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Janet E. Stillwell obituary

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… in 2004 after 37 years of service to the University. She is credited with promoting and building arts programs at WMU … at the local, state and national levels. Major WMU administrator Stillwell initially joined WMU's Department of Physical Education for Women as an assistant professor. After the University separated out dance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31430

WMU celebrates 20 years as home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter

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… right: Paul Pancella, John Petro, Maria Perez-Stable, Joe Reish, and Art McGurn. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An early April … of then-President Diether H. Haenicke , from the start of his 13-year presidency to the successful realization of the effort just months before his retirement. Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45796

University Theatre presents 'Fish in the Dark'

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… University Theatre presents 'Fish in the Dark' Submitted by Deanne Puca on "Fish in the Dark" premieres Friday, March 16. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— University Theatre will perform "Fish in the Dark" Friday, March 16, through Sunday, March 25 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45667

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… as part of the BTR Park 2.0. The new 55-acre development is adjacent to the original BTR Park near the intersection … Fifteen years later, when he was serving in the Michigan Legislature, Rep. Jones played a significant role in removing restrictive legislation on the parcel of land that will house the BTR …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

Earl Borr obituary

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… Portage, Michigan, in 1957 to join WMU's faculty as an assistant professor for the Campus School, which was later … he took a hiatus from 1960 to 1962 to serve as WMU's assistant registrar. He returned to teaching at University High, but the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160

Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building addresses

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… gateways, street signs and vehicle directional signs. It is expected to be completed in mid-August. Phase II includes … physical addresses for all buildings have led to a long list of address changes. With new street signs in place, the … use physical addresses for non-USPS deliveries and helping visitors navigate using GPS. Due to a time-lag for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41890

Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May

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… new grants from the National Science Foundation topped the list of research grants, with the largest grant totaling … thinking and then use classroom observation and analysis of classroom video of implementations of those tasks to … to support teachers in leading productive, whole class discussion around student mathematical thinking that occurs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865

Transformational Dunn Decade comes to a close

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… campus community offers a final round of thanks for what is now known as the Dunn Decade. The transformational Dunn … , will take the reins of WMU when he officially begins his tenure on Tuesday, Aug. 1. His selection as the ninth president was announced by the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41513

Flu shots are available at Sindecuse Health Center

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… beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 . Vaccinations will be administered by appointment at the health center. Drop-in clinics … vaccine. To make an appointment to get a flu shot, visit the patient portal. Precautions are in place to reduce risks associated with COVID-19. Visitors will continue to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61009

WMU to close all campuses at 3 p.m. for winter storm

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… scheduled for 3 p.m. or later today are canceled.  This article will be updated with special hours as information … the University events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are … others schools around the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74325