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Frank R. Olenchak obituary

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… R. Olenchak , an internationally known education researcher and former Western Michigan University faculty member, died at his home … . He was 88. Olenchak joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired in 1984 as an assistant professor emeritus of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35298

George M. Dennison obituary

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… on Dr. George M. Dennison Dr. George M. Dennison , a former Western Michigan University provost and one of the most impactful educators in the history of … lymphoma. He was 81. Dennison came to WMU in 1987 and left in 1990 to head his alma mater, the University of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37202

Workshops for new, established businesses offered by WMU center

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… Monday, Jan. 7. KALAMAZOO—Entrepreneurs creating a business and those who have already started one can get the new year … by taking part in workshops offered by the Small Business and Technology Development Center located at Western Michigan University. The workshops, for both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3806

New business majors at WMU fill need for business professionals

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Beginning this fall, Western Michigan University will offer new majors in business analytics and business law, addressing growing student interest and increasing industry demand for business professionals in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33167

Performer to present free, public program on diversity

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A sociologist and performance artist who uses entertainment to illuminate … "Complicated Courtesies" at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 , and again at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 26 , in the Kalamazoo … 1999 as a collaboration between the City of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14271

Kalamazoo County students are up to something big

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… a massive sculpture that celebrates creativity, diversity and community among the county's youth. A limited number of … for Group A, which will meet March 8 and 22, and Group B, which will meet March 15 and 29. The … Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western Michigan University. Gus Calbert is serving as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13855

Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk

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… Institution will take a closer look at the Great Recession and policymaking this month when he visits Western Michigan University as part of the 2014-15 Werner … , in Room 2028 of Brown Hall. His presentation is free and open to the public and is titled "Lessons of the Great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064

WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee

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… year, some 100 budding geography buffs will descend on Western Michigan University's campus for the Michigan State … Society headquarters. This year's event is Friday, April 4, and will bring the young semi-finalists from schools across the state and their families to the Fetzer Center's Kirsch Auditorium. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14886

WMU lauded for value to nation in Washington Monthly college ranking

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… Mich.—A college guide unveiled Aug. 29 by the government and politics publication Washington Monthly ranks Western Michigan University among the nation's top universities for producing graduates and research that will make a difference for the nation. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34557

Applied IE is newest private-sector partner in WMU BTR Park

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… verified) on WMU's BTR Park KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A management and consulting firm focused on helping organizations use … operations is the newest firm to become a partner in the Western Michigan University Business Technology and Research Park. Applied IE Applied IE is a three-year-old …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23719