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Memorial concert for Greg Fisk reflects love of classical music

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… most noted musicians will perform at a memorial concert service for Franklin G. (Greg) Fisk , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of science studies and a passionate fan of classical music. Fisk died … Barber, Bach, Saint-Saens, Krol, Beethoven and Widor. Fisk was an enthusiastic supporter of classical music, especially …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/174

Wounded Warrior 5K supports veterans and their families

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… Wounded Warrior 5K supports veterans and their families Submitted by … line near WMU's ROTC battalion at the Activity Therapy Building on Cass Street. Cass is adjacent to Wheaton Avenue off … Wounded Warrior Foundation is an organization that helps service members assimilate back into a community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/214

Welcome events for graduate students begin

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… for graduate students begin Submitted by Deanne Puca on Walwood Hall, home of the Graduate College KALAMAZOO—Western … Representatives from several graduate study and campus service offices will be available to answer questions from … Sindecuse Health Center and student insurance Miller Auditorium Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1430

Procedures reviewed for clearing snow and ice on campus

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… miles of roads, more than 120 acres of parking, 39 miles of walks and 200,000 square feet of steps and ramps. Plow … removal activities 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Providing there is not a major storm, most areas on the main … to concentrate on major access areas and provide better service for ice and snow removal. Students as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3313

Gordon J. Grinwis obituary

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… a Western Michigan University art professor for 34 years, died Thursday, March 28 , in Kalamazoo. He was 81. Grinwis, a gifted painter and sculptor as well as a … neighbor boy from his burning house. Remembrances A service was held Tuesday, April 2. Memorial donations may be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6280

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lori Henrickson, MiSTEM director of Region 1 KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan … the state, Region 1 supports Southwest Michigan educational service agencies and intermediate school districts across … STEM events and organizations and Project Lead the Way programs. "We couldn't be more excited to have Lori …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver obituary

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… Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … University and an internationally known expert in reading education, died July 21 . She was 76. Weaver, of … WMU's faculty in 1965 and retired in 2005 after 39 years of service to the University. She was a leading voice on topics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48035

Bronco Buds program to welcome hundreds of Kalamazoo high schoolers to WMU campus

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… grade students from across the Kalamazoo Public Schools district will come to campus to experience a day in the life … Cheatham; Dr. Darrin Slade , KPS superintendent; and Von Washington Jr. , CEO of The Kalamazoo Promise, as well as … careers will get to see the College of Health and Human Services and interact with faculty there, for example, while …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/bronco-buds-fall-2025-kalamazoo-public-schools-college-prep

WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards

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… WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Aittama … Awards were presented during an April ceremony at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites. The awards celebrate … and groups who volunteer their time, energy and talents in service to others in the greater Kalamazoo community. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39986

Virginia S. Doornbos obituary

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… Virginia S. "Ginny" Doornbos , a retired staff member, died Dec. 31, 2016 . She was 81. Doornbos, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1970 and retired in 1991 after more than 20 years of service to the University. She was a finance clerk in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37669