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WMU Air Race Classic team places fifth in collegiate division
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… Mich.— Two Western Michigan University women pilots competing in the Air Race Classic cross-country flying event for women aviators learned June 27 they captured fifth place in the race's … were honored at the event's June 27 concluding banquet for completing the eighth leg of the race--from Union City, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25334
WMU mentor program earns statewide recognition
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… WMU mentor program earns statewide recognition Submitted by Deanne … workshop highlighting their program. The program at WMU completed its inaugural year during 2013-14. It provides … with opportunities to connect with mentors in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. The career-based program …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20069
Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
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… Award, the highest honor Western Michigan University bestows on its faculty members. Any member of the University community, including retired faculty members, may submit a … of achievement, a substantial amount of which has been accomplished while a WMU faculty member. Wide recognition by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19988
Trustees approve 13 retirements, 1 resignation
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… one faculty resignation and sabbaticals for two administrators who are returning to the faculty. Faculty retirement The faculty member who is … 12 years, effective Dec. 31, 2015. Staff retirements Susan M. Alexander , parking clerk, Department of Public …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22611
Ruth H. Peterson obituary
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… staff in 1986 and retired in 1997 after 11 years of service to the University. Early in her career, Peterson was an … Messages of condolence may be posted at WinkelFuneralHome.com . Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo or Hospice …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40212
Interim deans appointed for WMU business, honors colleges
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Interim deans have been appointed to two Western Michigan University colleges as a result of … Deshpande replaces Dr. Kay Palan , who is leaving WMU to become dean of the University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Commerce July 1 . A professor of management, Deshpande has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32350
Waldo Library a finalist in national photo contest
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… Waldo Library a finalist in national photo contest Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Votes … Library can cast votes through April 9 at solutions.cengage.com/beautifullibrary . Multiple votes may be cast. Waldo is … contest. The contest is sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning Company; winners will be announced during National Library …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14932
Last Bronco Standing finals with Roy Wood Jr.
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… Brendan Duffy , Shane Petersen and Alec Robbins will compete for the title of this year's funniest Bronco, followed with a set by comedian Roy Wood Jr., starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 … In 2009, Entertainment Weekly named him one of 12 comics to watch. For more information on Roy Wood Jr., visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4934
New WMU T-shirt benefits student scholarship
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… Michigan University student with part of the proceeds going toward a scholarship fund. The "Go West" T-shirts, designed … of Niles, Mich., a political science and organizational communication senior, retail for $15 after tax, with $1 … Plaza across from campus and will be sold at ugpwmuapparel.com beginning Monday, June 3. Contact: Deanne Puca June 4, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7423
Virginia (Robinson) Sorenson obituary
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… 1985. During her time at WMU she taught and served as director of summer schools for teacher training. A lifelong … teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. Her career prior to coming to the University included positions as elementary … family obituary and guestbook are available at obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39378