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Presentation by OtterBox chief executive canceled

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A presentation this week by Brian Thomas , chief executive officer of OtterBox, has been canceled. Thomas was to have spoken at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 , in Schneider Hall as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series. Thomas also will not be able to

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20132

Virginia S. Doornbos obituary

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… and retired in 1991 after more than 20 years of service to the University. She was a finance clerk in the accounts … and the Kalamazoo Gazette . Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan at hospiceswmi.org or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37669

Nancy S. Wilson obituary

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… staff in 2000 and retired in 2012 after 12 years of service to the University. She was an occupational health and safety specialist in the Department of Public Safety and at one time, … she was a docent. She earned an associate degree from Kellogg Community College, a bachelor's degree from Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39377

Michigan native offers free piano recital

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… verified) on Atzinger KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan native Christopher Atzinger will give a free piano recital at 8 p.m. … He enjoys an international performing career as a soloist and chamber musician in addition to his academic …

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Memorial services set for longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree

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… Memorial services set for longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Gold Company director Steve Zegree will be held this month in Bloomington, Indiana, and next month in … professor of music and mentor to Gold Company, which under his direction became one of the nation's leading collegiate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23257

WMU Air Race Classic team places fifth in collegiate division

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… WMU Air Race Classic team places fifth in collegiate division Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Air Race … Air Race Classic cross-country flying event for women aviators learned June 27 they captured fifth place in the race's collegiate division and 11th place overall. Sara Karsten and Katherine …

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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 … at WinkelFuneralHome.com . Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo or Hospice Care of Southwest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40212

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 educator, she began her career teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. Her career prior to coming to the University included positions as elementary …

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Elton Mayo obituary

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… Elton Mayo obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Elton Mayo , a former Western Michigan University staff … services in 1993 after 21 years of service to the University. The lifelong resident of Kalamazoo served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29627

Albert E. Castel III obituary

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… E. Castel III Albert E. Castel III , professor emeritus of history, died Nov. 14, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 86. … years of service to the University. He was a professor of history, regarded as one of the leading authorities on the …

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