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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

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