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Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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… With the winter season just around the corner, this time of year is a good time to review Western Michigan … classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification via one of the methods listed below, all normal operations will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/50826

Local gourmet chocolatier to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… (not verified) on Laham KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The co-owner of a family-owned gourmet chocolate shop will be the next … series at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Steve Laham of Chocolates by Grimaldi will speak at  8 a.m. Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30457

WMU dining remains open, transitions to carry-out only

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… Michigan University Dining Services is continuing to offer nutritious, delicious and comforting fare for … from self-serve options and limited hours or closed some of its smaller venues. On Monday morning, following Michigan … announcement all restaurants and bars were to cease offering dine-in consumption, WMU immediately responded by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58531

Ribfest highlighted by musical performances

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… event at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place in Kalamazoo. One of the original downtown festivals, Ribfest has been held … To complement the ribs, additional food vendors will be offering side items and sweet treats to top off the culinary experience. The event will also bring in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41161

George 'Stewart' Johnson obituary

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… faculty member, died Aug. 6 . He was 96. Johnson, of Grand Rapids and Spring Lake, joined the WMU faculty in 1960 and retired in 1984 after 24 years of service to the University. He was a professor of mechanical engineering, including serving as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42231

WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic

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… students Jessica Graber, left, and Kimi Rook, right, and professor Robert Bensley, middle, meeting to discuss their … to “keep the social in social distancing,” “be a source of light and love for someone who may be alone during this … Kimi Rook , who will be concurrently pursuing a Master of Public Health in global epidemiology and disease control …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58876

Memorial service set for Anthony Ellis

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… verified) on Anthony Ellis KALAMAZOO—Friends and colleagues of Western Michigan University's Dr. Anthony Ellis, who died … service at 2 p.m. in Kanley Chapel. Ellis, an associate professor of English, died in Worcester, Mass., after a two-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12792

Honors college dean honored by international geochemists group

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… on Koretsky KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Carla Koretsky , dean of Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College and … Geochemical Society, the largest international organization of professional geochemists.  The award can be made annually and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15865

Oboist teams up with pianist, dancer and lighting designer for free concert

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… designer Peggy Mead-Finizio , will present an evening of music and dance featuring works by J.S. Bach and Elliott … to the public. About Courtney Miller Miller is assistant professor of oboe at the University of Iowa and has been hailed by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38477

Broadway producer picks WMU theatre student's song for contest

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… contest. Ken Davenport , known for his productions of "Kinky Boots," "Avenue Q," "Godspell," "Macbeth" and "Altar Boyz," has chosen the song "Scared of Falling" by theatre student Kevin J. Watson II for his Davenport Songwriting Contest. "Scared of Falling" is from Watson's original musical, "Enough," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13122