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Helen J. Flaspohler obituary

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… for 19 years was instrumental in developing private fundraising efforts for Western Michigan University, died April 18 … with alumni and donors and an increasing focus on fundraising to meet such University needs as scholarships. She … freshmen. During her tenure, she was responsible for raising millions of dollars in support of the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613

University partners with city to promote 'shared prosperity' for residents

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… signed July 9 , designates the University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic … civic transformation."  Dr. Don Cooney , Kalamazoo city commissioner and Walker Institute associate director, and Dr. … roles in the development of the initiative adopted by commissioners in March. Cooney, a WMU associate professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48062

Western's Dr. Bernard Han receives highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award

Haworth College of Business

… Bernard Han receives highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Dr. Bernard Han … systems, has earned a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State. The honor … recognizes Han’s achievements on an international stage. He is one of only 400 U.S. citizens who share expertise with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71310

Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout

University Libraries

… book stacks. Additional new furniture will be added later this spring. "Students are going to love the new space," says Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. "It feels brighter and … unique challenges for any facility update," says Garrison. "Moving thousands of items off-site wasn't feasible, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135

WMU United Way launches 2017 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… for the campaign also may be purchased from an Amazon wish list at   http://amzn.to/2vWBoAF and sent directly to United … a group of about 30 campus campaign champions. "No gift is too small. It all adds up, it all starts a drumbeat, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43019

Concerto competition finals highlight accomplished music students

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… Concerto competition finals highlight accomplished music students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Feb. 15 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The judges for this year’s competition are Robert Ritsema , professor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21570

Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Professor. World traveler. Journalist. Inventor. This 20th century renaissance woman may not have made it to the moon, but Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998

WMU Symphony Orchestra features bassoon and horn soloists

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… WMU Symphony Orchestra features bassoon and horn soloists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of … Sunday, Nov. 2 in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The concert will feature WMU … members Wendy Rose, Bassoon, and Lin Foulk, Horn, as soloists in Franz Widerkehr’s Symphonie Concertante for horn and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19875

WMU brown-bag lunch forums to discuss General Education

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… WMU brown-bag lunch forums to discuss General Education Submitted by Deanne Puca on Western … community are invited to a series of brown-bag lunches to discuss the University's General Education program from noon … Oct. 29 ; Tuesday, Nov. 18 ; and Wednesday, Dec. 3 . This series is offered by the Faculty Senate's Ad Hoc …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19692

Panel to tackle integrity of criminal justice system

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… key role of integrity in the criminal justice system. Panelists working in critical roles in the West Michigan criminal … system can be protected now and in the future. The event is free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and ask questions and discuss the issues with panelists. Each panelist will bring a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38393