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Memorial concert for Greg Fisk reflects love of classical music
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… Memorial concert for Greg Fisk reflects love of classical music Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fisk KALAMAZOO--Some of West Michigan's most noted musicians … at a memorial concert service for Franklin G. (Greg) Fisk , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/174
New book examines history and impact of Agent Orange
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… New book examines history and impact of Agent Orange Submitted by Deanne Puca … and Sciences at Western Michigan University, recently published a new book that examines the far-reaching impact of … used by American forces in Southeast Asia. "Agent Orange: History, Science, and the Politics of Uncertainty," published …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2787
Detroit Free Press calls WMU one of state's 'green leaders'
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… WMU was named the winner in the public sector category in this year's statewide competition. The names of the paper's … May 5 in a column by business writer John Gallagher . This year's winners will be honored Monday, June 10, during a … The Free Press announcement notes the broad impact of this year's winners, quoting one of the judges as saying, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7130
Learn more about campus wellness resources at health expo
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… at health expo Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on The expo is open to the University community. KALAMAZOO—Western … Nov. 6 , at the Student Recreation Center's indoor tennis courts. This free event welcomes WMU students, employees and retirees …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10142
WMU interior designers bring home national honors
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… of University Interior Designers conference held this year at the University of Texas-Austin. About 40 people … from universities from across the country competed in this year's conference with winners selected by a panel of … design firms. Harper Sheri Harper Harper, AUID board publicist, won three third place awards for remodel under $50,000 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10802
Western community celebrates outstanding observations in CDC study on campus
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… University recorded stellar results in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Mask Adherence Surveillance … across the country to participate in the study, with assistance from public health students overseen by Drs. Robert … Amy Jessop, associate professor of public health. The CDC is tracking the impact mask mandates are having on campuses, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63785
Longtime WMU board secretary Betty Kocher dies at 84
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… in 1957 when her husband, Bruce, came to WMU to earn his undergraduate degree. Bruce Kocher went on to work for 40 years at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She is survived by Bruce Kocher and their sons Tom of Kalamazoo … and Michael, who lives in Geneva, Switzerland with his wife and Kocher's two grandchildren. Services A …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43661
Metro bus service to Parkview campus announces changes
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… (with final departure from Floyd Hall at 9:45 p.m. ) and this Friday, Oct. 9, only until 9 p.m. (with final … 5:55 p.m . In addition, starting Monday, Oct. 12 , Metro is stopping all other routes at 6 p.m. No Sunday service … notice. Riders should monitor changes to Metro’s schedule this week and for coming weeks. Specific route information …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61541
Two new additions bring total number of WMU LEED buildings to 12
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… View—as having successfully achieved certification this year by LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environmental … The certification by the U.S. Green Building Council is the nation's gold standard for the design, construction … five buildings in a single year. The event also was what is believed to be the first time anywhere that five LEED …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20386
WMU launches new entrepreneurship opportunities for students
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… minor open to all students— will be available beginning this fall . "Our students are very entrepreneurial in nature. … the needs of the economy. Hiring faculty with expertise in entrepreneurship, engaging with entrepreneurs in the … skills to their knowledge base," says Dr. John Mueller , assistant professor of management and advisor for the major. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15728