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5k race benefits organization that helps injured veterans

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… Sigma Phi fraternity. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An inaugural 5k run and walk event on Saturday, Sept. 27 , at Western Michigan University will benefit Homes for Our … Kanley Track. Sign-up prior to the day of the race is $25 and available at asp5k.com . Registration is $30 on the day …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18147

Kathleen McHugh Drzick obituary

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… by Deanne Puca on Kathleen McHugh Drzick , a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died May 13 . … 91. Drzick, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1965 and retired in 1990 after 25 years of service to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40244

Traditional Chinese fall festival celebrates food, culture

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… will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 , at Western Michigan University in the Student Recreation Center. Admission and parking are free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may sample traditional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18461

Philo G. 'Glen' Bishop obituary

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… "Glen" Bishop , former associate director of media services and manager of technical services at Western Michigan University, died Nov. 7 . He was 84. Bishop … after 41 years of service. His first position was manager and chief engineer of the campus public radio station, WMUK, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28567

David F. Sadler obituary

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… (not verified) on David F. Sadler Dr. David F. Sadler , a Western Michigan University professor emeritus of English, … was 93. Sadler, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1955 and retired in 1984 after 29 years of service to the … as chair of the Department of English, vice president and president of WMU's chapter of the American Association …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31543

Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen

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… loophole, finding a way to take luck out of the equation and make millions. The Hollywood script practically wrote … more writing-intensive, graduate-level courses he took at Western in the 1970s. "(One) instructor said, 'You know, … of probability is likely the only reason he made it into Western's program, having flunked the required English …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890

Nobel Peace Prize winner gives public talk Friday

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… Friday, April 20 , in the Bernhard Center Ballroom on the Western Michigan University campus. The talk, "Voices on the … the PeaceJam Foundation. It will be followed by a question-and-answer session and a book-signing, during which Tum will autograph her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/344

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

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… its Friday, Sept. 21, Academic Convocation, Western Michigan University will present its 2011-12 Annual … This prestigious honor is reserved for WMU's most outstanding non-faculty employees—those who reach far beyond … say that I am a WMU graduate." "Jessica has been my rock at Western," another commented. "I am indebted to her kindness …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646

Dr. Leroy R. Ray Jr. obituary

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Ray Dr. Leroy R. Ray Jr., Western Michigan University professor emeritus and a former director of the Black Americana Studies … in 1973 as the Black Americana Studies program's director and remained at its helm for his entire WMU career. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4919

Bestselling author to help mark health program's 30th year

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… on Muller KALAMAZOO—A presentation by a bestselling author and advocate for the less fortunate will be part of activities Saturday, Oct. 20 , celebrating the Western Michigan University Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness Program's 30th anniversary. Wayne Muller, an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2160