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ROTC graduate first in Michigan to receive military award
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… first in the state to receive a prestigious national award for students serving in the military and excelling in … of Sterling Heights, Mich., was recognized by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, a … top graduating electrical or communication engineer in Air Force ROTC in the nation. Soeder, who earned a bachelor's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/579
54th annual Concerto Concert features student soloists
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… The concert is free and open to the public. Simmer will perform an aria from Gaetano Donizetti’s opera "Don Pasquale," Qu will perform Jan Sibelius’s "Violin Concerto," and Yang will perform Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s "Bassoon Concerto." In addition …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6296
Alumna honored as bobsled athlete
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… Eberling KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University alumna and former Bronco volleyball player Katie Eberling was voted … teamed with pilot Elana Mayers. Eberling remains a hopeful for the Sochi Olympics in 2014, beginning with the upcoming …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8689
Maryann Haws-Johnson obituary
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on MaryAnn Haws-Johnson , a former coordinator of what is now the Swain Education … to the University. She worked at Bronson Methodist Hospital for 11 years before coming to WMU. A three-time WMU alumna, Haws-Johnson …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26322
"Abandoned" - Anna LeChard
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… did not return? Would once populated buildings be left for ruin? In my image, I pictured an abandoned church. A building that is meant for large groups of people is now empty, deteriorating and forgotten. As I entered the church I had an eerie feeling. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59471
Impacting students a world away
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… application process." Called to Volunteer Papes' passion for helping others started while she was in high school and … States. I've been to Colorado to build houses with Habitat for Humanity. Another trip I went to San Antonio, Texas, to … study sessions. "Having this job has instilled a love for teaching and was part of the reason why I applied for my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031
Thomas J. Carr obituary
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… by Deanne Puca on Thomas J. Carr Thomas J. Carr , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died … service to the University. He was associate vice president for operations for the University in the Office of Business and Finance. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33588
Campus wayfinding topic of public input session
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… of the first step in developing a wayfinding master plan for the University. An hour-long public input session with … develop a wayfinding master plan as well as recommendations for future phased implementation that may include both … in the planning and design of comprehensive graphic systems for the public environment. Their work combines identity, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16013
George Vuicich obituary
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… 1965 to 1968, developing an innovative geography curriculum for elementary schools. He wrote one book on teaching … the same subject. He was a member of the Michigan Council for Geography Teachers and the National Council for Geographic Education. Vuicich returned to WMU in 1968 as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28519
WMU trustees slated to meet in formal session
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… WMU trustees slated to meet in formal session Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … will consider items ranging from water main easements for residence hall construction to changes in the Faculty Senate's constitution and bylaws when it meets in formal session on campus Tuesday, June 10 . Meeting at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16437