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Leadership experts to speak at third annual student conference

Haworth College of Business

… the all-day conference includes presentations by high-profile speakers providing motivational, leadership and … all WMU students and is sponsored by the Haworth College of Business and 1st Source Bank. "This year's DESIGNEDtoLEAD … and personal growth strategies," says Dr. Kay Palan , dean of the Haworth College of Business. "The event gives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30172

Fotoula 'Tulla Kaz' Kazanowski obituary

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… Michigan University, died Jan. 7 . She was 89. Kazanowski, of Findlay, Ohio, joined the staff in 1959 and retired in 1990 after 31 years of service to the University. She spent her first decade at … assistant. She moved to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1969, where she was promoted to senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30233

Gold Company to 'swing better' in upcoming performances

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… vocal jazz group, and specialty acts are a part of the group’s energetic presentation. Gold Company … Greg Jasperse Gold Company is under the direction of Greg Jasperse , an alumnus of Western Michigan University—and Gold Company. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30199

WMU selects 'Maus I: A Survivor's Tale' for 2015-16 book read

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… first-year students are expected to read the book. Members of the Kalamazoo community as well as all WMU students and … planned for the fall. About the book "Maus I" is part one of the story of Vladek Spielgelman , a Polish Jew who survived Hitler's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24002

Two area seniors win $20,000 scholarships to study at WMU

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… a senior at Kalamazoo Central High School and the daughter of Todd and Caroline Barkman, and John Schneidenbach , a senior at Portage Central High School and the son of Wally and Jill Schneidenbach. They each will receive … the Mary Upjohn Meader Endowment in WMU's Department of Geography. The fund is named for the celebrated Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23196

New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor

College of Arts and Sciences

… student who is involved in the study or development of renewable energy technologies. The scholarship, begun with a $10,000 endowment, was officially announced during a Nov. 17 reception in WMU's … chemistry students WMU connection The two men, both natives of Iran, made remarks during the event. Akhavan-Tafti told …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667

Filtration solutions company next up in speaker series

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… verified) on Lyon KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The managing director of Separation Solutions, also known as SepSol Process … series at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Jim Lyon will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20 , … which was rescheduled from the previously announced date of Feb. 13, is free and open to the public and begins with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21295

'Million Dollar Quartet' to make Kalamazoo premiere at Miller

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… Quartet" is set on Dec. 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins … and Elvis Presley together. Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll," who was responsible for launching the careers of each icon, gathered the four legendary musicians at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14040

Shirley K. James obituary

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… University staff member, died July 18 . She was 75. James, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 2001 after almost 24 years of service to the University. She was a head cook in Davis … at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or Twelve Baskets Food Pantry of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42232

Do-Dah Parade a kickoff for downtown summer fun

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… Do-Dah Parade a kickoff for downtown summer fun Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Do-Dah Parade Saturday, June 7 , is an event-filled kickoff to summer known as June Jubilee and one of many events packed into a lively weekend. Local people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15857