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University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

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… two explosive-detection K-9s to police force Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two rookies have joined … Travis Cable and Michael Lininger , trained for three months at a facility in Taylor, Michigan, and received dual … in our arsenal," says Merlo. "We wouldn't be successful without the assistance of each other." Besides explosive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620

Education, aviation jobs focus of public events in April

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… aviation jobs focus of public events in April Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … University will hold two specialized career events next month. The Education Career Fair will take place from 9 a.m. … Creek, Michigan. The day is designed to connect students with aviation employers to discuss career and internship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38960

Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025

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… Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025 Submitted by Sandra … Lived – Kalamazoo event series the Center is co-leading with the Kalamazoo Lyceum and the Osher Lifelong Learning … is available in lots 68 and 69.  The series concludes with  The AI Mirror: How to Reclaim our Humanity in an Age …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a farm in southwestern Michigan to America's most famous block, Dr. Loretta Long has come … a blog post , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when she was little. "At the young age of … the courage" to follow her acting dreams in New York City. "With working as a teacher in the city and attending classes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204

Be heard and enter for a chance to win

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… Be heard and enter for a chance to win Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on … Bluetooth headphones Amazon Fire HD tablet Yeti thermos with bakery gift basket Hydroflask thermos with bakery gift basket or a $25 Dining Dollar gift card All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56427

Georgetown prof gives different take on voting in Ethics Center talk

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… different take on voting in Ethics Center talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brennan KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's OK to stay home on election day. … University professor, who will visit the area this month to deliver a different message on voting as part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34943

Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor

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… graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leaders in business, broadcasting and biological sciences next month will receive Western Michigan University's … Ed Gordon Gordon, who resides in Oakland County, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in communication from WMU in 1982. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It all started with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , … of Stars" tour. They traveled from across the country for a month with the biggest artists of the day— Diana Ross was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Ten films to be shown during WMU World Languages Film Festival

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… Ten films to be shown during WMU World Languages Film Festival Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's festival will from … the globe will be screened on successive weekends this month as part of the second annual Kalamazoo World Languages …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30767

Germans and their Nazi past on tap in Ethics Center season opener

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… Germans and their Nazi past on tap in Ethics Center season … issue of Germans and their Nazi past when he speaks this month at Western Michigan University. Dr. Martin Hille , … give a brief review of the most important stages of dealing with the Nazi past in Germany and Munich since 1945, sketch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26780