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Faculty Senate approves design for general education revision

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… Michigan University Faculty Senate approved a memorandum of action May 11, adopting a model to use in revising the … the new curriculum, setting the stage for implementation of the first significant change to WMU's general education offerings in 33 years. The new curriculum, named WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40176

Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community

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… by Erin Flynn on Dr. Khady Ndao-Brumblay was tired of the lack of African stories available to her children, so she and her … has worn many hats in her adult life. Now, with the help of a program at Western Michigan University, she's hoping to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… television broadcasting industry and was president and CEO of Fetzer Broadcasting Co. He enjoyed a longstanding and … relationship with the University, serving on the board of the WMU Foundation and actively supporting a number of initiatives. In 1988, Lee and his wife, Winifred, who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184

Charles M. Woodliff obituary

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… Charles M. Woodliff Dr. Charles "Chuck" M. Woodliff , a professor emeritus of instructional communication and former director of what used to be the Division of Academic Services, died …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45895

'Choir for Good' sets the stage for students to explore purpose, amplify nonprofits

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… the stage for students to explore purpose, amplify nonprofits Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … if choral music was still going to be possible. And a lot of choral conductors were afraid when the pandemic was … return to what it was," says Kimberly Dunn Adams , director of choral activities. "The title 'Choir for Good' is a bit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63487

St. Julian Winery makes gift to WMU leadership and business strategy program

Haworth College of Business

… Bronconess Wine team celebrates St. Julian Winery's gift of more than $17,000 in scholarship funds to Western … Mich.—Following a partnership with the Haworth College of Business Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy, St. Julian Winery made a gift of more than $17,000 in scholarship funds to Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67645

Dr. Meshulam Groper obituary

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… (not verified) on Meshulam Groper Dr. Meshulam Groper , professor emeritus of mechanical and aeronautical engineering, died June 30 . … in 1980 and retired in 2000 after more than 20 years of service to the University. He originally taught in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43246

WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencement

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… to secure those tickets is though the Miller Auditorium box office, and they will be made available on a first-come, … may view the ceremony on a large screen in Room 1028 of nearby Brown Hall. Exercise schedule Each ceremony will … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31775

Dunn honored with national 'Giving Back' diversity award

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… on Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—WMU President John M. Dunn is one of 27 college and university presidents and chancellors … "the Giving Back Award honors presidents and chancellors of colleges and universities who go above and beyond their … in the April 2016 Leadership Support and Giving Back issue of magazine, which was published March 15 . Additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31100

WMU financial information student group earns recognition

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Gamma Rho chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has again earned recognition as a Superior … to recognize outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting, finance and information systems; promote the study and practice of professional fields related to these disciplines; provide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36522