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In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info

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… the conditions   When outdoors in subfreezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a scarf, … layers. It ’ s best to wear loose-fitting, windproof and water-resistant outer layers. Remove layers as your body … Before, During and After webpage and the National Weather Service’s Cold Weather Safety webpage .   Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/winter-closure-information-2025-26

Flags lowered Wednesday for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart

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… Flags lowered Wednesday for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sgt. … at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Cathcart earned several awards during his military career, including four Bronze … to serve in the Special Forces in 2007. A funeral service is planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20375

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… systems in military helicopters to helping steer patients toward healthy nutritional choices—and he couldn't be happier. … where he's meant to be. "I have no doubt that Western was the best choice I could have made," says Fischer, who … completed several credits already during his military service, Fischer was able to jump right into his program at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… recognized at international conference Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Clifford Mensah KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … , M.S.’24, received an Outstanding Student Paper Award at the annual Institute of Industrial and Systems … engineering management, chaired the Decision Analytics for Service and Supply Chain Optimization tracks. Adam Lecznar , …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/clifford-mensah-best-paper-award

Shirley Bach obituary

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… on biomedical ethics, died in Kalamazoo Feb. 13 . She was 86. Bach came to WMU as an instructor and researcher in … degree in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin. Services A funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 , at Temple B'Nai Israel, 4409 Grand Prairie Road, in Kalamazoo. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45322

World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award

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… World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … economics, will receive the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during WMU's Fall Convocation activities at 11 a.m. … the Emerging Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Service and Annual Make a Difference awards. It is part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48804

William H. Kanzler obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died May 11 . He was 87. Kanzler joined the faculty in 1961 and retired in 1987 after 26 years of service. He began his WMU career working with student … in directed teaching. Before joining the WMU faculty, he was director of the intern teaching program for college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16682

Public invited to discuss gender inequality in higher education

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… exploration will begin with a discussion of the 2014 award-winning book "Disrupting the Culture of Silence: … a one-hour, on-campus ethics talk titled "The Relevance, Reward and Risk of Feminist Activism in the Academy" at 5:30 … such as gender, the sociology of families, sustainability, service learning, and women in STEM—science, technology, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44418

University Theatre presents 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo'

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… present-day Baghdad searching for the meaning of life and war. "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" is a haunting look at the aftermath of violence and the absurdities of war. Under the direction of Mark Liermann , the all-student … are available by calling (269) 387-3227. Current military service members and veterans may purchase tickets at a 25 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13169

Kavalhuna reappointed to state aviation commission

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… of a Western Michigan University pilot to the Michigan Aeronautics Commission. Russell A. Kavalhuna , executive … said in announcing the reappointment. Kavalhuna Kavalhuna was an airline pilot for US Airways Express for five years … he has a professional background that also includes service with the U.S. Department of Justice as an assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42315