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Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award

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… Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Michigan University College of Aviation launched an annual award program to recognize those who have helped the college … program to recognize diversity achievements. The event is set for 5 p.m. in the Bernhard Center Bernhard on WMU's main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/336

Legendary Bronco track and cross country coach George Dales dies at 96

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… University athletic history, died in Kalamazoo Sept. 27. He was 96. Dales was a track and field and cross country coach who led his … Greek service—at the same location. The funeral service is set for 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2 , at Betzler, with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42968

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… pandemic, they are learning to put their best face forward as they sit in front of a screen. Making a good … your roommate could make a cameo appearance, as was the case for graduate student Kalpesh Ghati . "My … intentional with your time, weed out what is important and set goals. If you don't know something, ask," adds Jamie …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027

Student designs sales tool to help boost Stryker profits

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… package goods marketing and integrated supply management, was fortunate to land a coveted internship with Stryker. But it's what she did with that rare opportunity that set her apart. Her determination earned her unexpected … and throat division. Simic, who graduates in spring 2014, was asked to design a tool to be used by the company's 150 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6422

English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

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… the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, … first time we did (the scholarship workshop) last year, it was pretty small,” says Bush. “But this year it got so much … hopes to bring his students to participate in more than one set of workshops next year.  Students interested in getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

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… scenes high school science teacher Kathy Mirakovits sets up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial encounter.  Often, there is a … can use in any job they go on to do.” Mirakovits is an award-winning educator and teacher leader, and she has become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

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… 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 … novels; richly illustrated art history books; and complete sets of popular manga—Japanese-style comic books. Touching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

Sky Broncos advance to national competition

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… WMU aviators qualified for the 2019 NIFA national SAFECON set to take place  May 13-19 in Janesville, Wisconsin. The … Park, Illinois, and studying aviation flight science. Been was voted this year's team captain. He was the third-highest-scoring contestant in the competition, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50133

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fundraising dinner to benefit Walker Institute. KALAMAZOO—A preeminent scholar on race, … event, "More Than Just Race: A Pathway to the Future," is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 15 , in the Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Miller Auditorium announces 2013-14 season

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… "Memphis." Available now, season subscriptions are the best way to receive discounted tickets and priority seating. … from $112 to $204 and include tickets to all four PNC Broadway in West Michigan Series shows, with an optional add-on … "We Built this City" and "Can't Fight this Feeling." Set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl meets a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6864