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Irene E. (Illes) Tocco obituary
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… to WMU in 1978 and retired in 1988 after almost 10 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, she was a utility food worker in the … and message book . Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of the Valley or to the Assumption Village Activity …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46805
Two WMU programs awarded $1 million federal grants to help students
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… that each total more than $1 million. The U.S. Department of Education awarded a $1.1 million Student Support Services … unique, serve students who qualify by meeting at least one of the following eligibility factors and having an academic … The future educator program, housed in the College of Education and Human Development, accepts and serves …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26605
WMU's Children’s Place Learning Center hosting open house
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… Campus, is an attractive child care option for children of WMU students, faculty and staff as well as the Kalamazoo … is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and partners with WMU's College of Education and Human Development to provide a high-quality …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13487
WMU football at 11-0 after 38-0 win over Buffalo
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Under the direction of head coach P.J. Fleck , the No. 14 (AP) ranked Western … to 11-0 and 7-0 in the Mid-American Conference. A crowd of 26,136 weathered freezing temperatures and high winds … for career passing yards, surpassing the previous record of 11,329 held by Tim Hiller. With one game left in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36571
High school music students to spend two weeks learning, performing on campus
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… Center Recital Hall. Saturday, July 23 10:30 a.m.—Festival of five simultaneous chamber music concerts (string, … runs through July 23. Each participant is enrolled in one of seven seminars: string, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, voice or composition. Most of the rehearsals and classes at SEMINAR 2016 will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33435
Nominations open in honorary degree process
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… approved in 2015 by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees, WMU's Honorary Degree Committee has issued a call for nominations of individuals to be considered for honorary degrees from … 2017. The committee will accept nominations through the end of September and review the nominations received in October …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34743
WMU to hold Foster Care Awareness Walk
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… program in the nation for young people who have aged out of foster care. May is National Foster Care month, providing … all across the nation to focus their attention on the needs of youth in foster care. According to research by the Casey Family Programs, only around 2 to 4 percent of youth from the foster care system earned a college degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39598
Single ticket on-sale dates announced for Miller's 2014-15 season
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… Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series 2014-15 seasons. Members of the Miller E-club have access to exclusive presales … or in person, and a valid Bronco ID is required at the time of pickup. Single ticket on-sale dates are subject to … in parentheses after each title. Listed events are part of the Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series unless …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18105
Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care
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… who support foster care youth and alumni in their pursuit of higher education and career success will gather at … 4 p.m. Friday, May 16 , on campus in the Fetzer Center. Professionals engaged in foster care-related activities as … free events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of increasing access and success in higher education for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655
Flags lowered Friday for Navy SEAL Brett Allen Marihugh
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on all campuses of Western Michigan University and throughout Michigan will be lowered to half-staff Friday, May 8 , in honor of Navy SEAL Brett Allen Marihugh , of Livonia. Marihugh, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23531