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Dunbar Hall to be transformed in $40 million renovation project

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… Puca on Dunbar Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dunbar Hall, one of Western Michigan University's most heavily used classroom … capital outlay dollars.  Some $30 million from the state of Michigan and $10 million in funding raised by the … to fruition and thank Tonya Schuitmaker and all the members of our local legislative delegation who helped make the case …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51700

WMU to confer 1,200 degrees during summer commencement

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… toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the colleges of Aviation, Education and Human Development, Engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40546

In Tempo: Vocal music alumni making their mark

W Magazine

… music by Herb Magidson and lyrics by Allie Wrubel . A professional vocalist and two-time DownBeat Magazine-winning … Paul Simon’s 2023 album Blake Morgan , BM ’13, and members of the professional choir VOCES8 said they are “immensely privileged” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72488

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… its Jan. 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming a new roadway in phase two of the Business Technology and Research Park in honor of the late community leader Robert B. Jones . Robert Jones …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

Business accelerator launched to help student entrepreneurs

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… and models, provide mentorship from faculty and members of the business community, and help them build a network of contacts to support their burgeoning businesses. The … and Research Park and operated by the Haworth College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8806

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… are laughing or gasping during the show. With the help of a Western Michigan University graduate student, a new … a dual master's degree in WMU's renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies , will perform live … student Abby Tongue takes notes during a dress rehearsal of "Madagascar—A Musical Adventure JR." at the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Rocha KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A book of poems by a Western Michigan University doctoral student … in English has just been published by the University of Pittsburgh Press after winning the 2014 Donald Hall Prize for Poetry. The award, sponsored by the Association of Writers and Writing Programs and named after American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26664

WMU researchers receive grant to study fatal fungus in bats

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… bats in eastern North America. The $223,602 grant was part of an overall $1.8 million awarded recently targeted toward … across the country focused on research and management of white-nose syndrome. WNS has killed millions of bats since it was first documented in New York in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17292

Mary Eleanor (Mariel) Neu obituary

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… (Mariel) Neu Mary Eleanor (Mariel) Neu , associate professor emerita of art, died Nov. 15 . She was 76. Neu joined the staff in 1968 and retired in 2004 after 36 years of service. She devoted her life to teaching and inspiring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36579

Middle East expert to talk about 'Engaging the Muslim World'

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on Cole KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Mali and an increasing level of fear and hostility toward Muslims across North American … Center at Western Michigan University. The talk is part of the Department of Comparative Religion's Islam in Global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28691