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Southwest Michigan slates 2015 Chávez dinner, awards program

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on JoAnn Chávez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, March 21 … towns, including Bangor, Benton Harbor, Decatur, Hartford, Holland, Pullman, Sodus, South Haven and Watervliet. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22456

Education and human development honors exceptional alumni

Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

… honors exceptional alumni Submitted by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Education and Human … and Dr. Diane Owen-Rogers with Golden Apple Awards, Kevin Curiel-Vazquez with a Keystone Early Career Award, Dr. … in the United States began as director of Upward Bound in Holland, Michigan. Flores is a recipient of the 2022 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69304

WMU and Greenleaf Trust celebrate 2021 scholars

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… of Greenleaf Trust, in front row and second from right. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since opening its doors more than 20 years … Greenleaf Trust has been committed to building a diverse workforce. Yet William D. Johnston , founder and chair, was … 2021 Greenleaf Trust Scholars are: Isabel Barajas  of Holland, Michigan Ashley Barnes  of Kentwood, Michigan Ellis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66096

In Memoriam, winter 2024

W Magazine

… Fort Wayne, IN Hugh C. Janes , BA ‘55, Dec. 1, 2023, Norfolk, VA Ross Howard VanNess , BM ‘55, Nov. 26, 2023, Muncie, IN David Dwight Fouts , BS ‘55, Jan. 25, 2021, Kokomo, IN Nancy Ann (Schrock) Nicodemus , BA ‘57, Dec. 2, 2023, Holland, MI Bonnie Jean (Benkelman) McLemore , BS ‘57, Sept. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74821

Kohrman Hall being renovated to house product design facilities

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Kohrman Hall being renovated to house product design facilities Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University began … MIX group has started expanding to include partners in the Holland and Zeeland area. Plus, it will be accepting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45220

Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars

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… Scholars will be honored at a March 20 reception. KALAMAZOO—Forty-seven students will be recognized as Western … only, will include a program at 7 p.m. featuring a keynote address by Dr. John M. Dunn , president of WMU. Also … Kalamazoo Family and consumer sciences— Sarah K. Price of Holland, Mich. Finance and commercial law— Derek J. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262

Students, researchers dig deeper into history of Fort St. Joseph

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… Erin Flynn on NILES, Mich.—Students and researchers are breaking new ground in southwest Michigan, unearthing artifacts dating back to the 18th century.   The interdisciplinary nature of … the community," says Maddie Wallaker , a WMU student from Holland. "We get experience getting our hands literally and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54551

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June Submitted by Korey Force on International students grab a coffee on their way to enjoy the Holland Tulip Festival. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40055

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… 786 students who participated in this year's competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twenty freshmen have won coveted Medallion … 2019-20 academic year. Megan Callaghan Megan Callaghan, of Kentwood, will graduate from East Kentwood High School and … for his church as well as local organizations such as the Holland Area Arts Council, Toys-for-Tots and Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Twenty freshmen have won coveted Medallion … 387-2051. 2012 Medallion Scholars Brianna M. Amat , of Pinckney, Mich., received a Presidential Endowed Medallion … V. Paterno , of Saint Charles, Ill., received the Harold H. Holland Memorial Endowed Medallion Scholarship. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223