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Novelist next up in Frostic Reading Series

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The award-winning author of two novels will be the final presenter in the spring 2015 … at Western Michigan University. Scott Blackwood , author of the novels "See How Small" and "We Agreed to Meet Just … about "See How Small," a riveting novel about the aftermath of the brutal murder of three teenage girls, a New York …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22710

WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year

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… year, Western Michigan University has been named one of nation's best institutions for military veterans pursuing higher education. In a Veterans Day release of its latest assessment, Military Times EDGE magazine has placed WMU on its 2015 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 75 this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247

Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic

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… Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support … simple social media invitation has blossomed into a nonprofit helping the heroes of the pandemic in West Michigan, and demand is growing by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261

All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather

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… 1 p.m. WMU Busing —The last shuttle will depart the College of Aviation at 1:30 p.m.  The Ring Road route will stop … SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began Tuesday because of snow. 2006, Dec. 1—An ice storm downed trees and caused …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66987

Michigan top executives to speak on campus

Haworth College of Business

… family values. The executives Bud Brian , ’66, is the CEO of Budco Financial, a company that helps corporations and … payment plan solutions. Brian is the former founder of Budco, a marketing services company in Detroit, which he … globally recognized brands. Robert Sauer , ’81, is the CEO of Woodland Paper Inc, a company specializing in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28043

Nominate colleagues for spring 2018 staff award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the spring 2018 round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a … members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features semiannual and annual … and spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45007

Renowned musicians join forces for free concert

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… relationship with the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music in 2004. He has taught master classes and performed … her Ann Arbor community, she is a coach for the University of Michigan School of Music and a regular ensemble performer for both the Ann …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30125

Comp project pay guidelines unveiled, job slottings still in process

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After four days of campuswide meetings to gain input from directors and executive officials on job slottings, a new pay structure developed for Western Michigan University with the help of national consultants Aon Hewitt is now available to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22352

Walter Joseph Brunhumer obituary

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Walter Joseph Brunhumer , professor emeritus of history at Western Michigan University, died March 15 . He was 93. Brunhumer, of Prescott, Arizona, was a member of the WMU faculty for 29 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46808

WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project

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… on a 2,400-acre pecan orchard near El Paso, Texas. Members of MNOE, which stands for the Mark Niskanen Orchestral … recording engineers. The band, composed almost entirely of current or recently graduated WMU jazz and classical … the band. Pixley-Fink graduated from WMU in April as one of the first graduates in WMU's new Multimedia Arts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32268