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WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Haworth College of Business

… its history Submitted by Stacey Lowis on A $17 million gift was announced from The Stan Lucas Trust. The gift will … education; and enhanced opportunities for student career readiness and professional communication. President Kavalhuna … when his bank referred Lucas to him for private banking services. Throughout the years, Grady found Lucas to be …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/largest-gift-haworth-college-business-lucas-trust

Luncheon to honor human performance, health education alumni

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… for the professional accomplishments, contributions and service of outstanding alumni. Seven individuals who earned their degrees in health and human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22838

WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Teo KALAMAZOO, … helps design engineers at manufacturing companies predict the service life of their products through cloud-based software, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32175

5k race benefits organization that helps injured veterans

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… Phi fraternity. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An inaugural 5k run and walk event on Saturday, Sept. 27 , at Western Michigan … on the day of the race. A pre-race kickoff includes a joint service color guard, National Anthem and a guest speaker. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18147

Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation

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… as a Tree Campus Higher Education for 2022. To obtain this distinction, WMU met the five core standards for an effective campus forest management, including establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of … program, an Arbor Day observance and sponsorship of student service-learning projects. "WMU has been a happy participant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67789

'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend

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… and left people eager to see the interior of the building Kalamazoo has watched re-emerge as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage … first to tour the facility. Off-site parking and a shuttle service has been arranged to ensure visitors can easily …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27699

Richard F. Raklovits obituary

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… emeritus of health, physical education and recreation, died Nov. 21, 2017 . He was 89. Raklovits, of Kalamazoo, joined the faculty in 1957 … and retired at the end of 1990 after nearly 34 years of service. He served as coordinator of the general physical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45100

WMU geosciences scholars celebrate 50 years as academic department

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… next week to begin a yearlong celebration of scholarship, service and research as the acclaimed department celebrates … celebration, an Alumni Rally Weekend Sept. 18-20 will bring distinguished alumni speakers to the campus for three days … collaborators. Emeritus faculty with long, distinguished service to the department are also a vital component of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26660

Renowned foreign affairs expert Lawrence Ziring dies at 86

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… Renowned foreign affairs expert Lawrence Ziring dies at 86 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lawrence … , a Western Michigan University political scientist who was internationally known as a leading expert on Pakistan, … of research centers and institutes around the globe.  Services A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, July 20 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25594

Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… honor slain civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. , including a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "The … to 6:30 p.m., teach-in begins with presentations by Lewis Walker and Timothy Ready; 6:30 to 8 p.m., discussions led by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21048