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Jane Nichols obituary
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… died Jan. 8 . She was 89. Nichols was a finance clerk for the WMU Bookstore. She joined the WMU staff in 1968 and retired in 1988 after 20 years of service to the University. Remembrances No remembrance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5858
Events to examine ethical questions surrounding drones
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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ethical questions surrounding the use of drones will be examined in detail during an … of a Camera in the Sky" at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in 105 Bernhard Center. Panelists include: Dr. Anna Popkova , WMU … in a time of continual terrorist threats and perpetual warfare. Less attention is paid to the domestic use of drones. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35534
WMU board to consider property easement Friday
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… Friday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will hold a special conference-call meeting at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 , to consider two agenda items--the University's latest personnel report and the granting of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51385
Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success
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… 10 years ago seemed impossible. Just 9 years old when his mother died, Kemp and his two siblings moved between … before eventually finding themselves alone on the streets of Detroit. "We would often stay in abandoned buildings or … began dealing drugs and ended up in jail, leaving him to care for his little sister. His love for her fueled his drive …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477
WMU Alumni Association selects leadership for 2017-18
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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three members of the Western Michigan University Alumni Association Board of … RubyRose Strategies LLC. First elected to the board in 2015, Bevly previously served on the Finance and Legacy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42674
Veteran educator, prolific researcher named ACE Fellow
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… Mich.— Dr. Andrea Beach , Western Michigan University professor of educational leadership, research and technology, has been named a fellow of the American Council on Education for the 2018-19 academic … of Faculty Development and was its director from 2008 to 2015. Her research centers on organizational change in higher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46166
Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights
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… Mich.—A Liberian peace activist who helped bring an end to the second Liberian civil war in 2003 will present a public … event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $15 and will be preceded by a Nobel Reception. Gbowee will be … for Advocacy & Action in the Community, NAACP, Planned Parenthood, the Society for History and Racial Equity, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210
WMU Medieval Institute names new publications director
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… international leader in medieval studies has been named the new director and managing editor of Medieval Institute Publications at Western Michigan … history and English literature. Before embarking on a career in editing and publishing, he held a postdoctoral …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22616
Longtime faculty member, civic leader Charles Warfield dies at 77
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… respected community and civil rights leader died June 5 . He was 77. Warfield was a faculty member in the College of Education for 41 years, retiring at the close … in 1969 and joined the Kalamazoo school system. During his career, Warfield was deeply involved in a number of efforts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32759
Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house
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… Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house Submitted by Deanne Puca on Visitors listen to a presentation at the 2016 open house. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Fort St. Joseph … its free open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, and Sunday, Aug. 6 , at the corner of Fort and Bond …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40535