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Robert 'Bobby' M. Davidson obituary
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… a part-time percussion instructor and retired in 1983 as assistant professor emeritus of music after more than 30 years of service to the University. He is credited with developing the fully accredited Jazz … Davidson as the "Godfather of Jazz" in recognition of his service to WMU. A more far-reaching accolade followed in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/774
Campus United Way campaign kicks off at rally
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… Thursday, Sept. 13 , in front of the Bernhard Center. This year's campaign will run through Wednesday, Nov. 14. The University has established a goal of $300,000, which will contribute to the … launch the WMU United Way Campaign 2012," says Dr. Joe Reish, dean of University Libraries and chair of the campus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1441
Trustees approve retirements of numerous faculty and staff members
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… engineering, 28 years, effective Dec. 31, 2012 Dr. Christopher M. Korth , professor of finance and commercial law, … retirements Sandra F. Blanchard , director of academic advising in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 43 … effective Jan. 31, 2013 Marsha A. Mahan , academic advisor in the Bronson School of Nursing, 24 years, effective …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3400
Matchbox Twenty to play on-campus concert
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… Feb. 13 , at Miller Auditorium. Phillip Phillips, guitarist and 2012 American Idol winner will open the show. … , by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858 or by visiting the Miller Auditorium Box Office. Tickets purchased … sound, magnifying the indelible melodies, crafty lyricism, and catchy hooks that have defined their multi-platinum …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3079
WMU offers summer seminar series on digital research
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… begins May 30. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is offering a series of presentations and a workshop for … , "Digital Gower and the Virtual Library." Dr. Eve Salisbury, professor of English, will discuss and demonstrate the "The Gower Project," a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7264
Fountain Plaza reopens after summer improvements
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… a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The plaza was cordoned off this summer while the area was redesigned to improve … were Rex Bell , representing the contractor, the Miller-Davis Co., and Kenneth Peregon , representing the project … business and finance. "I'm ecstatic to be here and see this done," Dunn told the assembled crowd. "You can't go …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10405
WMU gymnastics schedule set
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… senior team members Lauren Bledsoe, Shelby MacDonald, Kristen Seidowski and Kelsey Turnquist KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University gymnastics team's 2014 schedule is highlighted by three Mid-American Conference home meets, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10285
WMU among earliest schools to award Mandela honorary degree
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… years ago, in June 1988 when Nelson Mandela was still imprisoned at Robben Island in South Africa, Western Michigan University became … of others above his own personal freedom. His personal struggle has raised the fundamental concern for individual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11944
One Stop offers convenient service to students
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… will once again offer a one-stop service center to those wishing to take care of last-minute business associated with … to noon (date added because of Jan. 6-7 closure) Those visiting One Stop will be able to purchase parking permits … information on financial aid and student accounts, and assistance with technology questions. Representatives from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12477
Digital marketing students immersed with real clients, real budgets
Haworth College of Business
… offers educational programs for underprivileged, at-risk youth and disadvantaged and abused women. The organization didn't have … of San Diego is a niche organization. One of the biggest challenges we faced with the project was coming up …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65776