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Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… says Marin, who changed her major a few times as she discovered new opportunities within the College of Education … right within my path and in my values, and I think Western is definitely a place where you can go and thrive." Marin … to do. Now that it's here, I'm like, 'Wow, I did it!'" This opportunity is something Marin doesn't take for granted. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

Jim Tripp obituary

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… service to the University. Survivors include his longtime companion, Pam McMakin, a WMU retiree. He loved his WMU job and took great pride in his work at the University, but his health required him to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29795

Love on the ice: A Lawson romance comes full circle

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Baby Lawson decked out in his Bronco gear, laying on a heart made from Doug … the synchronized skating team. Emily and Doug love to reminisce about their time skating at Lawson Ice Arena. Emily and … from each of their ice skates. Baby Lawson decked out in his Bronco gear. Lawson is ready to cheer on the Broncos! …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63180

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… E Lee Kalamazoo broadcast pioneer Carl E Lee , who with his late wife Winifred Lee was the namesake for Western … . He was 96. Lee worked for 60 years in the radio and television broadcasting industry and was president and CEO of … a man who lived life fully and contributed so much to the betterment of all." Carl E Lee Lee joined the Fetzer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184

Irish Festival features music, food and activities

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… Irish Festival features music, food and activities Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dancers at a past Irish Festival (Photo credit: kalamazooirish.org) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kalamazoo Irish Fest will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25102

Grammy winner to perform with jazz and symphony orchestras

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six-time Grammy winner Vince Mendoza will visit Western Michigan University for a collaboration with … and University Symphony Orchestra in a concert of his compositions at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 , in the … Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45260

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is the longest-serving athletic director at the same … female athletic directors among 130 Football Bowl Subdivision schools across the nation. "It's been an incredible honor to serve in this University community," said Beauregard. "I'm so proud of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… beat! Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is boasting several wins in DownBeat magazine's 44th annual … No other Michigan universities received an award this year. The winners from Western include: DownBeat … , Graduate College Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Outstanding Soloist, Greg Jasperse , professor. Drew Deur Trio , Small Jazz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332

Tobacco whistleblower to speak as part of Ethics Center series

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… Tobacco whistleblower to speak as part of Ethics Center series … company researcher who went public with accusations that his company intentionally manipulated the blend of its … pitted an ordinary man against the tobacco industry and dragged two people into the fight of their lives after Wigand's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22713

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

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… Koretsky following the award ceremony on April 6 in the Chemistry Building. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022-23 Arts and … Excellence in Promoting Student Success Award Dr. Lisa Baker , Department of Psychology Excellence in Promoting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71484