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Popular women's store founders next up in Entrepreneurship Series

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… (not verified) on Reinholt and Terranella-Hoffman KALAMAZOO—The co-founders of one of downtown Kalamazoo's most popular … Cakes Boutique, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14 , in 2150 Schneider Hall as part of the Haworth College of Business … public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kayla Hunt at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3291

Dunbar Hall to be transformed in $40 million renovation project

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… state capital outlay dollars.  Some $30 million from the state of Michigan and $10 million in funding raised by … Internal renovations slated The overhaul of the nearly 50-year-old, 78,000-square-foot building in the academic core of campus includes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51700

Young honors college team finishes national contest among top 10

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… among top 10 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Five area students competed in academic contest. KALAMAZOO—Five … a Western Michigan University program finished among the top 10 nationally in the American Computer Science … was invited to compete in the all-star round after placing 15th overall in the 2011-12 general competition. In that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1294

"Kzoo Sings!" returns to Miller Auditorium

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Those who love to sing are invited to gather to perform some favorite songs in a casual and fun atmosphere from  7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 , in Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36896

First responder training at vacant Bernhard Center Nov. 10-12

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… University's vacated Bernhard Center is slated to be the backdrop for an intensive first responder training … Friday through Sunday, Nov. 10-12 . Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) personnel, along with firefighters … The spacious and unoccupied Bernhard Center offers a rare chance for first responders to engage in realistic, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73333

Funds available to help small businesses hire summer interns

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… Mich.—Small businesses in West Michigan and across the state can apply for matching funds to help them hire … runs the internship award program for all of Michigan's 15 public universities. Last year: More than $342,774 was … hire up to two interns for summer 2019. "The matching funds are to help small businesses with 250 or fewer employees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51259

EUP 'Welcome to Someday' campaign garners marketing award

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the fourth time in 10 years, the marketing team for Western … Silver Award in the mixed media campaign category of the 2015 University Professional & Continuing Education Association … in the Battle Creek, Grand Rapids and Metro Detroit areas. The EUP videos, which can be viewed at bit.ly/1LyC2Gb …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27399

Elizabeth DeYoung obituary

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… Michigan University, died July 4 . She was 100. DeYoung, of Portage, Michigan, joined the staff in 1967 and retired in 1981 after 14 years of … held. Remembrances The family obituary and message book are available through Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36399

Two WMU programs awarded $1 million federal grants to help students

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… federal grants that each total more than $1 million.   The U.S. Department of Education awarded a $1.1 million … government, and students who may have a disability and are registered with WMU's Disability Services for Students. … WMU programs were refunded for a cycle starting fall 2015 and ending August 2020. For more information on the TRiO …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26605

WMU adds special day for transfer students to complete enrollment

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… has added a special Transfer Decision Day Wednesday, Aug. 5 , to allow students a final organized event to complete their enrollment and other campus business before the … be ready to register for fall classes. Although students are encouraged to apply early in the year in which they plan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25849