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Students to compete for $16,000 Multicultural Leader Scholarships

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… WMU KALAMAZOO—Some 140 high school seniors will compete in the Multicultural Leader Scholarship competition at Western … campus. Only qualifying students from select high schools are invited to compete. During the competition, they will … Martin Luther King Jr. Academy as well as one of about 50 Multicultural Leader Scholarships, each totaling $16,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13581

WMU trustees to elect officers at upcoming meeting

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… WMU trustees to elect officers at upcoming meeting Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will meet … programs and support initiatives at WMU also are part of the agenda. As is the case with all meetings of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30193

Distinguished alumni nominations sought

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… sought Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking nominations for the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The award, typically given … of the campus community and other supporting materials are welcome. For more information , contact Hardy Figueroa …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21954

University Jazz Lab Band performs with guest artists

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… Jazz Lab Band performs Wednesday, Feb. 14. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Jazz Lab Band will present a Valentine to the community with a quartet of guest artists and a specially programmed concert at … The event is free and open to the public. Joining the band are WMU jazz studies alumni Benje Daneman , Gene Knific , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44989

Anthropology alumna digging life after graduation

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… Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing further education. Read more success stories here . FARMINGTON …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58025

Edith M. Yahr obituary

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… at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was 84. Yahr joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 1997 after 10 years of service to the University. She was a word processor … National Cemetery. The family obituary and a message book are available at obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28333

Dancers and musicians perform for annual conference

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… a ballet choreographed by WMU's Sharon Garber , during the 2014 annual conference of Corps de Ballet International … and senior Jesse Hoisington of Commerce Township, are all majoring in dance. They were accompanied by Dr. … , contact Sharon Garber, Department of Dance, at (269) 387-5841 or sharon.garber@wmich.edu. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17291

New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan

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… New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan Submitted … returns in West Michigan by acquiring small businesses. The fund seeks to take equity positions in companies with … According to McIver, a record number of baby boomers are looking to retire and transition the ownership of their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872

Mary J. Bullock obituary

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… Bullock , who for 20 years served as a library assistant in the Education Library at Western Michigan University, died … a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Colorado in 1963 before coming to Kalamazoo. She joined … may be made to the organization of one's choice. People are invited to leave condolences at langelands.com . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7817

Armed robbery triggers campus safety alert

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… was robbed of several personal belongings in a room on the fourth floor of the residence hall. The robbery happened … at about 3 p.m. The suspects, who were carrying a gun, are described as two black males age 19 to 20. One was … about the event should call police dispatch at (269) 387-5555. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23258