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Former chair of anthropology dies

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… Smith , professor emeritus and former chair of anthropology at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 31 . He was 85. … and cross-cultural studies on aging. He traveled internationally researching the subject. Smith was active in the … Dean’s Advisory Council, among many other campus groups. He was also a member of many professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30096

WMU to confer 1,349 degrees during summer commencement

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU President Edward Montgomery will distribute 1,349 diplomas on behalf of the … grant 1,349 degrees during two commencement ceremonies Saturday, June 29 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53990

Randy Brecker joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids showcase

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… will join the Western Michigan University Jazz Quartet, Gold Company and University Jazz Orchestra for a concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.. 7 , at St. Cecilia Music Center in … include three victories in the college big band category of the Down Beat Magazine annual DB Student Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35442

Homecoming weekend 5k race to prompt road closures

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… Homecoming Campus Classic will return for its 17th year Saturday, Oct. 24 . The 1k fun run begins at 8:45 a.m. , and the 5k run/walk begins at 9:15 a.m. Both … will be closed until 9:30 a.m. North Dormitory, Gilkinson, Goldsworth and Rankin to Valley Drive will be closed until …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27502

Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care

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… on Known by his handle @theplantprodigy, Jacob Soule educates TikTok users about how to properly care for plants. … ever searched online to find out why the leaves on your Calathea orbifolia are turning brown or if you should really … “I’ve known about them for years,” he explains. “When I got on TikTok, I started promoting them because they do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71781

Western Michigan University Asian Initiatives presents 2024 Spring Gala celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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… Western Michigan University Asian Initiatives presents 2024 Spring Gala celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month … handbell ensemble Kalamazoo Male Chorus Local dance groups Students from WMU, Kalamazoo College and Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75138

Battery research project will support company's clean energy plan

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… Battery research project will support company's clean energy … who worked on the project, WMU President Edward Montgomery as well as local legislators and county commissioners …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49068

Second draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment

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… Second draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment Submitted … plan to a five-year 2016-20 strategic plan. Revision update The document reflects input that has been gathered … new information. "The many discussions and specific suggestions provided by the 400-plus participants in our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30721

Virginia S. Doornbos obituary

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… The family obituary and message books are available online at Langelands Family Funeral Homes and the Kalamazoo Gazette … gifts may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan at hospiceswmi.org or 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37669

Black Arts Festival returns

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… Black Arts Festival is returning to a seven-day format for the first time since 2010 and moving to a new … Kalamazoo MI 49003. It is also accepting donations of supplies such as condiments, beverages, paper products and arts and crafts supplies. For more information, contact the BACC at

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25433