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Robert I. Sundick obituary

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… decades, died June 29 in Jerusalem. He was 71. Sundick, professor emeritus of anthropology, joined the WMU faculty in 1969 and retired in 2000 after 31 years of service to the University. An expert in forensic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26541

Now is good time to consider winter weather issues

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… Landscape Services department gather for a photo in front of Sangren Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Snow and ice can blanket … for both pedestrians and motorists. That means this time of year is a good time to review the University's snow and … who must plow, shovel, scrape and de-ice more than 26 miles of roads and 120 acres of parking lots, 39 miles of walks, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29989

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… best opportunity to succeed," says Judy Gipper , director of Dining Services. "There are so many students who are … Dining Services manager. "We are excited to be part of a program that assists students in their wellness and … providing nutritious meals for Invisible Need." At the end of service each day, Powers takes excess food—when it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

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

WMU students rack up 6 DownBeat Awards for third year in a row

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… for the third straight year. Bryan Blowers "The efforts of our students and our faculty are simply world class," says Tom Knific , WMU professor of music and director of the jazz studies program. "We could …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16182

Robbery reported on campus; caution urged

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… at just before 1 a.m. near the flagpoles at the center of the Western Michigan University campus. Although no weapon was seen, WMU public safety officials are treating it as an armed robbery. During the … only as young, black males. The victim was told by one of the suspects that the group had a weapon. The suspects …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27703

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

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

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… fairs begin Thursday, Jan. 30. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers will be at Western Michigan University during … the fairs, but there will be a check-in station at many of the events. Numerous employers will conduct next-day … human development; and the liberal arts, fine arts and soft sciences. Collectively, some 200 employers already have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57421

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

Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start

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… ever, says Matthew Bracey , Fall Welcome coordinator in the Office of Student Transitions, as the office has moved many programs online and reduced the size …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60739