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35th Western Invitational Jazz Fest features MacArthur grant recipient

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Zenón KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saxophonist and MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant recipient Miguel … Saturday, March 14 . Both events will take place in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The March 14 concert will mark the … students and faculty round out the daylong event, which is considered one of the premier collegiate festivals in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22144

Former Bronco star Tim Lester tapped as new head football coach

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… verified) on Lester at the press conference announcing his appointment. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Former Bronco standout Tim … coach at Western Michigan University, WMU Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard announced Jan. 13.  Lester, who comes … to a Mid-American Conference championship appearance his senior season. Since then, he has risen through the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37472

Alum's degree research evolves into new company

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… Alum's degree research evolves into new company Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Ravindra KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a doctoral student, … a company that Ravindra started to build in earnest his final year of graduate school. The young CEO has reached …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34571

Judy K. Dunn obituary

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… and retired in 2002 after more than 27 years of service to the University. At the time of retirement, she was an … for University Recreation. Survivors include a daughter who is a WMU staff member. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33023

2017-18 room and board rates top WMU board agenda

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… 2017-18 room and board rates top WMU board agenda Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … WMU Trustees will consider rates recommended by the administration for the coming academic year. The University … percent of beginning freshmen. Also on the April 27 agenda is a recommendation to name the two buildings in the Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39597

Communication prof receives Professor of the Year award

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… the Year award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Christian LANSING, Mich.—Western Michigan University Professor … by the faculty from Michigan’s 15 public universities to the education of undergraduate students. The Academic … and dedication to student success," says Dr. Daniel J. Hurley , CEO of the Michigan Association of State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31567

Faculty member Anthony Ellis dies, campus memorial service planned

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… Faculty member Anthony Ellis dies, campus memorial service planned Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Anthony Ellis Dr. Anthony Ellis , associate professor of English and an … faculty in 2005, taught courses on Shakespeare and the history of drama. Until shortly before his death, he served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12548

WMU-Cooley Law School affiliation subject of next Keystone Breakfast

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… WMU-Cooley Law School affiliation subject of next Keystone Breakfast Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn … "The WMU and Cooley Law School Affiliation." The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … or by calling (269) 387-6059. Free parking is available in the nearby Fetzer Center parking lot. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14212

Charlie H. Harris obituary

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… Charlie H. Harris obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Charlie H. Harris , a retired Western Michigan University staff member, … staff in 1981 and retired in 1991 after 10 years of service to the University. He was a member of what is now landscape …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37174

'Queer Voices in Hip Hop: Cultures, Communities and Contemporary Performance'

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Long before Lil Nas X, LGBTQ+ artists made hip-hop music—they just weren't donning hot pink … cowboy outfits and rapping about riding down an "Old Town Road'' on primetime television. Dr. Lauron Kehrer , assistant professor of …

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