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Bike race part of weekend of cycling events
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… weekend of activities scheduled for area cyclists features Western Michigan University's eighth annual competitive … to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13 , at WMU's Business, Technology and Research Park located on the Parkview Campus in … races throughout the day for participants of every age and ability level. Online registration ends at 10 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7706
Mayo Clinic biologist is at the cutting edge of cancer research
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… cancer is why it starts: the immune system fails to detect and kill cells that become cancerous," says Suryawanshi. … anti-cancer immunity." Suryawanshi grew up in Latur, India and was working as a surgeon in Mumbai when he developed an … he started applying to universities to further his career. Western Michigan University professor Dr. Karim Essani , an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57078
WMU has several connections with film premiering at Air Zoo
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… at Air Zoo in Portage, Mich. PORTAGE, Mich.—Some prominent Western Michigan University connections will be revealed … premiere of the film "Pilot Error." Award-winning actress and WMU graduate Kate Thomsen , makes her screen debut in … and delighted with what they have achieved since leaving Western." The cast also includes familiar Hollywood actors …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20050
Edith M. Yahr obituary
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Edith M. Yahr , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Sept. 23 at … in Kalamazoo. She was 84. Yahr joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 1997 after 10 years of service to the University. She was a word processor operator I and a receptionist in the Graduate College. Many remember …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28333
University Symphonic Band plans winter concert
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… University Symphonic Band plans winter concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Symphonic Band's winter concert is Feb. 22. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Symphonic Band will perform a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21658
School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith
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… (not verified) on C. Curtis-Smith KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music will present a … Hall. A reception will follow the concert, which is free and open to the public. During the concert, WMU faculty … of bowed piano strings invented by Curtis-Smith. The Western Brass Quintet will play two movements of "Games," a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21878
WMU United Way celebration slated
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… in the Gilmore Theatre Complex Atrium will mark the end of Western Michigan University's campus United Way campaign. As of early January, faculty, staff, students and retirees pledged more than 93 percent of the campaign's … goal of $282,335, a number that represents all certificates and degrees awarded to WMU graduates since 1904, including …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21043
Faculty member selected to head institutional effectiveness
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Brylinsky KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees has named a … Dr. Jody Brylinsky , professor of human performance and health education, during their Feb. 29 meeting to … which provides leadership to develop, integrate and improve WMU's academic program planning, institutional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/189
Elaine Chew obituary
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… physician assistant in the Sindecuse Health Center at Western Michigan University, died Oct. 11 . She was 82. Chew joined the WMU staff in 1975 and retired in 1990 after 14 years of service to the University. The Holland, Michigan, resident was a former medical technologist …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36392
Theatre students stage Tony Award-winning musical 'Hairspray'
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… Shaw Theatre April 12-21 KALAMAZOO--University Theatre at Western Michigan University will stage the Tony … 8 p.m. Friday, April 20, at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at 2 and 8 p.m. "Hairspray" follows the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair, big dance moves, and an even bigger heart, as she becomes an overnight …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/333