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Emeritus publishes architectural tours of central Kalamazoo
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… Emeritus publishes architectural tours of central Kalamazoo Submitted by … and features in the photos, and often comments on the history behind individual buildings and the people who owned … the tours are a wonderful introduction to Kalamazoo for visitors and newcomers. For those of us who have lived our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12737
Fieldwork in Alaska: Students bring mobile tax preparation to residents
Haworth College of Business
… set up their tax centers and work up to 14-hour days, assisting the residents with their tax returns. Senior Will … was arranged to fly trained volunteer tax preparers out to isolated communities of Native Alaskan people who are typically due substantial refunds but historically lack essential resources necessary to be able to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75147
Men's soccer captures MAC regular season title
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… can take that away from them," says WMU head coach Chad Wiseman . "It's a special group of young men with … unbelievable leaders. They have cemented themselves in the history books. All the past, present and future Broncos share this championship with us today, Bronco Nation has never been …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43543
Larry E. Syndergaard obituary
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… , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of English, died April 15 in Kalamazoo. He was 78. Syndergaard joined the Department of English faculty in 1968 and retired in 2000 after 31 years of service. During his tenure with the department, he served as associate chair …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23396
New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist
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… New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pianist and composer Kari Johnson will perform as part of the … electronics and interactive video by Dr. Christopher Biggs , WMU assistant professor of music. The new work, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22513
Nominations due for 'Who's Who' program
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… Universities and Colleges." WMU has participated in this program for more than 20 years. To be eligible for … are due by Friday, Feb. 6. The nomination process is simple and takes only a few minutes. Nominations may be … Mail Stop 5356. For more information , contact Emily Briggs at (269) 387-2547. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21487
Campus engineer George Wilson dies
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… L. Wilson George L. Wilson , who recently retired from his position as electrical engineering manager in Facilities … A WMU employee for more than 26 years, Wilson began his career at WMU in 1988 as a mechanical engineer in the … engineer certification in Michigan. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 , at Langeland …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19899
Carl A. Newton obituary
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… verified) on Carl A. Newton Carl A. Newton , a retired assistant director of maintenance services-energy at Western … in 2008 after 12 years of service to the University. He is credited with helping WMU obtain substantial grants for … as mayor of Galesburg for nearly four years. Services Visitation will take place at 10 a.m. and be followed by a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46739
University Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of big band music
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… The free concert will feature music by composers Clare Fischer, Joe Henderson, Thad Jones, and Charles Mingus. WMU's award-winning Jazz Orchestra is directed by Scott Cowan . This 18-member ensemble has received international acclaim for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19217
100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered
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… on Dunlap, WMU's first black student-athlete, fought racism on and off the field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One hundred years … records that lasted decades, all the while fighting racism on and off the playing field. On Friday, July 28 , a … family group, which will meet with WMU leaders during the visit, was organized by Dunlap's nephew, Moses Easley , of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428