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Janet E. Stillwell obituary
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… , professor emerita of dance and a former associate dean of the College of Fine Arts at Western Michigan University, … from 1972 through 1974 and served as acting chair in 1975-76. The College of Fine Arts appointed her assistant dean … Junior Civic Theatre; made numerous arts presentations to area groups; and reviewed touring dance companies for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31430
British author, adventurer to take WMU audience on a journey
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… to faraway places when she speaks later this month as part of the University Center for the Humanities spring series at Western Michigan University. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38802
Russell L. Gabier obituary
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… , longtime campus development and alumni affairs leader and the founding president of the WMU Foundation, died Feb. 18 in Kalamazoo. He was 90. A 1952 WMU alumnus, Gabier was a high school teacher and coach … prestigious piano music festival. Gabier's undergraduate career at WMU included winning a Mid-American Conference …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45491
University Symphonic Band opens season with new works
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… on University Symphonic Band concert Oct. 21 KALAMAZOO—The University Symphonic Band will open its 2012–13 season … works by Michael Gandolfi, Ryan George and WMU Assistant Professor Christopher Biggs, as well as repertoire standards … or visit wmich.edu/music . Contact: Cara Barnes October 15, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2227
Game show night planned by Campus Activities Board
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… University students can play individually or in teams for the chance to win a cash prize in an interactive game show … 9 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 , in 208 Bernhard Center. The event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. … a game show format about topics including pop culture and healthy living, with the chance to win a $200 cash prize. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4143
Endowed scholarship honors psychology professor’s legacy
College of Arts and Sciences
… in Western Michigan University’s Department of Psychology. The Dr. Jack Michael Endowment Fund serves as a tribute to … and conceptual training. “Dr. Michael has expertise in areas of behaviorism that many do not, including verbal … , WMU alumni; and Peterson. The committee hopes to raise $1.5 million for the endowment over five years. A lead gift …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38221
Frank R. Olenchak obituary
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… South Carolina, Aug. 24 . He was 88. Olenchak joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired in 1984 as an assistant … to also teach and conduct research. He studied such areas as program development, evaluation and teaching, and … bachelor's degree in music at James Madison University in 1950, a master's degree in education at Pennsylvania State …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35298
Counseling psychologist and faculty member Croteau dies suddenly
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… falling ill while cycling Sept. 18 in Kalamazoo. He was 59. James Croteau Croteau, a member of the WMU faculty since 1990, was nationally known for his … the workplace and on college campuses as well as racism awareness and racial healing. In addition to being a faculty …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35100
Political science standout, first WMU elected chair Greenberg dies at 88
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… A former Western Michigan University faculty member who was the first elected department chair at WMU and a nationally … expert on the GI Bill died Aug. 27 in the Washington, D.C., area. Dr. Milton Greenberg , 88, professor and provost … after a brief illness. He was a WMU faculty member from 1955 to 1969. After leaving WMU, he went on to serve as dean …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26879
Services set for WMU historian Ernst Breisach
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… for Dr. Ernst A. Breisach , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of history, who died in Kalamazoo Nov. 25 . He was 93. Breisach taught in the WMU Department of History for 39 years, and served as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36629