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Student honored for leadership, service

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… honored for leadership, service Submitted by Deanne Puca on Bere KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University junior David Bere of Kalamazoo has been honored by a national organization as a promising …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281

WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October

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… WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … their Dec. 18 meeting. Grants for research garnered the biggest share of externally funded awards, breaking the $9 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20827

Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies

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… A world-renowned performer and composer for solo, chamber and orchestral works, Curtis-Smith was at 38, the … from organizations around the globe. They included: a Guggenheim Fellowship, an award from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619

WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations

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… over all other fundraising activities. She also will be responsible for alumni engagement activities, as well as … and other academic leadership. I feel honored that I've been asked to join such an excellent group." DeVries says … campaign in the future. Prior positions Prior to being tapped by WMU, DeVries led all fundraising and alumni …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885

Student earns awards from national, state recreational sports groups

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… student award KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A master's degree candidate at Western Michigan University is one of only … WMU's University Recreation department from Bad Axe, will be presented with the honor Sunday, March 4, by the NIRSA: … expects to graduate in April. She also received the 2017 Robert W. England-MIRSA Outstanding Student Award in November …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45587

WMU to host a free Chinese New Year Gala

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… New Year's Gala from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in the Bernhard Center East Ballroom to celebrate the upcoming Year … Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian countries. The … and WMU community the local opportunities available to be globally engaged.    The gala will feature live …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45164

MLK Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds

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… that drew more than 700 students, faculty and community members, Western Michigan University is once again offering … the Movimiento Cosecha; and Adrian Vasquez, Hispanic American Council. Noon , "Diplomacy and World Peace," Dr. Ron … 2:30 p.m. , "King, Non-Violence and the Present Struggle," Dr. Don Cooney, Kalamazoo City commissioner, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44656

WMU to host conference on health IT innovation and cybersecurity

Haworth College of Business

… WMU to host conference on health IT innovation and cybersecurity Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, … and academic leaders in health information technology and cybersecurity will headline a conference focused on "Exploring Health IT Innovation and Cybersecurity in the Digital Era" at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43116

WMU receives $2 million grant to assist farmworker community

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… Hernández KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been awarded more than $2 million over the next five years … in the United States and in Michigan, yet they continue to be one of the most impoverished and underserved populations … we live in, and it's something that will have a significant positive impact in our region." CAMP-related facts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42667

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… 100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunlap, WMU's … in a single game with seven scored in one 1916 game. The Benton Harbor High School football star was originally … and hotels that excluded the player. The Dunlap saga has been recounted in Larry Massie's WMU centennial history, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428