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Shirley Van Hoeven obituary
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… on Shirley Van Hoeven Dr. Shirley Van Hoeven , a professor emerita of communication at Western Michigan University, died … result of injuries sustained in a car accident Sept. 5. She was 79. Van Hoeven and her husband, the Rev. Donald Van Hoeven, were hit by a car going the wrong way on I-96 near Grand Rapids. The couple had been splitting their time …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18512
Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education
College of Arts and Sciences
… Project passes its 25th year, the work isn't just about unearthing artifacts; it's about the people behind the … is now in terms of our research, the field school and summer camps and the strong community involvement,” says … categorize artifacts, assisting fellow students along the way. “Through this project, it helped me narrow my focus a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438
Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP
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… Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Mich.—An alumnus with an extensive track record in building the leadership and collaboration capacity of area … and alumni relations, effective Aug. 22 . His appointment was made pending approval by the University's board of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33587
German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk
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… German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk Submitted by … Stuttgart, which is in charge of media dialogues with the Near and Middle East, the Arab and the Persian world. Hahn's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18463
WMU student one of 50 honored by national advertising organization
Haworth College of Business
… is one of only 50 students nationwide selected by the American Advertising Federation to participate in the … Students Program for 2016. Carlos Pinon , of Coldwater, is the recipient of the annual, nationwide award for … in Washington, D.C. The AAF's membership is comprised of nearly 100 blue chip corporate members comprising the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29035
Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events
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… spaced out inside the Student Recreation Center, and a one-way flow has been established for people walking through the facility in order to ensure physical distancing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Large-scale COVID-19 screening … return to Western Michigan University's campus for fall semester. The five-day testing event is being held at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914
Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— As the world becomes increasingly connected, preparing students to think, … "It's not a substitute for study abroad but it's another way to enhance the classroom through significant … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative
Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… context. Dr. Paul Ciccantell Each year, one WMU faculty member has the opportunity to spend a month at the German … university in the Lower Bavaria region as deeply rewarding, both intellectually and personally. “During my … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange
WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement
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… WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Saturday, Dec. 15 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … live on a large screen in 2028 Brown Hall, which is near Miller. Those who need accessible seating or other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678
Adam Houk
Trombone Program
… Music (Trombone Performance) DePaul University (2009) Why did you choose to attend WMU? My high school teacher, Tony … I thought that he would be a very good teacher for me. In addition, I felt that the studio size at WMU was great. There were enough students to have a variety of …
https://wmich.edu/trombone/houk