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Barbara A. Barton obituary

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… Barbara A. Barton, Western Michigan University associate professor emerita of social work, died June 15. She was 55. Barton, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 2005 and retired in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40725

WMU's nonprofit leadership program named best in nation

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… WMU's nonprofit leadership program named best in nation Submitted by … Michigan University's undergraduate program in nonprofit leadership has been named the single program in the nation that exemplifies overall best practices in nonprofit career preparation and growth. Recognized for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20904

Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit

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… in Billings' documentary " Painting Dreams: The Story of Johnson Simon ." Recently recognized with a national … quest to overcome, through his craft, the challenges of cerebral palsy. At the same time, it showcases Billings' … As a youth, cruelly and frequently teased because of his condition and treated in school as though he had an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32044

Fall residence hall sign-up begins

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… housing on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Residence Life has a variety of halls to choose from, and each one has something unique to offer with different room features, living options and … In addition to the social and academic benefits of living on campus, students who choose to live in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29695

WMU BTR Park welcomes new architectural and engineering firm

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… Business Technology and Research Park melds a tradition of sustainability and a vision aimed at protecting the … community that was already full after a reconfiguration of the facility freed up the 3,500 square feet. Seven … Campus with WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The park is home to high-tech companies focused on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19492

Men's soccer team releases its 2014 schedule

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… team has 18 games on its slate this year , including seven of those at home. The Broncos, under second-year head coach … to watch. By the time we compete in the MAC portion of the schedule, we will be prepared for anything." … University at Pat Patterson Stadium Aug. 23. The season officially gets underway Aug. 29, when the Broncos square …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16320

Saudi Students Association named best member group nationwide

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… University Saudi Students Association best member out of more than 300 Saudi student groups nationwide. The WMU club was selected "in recognition and appreciation of your outstanding and distinguished leadership" for the … Alaqeel , who served as association president and president of the Saudi Students Union in Michigan during the 2013-14 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20073

Campus gets ready for United Way launch

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… its commitment to education and recognizes the importance of supporting efforts to provide all children a quality … WMU graduates since 1904, including the anticipated number of degrees to be awarded in the current 2014-15 academic year. Education is one of three priorities identified by the United Way of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18457

WMU students design phone app for Kalamazoo Blues Festival

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… Useful information, good graphics The app is chock full of useful information and high-quality graphics, from artist … bios and performance times to maps showing important points of interest, including stages, bathrooms and the beer tent. The app was designed by Adam Nolan , of Kalamazoo , a computer information systems major, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17289

Music student wins trombone competition

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… has won an important competition for young trombonists, one of two recent contests in which he was a finalist. Nick Dewyer , of Chelsea, who will be a sophomore this fall, won the Larry … 2014 International Trombone Festival at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. With the win, Dewyer brings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16704