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Jack S. Wood obituary

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… was a hallmark of his tenure at WMU, and he is fondly remembered as the founding director of Western's Office of Public … grants that resulted in a Science for Citizens Center being established there to serve citizens and governments … Agency, NASA and National Science Foundation. Just before retiring, he garnered considerable attention working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1857

Road trip introduces college talent to Michigan engineering firms

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… and careers in engineering and technology. Plus, tours have been scheduled so participants can explore downtown Grand … where they may want to work after graduation. Also being planned is a visit to the Michigan Capitol to speak … to visit companies and see firsthand what it's like to be an engineer in Michigan," says Christopher Sell, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/165

New entrepreneurial speaker series debuts at business college

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… speaker. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059. Free parking is … Foundation in 2010 and was a winner of a Main Street USA Best Small Business Award. Contact: Mark Schwerin October …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2135

Princeton Review names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list

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… Princeton Review names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on … list. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has once again been named one of the "Best Midwestern Colleges" by the Princeton Review. This is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1296

Free football rally in Grand Rapids for Bronco fans

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… University fans will rally in downtown Grand Rapids beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 , to help gear up for … feature complimentary food, entertainment, soft drinks and beer. The event is in preparation for the football season opener between the Broncos and Illinois, slated for noon Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1305

Jerome G. Manis obituary

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… of WMU's graduate program in sociology. That effort began with a Master of Arts in 1958 and a Doctor of … than two dozen monographs and scholarly articles. He also began a faculty exchange program with Japan and taught and … A former staff sergeant in the Air Force, Manis had been living in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was active in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5848

WMU again named one of top 'green colleges' in U.S.

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… fourth consecutive year, Western Michigan University has been named one of "the nation's most environmentally … activities and career preparation." The guidebook can be downloaded from the Princeton Review website at … Talloires Declaration. In addition, the University is a member of the Founding Circle of the Billion Dollar Green …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6804

Spanish instructor to read from, sign newly published poetry book

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… has released an acclaimed, new book of poems that will be featured at a book signing and reading in Kalamazoo next … W. Michigan Ave. A reading and question-and-answer session begins at 6:30 p.m. In addition to her most recent release, … story of a family, sometimes tragic, sometimes searingly beautiful, and always exotic, seen through the eyes of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7694

WMU human resources student chapter wins fifth national award

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… for growth and development of its student chapter members as well as partnership with the society, support of the … certificate of merit to display at the University and will be recognized in the society's publications and at society … reflects the hard work and dedication of all WMU chapter members. The leadership of chapter president, Amanda Klage , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7849

WMU graduate designs trailer for Waterfront Film Festival

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… for the 15th annual Waterfront Film Festival that will be shown before each film screened at this weekend's festival, held … from music samples, with the music flowing from reggae, to funk to bluegrass. The video continues through a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7657