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New book about World War II memories grows out of class project

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… New book about World War II memories grows out of class project Submitted by … on Students conducted interviews locally and as far away as Canada for the project. KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan … by students in Dr. Janet Hahn's class Issues in Aging: Service Learning. The handsomely arranged and illustrated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025

Full range of campus and area events slated to honor King

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… to honor King Submitted by Deanne Puca on A balloon release was held at the end of last year's march to MLK Park. … Luther King Jr. , including a convocation, march, day of service, and educational programs and presentations . "Past, … 1216 N. Westnedge Ave. Keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors , pastor of New Calvary Baptist Church, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12675

Student Financial Aid Office has new interim director

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… capacities in financial aid. Most recently, she was a former associate director for the office, with primary … including the Financial Literacy and Education Program. "I was thrilled with her willingness to assume the director … to continue to move forward in providing quality customer service in meeting the needs of our student body," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/40988

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen U.S. Army sergeant

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… Hinton, 36, died Sunday, May 14, after the vehicle he was riding in during a training exercise in Hawaii overturned. Hinton had been stationed in Hawaii as a … of Grand Rapids and graduated from Ottawa High School. A service in Hinton's honor is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40270

RSOs have something for everyone

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… WMU focus on a variety of interest areas from academics to service to zombies. Students can travel the country to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54761

Fieldwork in Alaska: Students bring mobile tax preparation to residents

Haworth College of Business

… Fritz Allhoff, the trip took volunteer teams who provided services in the villages of Napaskiak, Oscarville and … Senior Will Roosien says the volunteer trip to Alaska was "eye opening." WMU Haworth College of Business senior … as help others in the process. Alaskan skyline “The trip was arranged to fly trained volunteer tax preparers out to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75147

University recognizes outstanding staff members for semiannual Make a Difference Awards

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… outstanding staff members for semiannual Make a Difference Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … are once again being honored at the Make a Difference Awards —the University's highest accolade for non-faculty … the entire Western community in applauding them for their service on behalf of our University,” says WMU President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66334

Beatrice P. Hartman obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died Nov. 15 . She was 91. Hartman joined the WMU faculty in 1957 and retired in 1985 after more than 27 years of service to the University. She primarily taught speech and … to campus a variety of notable speakers. In addition, she was a faculty advisor to numerous student organizations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36674

Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international students

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University’s main campus, and Maran Subramain , who was then a graduate student working for WMU’s International … ensure they will follow the fellowship’s main principles of service. “The only volunteers that we accept are those who … to meet them. Contact De Young at:   @email About the Haenicke Institute for Global Education      The Diether H. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/11/thanksgiving-international-service

WMU trustees select new board secretary

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… background includes a position as director of student services at the University of Alaska, Prince William Sound … She will retire in June after more than 42 years of service to WMU. For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28993