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Semester-long celebration of Dunn presidency to begin in January

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… eighth president. Dunn, whose trademarks have been his accessibility and focus on student success, has agreed to … with people around the state and nation as well as raise funds to solidify the future for some signature causes important to him and his wife, Linda. Planned activities Starting Jan. 17 , Dunn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36528

Shirley A. Ray obituary

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… of working with Western Michigan University students with disabilities, died March 16 in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Shirley … in 1964 and retired from the University in 1991. She was assistant director of what was then called Handicapped Student … physical education and recreation, who survives. She is also survived by two sons and four grandchildren. Ray was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45853

Football Broncos beat Toledo 55-35 to claim MAC West championship

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… championship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Davis' record-breaking catch (Photo credit: WMU Intercollegiate … Waldo Stadium to become the Mid-American Conference West Division champions for the first time since 2000. The Broncos … of 143,025. Game highlights Senior wide receiver Corey Davis broke the Football Bowl Subdivision all-time career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36627

WMU to host regional College Band Directors National Association conference

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… Band Directors National Association North Central Division Conference. The event is free and open to the public. Conference performances Two … feature recent works by Joan Tower, Roshanne Etezady and Kristin Kuster, as well as classics by Gustav Holst and Percy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45247

Annual concert showcases student talent, benefits scholarships

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… at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 , in Miller Auditorium. This showcase of talent for WMU’s internationally recognized music program is a family-friendly benefit concert with all proceeds being … music student scholarships. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and $5 for students with a valid ID. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45176

State of the University address, revamped convocation set for Sept. 30

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… Michigan University President John M. Dunn will deliver his final State of the University address Friday, Sept. 30 , … 208-210 Bernhard Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Dunn announced his June 2017 retirement in August of this year, a move that makes this his 10th and final State of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35206

Broadway producer picks WMU theatre student's song for contest

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… University theatre student's original song as a finalist for his songwriting contest. Ken Davenport , known for his productions of "Kinky Boots," "Avenue Q," "Godspell," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13122

DePaul University ethicist to kick off the WMU Ethics Center fall season

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… DePaul University ethicist to kick off the WMU Ethics Center fall season Submitted … Sept. 16, in the Fetzer Center's Putney Auditorium. His presentation, titled "The Complete Works of Bioethics … on its prominent role in the public arena. Critics have suggested that bioethics has taken on too much power and too …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34854

Giving Day at Western set for Wednesday, April 14

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s fourth  Giving Day  is set for Wednesday, April 14 . Sponsored by WMU's Office … and future students. Last WMU Giving Day, 2,190 donors raised $1,555,417 for causes that impacted every area of … arts, scholarships and more at WMU. Those interested can visit  WMUalumni.org/GivingDay  to make a gift on Wednesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63942

Western's College of Aviation donates vintage aircraft to Hooligans Flight Team

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… interim dean of the College of Aviation; and Tom Hibiske, Hooligans pilot, stand in front of a T-34 aircraft that is currently part of the team's fleet. The two T-34 aircraft … University, and especially the (College) of Aviation, for this generous donation of T-34 parts, and more importantly for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70026