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Virginia (Robinson) Sorenson obituary
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… at WMU she taught and served as director of summer schools for teacher training. A lifelong educator, she began her … elementary school principal and K-12 curriculum coordinator for Michigan's Wyoming Public Schools. Sorenson earned …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39378
Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography
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… orthopedic surgeon, inventor, and businessman, best known for his inventions, which revolutionized orthopedic care and brought comfort to patients and convenience to doctors and hospital … son Lee joined the company as general manager, and in 1958, sales hit $1 million. In 1964, Dr. Stryker retired from his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108
William 'Bill' Doolittle obituary
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… obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Doolittle Former Bronco head football coach and WMU Hall of Famer … He was 90. Doolittle headed the Bronco football team for 11 seasons from 1964-74, leading WMU to its first … Read more here . Services A celebration of his life is set for noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22 , on campus in the Seelye …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15123
Business students take third in project management competition
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… Institute, the competition topic, "Improving the Affordability of Higher Education in Michigan," tasked … Management Body of Knowledge—to determine solutions for higher education affordability and to build a project plan to execute the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23450
WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact
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… to a compact known as "To College, Through College." The effort, championed by Grand Rapids Mayor George K. Heartwell , … research university role to this important community effort," said Dunn at the compact signing. "For more than 100 years, we've been providing higher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905
WMU trustees schedule 2014 meeting dates
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… Michigan University Board of Trustees set its meeting dates for the remainder of the year. 2014 Board of Trustees … articles Hettinger, Asmonga-Knapp to lead WMU trustees for 2014 | Jan. 22, 2014 Trustees authorize acquisition of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12921
WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide
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… Much of the recognition Van Houten is receiving is for his work developing the gateway treatment—placing signs … were actually following the posted speed limits. So, he suggested enlisting police to strictly enforce the law when children were walking to and from school, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296
WMU video wins viewer support competition hosted by Planet Forward
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… WMU video wins viewer support competition hosted by Planet Forward Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Final … announced this spring. KALAMAZOO—Second Nature and Planet Forward announced April 21 that Western Michigan … year's competition highlighted the institution's strategies for building a culture of sustainability, both in campus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15427
WMU campus on final countdown to becoming tobacco free
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… around campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With just two weeks to go before Western Michigan University becomes a tobacco-free campus, communication efforts are moving into high gear to prepare members of the … . Insurance policy changes triggered by the Affordable Care Act mean more cessation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18097
Aug. 26 Washington State University event celebrates life of Elson Floyd
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… to attend the long-planned celebration of the life of former WMU President Elson S. Floyd , who died June 20 at … State University and a nationally respected voice for affordable, accessible higher education. He died of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26421