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Memorial service set for H. Nicholas Hamner

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… Hamner Hamner joined the WMU faculty in 1956, the year before WMU became Michigan's fourth public university. He … region. In the 1960s he pioneered coursework on African history. Later, in the 1980s, he developed WMU's first … a longtime active member of the local chapter of the American Association of University Professors. During his tenure, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21971

WMU among four schools in nation recognized for sustainable cleaning

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… in the country and the only one in the state to be recognized for sustainability in its building custodial … of Facilities Management completed a yearlong effort to become Green Seal certified for its commercial and … of Maryland and University of Virginia. "This is a significant achievement for this team and our University. Our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21909

School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith

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… and open to the public. During the concert, WMU faculty members and guest artists will perform and pay spoken tribute … of over 100 grants, awards and commissions, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Koussevitzky Prize at Tanglewood and 26 consecutive Standard Awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He was, at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21878

Team of 14 from WMU in Texas preparing for solar race

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… Susnseeker solar race car takes part in the 2014 American Solar Challenge . The team will take part in two … events for the 2014 international collegiate race that begins July 21 in Austin and ends 1,751 miles later on … in Texas and heading north toward Minnesota, the team will be posting updates on its website at wmich.edu/sunseeker . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17434

ISM students earn honors in regional competition

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… competition Feb. 21-22 in Downer's Grove, Ill. WMU team members were Layla Farwana , of Kalamazoo, Mich., Justin Giola … given the case at 6 p.m. on a Friday and had to submit and be prepared to present their solution by 9 a.m. Saturday. … validation of the optimal improvement method. Each team member came with a different experience base and was able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14632

Medical pioneer in linking spirituality, health care to give talk

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… mental health, hospice and social work settings. It will be followed by a reception in the Fetzer Center lobby. In … her scholarship and leadership. She is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Puchalski is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14711

Francophone Film Fest adds weekend, two directors visit

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… seven rarely seen, feature-length films from across the globe, two of which will be presented by their award-winning directors. The annual … Ratovoarivony is gaining momentum as a director who struggles to revive the Malagasy cinema. His first film, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14320

WMU's New Issues saluted with award, $10,000 grant

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… its anthology, "Poetry in Michigan/Michigan in Poetry," being named a 2014 Michigan Notable Book, receiving a … reviewers through the Library of Michigan. New Issues will be formally recognized at an event in April in Lansing … Mattawa was elected chancellor of the Academy of American Poets, an honorary position that has been held by some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13207

Alumnus Matt Giraud joins Gold Company's 40th-anniversary show

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… by Deanne Puca on Gold Company KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"American Idol" finalist and Western Michigan University alumnus … Also joining the anniversary celebration will be Hollywood vocalist Nayanna Holley , Grammy award-winning … active performance schedule throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, including trips to both coasts just this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44966

WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years

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… for 42 years Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Members of the WMU Cooley Innocence Project, including Director … was freed June 15 after serving 42 years in prison for a robbery and murder he did not commit, thanks to the efforts of … hair. Earlier, a witness testifying against Watkins recanted his story. "Hair comparison is not based on science; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557