager of what was then the newly completed Paper Coating Pilot Plant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21279

Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay

W Magazine

… for many actors, and debuting in a lead role is rare. Crystal Lucas-Perry , BA '10, is taking that … a month—first as John Adams in a groundbreaking reboot of the Tony Award-winning musical "1776" and then reprising her … already is just giving me goosebumps, because I recognize what an opportunity and how fortunate I am to be able to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69836

WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences

Theatre

… WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences … on 'Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher' has been no exception. What strikes me most about this particular project is the … detailed information and pictures for those who need to prepare for the experience. A quiet space will be available for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300