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Dr. Meshulam Groper obituary

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… and retired in 2000 after more than 20 years of service to the University. He originally taught in the Department of … on a variety of departmental, college and Universitywide committees, often as chair or in other leadership roles. He … was a member of several professional organizations. Before coming to WMU, Groper was a senior researcher at Technion in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43246

Clara A. Van Eck obituary

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… staff in 1971 and retired in 1984 after 13 years of service to the University. She was an accounting clerk for the … St., in Kalamazoo. Remembrances Memorial gifts may be made to Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired, 702 W. … 5473 Croyden Ave., Kalamazoo 49009. Visit langelands.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45210

New business majors at WMU fill need for business professionals

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… law major is offered through the Department of Finance and Commercial Law. Business analytics major meets demands The … business analytics major addresses industry needs related to the escalating opportunities for businesses to collect … will grow 19 percent faster than other disciplines in coming years. "In addition to the promising employment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33167

Bronco football announces 2018 schedule

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… by Deanne Puca on Jamauri Bogan KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In its upcoming 2018 season, Western Michigan University's football … at the University of Michigan. All game times are currently to be announced. 2018 Bronco football home schedule Friday, … Saturday, Sept. 15 , vs. Delaware State University, CommUniverCity Saturday, Oct. 6 , vs. Eastern Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45490

Constitution Day talk focuses on women's influence in American politics

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… politics Submitted by Deanne Puca on Women gained the right to vote in 1920. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Dr. J. Kevin Corder will speak on whether women's right to vote altered American politics as he delivers the U.S. … Notre Dame are the authors of "Counting Women’s Ballots," a comprehensive assessment of women’s voting in the 1920s and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42615

WMU Humanities Center puts focus on urban food in presentation

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… (not verified) on Pothukuchi's talk is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing food in the middle … might seem counter-intuitive. But those who attend an upcoming presentation sponsored by the Western Michigan … of the city speaks as part of the center's Reimagining Community Speaker Series. Kami Pothukuchi , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30961

Trustees approve new three-year faculty contract

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… was reached Sept. 5 , just as the old contract was set to expire. Union members voted to ratify the new contract Sept. 19 . With the board's … increase. In addition, a research supplement of 1 percent becomes effective in Jan. 1, 2018 , and another 1 percent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42775

Trustees set strategic direction for WMU for next five years

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… the Gold Standard 2020, a five-year strategic plan designed to build on a three-year strategic planning period that has … resourced as part of the plan's implementation in the coming weeks. The plan also embraces the principles of … way that could prevent the University from successfully accomplishing its long-term goals. "The next steps are for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31205

Final public session scheduled for new Valley Dining Center

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The third and final session designed to involve students and the WMU community in the design process for the new Valley Dining … Two planning sessions held earlier this year, sought community input on building placement and architectural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18459

Assault on WMU's Asylum Lake property reported

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… T-shirt, red basketball shorts and sunglasses knocked her to the ground and assaulted her at the preserve, which is … as being 20 to 28 years old, having either a tan or dark complexion with brown hair, and as being 5 foot 8 inches to … of Public Safety are investigating and gathering a more complete description of the suspect, the time of the attack …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26016