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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

Women's tennis announces 2017-18 schedule

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… Women's tennis announces 2017-18 schedule Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Mich.—The 2017-18 Western Michigan University's women's tennis schedule includes fall tournaments and the spring … we pride ourselves with taking on a tough schedule and this year is no different," commented WMU head coach Ryan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41284

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

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

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

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

Meeting set for WMU softball walk-on tryouts

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… form, can be downloaded from wmubroncos.com . No form is necessary for the sickle cell test. A copy of the results …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18344

WMU Ethics Center offers four book clubs for spring semester

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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is sponsoring four book clubs during the spring semester, starting Friday, Jan. 13 , to encourage discussion about ethics. 'Autobiography of Malcolm X' … professor emeritus of Africana studies, will lead discussions of "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" as told to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37342

WMU charter schools expert to take part in debate to air on public radio

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… U.S., will be podcast and an edited version will be distributed to over 220 public radio stations nationwide. It … One of four experts Miron will be one of four panelists on both sides of the debate, who will discuss the rapidly growing charter school movement and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38426

WMU Alert users urged to review contact information

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… of the Western Michigan University community who have registered to receive emergency information through WMU Alert should check the phone number they have registered to ensure prompt notification . A new alert system that notifies registrants by both text message and phone call became …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13170