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WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years
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… Members of the WMU Cooley Innocence Project, including Director Marla Mitchell-Cichon, second from left, celebrate news … 42 years in prison for a robbery and murder he did not commit, thanks to the efforts of the WMU Cooley Law School … its decision, the prosecutor's office agreed that hair comparison evidence used against Watkins does not meet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557
Panel discussion examines spread of fake news
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… examining the widespread proliferation of fake news stories will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Western … the spread. Panelists Sue Ellen Christian, professor of communication and gender and women's studies Mickey Ciokajlo … event is sponsored by the Lee Honors College, School of Communication and Department of Political Science at WMU. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37957
Nominations sought for semiannual staff award
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… Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. … (nonbargaining group for salaried benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). American Federation of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795
Sam Robinson obituary
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… Thursday, Jan. 17 . He was 83. Robinson managed WMU's custodial services division, overseeing custodial service activities associated with the University's … retired early in 1991 after more than 29 years of service to WMU. No additional information is available. Contact: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4401
Poet, advocate for undocumented writers is next Frostic speaker
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… a free public event in 2452 Knauss Hall . In addition to being an essayist and award-winning poet, Castilo is an advocate for undocumented writers. Castilo Castilo (Photo: Ron Martin Dent) Born in Mexico, Castilo emigrated with … and beyond. Every year, a diverse range of readings that encompasses poetry, fiction, nonfiction and drama attract both …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45699
WMU senior named a finalist in international trombone competition
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… WMU senior named a finalist in international trombone competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Evan Clifton KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University senior … been named a finalist in an elite international trombone competition and is headed to Spain. Evan Clifton , of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21676
$5.5 million renovation unveiled at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location
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… (not verified) on Renovations included new classrooms, a computer lounge and modernized furnishings. GRAND RAPIDS, … Michigan University officials, along with Third Ward City Commissioner Senita Lenear, reopened the WMU-Grand Rapids … project. "Reopening WMU's Beltline location will contribute to the city's economic and educational footprint by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26334
Robert S. Wirbel obituary
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… staff in 1964 and retired in 1987 after 23 years of service to the University. He was a security officer for many years at WMU and retired as administrator of safety in the Division of Environmental Health and … in Holland and Hospice of Holland. Visit avinkcremation.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587
WMU students design phone app for Kalamazoo Blues Festival
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… (not verified) on The app is available at the Google Play store. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University student … app that is sure to be a big hit with visitors to the upcoming Kalamazoo Blues Festival , set for Thursday through … tent. The app was designed by Adam Nolan , of Kalamazoo , a computer information systems major, and John Cook , of St. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17289
New MBA concentration in aviation takes flight
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… new concentration in aviation within the MBA program geared toward students interested in management roles in the … best practices. “Business and aviation are inseparable components of a multi-trillion dollar international … world-class international graduate program.” Students will complete all requirements for the MBA degree as well as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15807