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Sky Broncos win regional competition, qualify for nationals

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky Broncos , finished first in this year's regional … against top teams from nine other regions at NIFA's 2015 championship competition, known as SAFECON, which will be … of Aviation. Members of the 2014-15 Sky Broncos team are: Patrick Allen , a sophomore from Hinsdale, Illinois, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19643

David Chaplin obituary

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Chaplin Dr. David Chaplin , a professor emeritus of sociology at Western Michigan … University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as chair of the Department … commission report on Foreign Languages and International Area Studies. Before coming to WMU, Chaplin was a tenured …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Kalamazoo Pride celebrates diversity

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… Friday and Saturday, June 13-14 , in downtown Kalamazoo. The seventh annual Kalamazoo Pride kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday with DJ Matt Downey, the “Miss or Mister … activities planned throughout the day in the youth tent area. Event tickets are $10 for a two-day pass, which is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15855

Finding a team: Dylan Sing’s future in supply chain management

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University senior Dylan Sing of Berrien Center, Michigan, knows how to effectively work with a team. From the classroom and his internships, to winning soccer games … will allow Sing to find the perfect fit in his future career in procurement, logistics, data analysis or wherever …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70000

WMU Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's time for area senior citizens to slip on their dancing shoes in preparation for Western Michigan … will be served. Pre-entertainment will begin with Bingo at 5 p.m. The casino tables will open at 6 p.m., and the dance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45802

Statewide speech tournament will bring 600 to campus

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… 600 to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The tournament will be held at various academic buildings on … address events include student-generated content in the areas of sales, broadcasting, oratory and current events. … Director Steve Marsh at mifa@themifa.org or (734) 352-7401, or MIFA Development Director Jon Becker at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15624

WMU launches comprehensive new online application process

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… process Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The new system streamlines the WMU application process. … the University community has one overriding piece of advice: "Apply Yourself." That's the name of an online … have," says, Dachea Hill , director of admissions. "There are some terrific built-in conveniences, like the fact that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24940

Island Festival features Caribbean vibe

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… features Caribbean vibe Submitted by Deanne Puca on The Kalamazoo Island Fest is in its 20th year. KALAMAZOO, … Riverfront Park.  Admission on Thursday is $5. Admission Friday and Saturday is free until 4 p.m., … cost is $5 for on-site parking. Food, drinks, beer and wine are available with the purchase of tickets, each costing 50 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25976

WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

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… on Wood KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kara Wood , managing director of economic development services for the city of Grand Rapids, will join Western Michigan … University leadership to advance corporate engagement in areas including research, economic development and talent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254

WMU's Heritage Hall is finalist for governor's energy award

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… a finalist for a 2016 Governor's Energy Excellence Award. The 1905 facility, which is WMU's birthplace, underwent a 16-month … "Best Projects-Public" category. The other two finalists are projects from the East Jackson and Parchment public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33747