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Western Express August 11, 2017

Western Express August 11, 2017


Western Michigan University news highlights and alumni in the news for August 4 – 10, 2017. This week’s campus photo features Heritage Hall, high atop Prospect Hill. The image was taken near the intersection of Davis and Walnut Streets in the Vine Neighborhood.


WMU News

 Art exhibit offers fresh perspective on WMU Print Collection. Read more.

Gov. Snyder reappoints department chair to state board. Read more.


Bronco Athletics News

Hundreds take in Bronco Hockey Ziegler Friends & Alumni Weekend. Read more.

Alumni & friends gathering for the 11th Annual Women’s Basketball Golf Outing. Read more.

Women’s Soccer looks to continue success in 2017. Read more.


Alumni in the News


Ryan Post (B.B.A. ’05, Finance; MBA ’14). County hires new finance director. Read more.

LZ Granderson (B.A. ’96, Interpersonal Communication) Throws First Pitch at WMU Night at Comerica Park. Read more.

Bhekokuhle L. Sibiya (MBA ’83) is new Chamber CEO. Read more.

Nicole Watkins (B.F.A. ’08, Art) hired as Director of Athletic Communications. Read more.

Mary Ann Dykes Edmond (M.A. ’71, Teaching Economics). Book Signing Today at Stokely Memorial Library. Read more

Gov. Rick Snyder makes initial appointments to the Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts. Read more.
Ian McElfish (B.S. ’12, Psychology)
Conny Raaymakers (M.A. ’06, Psychology: Behavior Analysis)
Jessa R. Love (M.A.’07, Psychology: Behavior Analysis; Ph.D.’09)

Demarra Donielle Gardner (M.A. ’10, Counselor Education). Black Women About Business is Your One-Stop Shop For Learning How to Start, Run, and Effectively Scale a Business. Read more

Jake Moreland (B.B.A. ’00, Marketing). WMU offensive coordinator Jake Moreland’s return to Kalamazoo felt like coming home. Read more.

Margarita Valdez (2005-06). American Society for Radiation Oncology Hires New Assistant Director of Congressional Relations. Read more.