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Helen J. Flaspohler obituary

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… verified) on Helen J. Flaspohler Helen J. Flaspohler , who for 19 years was instrumental in developing private fundraising efforts for Western Michigan University, died April 18 in Kalamazoo. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613

Charles H. Ludlow obituary

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… of service on WMU's governing board, Ludlow was praised for giving "his time and talents to Western in the … Emeritus Maury E. Reed, who served on the board with him for many years, says he was a special man. "Chuck Ludlow was … United Way, Girl Scouts, Kalamazoo College and the Kellogg Foundation Trust. WMU named him 1991 Volunteer of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/518

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… global engagement opportunities in April Submitted by Korey Force on WMU's International Festival includes cultural displays, foods and performances by WMU student organizations. KALAMAZOO, … annual International Festival, Japanese language courses for teens and a wide scope of globally focused lectures. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38968

Trustees authorize two lease agreements

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… A two-year lease extension of a lease with Megee Printing for 250 square feet of retail space in the Bernhard Center … lease agreement of up to five years with Blue Atlantis Inc. for 1,450 square feet of retail space also in the Bernhard Center for the site of a casual restaurant.   Contact: Cheryl …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1101

Janice L. Carlson obituary

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Carlson Janice L. Carlson , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died May 3 … in 1994 after 26 years of service to the University. For many years, she was first cook for the Dining Services unit that prepared food for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3334

White, Potter, Nowak and Parker are headed to the NFL

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… Bills, 1995) and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer E.J. Biggers (Tampa Bay, 2009). Jordan White During 2011 season, … native, White eclipsed the Mid-American Conference record for career receiving yards (4,187) and tied the career mark for catches (306). In the 2011 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/376

Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU

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… with a fellow Fulbright scholar. KALAMAZOO—Dramatic efforts to forge democratic reform in Myanmar inspired Zaw Thein to … and trips to Chicago." Life in the U.S. One of the biggest cultural changes Thein experienced settling into life …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139

Film students capture top prize in national CNN contest

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… like to have their work broadcast on CNN and singled out for honors by an international team of journalists. … sponsored by CNN, Reporters Without Borders USA and the Ford Foundation. They will be flown to New York next week to see their work showcased Thursday, May 3, for World Press Freedom Day. The pair created an original …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/361

Alumna Rachel Swearingen wins Rona Jaffe writers' award

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… City on Sept. 20. Swearingen, still astounded by the honor for which she was anonymously nominated, says the prize will … a novel she's been developing. "That's huge, because my biggest hurdle has been finding the time to work on a larger … plans to turn to her novel in earnest. A Kalamazoo resident for about seven years, she moved to the area from Seattle to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1599

Students win two categories, $10,000 in statewide competition

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… Challenge, winning more than $10,000 in micro-grants for their innovative ideas. WMU teams won the Most … is administered by the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship, with semifinalist and finalist judging … Pigeon, Mich., and Andrew Schutz of Howell, Mich., won for Best App with Reuse-e. The app solution tracks excess …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5569