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Jo Ann Betz obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died March 15 . She was 84. Betz, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1978 and retired in 1995 after 17 years of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46809

WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… on Phyllis Joan Rappeport was born on February 19, 1929, in the New York City borough of Queens where she grew up as a … Michigan, home on January 9, 2020, at the age of 90. Her parents were Philip and Hilda (Schneider) Rappeport. Her … New York, where she was a visiting Professor of Piano in 1975. During the 1984-85 academic year she taught at the

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511

New academic leadership highlights WMU innovation, expertise

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… Irma Lopez and Dr. Steven Butt accepted new challenges with the dawn of this new Lopez academic year: Lopez as the new interim … of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Lopez, during her 25-year tenure as a Spanish professor on faculty at WMU, has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55469

Rosemary Lyon obituary

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… . She was 89 years old. A former secretary executive in the College of Arts and Sciences, she joined the University in 1972 and retired in 1986 after nearly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4487

Bronconess wine brand partners with St. Julian, expands philanthropic impact

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… Sylvan Benton, left, and Tyler Earnst, right, display some of the brand's wines. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Break out the bubbly. … with a great mission. To date, they've raised more than $35,000 to help students attain their educational goals. The

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62248

Men's basketball schedule announced

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… by Deanne Puca on First home game is Nov. 13. KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University's men’s basketball team will … 12 regular season and two exhibition games at University Arena, including eight conference games; and the Broncos … Feb. 23, time TBA, ESPN BracketBuster Tuesday, March 5, time TBA, Ball State Friday or Saturday, March 8 or 9, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1473

Sam Robinson obituary

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… overseeing custodial service activities associated with the University's physical plant. He joined the staff in 1961 and retired early in 1991 after more than 29 years of service to WMU. No additional information is available. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4401

Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… during WMU's annual Fall Convocation  Friday, Sept. 20 .  The award will be presented starting at 11 a.m. in the … across campus who have demonstrated exceptional service in areas that reflect innovative and effective programming, … Dr. Wei-Chiao Huang  Huang Huang, who came to WMU in 1985, served as founding director of the Timothy Light Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55329

Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants

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… technology will encourage sustainability and innovation in the industry. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … used in the former McCracken Hall, which was installed in 1958. During its yearlong installation process, the newer … another WMU paper engineering distinguished alumnus. His career includes leading the Paper Technology Foundation for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982

Robert Swinehart obituary

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… former Western Michigan University staff member, died July 5 . He was 88. Swinehart, of Vicksburg, joined the WMU staff in 1964 and retired in 1991 after 27 years of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47980