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WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… than 1,700 students during three commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16 , in Miller Auditorium. This will mark the … time President Edward Montgomer y will preside over graduation exercises at WMU. Montgomery will present a total of … Schedule All three fall ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092

WMU board to consider property easement Friday

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… of Trustees will hold a special conference-call meeting at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 , to consider two agenda items--the University's latest personnel report and the granting of an easement for … on the board's agenda at its Jan. 23 meeting, which was canceled when the University closed due to inclement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51385

Topping-out event, groundbreaking to celebrate two WMU building projects

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… Topping-out event, groundbreaking to celebrate two WMU building projects Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Arcadia Flats is a six-story, 197-unit residential facility that will … by the beam being lifted into place, marking a significant milestone in construction progress. Arcadia Flats is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55089

New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor

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… New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor Submitted by Anonymous (not … life, Dr. Hashem Akhavan-Tafti would have never ended up at Western Michigan University, a move that he says "saved … the WMU Department of Chemistry faculty played a significant role in his life and career, as well. Having supported …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667

Many WMU offices closed for Independence Day

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… not meet July 4. Listed below are Independence Day holiday hours for select University offices and services. In most … and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open. For emergencies … only, contact the WMU Department of Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Many offices, including Admissions , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40728

Memorial service set for H. Nicholas Hamner

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… Hamner , a professor emeritus of history whose career at Western Michigan University spanned 36 years, died … region. In the 1960s he pioneered coursework on African history. Later, in the 1980s, he developed WMU's first … a longtime active member of the local chapter of the American Association of University Professors. During his tenure, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21971

University Theatre presents 'A Behanding in Spokane'

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… University Theatre presents 'A Behanding in Spokane' Submitted by … John Lacko KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University theatre students will perform the black comedy "A Behanding in Spokane" Nov. 6 in the York Arena Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex. Purchase tickets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27987

Acclaimed national writers scheduled for annual reading series

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… Acclaimed national writers scheduled for annual reading series … Frostic Reading Series this month, hosting acclaimed creative writers from across the country on campus through the … writers in the series Kevin Young Thursday, March 28 , Room 2452 of Knauss Hall—Poet and essayist Kevin Young is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/51861

Willie Nelson and Family Live in Concert postponed

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… Mich.—Willie Nelson has postponed his May 20 performance at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium due to … apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks all the patrons affected for their understanding. Date to be rescheduled All patrons who have previously …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24068

Tobacco whistleblower to speak as part of Ethics Center series

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… former tobacco company researcher who went public with accusations that his company intentionally manipulated the blend of its … to the FDA, the Department of Justice and to the American public through "60 Minutes." After being sued by his …

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