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WMU selects 'Maus I: A Survivor's Tale' for 2015-16 book read

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… (not verified) on All first-year students are required to read the book. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … "My Father Bleeds History," as the 2015-16 University Common Read. All first-year students are expected to read the book. Members of the Kalamazoo community as well as all WMU students and employees are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24002

WMU trustees select new board secretary

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… University Board of Trustees named Dr. Kahler B. Schuemann to serve as secretary to the board, replacing Betty A. Kocher , whose is stepping … services at the University of Alaska, Prince William Sound Community College as well as roles as both director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28993

June Jubilee events mark start of summer in downtown Kalamazoo

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… June Jubilee events mark start of summer in downtown Kalamazoo Submitted by Deanne Puca on Buster Bronco … After 7 p.m., people younger than 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Festival highlights Entertainment … that is deep-fried and covered with honey and cinnamon; mousaka, a Greek casserole; spinach pie; grape leaves; and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24283

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… Jones Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jones (Photo: John A. Lacko, Kalamazoo Gazette) KALAMAZOO, … Business Technology and Research Park in honor of the late community leader Robert B. Jones . Robert Jones Way will be … to the generation of more than 800 high-paying jobs in the community at 42 private firms. As mayor, he made sure all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

Ribfest highlighted by musical performances

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo Ribfest (Photo credit: Sarah Steinnon, Townsquare Media) KALAMAZOO, … Proceeds from the Kalamazoo Ribfest will benefit the Arc Community Advocates, which works with individuals who have … that sell ribs and chicken in original barbecue sauces. To complement the ribs, additional food vendors will be …

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

WMU libraries extend hours at end of semester

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… service desk also will be staffed until closing time to assist students with their research questions and library … needs. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10 , hours are extended to midnight at Waldo Library. Sunday, Dec. 11 , Waldo … From that time through Thursday, Dec. 15 , Waldo will go to a 24-hour schedule to assist students as they prepare for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36788

Insomnia prevention device takes first place at annual Pitch Competition

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… Insomnia prevention device takes first place at annual Pitch Competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Just Right Temp, a device to combat insomnia invented by Western Michigan University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39431

Terrell named National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete

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… Team laurels in 2014. WMU's all-time leader in career completion percentage, Terrell led the Broncos to consecutive bowl berths, including the first bowl victory … the 2015 Bahamas Bowl. Boasting the top two single-season completion percentages in the University's history, he ranks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36082

New rankings put WMU supply chain program at No. 2 in nation

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… by Stacey Lowis on Software Advice ranked schools according to program reputation and tech emphasis. KALAMAZOO, … program. The new ranking is by Software Advice , a company that does detailed research on thousands of supply chain software applications as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21637

New WMUK-FM manager hails from NPR station in Maryland

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… the University of Maryland Eastern Shore since 2011. Prior to that, he was interim general manager of the station for … Williams brings a strong background in station management, community engagement, strategic planning and grant writing … of the University of New Hampshire, Durham, who majored in communication and minored in music. Williams' current …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32272