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Van Cooley obituary

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… In addition, he served as a member of the Research Policies Committee, Campus Planning and Finance Council, Research … and Information Technology Council and the Faculty Senate Committee on Extended University Programs. Cooley earned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1117

Richard L. Hodges obituary

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… Auditors, which he served for a term as president. Before coming to WMU, Hodges worked for three years as an … Host USA Inc., and one year as a staff accountant in the Commercial Audit Division of Arthur Andersen & Co. In … Methodist Church Adult Education Fund. Visit langelands.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. Contact: Jeanne …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/121

Jack S. Wood obituary

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… program to address the problems of maintaining professional competency among postdoctoral scientists in both education … into a separate department, chairing various campus committees, holding leadership positions in the Faculty … wastewater management, Wood testified at U.S. congressional committee hearings and was a former vice chair of the …

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

Something old, new in Gold Company's Lincoln Center show

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… Something old, new in Gold Company's Lincoln Center show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble Gold Company KALAMAZOO--They've done it before. But not quite … year, Western Michigan's acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble Gold Company will hit the stage at New York's famed Jazz at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/179

Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic Series

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… and beyond. Every year, a diverse range of readings that encompass poetry, fiction, nonfiction and drama attract both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9482

Chorale earns second place in national competition

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… Chorale earns second place in national competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU … and university choral division of the 2013 American Prize competition. The WMU Chorale was announced as runner-up in … in large part for its technical expertise. They made comments such as: "a very solid series of live performances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9535

Director of riding center next up in Keystone Breakfast Series

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… of resources offered by the center during the Keystone Community Bank Breakfast Speaker Series at Western Michigan … Riding Center strives to focus on what individuals can accomplish, not on what they cannot. For more than 40 years, … ages who have special needs by addressing issues such as communication, accountability, responsibility and social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12623

Remembering trailblazing alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth

W Magazine

… who helped launch what became the nation’s largest and most comprehensive collegiate program for foster care youth, … experience in foster care. Inspired by his advocacy and accomplishments in life, the University named the program … “He lives on in each of us through his legacy of strength, compassion and resilience! We will always remember him as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73609

Staff member recognized for leadership

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… supporting and advocating for the well-being of the Latinx community in Kalamazoo. Diana Hernández received the … Hernández for her passionate support of the area's Latinx community as well as advocating for WMU's Latinx students so … formerly the Hispanic American Council, is a nonprofit, community-focused organization that seeks to help Latino …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49698

Reflection from Julie Garrison

University Libraries

… past year, I am proud of our achievements. Among our many accomplishments this year, we invested in flexible, modern, … environment and needs of the Western Michigan University community. More students and faculty returned to in-person … with faculty on new digital projects and engaged our community with historical walking tours. We continue to see …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/01/impact-report-reflection