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Campus visit rekindles a family legacy

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… members. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Her family's name has graced one of Western Michigan University's best-known instructional … buildings since 1964. But it was the accomplishments of her grandson that brought Hildur Sangren Makielski back … , visited campus to attend the April 9 trombone recital of their grandson, James Wilson , a music major from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23896

Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo

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… Kalamazoo Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bobby Hopewell, mayor of Kalamazoo, welcomes freshmen at the matriculation … farm-fresh produce and outdoor recreation, there are plenty of opportunities for students, faculty and staff to enjoy the city. "There are a lot of activities on campus, but don't be afraid to check out …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810

Fall 2014 Make a Difference award recipients to be honored

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… attend the event, which recognizes the fall 2014 recipients of WMU's semiannual Make a Difference Award. The recipients … , Career and Student Employment Services Luacia Dixon , Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Debora Karnemaat , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20335

Aviation college picked by professional group for program rollout

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… Aviation college picked by professional group for program rollout Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU planes at the the College of Aviation (Photo credit: Josh Blain) KALAMAZOO—Directors of a statewide professional aviation association will meet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12720

Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food

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… and food advocate Michael Pollan will bring his message of healthy food systems and healthy eating to the Western … titled "A Community Conversation about Food," is part of the University Center for the Humanities' Healing Arts … . Pollan Michael Pollan Pollan is the author of "Second Nature: A Gardener's Education," "A Place of My …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19984

Proposed campus wayfinding plan to be shared with University community

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the University community will have an opportunity Monday, Sept. 12 , to view and comment on elements of a proposed new exterior signage system being developed … In a session set for 3 to 5 p.m. in the first-floor lounge of the Bernhard Center, the nationally recognized wayfinding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34738

PSSO recognizes annual award winners

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… verified) on Hutson van den Hombergh KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Professional Support Staff Organization at Western Michigan University celebrated the winners of its 2017 annual awards during a May 5 luncheon in the … students with unmet needs while strengthening the culture of giving at WMU. Award winners Each year, the Professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39977

Making 'work from home' work for you

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… schools to shut down in-person operations. In the absence of a dedicated home office, many of us grabbed what we could and set up makeshift …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168

Carl A. Newton obituary

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… A. Newton Carl A. Newton , a retired assistant director of maintenance services-energy at Western Michigan University, died April 24 . He was 70. Newton, of Galesburg, Michigan, joined WMU and the Department of Facilities Management staff in 1996 and retired in 2008 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46739

Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace

Haworth College of Business

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Haworth College of Business's Zhang Career Center recently hosted a Student Professional Readiness Series (SPuRS) event covering a timely … only female account manager in her company and freshly out of college. Unfortunately, when the company that Jones was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67861