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Experienced manager, Army officer takes military affairs helm

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… Tracey Quada, who in June became director of Career Services at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. "Joyce … business and higher education knowledge to WMU. She's well aware of the needs that current, reservist and dependent … for Academic Success Programs. "Her positive attitude and unwavering commitment to help students make her a wonderful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19184

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

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

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, … Monday, Jan. 20 City of Kalamazoo Communitywide Day of Service, 8 a.m. Meet at City Hall, 241 W. South St. …

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

Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly 1,000 degrees on June 28

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… Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will award nearly 1,000 degrees on  Saturday, June 28, at the … commencement ceremonies, which will feature  President Edward Montgomery ’s final address before retirement after … and Applied Sciences College of Health and Human Services College of Aviation In addition to the conferring …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-celebrates-summer-2025-graduates-earning-degrees

Influential philanthropist, accomplished visual artist receives Western honorary degree

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… Petersen KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University awarded an honorary degree to Audrey Morean Petersen , an … Michigan, along with James Golden . The company began as a service facility for electronic modules, printed circuit … manufacturing solutions company. Headquartered in the Gateway area of St. Petersburg, Florida, it has more than 100 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70214

Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman will speak at the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring … East and Northern Africa. Now, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman will share her story at Western Michigan … as mentors to younger students. Business students in a service-learning course also complete dozens of volunteer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

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

WMU awarded $2 million grant to assist migrant students

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… WMU awarded $2 million grant to assist migrant students Submitted … on KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University has been awarded more than $2 million over the next five years to … in this country," Hernández says. "Our unique, holistic service plan for the CAMP program will provide participants …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1019