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University partners with city to promote 'shared prosperity' for residents

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… signed July 9 , designates the University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic … civic transformation."  Dr. Don Cooney , Kalamazoo city commissioner and Walker Institute associate director, and Dr. … roles in the development of the initiative adopted by commissioners in March. Cooney, a WMU associate professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48062

Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout

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… book stacks. Additional new furniture will be added later this spring. "Students are going to love the new space," says Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. "It feels brighter and … unique challenges for any facility update," says Garrison. "Moving thousands of items off-site wasn't feasible, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135

Women's basketball 2012-13 schedule set

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… Western Michigan Unversity women’s basketball team is scheduled to play two home exhibition games, 12 other … post-season participants." Basketball fans can preview this year's team at one of two pre-season exhibition matches … schedule," Clipfell said. "We have a very young team, and this schedule will throw us into the fire early and often, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1554

Shane Clipfell named women's basketball head coach

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… as the sixth women's basketball head coach in program history. Clipfell is leaving Michigan State University, where he served as … at every level of women's basketball. "Shane embodies the vision and passion, and has the championship experience as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/324

Robert 'Bobby' M. Davidson obituary

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… a part-time percussion instructor and retired in 1983 as assistant professor emeritus of music after more than 30 years of service to the University. He is credited with developing the fully accredited Jazz … Davidson as the "Godfather of Jazz" in recognition of his service to WMU. A more far-reaching accolade followed in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/774

Campus United Way campaign kicks off at rally

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… Thursday, Sept. 13 , in front of the Bernhard Center. This year's campaign will run through Wednesday, Nov. 14. The University has established a goal of $300,000, which will contribute to the … launch the WMU United Way Campaign 2012," says Dr. Joe Reish, dean of University Libraries and chair of the campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1441

Trustees approve retirements of numerous faculty and staff members

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… engineering, 28 years, effective Dec. 31, 2012 Dr. Christopher M. Korth , professor of finance and commercial law, … retirements Sandra F. Blanchard , director of academic advising in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 43 … effective Jan. 31, 2013 Marsha A. Mahan , academic advisor in the Bronson School of Nursing, 24 years, effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3400

Matchbox Twenty to play on-campus concert

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… Feb. 13 , at Miller Auditorium. Phillip Phillips, guitarist and 2012 American Idol winner will open the show. … , by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858 or by visiting the Miller Auditorium Box Office. Tickets purchased … sound, magnifying the indelible melodies, crafty lyricism, and catchy hooks that have defined their multi-platinum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3079

WMU offers summer seminar series on digital research

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… begins May 30. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is offering a series of presentations and a workshop for … , "Digital Gower and the Virtual Library." Dr. Eve Salisbury, professor of English, will discuss and demonstrate the "The Gower Project," a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7264

Fountain Plaza reopens after summer improvements

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… a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The plaza was cordoned off this summer while the area was redesigned to improve … were Rex Bell , representing the contractor, the Miller-Davis Co., and Kenneth Peregon , representing the project … business and finance. "I'm ecstatic to be here and see this done," Dunn told the assembled crowd. "You can't go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10405