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James W. Dempsey obituary

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… W. Dempsey , emeritus coordinator of transfer relations and a former acting director of the Office of Admissions at Western Michigan University, died July 12 . He was 84. … the staff of what is now the Office of Admissions in 1973 and retired in 1991 after 17 years of service to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28449

One Stop offers multiple student services in central location

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… A staff member assists a student. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As thousands of students head back to campus, Western Michigan University will once again offer a one-stop … Aug. 25, through Friday, Sept. 5 , offering students and their families an assortment of campus services in one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18035

WMU prof listed among most influential education scholars

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… scholars Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Miron KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University Professor Gary Miron is one of … influential education scholars in the United States and the top 10 most influential in scholarship related to government and policy, according to an annual ranking that appears in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12721

Hospice services discussion kicks off Mercantile Bank series

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… on Latiolais KALAMAZOO—The director of community relations and development at Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan will … long-time leader of hospice care in the Kalamazoo area as Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business … Series. Laura Latiolais , director of community relations and development, will discuss "Care at the End of Life: What …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18251

WMU again named among 'best national universities' by U.S. News

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… Plaza KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the 24th consecutive year, Western Michigan University appears on U.S. News & World Report's list of "best national universities" and continues to move up in the group of schools the magazine calls the top tier of colleges and universities in the United States. The 2015 ranking of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18468

Award-winning professor, performing arts design expert dies at 60

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… on Greg D. Roehrick KALAMAZOO— Greg D. Roehrick , a Western Michigan University professor of theatre who served … Feb. 25. He was 60. Roehrick joined the WMU faculty in 1978 and taught design and technical production courses.  He … Center and Irving S. Gilmore Theatre Complex, the Wellspring Theater in The Epic Center, the Union Cabaret & …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13843

Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… (not verified) on 2014 Sky Broncos team KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Sky Broncos finished fourth in … 12-member WMU team came in a close second in flight events and seventh in ground events to place fourth overall. The … WMU. Joseph Batchelder of Grand Haven, is a 2009 alumnus of Western Michigan Christian High School in Norton Shores and

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16036

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… 26, is U.S. Memorial Day. KALAMAZOO—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Monday, … Memorial Day weekend hours for selected University offices and services. Faculty, students and the public are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16117

Margaret J. Watson obituary

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… on Margaret Jane Watson Margaret Jane Watson , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Sept. 26 at … to cancer. She was 61. Watson joined the WMU staff in 1981 and retired in 2015 after more than 33 years of service to … lab in the Division of Academic Services, in 1983 and classroom technology consultant in the Office of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35347

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… KALAMAZOO—A preeminent scholar on race, inequality and urban poverty will headline a dinner program next month to raise funds for Western Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study … For more information , contact Shaghil Husain at lwirer-info@wmich.edu or (269) 387-2155. Walker Lewis Walker …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051