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Larry E. Syndergaard obituary
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… , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of English, died April 15 in Kalamazoo. He was 78. Syndergaard joined the Department of English faculty in 1968 and retired in 2000 after 31 years of service. During his tenure with the department, he served as associate chair …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23396
New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist
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… New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pianist and composer Kari Johnson will perform as part of the … March 23 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The highlight of the program …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22513
Nominations due for 'Who's Who' program
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… Universities and Colleges." WMU has participated in this program for more than 20 years. To be eligible for … are due by Friday, Feb. 6. The nomination process is simple and takes only a few minutes. Nominations may be … to complete an application form. Students who receive this designation will be honored in a ceremony on campus in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21487
Carl A. Newton obituary
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… verified) on Carl A. Newton Carl A. Newton , a retired assistant director of maintenance services-energy at Western … in 2008 after 12 years of service to the University. He is credited with helping WMU obtain substantial grants for … as mayor of Galesburg for nearly four years. Services Visitation will take place at 10 a.m. and be followed by a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46739
University Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of big band music
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… The free concert will feature music by composers Clare Fischer, Joe Henderson, Thad Jones, and Charles Mingus. WMU's award-winning Jazz Orchestra is directed by Scott Cowan . This 18-member ensemble has received international acclaim for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19217
WMU Alert users urged to review contact information
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… of the Western Michigan University community who have registered to receive emergency information through WMU Alert should check the phone number they have registered to ensure prompt notification . A new alert system that notifies registrants by both text message and phone call became …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13170
Nominations sought for semiannual staff award
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… awards are due 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. It … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795
Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Informational sessions being held this semester will help Western Michigan University employees … which are being held just before regularly scheduled admissions office open houses. About the sessions The b … include presentations by Human Resources, the Office of Admissions, the Graduate College, Extended University Programs, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28054
Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award
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… for the Global Engagement Award are due Sunday, Dec. 4 . This Western Michigan University award recognizes … be a current, continuing full‐time faculty member or administrative staff member. An individual may only receive the … Whenever two awards are made in a given year, one of them is presented to a staff member and the other to a faculty …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517
Ten staffers honored for outstanding service
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… Atherton , Accounts Receivable Jayne P. Fraley-Burgett , Disability Services for Students Kathleen MacKenzie , … About the program The Make a Difference Award Program is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes … University staff members for their outstanding accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28926