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$5.5 million renovation unveiled at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… new classrooms, a computer lounge and modernized furnishings. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Western Michigan University … project. "Reopening WMU's Beltline location will contribute to the city's economic and educational footprint by … center called the Woodland Suites. "Research has shown many ways we can improve the way we are educating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26334

WMU trustees schedule 2014 meeting dates

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… in the Bernhard Center, but trustees occasionally opt to meet in alternate locations. Related articles Hettinger, Asmonga-Knapp to lead WMU trustees for 2014 | Jan. 22, 2014 Trustees authorize acquisition of property adjacent to campus | Jan. 22, 2014 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12921

Caution urged after armed robbery on campus

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An armed robbery took place on the WMU campus Wednesday evening at about 9 … not want any trouble, revealed a revolver tucked in the waistband of the pants of one of the perpetrators. The students ran away, and the suspects left the scene …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19972

Campus honors Floyd with community celebration and building naming

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. John M. Dunn and Carmento Floyd pose beside a portrait of Dr. Elson Floyd, which … KALAMAZOO, Mich—"He was your sixth president, but you were his first presidency and that was huge ... You made a huge … hangs in that facility also was unveiled with members of his family present. Floyd was president of WMU from 1998 to

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27970

Elaine Chew obituary

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… (not verified) on Elaine Chew , a former physician assistant in the Sindecuse Health Center at Western Michigan … staff in 1975 and retired in 1990 after 14 years of service to the University. The Holland, Michigan, resident was a former medical technologist and a graduate of WMU's physician's assistant program. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36392

Dr. Laurel A. Grotzinger obituary

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… emeritus of University Libraries and a former administrator at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 15 . She was … During her long career, she held several high-profile administrative positions and racked up some impressive firsts. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44365

WMU has several connections with film premiering at Air Zoo

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on "Pilot Error" will be shown Nov. 8 at Air Zoo in Portage, Mich. PORTAGE, Mich.—Some … screen debut in the film, which was inspired by the true story of a French airliner that went missing over the Atlantic in 2009. In addition, several of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20050

WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Legrand (Photo credit: michellagrandofficial.com) KALAMAZOO, … of Trustees approved awarding an honorary doctoral degree this spring to famed French composer, conductor and pianist … will be taped and included in a video that will be shown at WMU's June commencement ceremony. Michel Legrand A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30243

'Little Lebowski Urban Achievers' on display

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… 'Little Lebowski Urban Achievers' on display Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … references over grounds of acid color and pixelated fields. However, the artists share a shrewd skill in the disassembly … Both themes are articulated through a meticulous attention to detail and the deployment of fastidious craft. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26968

Engineering team finds success at regional castings competition

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… Koebbe (left) and Rehan Manimaleth (right) with faculty advisor, Dr. Sam Ramrattan, show their winnings. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of Western … the entire process.” The team's castings project was to create a clamp set for docks. “My parents live on a lake, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67265