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… A. Newton Carl A. Newton , a retired assistant director of maintenance services-energy at Western Michigan University, died April 24 . He was 70. Newton, of Galesburg, Michigan, joined WMU and the Department of Facilities Management staff in 1996 and retired in 2008 …

… and succeed in college through a growing statewide network of higher education programs dedicated to that goal. The new three-year award from Kresge for Phase 2 of the effort follows successful completion of work funded initially in late 2011. The new award and …

… Larry E. Syndergaard , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of English, died April 15 in Kalamazoo. He was 78. Syndergaard joined the Department of English faculty in 1968 and retired in 2000 after 31 …

… and advocacy in the theatre industry. "She's just a kind of epic part of Broadway history—having originated so many important … to so many as well," says Jay Berkow , director of music theatre performance at WMU. Marin Mazzie poses …

… Kalamazoo Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bobby Hopewell, mayor of Kalamazoo, welcomes freshmen at the matriculation … farm-fresh produce and outdoor recreation, there are plenty of opportunities for students, faculty and staff to enjoy the city. "There are a lot of activities on campus, but don't be afraid to check out …

… Do-Dah Parade is Saturday, June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade through the streets of downtown and an outdoor concert series kick off summer events Friday through Sunday, June 2-4 . June …

… celebration included final reflections and presentations of the students' service-learning projects. The class made … participants, but also careful reflection on the importance of leadership and civic responsibility. "The students are … to follow a similar path," Malone says. "There are a lot of shared experiences among the students, and it's vital …

… Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The owner of a leading West Michigan video and communications company … series at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Cynthia Kay , founder of Cynthia Kay and Company, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, …

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Elson S. Floyd , sixth president of Western Michigan University, died in Washington Saturday, … to focus on cancer treatment. Floyd served as president of WMU from 1998 to 2003. His tenure was marked by a series of major developments that have had a lasting impact on the …

… stop human trafficking and child labor will be the focus of a Wednesday, Feb. 26 , presentation at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Speaking at 2 p.m. in 2000 Schneider Hall will be Chris Johnson , a member of the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, the Michigan …