Orlando Consort gives listeners a taste of music from Middle Ages Jul 20, 2008
The Orlando Consort, an English male vocal quartet, will perform with Western Michigan University's summer music camp's concert choir Monday at Stetson Chapel at Kalamazoo College ... Orlando Consort -- 7:30 p.m. Monday, Stetson Chapel, Kalamazoo College. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
`Niagara' a fascinating tale of the iconic landscape Jul 16, 2008
Strand, who graduated from Kalamazoo College in 1987, doesn't accept the short stories on the historical markers. She's gone digging for the truth with a cynicism befitting someone who came of age in the 1980s. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
It's Summers' time and it's hot Jul 13, 2008
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Toney named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll Jul 4, 2008
Bahr is a freshman at Adrian College, while Wahlstrom just completed his sophomore year at Kalamazoo College. Low will be a junior at Albion College this fall, while Tingley just completed his senior year. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Paw Paw's new basketball coach getting back to basics Jul 1, 2008
Paw Paw athletic director Rick Mitchell knew of Fitzpatrick when he was coaching at Kalamazoo College and Mitchell was an official. He was impressed by Mitchell's knowledge of basketball. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Oudsema to return to Stowe Jun 27, 2008
Where: Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium ... The exhibition, part of the opening ceremonies for the 10-day tournament, features current professional players, many of whom competed in the Nationals at Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
President Bush Appoints 2008-2009 Class of White House Fellows Jun 27, 2008
He holds a B.A. in Health Sciences with a minor in Mathematics from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude in addition to playing quarterback and wide receiver for the K-College Hornet Football Team. Margaret Angell. (White House News Releases)
ASU: Program energized by new leader Jun 25, 2008
A college head coach for just three seasons -- she went 15-60 at Kalamazoo College -- Sobomehin received strong recommendations from a variety of sources, athletic director Clint Bryant said ... 2002-2003; Assistant, Oberlin (Ohio) College, 2003-2005; Head coach, Kalamazoo College, 2005-2008. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Assistant principals hired for Paw Paw High School and Middle School Jun 24, 2008
Fitzpatrick has had over 15 years coaching experience, including stints as a varsity assistant for Joe Hakin at Kalamazoo College and as a former head coach at Portage Northern High School. He played high school basketball at Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central and a year of college basketball at Aquinas College. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
K-College sends grads soaring Jun 17, 2008
KALAMAZOO -- The 2008 graduates of Kalamazoo College descended from Stetson Chapel into the quad on Sunday, ready to receive their diplomas as the Kalamazoo College Brass Ensemble played ``Pomp and Circumstance'' for commencement. The 262 nervous graduates buzzed with talk of graduate school and the friends they will miss, while proud parents boasted about their scholars, and faculty members doled out sage advice. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
$5.6M pledge to aid diversity Jun 14, 2008
6 million pledge to Kalamazoo College from Jon Stryker's Arcus Foundation is part of an effort to diversify the school's student body ... I benefited from a Kalamazoo College experience and am eager to see underrepresented students have the same opportunity,'' Stryker said in a written statement. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
K-College grads-to-be to provide aid in Myanmar Jun 8, 2008
KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo College students Arianna Schindle, Julianna Weaver and Stephanie Willette are set to graduate with 260 of their classmates next Sunday. Although it is a rite for which they have long been waiting, the young women are already eagerly anticipating their next challenge. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Free testing of kids, toys for lead offered Saturday Jun 3, 2008
On Saturday, two Kalamazoo College students with the help of several health organizations, are holding a Toxic Toy Town Hall at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St., from 1 to 4 p.m.. They are encouraging parents to bring their children younger than 6 years to be tested for lead exposure. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Danvers One Of Three Named All-New EnglandUMass senior defensive stars Brian Danvers and Sean Krygier have been selected to play in the prestigious 67th USILA North-South All-Star Game on Friday at Harvard Stadium in Boston. The game is being held in conjunction with the NCAA Lacrosse Championships this weekend at Gillette Stadium. The Division I/II North-South Game will be played at 4 p.m. following the Division III game and the Boston Cannons game against the Rochester Rattlers at 7 p.m. May 23, 2008
Whitbeck spent four seasons on the varsity swim team at Kalamazoo College where he was a 12-time NCAA All-American, three-time NCAA Academic All-American, named team captain, and elected as the team's Most Valuable Swimmer in 2004. In addition to swimming, he also earned an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship and a Charles Monroe departmental award in Economics. (Umassathletics.com)
Dangel has career game May 21, 2008
It would be like Kalamazoo College playing UCLA in basketball,'' he said. Before I was here, we played them a couple of years ago and were down 19-0 at halftime. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
China's Quake Calms Olympic Controversies May 18, 2008
"The earthquake has brought the best out of the Chinese government and Chinese people and demonstrated the regime and the Chinese are capable of working together to build up a better future," said Xu Guoqi, a historian at Kalamazoo College in Michigan and author of the recently published book "Olympic Dreams: China and Sports, 1895-2008.". The comparison that some Chinese make is to Sept. 11, 2001, when a spirit of volunteerism and patriotism buoyed Americans after the terror attacks. (CBS News -- World)
Closson, Vanderpool manage to earn yet another honor May 14, 2008
The $1,000 scholarship goes to two high school seniors in the area -- one female and one male -- who plan on attending Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College or Western Michigan University. The award is named after longtime Gazette sports editor Jack Moss. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Lawrence names top graduates in Class of 2008 May 13, 2008
Luke plans to attend Kalamazoo College next fall, majoring in environmental biology. Other students graduating with high honors (accumulated grade point average of 3. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
J-L voters to consider operating millage May 2, 2008
Education: Graduated from Marian High School in Birmingham, and received a Bachelor of Arts in German from Kalamazoo College. How long have you lived in the school district. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Kalamazoo College builds on history of innovation Apr 20, 2008
KALAMAZOO -- Cloistered among trees atop West Main Hill overlooking downtown, Kalamazoo College has long attracted some of Michigan's top students ... We say that part of what we're doing is ensuring that our students are at home in the world, that we're preparing them to exercise enlightened leadership in a richly diverse world,'' Kalamazoo College President Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Protests, rancor rain on China's Olympic parade Apr 9, 2008
" It's all part of China's aggressive effort to guard its image as it opens to foreigners for the Games. Beijing organizers have banned live TV coverage during the Olympics from Tiananmen Square, site of the 1989 pro-democracy protests that turned deadly after government troops moved in on demonstrators. When the torch entered Beijing briefly last week, the government closed the square, sealing off all roads within a half-mile radius. There were no protests. In his book Olympic Dreams, Chinese... (USA Today)
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Kalamazoo College tops the list of schools currently competing in the national Recyclemania event, with a cumulative recycling rate of 55. 73 percent, according to the event's official website. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Lakers Upend Kalamazoo College In Women's Tennis, 6-3 Mar 21, 2008
The Grand Valley State women's tennis team earned a 6-3 victory at Kalamazoo College on Friday. GVSU took four out of six singles matches and two out of three in doubles on its way to victory. (Gvsulakers.com)
China Moves Quickly On Tibet Mar 20, 2008
"Beijing is smart enough to solve the Tibet unrest issue as soon and as peaceful as possible," said Xu Guoqi, a China-born historian at Kalamazoo College in Michigan. In some parts of the country, authorities seem to be setting a timetable to resolve the crisis. (CBS News -- World)
Dalai Lama Calls for Probe... Mar 17, 2008
"What is happening in Tibet and Beijing's responses to it will not affect the games very much unless the issue really gets out of control," said Xu Guoqi, a China-born historian at Kalamazoo College in Michigan. International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said Saturday he opposed an Olympic boycott over Tibet. (The Drudge Report)
Strict Curfew Enforced in Tibetan Capital After Protests Mar 16, 2008
"What is happening in Tibet and Beijing's responses to it will not affect the games very much unless the issue really gets out of control," said Xu Guoqi, a China-born historian at Kalamazoo College in Michigan. A meeting of the Standing Committee of the Tibet Communist Party, the ruling body in Tibet, said efforts had to be made "to expose and criticize the evil acts done by the hostile forces and expose the ugly feature of the Dalai (Lama) clique.". (Fox News)
Men's Tennis Nipped by Kalamazoo College, 5-4 Feb 25, 2008
Sophomore Antoine Marenaud rallied from a set down to defeat Jason Brown 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) at the No. 1 position in WSU's set back to Kalamazoo College ... - The Wayne State men's tennis team's come-from-behind rally fell short as the Warriors dropped a hard fought non-conference match to Kalamazoo College, 5-4, at the Markin Center club Sunday afternoon ... WSU (2-3) dug itself in a hole losing all three matches during doubles competition as Kalamazoo college too an early 3-0 lead. (Wsuathletics.com)
Vic Klatt Rejoins Van Scoyoc Associates Feb 20, 2008
Klatt earned a bachelor of arts degree from Kalamazoo College in Michigan. He and his wife Renee have two children. (PR Newswire)
Others who show excellence Feb 14, 2008
Rohan Krishnamurthy, Kalamazoo College; home, Kalamazoo, Mich. majors, music and chemistry; south Indian classical drum player, performs internationally, redesigned instrument. (USA Today)
Scott Teter seeks Judge Deats' seat Feb 8, 2008
They also have two sons, Austin, 15; and Zachary, 13, who attend the same high school he attended before enrolling in Kalamazoo College. Teter is the son of former county commissioner Jack and Marian Teter of Edwardsburg. (Niles Star, MI)
ON CAMPUS REPORT Dec 10, 2007
n Chris Steenrod and Tom Stowe, both Freeport grads, helped Carthage College down Hope College (181-132) and Kalamazoo College (171-158) in a swimming outing scored as a triple dual. Stowe took eighth in the 200-yard individual medley (2:07. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
New dental practice opens in Coldwater Nov 27, 2007
Michael attended Kalamazoo College and the University of Michigan Dental School. After completing his education, he did a year of specialized training at the University of Michigan Hospital. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
#3 Grand Valley State Claims 96-50 Win Over Kalamazoo College Nov 21, 2007
3 Grand Valley State Claims 96-50 Win Over Kalamazoo College :: Sophomore Guard David Thompson scored a career-high 17 points off the bench ... 3 Grand Valley State Claims 96-50 Win Over Kalamazoo College Sophomore Guard David Thompson scored a career-high 17 points off the bench ... - #3 Grand Valley State raced out to a 48-25 halftime lead and never looked back en route to a 96-50 victory over Kalamazoo College Tuesday (Nov. (Gvsulakers.com)
Local colleges: Three Ranger wrestlers win titles at Concordia Nov 19, 2007
CARTHAGE: Michelle Pelka won four events for the Lady Reds as they swept a nonconference triangular meet against Kalamazoo College and Hope at Kalamazoo, Mich. Friday and Saturday. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
#3 Grand Valley State Claims 62-53 Home Win Over Missouri-St. Louis Nov 18, 2007
GVSU (4-0) will host Kalamazoo College Tuesday night at 8 p.m.. Grand Valley State came out strong, building a 9-0 lead before Missouri-St. (Gvsulakers.com)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Schools taking part in NSSE - USATODAY.com. Take the first step towards finding a better job. (USA Today)
Mineral water resorts refocus on luxury Oct 14, 2007
The other attraction was that wealthy people could congregate with each other, said Charlene Marie Boyer Lewis, a Kalamazoo College professor who did her doctoral dissertation on the spas in Virginia and West Virginia. "The guise for going was health," she said, "but women would change their dresses three and four times a day, ride around in carriages and wear lots of jewelry.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Top 100 Cable Systems - Systems Directory Oct 10, 2007
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Tri-State is 2-2 and will play Saturday against Kalamazoo College. Cheboygannews. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
Prominent anthropologist made his mark in many areas Oct 1, 2007
During World War II, Gibson taught mathematics in the Army Special Training Program at Kalamazoo College in Michigan, and later worked as a statistician at the Naval Ordnance Test Station in Inyokern. He taught for four years at the University of Utah before taking the position at the Smithsonian. (North County Times)
Niles volleyball team in Kalamazoo today Sep 22, 2007
The tournament will be played at three sites: Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix. Niles will open up play at Kalamazoo College as it competes in the White Pool against Traverse City West, Monroe and North Branch ... In the Maroon Pool at Kalamazoo College will be Kalamazoo Central, Milford, Grand Ledge and Pinckney. (Niles Star, MI)
Paw Paw grad directs relief efforts in Peru following last month's earthquake Sep 22, 2007
A 1995 graduate of Paw Paw High School, Skrocki has a bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College and a master of public policy from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Kalamazoo school chief leaves with Promise secret intact Aug 21, 2007
"I don't think we would have had the Promise were it not for Janice," said Hannah McKinney, Kalamazoo's mayor and an economics and business professor at Kalamazoo College. "She's a little Energizer bunny with a lot of integrity.". (USA Today)
C.C.S.P.L. wraps up play this weekend at Harry Hill Gym Aug 10, 2007
"I got here late and saw the squad and said, 'oh no.' Allen said afterwards. What Allen saw was a Green team that treated the Kalamazoo College-represented Orange team like a practice scout team. Lucas, who led the way with 31 points and a bevy of awe-inspiring assists, many of which were converted into showtime dunks by Summers, looked ready to get his first Division I season underway. "I'm just trying to get in shape ... "Now, I'm getting it, holding on to it and I'm doing something with it.... (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nichols continues run at USTA National Championships Aug 8, 2007
- Incoming freshman men's tennis player Zach Nichols advanced to the round of 16 in singles play on Tuesday at the USTA Boys' 18 National Championships held at Kalamazoo College after upsetting the No. 4 ranked junior in the nation. Nichols has also advanced to the round of 16 in doubles play. (Gofrogs.com)
China's century: Beijing Olympics may be grandest games of all Aug 3, 2007
There are many hidden dangers for the government, said Xu, who teaches at Kalamazoo College in Michigan. The foreign journalists with their free access to China during the Games may reveal to the world. (Helena Independent Record)
Cadillac, K-College grad joins the Peace Corps Jul 15, 2007
She chose Kalamazoo College so she could do two study-abroad programs, one in Mexico and one in Spain. My anthropology class traveled to little villages on the outskirts of a city in Mexico, Mollie recalled. (Cadillac News, MI)
FINANCING the FUTURE Jul 13, 2007
Breneman, who was president of Kalamazoo College in Michigan prior to coming to the University, recalled a moment from his tenure at the small private college which reminded him that the job of fundraising is never complete. "We were doing this campaign, and we were about to finish it," Breneman said. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Board Announcement: Chief Executive Officer Succession Plan Jun 14, 2007
He graduated in economics from Kalamazoo College in Michigan, studied at the University of Strasbourg and has an MBA from Harvard University. Pictures of Michael Pragnell and Mike Mack can be downloaded from Syngenta's website. (PR Newswire)
DUHS tennis team at state finals today Jun 2, 2007
The Chieftains tied for second at the regional two weeks ago to qualify for the state finals, which are being held at Kalamazoo College this weekend. Mike Hoff will open up tournament play at No. 1 singles against Erik Scholten of Muskegon Catholic Central. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Edwardsburg's Harness at finals Jun 1, 2007
Harness finished second at No. 1 singles to advance to the finals, which are being held at Stowe Stadium on the campus of Kalamazoo College ... The Chieftains tied for second with Bridgman and Paw Paw to advance to the finals on Friday and Saturday, June 1-2 at Stowe Stadium on the campus of Kalamazoo College. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
P.R. warps college rankings May 30, 2007
As director of admissions at Michigan's Kalamazoo College, John Carroll grew accustomed to receiving packages from other schools promoting themselves in hope of moving up in the influential U.S. News & World Report rankings. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
Dowagiac tennis team, Lowe named Athletes of the Week May 30, 2007
The Chieftains will compete in the state finals beginning on Friday at Stowe Stadium on the campus of Kalamazoo College. Lowe helped Dowagiac split a pair of doubleheaders on May 18 and May 19. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Dowagiac tennis team makes history May 22, 2007
The Chieftains tied for second with Bridgman and Paw Paw to advance to the finals on Friday and Saturday, June 1-2 at Stowe Stadium on the campus of Kalamazoo College. The top two teams, plus any team that scores 18 or more points, advances to the state finals. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Teen cancer patient's blog celebrates life May 10, 2007
He wrote an essay that earned him an admission to Kalamazoo College. At some point, his words pushed past the pen-pal stage. (CNN)
Allegheny College president to step down May 1, 2007
Before becoming the 20th president of Allegheny College, Cook was provost and professor of chemistry at Kalamazoo College, a national liberal arts college in Michigan. Cook is a graduate of the University of Michigan, with master's and doctoral degrees in organic chemistry from Princeton University. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Designing your future Mar 1, 2007
A transfer student from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI, Coleman started out as a double biology and chemistry major. But it didn't take many long, winter, Great Lakes State months before she realized the limitations of the biochemistry field: "I didn't want to spend the rest of my life in a genetics lab with minimized social engagement with the outside world.". (UCD Advocate, CO)
Men's Tennis Loses at #13 Kalamazoo, 7-2 Feb 19, 2007
- The Wayne State men's tennis team (0-2) lost, 7-2, at No. 13 Kalamazoo College (4-1). The Hornets won five of six singles matches and two of three doubles. (Wsuathletics.com)
Scholarship cash harder to wrangle Feb 19, 2007
"It's putting an awful lot of public funds in people who are going to be able to go to college with or without that subsidy," said David Breneman, the University of Virginia's education dean and former president of Michigan's Kalamazoo College. "And it seems like a waste of public money.". (The Crimson White, AL)
Return to the earth: Woman starts business to scatter ashes in Montana's wild lands Feb 18, 2007
She studied at Kalamazoo College, then moved on to a master's program in early childhood education. That led to a career with Montessori schools, but she later turned 180 degrees and worked with the elderly in a program at the University of Montana called romoting Excellence in End of Life Care. (Missoulian, MT)
Babcock puts on show in Britons' final home game Feb 6, 2007
Albion will play its final three regular season games on the road, starting with a Wednesday night contest at Kalamazoo College. Comments. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Vikings play host to Great Western Shootout on Dec. 19-20 after 10-day break for final exams Dec 12, 2006
CAL POLY POMONA: The Broncos (2-3, Dec. 13 host Cal State San Bernardino) return three starters from last year's 11-16 squad for interim coach Michelle Fortier, who was an assistant at NCAA I Southeast Missouri State in 2005-06 after 12 years as head coach at Kalamazoo College. The trio includes 5-8 junior guard Unique Anderson (7. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western meets Cal State Stanislaus and host Sonoma State at CCAA/GNAC Challenge Classic this weekend Dec 7, 2006
CAL POLY POMONA: The Broncos (2-2, Dec. 9 at Azusa Pacific, Dec. 13 host Cal State San Bernardino) return three starters from last year's 11-16 squad for interim head coach Michelle Fortier, who was an assistant at NCAA I Southeast Missouri State in 2005-06 after 12 years as head coach at Kalamazoo College. The trio includes 5-8 junior guard Unique Anderson (7. (Wwuvikings.com)
Rockets Head to Ypsilanti For the EMU Invite Dec 1, 2006
Participating in the meet along with the Rockets will be the University of Michigan, University of Waterloo, Allegheny College, Kalamazoo College, University of North Dakota, Hillsdale College, Calvin College, Wayne State University and the University of Findlay. "This meet will give us an opportunity to see where we stand after the fall season," said Head Coach. (Utrockets.com)
Following 11-day layoff, Vikings entertain Northwest on Dec. 5 Nov 30, 2006
CAL POLY POMONA: The Broncos (1-1, Dec. 1 host Sonoma State, Dec. 2 host Humboldt State, Dec. 9 at Azusa Pacific, Dec. 13 host Cal State San Bernardino) return three starters from last year's 11-16 squad for interim head coach Michelle Fortier, who was an assistant at NCAA I Southeast Missouri State in 2005-06 after 12 years as head coach at Kalamazoo College. The trio includes 5-8 junior guard Unique Anderson (8. (Wwuvikings.com)
