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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
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
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
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
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
Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns
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… in the science, technology, engineering and math—STEM—disciplines. "The Small Company Internship Award Program … the company and academically relevant to students," says Lisa Garcia , director of WMU's Business Connection. "The … the Michigan economy grow and prosper. Applications for this summer are due Monday, March 2 ." WMU is a member of that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21580
University Theatre presents 'Incognito'
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… engagement written and performed by Chicago performing artist Michael Fosberg , will be featured for two nights at … Arena Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex. The solo show is presented with support from the W. K. Kellogg Grant for Racial Healing. Tickets for this free event can …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21647
Guest artist recital features southern California jazz pianist
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… Guest artist recital features southern California jazz pianist Submitted by Deanne Puca on Jazz pianist Josh Nelson will perform on campus at a free recital. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43347
German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk
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… German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Speaking this month at Western Michigan University, a professor from … ethical problems that arose several years ago from the publishing of controversial caricatures of the prophet Mohammed. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18463
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