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WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7

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… to navigate the halls of the College of Health and Human Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a blind graduate assistant at … get a sighted aide to help with. But the logistics aren’t always easy,” she says. “Aira takes away any barrier of delay and provides sighted help with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591

Flags lowered Thursday for Senior Chief Petty Officer Jason P. May

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… the USS Essex. The Essex, an amphibious assault ship, was deployed at sea as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. … at the Lee-Ellena Funeral Home in Macomb. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9. Flags at … lowered to half-staff throughout Michigan and on Michigan waters to honor Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25451

Dr. Lawrence B. Schlack obituary

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… Michigan University, died July 8 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was 85. Survivors include his wife, Dr. Marilyn Schlack, … at WMU multiple times and in multiple teaching roles. He was a full-time member of the faculty from 1964 to 1967 and … 1981 to 1988, officially retiring in 1988 after a decade of service to the University. However, he continued to serve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48924

Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Nominations Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award are due Jan. 30, 2015. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations are … are eligible if they have at least seven academic years of service to the University and are not previous winners. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19988

Refreshments, games to greet returning students, faculty and staff

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… and introduce members of the campus community to the many services and resources available to them at Sindecuse. About … and improving patient health. Clinic and nursing services include evaluation and treatment for a variety of … promotion and education programs, counseling and psychiatry services for students, lab and X-ray diagnostic services, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18070

Make a Difference staff award nominations due

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… Make a Difference staff award nominations due Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due by Friday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … awards presented to employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/12876

Martin E. Gingerich obituary

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… , professor emeritus of English, died Oct. 19 . He was 84. Gingerich, of Buckley, Michigan, joined the WMU … in 1968 and retired in 1990 after more than 21 years of service to the University. He conducted research in the Wales while on sabbatical leave in 1977-78. His book, W.H. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43957

Herbert W. Kenz obituary

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… and longtime member of the military, died Sept. 17. He was 87. Kenz, of Kalamazoo, spent 30 years in education, … associate director of the office in 1988 after 23 years of service. During his tenure as associate director, Kenz was responsible for all federal, state and University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27621

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