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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

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

Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life

W Magazine

… program. This program of study prepares a student to sit for the exam to become a practicing occupational therapy … Association, is also the donor who made The Sammons Center for Innovation and Research in Occupation-based Technology … In July 2022, the Department of Occupational Therapy formally celebrated 100 years of achievement. Faculty, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000

WMU adds new health care concentration to MBA program

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… KALAMAZOO—Starting in fall 2013, students who are looking for a career in a health care-related field now have the … and graduate programs. “The MBA program is not just for business students anymore.” Health industry rising … fast-growing field,” Deshpande says. “There is a huge need for health care management—the business side of health care. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8658

Claude S. Phillips Jr. obituary

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… and co-founder of what is now the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, died April 17 . He was 91. Phillips … and area studies. Largely as a result of Phillips' efforts in curricular and other areas, WMU received the 1966 … the tribulations and quests of an Appalachian miner struggling to improve his life and the life of his family. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15877

Mildred K. 'Millie' Hedrick obituary

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Mildred K. "Millie" Hedrick , a former Western Michigan University librarian, died May 1 . … was 94. Hedrick, of Kalamazoo, had been a librarian at WMU for 14 years. She also had worked at the Upjohn Co. for seven years and served with the U.S. Navy during World …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40211

Broker's take on real estate to launch Keystone speaker series

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… national conferences, sharing his expertise and excitement for the industry at numerous events and organizations. Jaqua … Bank Breakfast Speaker Series provides an opportunity for the local community to hear top business leaders and WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1604

Trombone student captures international win in Paris

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… Trombone Festival's classical trombone division for students to age 25. Competitors in the division are … also competed in the J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition for jazz players up to age 25, but was edged out in that … Evan Clifton of Howell, Mich., and Kirsten Schaffert of Sanford, Mich., both WMU music students, were also in Paris …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/960

Mending the mind with music

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… that with her business, The Music Therapy Center of California . Through neurologic-informed music therapy and music lessons, Guy empowers … program, is co-founder of The Music Therapy Center of California. A 2005 graduate of WMU's music therapy program, Guy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47725

Experts to address rapidly changing food industry during Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… 23, and Wednesday, March 24, and will be held virtually for the first time in the program’s history.  Dr. Russell … that equation has changed since COVID-19. Celia Swanson , former executive vice president at Walmart, will speak about disruptive change and preparing for it. Her deep expertise in retail, large-scale …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63371