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… the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. The campus community is invited to attend the free event. Reservations are … in Diversity Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments of University students, employees and groups that … more awards may be given out in each of six categories. This year, no award was given out in the graduate students …

… annual Medallion Scholarship Competition . The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began in … 19 last year, amounting to more than $8 million. This year's competitors will vie for about 20 Medallion …

… Lesbian Resource Center. Jen Hsu , coordinator of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services , received the … under the REACH Awards program. In winning that award this year, Hsu was praised on and off campus for invigorating WMU's LBGT Student …

… new expedited special education program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Austin Giles and mentor teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to … be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he joined the District's Grow Our Own teacher pipeline program.  Looking …

… , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of English, died April 15 in Kalamazoo. He was 78. Syndergaard joined the Department of English faculty in 1968 and retired in 2000 after 31 years of service. During his tenure with the department, he served as associate chair …

… New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pianist and composer Kari Johnson will perform as part of the … electronics and interactive video by Dr. Christopher Biggs , WMU assistant professor of music. The new work, …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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. …

… 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 …