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Montgomery begins his tenure as WMU's ninth president

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… Montgomery begins his tenure as WMU's ninth president Submitted by Anonymous … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edward B. Montgomery begins his tenure as the ninth president of Western Michigan … in April by the WMU Board of Trustees. He comes to WMU from Washington, D.C., where he had served as the dean of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41548

Kalamazoo Pride event celebrates diversity

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… diversity Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo Pride is the Kalamazoo Gay Lesbian Resource Center's largest … recording artist Brody Ray will return to Kalamazoo to showcase his rock and country sound. Saturday's entertainment … and businesses, as well as food and beverage vendors from all over southwest Michigan. There will also be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24632

WMU board to consider room and board rates at Battle Creek meeting

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… rates for the 2015-16 year and an airport property acquisition are among items on the agenda for a formal meeting … Education Center at the University's aviation campus, which is located at the W.K. Kellogg Airport on Helmer Road. Those … presence in Battle Creek and will include a special welcome from Capt. Dave Powell , dean of the College of Aviation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23296

Housing market trends to be the next subject of breakfast speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… of Business. Dan Jaqua , president of Jaqua Realtors, will discuss "Trends in the Housing Market and Real Estate … , in 2150  Schneider Hall on WMU's campus. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … the University of Michigan, Jaqua has earned designations from the Graduate Realtors Institute and the Council of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28257

Columbia U. director, author opens Humanities Center spring series

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… Arts Speaker Series at Western Michigan University. This event has been canceled due to illness and may be rescheduled for a later date. Visit the University Center for the Humanities online for … of tragedies that befall her family and leave her reeling from sorrow and disbelief. Hermann also is the author of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21123

Olympic gold medalist to give public talk about resilience

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… Olympic gold medalist to give public talk about resilience Submitted by … on   Billy Mills in 1964 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills will be on the Western Michigan University … to the 1964 Olympics, where he shocked the world and came from behind to win the gold medal in the 10K race. He is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26880

Early registration ends soon for Michigan Autism Conference

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… Early registration ends soon for Michigan Autism Conference Submitted … Analysis. Friday, Oct. 9, keynote speakers are Dr. Jane Howard , who earned her doctoral degree from WMU, a licensed psychologist who has been involved with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26682

Internship helps brew exciting career now on tap for student

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… her degree in food and consumer package goods marketing, is living that dream. This summer she'll begin her career as … at WMU planning to study anthropology. After a year, however, her career goals shifted, and she found herself … experience Taylor gained at Arcadia set her apart from the pack as she was interviewing for full-time jobs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53045

WMU instructor's book wins 2014 USA Best Book Award

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… Mich.—A book of poems by a Western Michigan University Spanish instructor has won a 2014 USA Best Book Award, while a second book was named a finalist in another category. Dr. Hedy Habra is author of the … master's and doctoral degrees in Spanish literature, all from WMU. She has received WMU's All-University Research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20390

Kalamazoo Ribfest features food, entertainment

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo's annual Ribfest is Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 6-8 , featuring three … bathrooms. Entertainment this year includes bands ranging from local artists to nationally touring legends.  Schedule … p.m., DJ Saturday, Aug. 8 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kalamazoo Academy of Rock (multiple bands) 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Absolute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25823