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WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees in December

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… (not verified) on Ceremonies are set for 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant degrees to more than … December's graduation exercises will feature music by the Western Brass Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Stephen M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20465

Health care activist, author to speak on health reform act

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… verified) on Kirsch KALAMAZOO—A noted health care activist and author will speak in mid-November at Western Michigan University. Richard Kirsch , author of the … for the passage of the Affordable Care Act. The lecture and a reception afterward are free and open to the public as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2820

Trustees approve retirements of 12 faculty, seven staff members

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… on KALAMAZOO—The retirements of 12 faculty members and seven staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its Dec.   … status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Nora Berrah , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12173

University Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of big band music

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… University Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of big band music Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on University Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of big band Western Michigan University's University Jazz Orchestra …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19217

WMU team finishes fifth in Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race

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… WMU team finishes fifth in Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race Submitted by Anonymous (not … spending several hours of the final day in first place, Western Michigan University's solar car, Sunseeker , finished in fifth place in the Formula Sun Grand Prix 2013 after withering Texas heat forced its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7883

Think Big leads to Rethink Smart

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… distinctive strengths as an institution of higher learning and, most importantly, determine how best to further  … that being smart is an “A” on an assignment. But at Western, it's more than that. It’s using one's smarts to … in the MAC Championship. “I went on college visits before Western, but as soon as I came here, I knew this is where I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956

Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Faculty and staff members at Western Michigan University are encouraged to participate in … interactive training simulation that assists in understanding the needs, experiences and cultural issues affecting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37670

Robert 'Rob' E. Fedorchak obituary

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… Fedorchak , a former maintenance services staff member at Western Michigan University, died April 14 . He was 69. … of Facilities Management. He joined the WMU staff in 1989 and retired in 2010 after 21 years of service to the … will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 28 , in the Oakland Drive Christian Church, 7331 Oakland Drive in Portage, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31797

Trombone student captures international win in Paris

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Bowman KALAMAZOO--A Western Michigan University graduating senior has topped off … to age 25. Competitors in the division are mostly master's and doctoral students. Bowman won the top slot over finalists from the Eastman School of Music and the University of New Mexico, and, in addition to …

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

GVSU, WMU join forces for study of family owned businesses

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… (not verified) on The study is a partnership between WMU and GVSU. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The Seidman College of Business at Grand … State University and the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University have launched a study to explore …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8622