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Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Wilson KALAMAZOO--A retired Western Michigan University professor's work contributed to … the rural south to the prosperous, industrial north during and after World War II. The film features Tyson's voice guiding viewers through touching, thoughtful and often funny personal stories told by 15 residents of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110
John 'Bokey' D. Satterfield Jr. obituary
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… Jr. , formerly a manager in maintenance services at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 29. He was 73. Satterfield joined the staff in 1971 and retired from what is now Facilities … to the University. He began his WMU career as a painter and worked his way up to the maintenance services manager …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29516
Newell Rubbermaid to build at BTR Park
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Business Technology and Research Park KALAMAZOO—A firm that markets some of the best-known consumer brands in the nation will bring its global design and innovation capabilities to the Western Michigan University Business Technology and Research …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6076
Summit set for supervisors of student workers
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… on Student employee Sara Rokicki KALAMAZOO—The deadline for Western Michigan University employees who supervise students … Aug. 1 , in Room 208 of the Bernhard Center. Refreshments and handouts will be provided. This year's summit will focus on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8277
Annual Gwen Frostic School of Art faculty exhibition on display
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… School of Art Faculty will showcase their newest works at Western Michigan University's Albertine Monroe-Brown Gallery … exhibition, featuring works produced from recent research and studio time, is intended for students and regional communities to witness the talent of those …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20140
Author Michael Eric Dyson headlines MLK event
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… Eric Dyson KALAMAZOO--Award-winning author, talk show host and scholar Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will speak this month at Western Michigan University as part of events celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dyson, a professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/49
Med school slates open house during Art Hop
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… another chance to see the downtown facility for the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine that had its grand opening in September. The facility, located at 300 … . Loaned art will be available for viewing on the first and second floors. The medical school will hold a Community …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20338
Flags lowered Tuesday for Michigan State Police Trooper Chad H. Wolf
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… order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on all campuses of Western Michigan University and throughout Michigan will be lowered to half-staff … the Michigan State Police, serving in the Second District and based in Taylor. He was a member of the Motor Unit. A …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26529
Trustees approve new, three-year contract with faculty union
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich--Acting at its Sept. 30 meeting, Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees unanimously … across-the-board salary increase for academic years 2014-15 and 2015-16. During the third year of the contract, 2016-17, … of 0.5 percent becomes effective in January 2015, and another 1 percent research supplement is effective in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19366
New award established to recognize graduate students
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… Chambers, Stapleton, Denby, Mendes, Bonner, Fields, Sametz and Pineda KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Graduate Student Advisory Committee at Western Michigan University hosted a gala April 12 to … in the gala were Susan Stapleton , Graduate College dean and GSAC officials Damon Chambers , chair; Rebecca Sametz , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16149