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Student awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Student awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship Submitted by … an entrepreneurship and global and international studies major, plans to use her scholarship money to study … pursue a master's degree and a career in the U.S. Foreign Service. In addition to the program in Ecuador, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46935

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… celebrates 60 years of excellence  Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Department of Geological and … milestone came in 2011, when the Michigan Geological Survey was transferred from the state to WMU. About 30 states have … be available, enriching the department’s impact and service to the field.    Dr. Tom Straw, the second …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies

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… WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies Submitted by Anonymous (not … food and packaging industries, died on Monday, Jan. 19 . He was 56. Joel Kendrick Kendrick was named operations manager … converters and paper mills attain recycling certification. Services A gathering of family and friends will be held from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21279

John O. Norman obituary

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… emeritus of history at Western Michigan University, died April 27 . He was 68. Norman joined the WMU faculty in 1989 and retired in 2017 after 27 years of service to the University. He taught Russian and Soviet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46741

Flags lowered Wednesday for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart

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… Michael Cathcart , of Bay City, Michigan. Cathcart, 31, died Nov. 14. He most recently served as a senior engineer … 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

Shirley Bach obituary

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… philosophy and internationally recognized authority 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 …

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 … 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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… professional development 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 …

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

Public invited to discuss gender inequality in higher education

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… Public invited to discuss gender inequality in higher education Submitted by … exploration will begin with a discussion of the 2014 award-winning book "Disrupting the Culture of Silence: … 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 … 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