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John J. Pruis obituary

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… , a former Western Michigan University vice president, professor and secretary to the Board of Trustees, died Jan. 15 in Muncie, Indiana. He was 92. Pruis joined the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29904

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… WMU's first black student-athlete, fought racism on and off the field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One hundred years ago, Sam … ever encountered. He played for WMU for four seasons—1915 through 1917 and 1919— taking a year off to join the Army … Dunlap to the WMU campus, and throughout Dunlap's playing career at Western, Waldo and football coach William Spaulding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428

Free concert features works inspired by 'Goyescas' opera

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… Western Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. This year is the 100th anniversary of the premier of the opera "Goyescas" by Enrique Granados …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35802

Coordinator named to oversee WMU's Lansing-area location

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… Coordinator named to oversee WMU's Lansing-area location Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … a new regional coordinator for its regional location in the tri-county Lansing area. Dr. Lillian Brooks began her … in the planning and execution of the Encore! Plus 50 Expo in 2014 and 2015. Dr. Lillian Brooks Before starting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23490

Integrated supply management student receives prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Mulford has been awarded a coveted Transportation Club of Detroit scholarship for 2017. The $3,000 scholarship recognizes Mulford's drive to reach … publications for its leadership in preparing students for careers in supply chain management. WMU's curriculum combines …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41856

WMU lacrosse team goes viral with rock, paper, scissors video

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… lacrosse game canceled by lightning? Rock, paper scissors, of course. A video of the Western Michigan University lacrosse team settling its canceled match with the University of Dayton has gone viral, with some 423,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35427

Ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary and faculty retirement

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… Ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary and faculty retirement Submitted by Deanne Puca on Concert celebrates the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel … , who has participated in Early Music in the Kalamazoo area for several years. She now is co-director of Early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38946

University Percussion Ensemble offers free fall concert

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… free fall concert Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of the University Percussion Ensemble KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … compositions for percussion at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 , in Western Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital … The performance will include "Ionisation" by Edgard Varese, conducted by percussion graduate assistant Bradford …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43977

WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact

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… Mich.—A Grand Rapids community initiative to double the rate at which Grand Rapids Public Schools graduates earn college degrees has attracted the commitment of Western Michigan University. WMU President John M. Dunn … nation's adults attain an associate degree or higher by 2025. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905

Sunseeker ties for third in track event, ready for cross-country race

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… Michigan University's Sunseeker solar racing team finished the Formula Sun Grand Prix Powered by Austin Energy tied for third and has qualified for the Monday, July 21 , start of the American Solar Challenge that will see collegiate … teams began the qualifying process for the event. That 1,751-mile road race begins in Austin and travels through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17588