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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

Helen J. Flaspohler obituary

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… for 19 years was instrumental in developing private fundraising efforts for Western Michigan University, died April 18 … with alumni and donors and an increasing focus on fundraising to meet such University needs as scholarships. She … freshmen. During her tenure, she was responsible for raising millions of dollars in support of the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613