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Dr. Meshulam Groper obituary
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… Dr. Meshulam Groper , professor emeritus of mechanical and aeronautical engineering, died June 30 . He was 85. Groper joined the WMU faculty in 1980 and retired in 2000 after more than 20 years of service to … He originally taught in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, but moved to the Department of Mechanical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43246
Work experiences shape student's future in public policy
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… "I realized my dream job needs professional skills and related working experiences, so I decided to pursue a … in China. "I chose WMU because the School of Public Affairs and Administration fits my research interests." WMU also … requires students to acquire knowledge of public policy and administration, but it also emphasizes the importance of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53043
Kinetic Affect to address diversity in community performance
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… County's 15th annual Respecting Differences program Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19-20 . Duo members Gabriel Giron and Kirk Latimer will present "Expanding Ourselves, Embracing Differences" at 1:30 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5531
Informative fundraiser planned for WMU's Kleinstuck Preserve
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… Wednesday, Feb. 17 , as both a fundraiser for the group and an informative program for the public. The film, … 180 Portage St. in Kalamazoo. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $5 per person and may be purchased in advance at drafthouse.com/kalamazoo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30114
Artist, graphic designer to speak in Frostic School of Art lecture series
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… Molly Schoenhoff , An accomplished artist, graphic designer and design educator, will speak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, … talk is part of the Frostic School of Art Visiting Artist and Scholar Lecture Series and is free and open to the public. Molly Schoenhoff As an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19985
Martin E. Gingerich obituary
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… of Buckley, Michigan, joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and retired in 1990 after more than 21 years of service to … his journal articles focused on Dylan Thomas, a Welsh poet and writer. This work and other scholarly writings were published in the Anglo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43957
Earl Borr obituary
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… Borr Earl Borr , associate professor emeritus of education and professional development, died Nov. 5 . He was 90. Borr … University High. He was teaching seventh grade mathematics and science when he took a hiatus from 1960 to 1962 to serve … education faculty in what is now the College of Education and Human Development. He taught and served as teacher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160
Food, entertainment highlights of Kalamazoo Ribfest
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… festivals held downtown, Ribfest is now in its 30th year and attracts more than 10,000 people each summer. This … Advocates, which works with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to empower them to live a life that is fully included in the community, and advocate on their behalf. About Ribfest The event …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33571
Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying
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… on Franklin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former Kellogg Co. executive and WMU trustee has published a book that gives readers an … relations for the Kellogg Co., self-published "Raisin Bran and other Cereal Wars: 30 Years of Lobbying for the Most … knowledge about an arena few people are familiar with and that has fallen through the cracks of academia. "Schools …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828
Business student ready to get into the game at Nike
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… head of the pack during a rigorous recruiting process to land what he calls a dream job. "Growing up, I was a Nike … he knew he wanted to go into when he was in high school, and one of the major reasons he chose WMU. "Being local was … for jobs. "Having to take all of the business courses and really hitting every aspect of a large company helped …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53037