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Professor wins prestigious Japanese literary prize for poetry

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Jeffrey Angles , Western Michigan University professor of world languages and literatures, was honored during a formal ceremony in … poetry, fiction, playwriting, criticism/biography, essays, and research/translation. All books published in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38292

Souder Soars: How Aviation Tech Ops has Transformed Tom

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… by Tom Thinnes on With the ink just about dry on his Western 2018 diploma, the message came through loud and clear for College of Aviation alumnus Thomas Souder -- … at career fairs, they helped me make the most of my time at Western.  They kept me focused on my career goals." Souder …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/souder

WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College

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… on WMU Southwest building entrance KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has agreed to move forward with … that will result in a new lease agreement between LMC and the state of Michigan. The WMU board also agreed to … preferred partner for students who want to earn bachelor's and graduate degrees. Located on LMC's Napier Avenue campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776

Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness

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… on Hines KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A global speaker, author and mental health advocate will share the powerful story of his unlikely survival and strong will to live during two appearances in Kalamazoo. … as a collaboration between the City of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265

Southwest Michigan slates 2015 Chávez dinner, awards program

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, … that includes the presentation of three regional awards and six regional scholarships for 2015. Called Celebrating … E. Chávez, the event will be held in the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University. It begins with a reception at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22456

Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Amarante, left, and Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A member of the Dominican Republic Congress paid an official visit to Western Michigan University in October. Carlos Alberto … was on campus to meet with key University officials and discuss mutually beneficial student exchanges. During …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36111

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… as a student staffer Submitted by Erin Flynn on Katelynn Brandt, a student employee in landscape services, distributes mulch on campus. KALAMAZOO, … means back to work for thousands of student employees at Western Michigan University. While there are a variety of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… $500,000 to allow the Michigan Geological Survey at Western Michigan University to do vital statewide geologic mapping to assess, protect and carefully develop vital natural resources. The state … prioritize state needs, begin comprehensive assessment and mapping, and develop collaborations with industry to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Construction design and planning for the project will begin immediately. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has received authorization from … the state to begin work on a 67,000-square-foot addition and renovation that will allow its celebrated College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902

WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Satkowiak and Bates KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University women aviators will join 50 … , an April 2016 WMU graduate from Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Shelby Satkowiak , a WMU senior from Mio, Michigan, are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33082