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… Fredrick J. Dobney obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Fredrick J. Dobney Dr. Fredrick J. Dobney … academic affairs, died Aug.  19 at his home in Brighton. He was 72. Dobney joined the WMU community as provost in 2000 … also held administrative positions at Loyola University and Washington State University. Services Visitation begins at …

… connections with film premiering at Air Zoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Pilot Error" will be shown … the red-carpet, world premiere of the film "Pilot Error." Award-winning actress and WMU graduate Kate Thomsen , makes her screen debut in the film, which was inspired by the true story of a French airliner that …

… new VP for marketing and strategic communication Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Proudfoot KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery announced today that he has appointed Tony … marketing and communications at the University of Arizona, was one of three final candidates in the nationwide search …

… financial success and a positive culture Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Standing inside the stadium surrounding … add value to the bottom line. From a culture standpoint, we want to be the employer of choice. We want the best people …

… Western students with hundreds of employers Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers … can work with well-trained student career ambassadors by visiting any of the four drop-in locations. Drop-in …

… HBO documentary shines light on medical errors Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LOS ANGELES, Cali.—In the … When her mother-in-law fell into a coma following what was supposed to be a routine partial hip replacement … This journey led to the creation of “BLEED OUT,” an award-winning, critically acclaimed HBO documentary …

… book donation and generous outpouring from Japan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Angles with some of the … garnered thousands of donations, as well as dozens of heartwarming and heartrending letters. Dr. Jeffrey Angles , WMU … and literatures and director of the Soga Japan Center , was in Japan in early 2011 when he wrote a series of Twitter …

… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Spring classes begin Jan. 7. … Jan. 2. For more information, call (269) 387-8230. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … be back to the normal temperature setting of 69 degrees by Jan. 2, when the University reopens. Also to reduce …

… look at design potential of East Hall renovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Key architectural features … core of the building—the part of East Hall that was completed in 1905 and is considered the birthplace of WMU. Discussions remain underway to assess the cost and feasibility of preserving the …

… Cold Case Program helps crack second case Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten launched the Cold Case … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For 35 years, the family of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young mother's … along with forensic genetic genealogy to identify Robert Waters as Swartz's accused killer. Officers arrested him on …