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Sharon Flickinger obituary

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… of service to the University. She was a word processor operator for Extended University Programs. She is survived by … 14 years from 1993 to 2007. Services were held, and a private burial will take place at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Gift of Life or to West Michigan Cancer Center . Visit Langeland Family Funeral Homes to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48206

Nepalese government official to address 'kafala' system in WMU talk

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… in WMU talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Qatar 2022 World Cup logo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The sponsorship … slavery practiced in various Gulf and Middle East Islamic states, will be examined when a leading government official … joint secretary of the government of Nepal, will speak at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 , in Room 1028 of Brown Hall. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19686

WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact

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… from left) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Grand Rapids community initiative to double the rate at which Grand Rapids Public Schools graduates earn … for first-generation college students, low-income, minority and other historically underrepresented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905

Duo earns top honors for retention program

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… University have been awarded first place in the Innovation in Business Education Award program sponsored by the MidAmerican Business Deans Association. Geralyn Heystek , director … Zone, for students across campus to complete required study hours. "One of the main benefits of the program is retention …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18324

Dunn receives salary increase, donates raise back for student aid

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… Dunn receives salary increase, donates raise back for student aid Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Acting at a special March 19 meeting, the Western Michigan … Board of Trustees followed their positive December evaluation of WMU President John M. Dunn with a 2.5 percent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14474

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

…  shows off an animal print look. Designer Laura Argentati walks with a feather boa. Model Antione McCoy wears an … influenced by the personalities and styles of famous Mexican actors. "I really tried to not recreate their fashion … lots of lace and certain colors that are very big in Mexican fashion,'" says Gutierrez.  Music student and winner of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

Campus Activities Board presents comedian Chris James

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… James will perform on Western Michigan University's campus at 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 , in the Bernhard Center's North … and the Comedy Store on Sunset Strip. For more information , contact the Campus Activities Board at @email . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21350

WMU's Children’s Place Learning Center hosting open house

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… Place Learning Center will be "cooking up a good time" at their Family Fun Night, set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, … learn about the center's new preschool curriculum, extended hours and back-up care. Children's Place Learning Center The … holidays, a recess period in December and two staff training days. Programs are available for children aged …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13487

Arthur W. Parker Jr. obituary

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… former Western Michigan University staff member, died May 7 at home in Kalamazoo. He was 83. Parker had been a press operator in what was Brink Printing Services. He joined the staff in 1966 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32946

Healing arts in the spotlight during WMU Humanities Center season

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… Speaker Series . The series is designed to nurture a conversation among scientists, humanists, social scientists, … Prize for Fiction as well as the 2001-03 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. Martel was born in Spain, and his … in Costa Rica, France, Mexico and Alaska, in addition to Canada. "Life of Pi," published in 2001, is his fourth book. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19571