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… teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to be a special education teacher. I didn't know how it was going to happen," says  Austin Giles . Starting as a secretary in Portage Public Schools (PPS), Giles knew he wanted to be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he …

… Weeklong WMUK pledge drive underway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … WMUK 102.1 FM is celebrating 65 years of broadcasting service to southwest Michigan in 2016. Part of the station's … member stations of National Public Radio, which began service in 1971. WMUK has set a pledge goal of $175,000 for …

… inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award  Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Western … prestigious campuswide awards, including the Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching, Emerging Scholar, … of academic advising in the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, is known for her dedication to students and faculty …

… Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's … Nov. 1 , to nominate colleagues for the Global Engagement Award . The award recognizes contributions to: Communities … instructional activities, research and creative activities, service, and outreach. They should reflect an accumulated …

… Montgomery Essential Needs program manager; and President Edward Montgomery visit the Bronco Food Pantry in Faunce Student Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s … Essential Needs program. The new name honors Dr. Edward Montgomery , whose tenure as Western’s ninth president …

… Ambrosia , a doctoral student from Dearborn, Michigan. “It was amazing to interact with fellow individuals from the … and the Northside Association for Community Development, was the first student-led event of its kind. As part of the … opportunity for students while delivering accessible health services to the public through a preventative lens,” says …

… State of University Submitted by Deanne Puca on President Edward Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University  President Edward Montgomery  will deliver his State of the University … staff achievement for excellence in teaching, research and service. The campuswide celebration at the Bernhard Center …

… for 25 years. The 2016 class of inductees began their service to WMU in 1991. Counting these faculty and staff … Thiel , licensed electrician, maintenance services Arthur Ward , refrigeration repairperson, maintenance services Martha B. Warfield , vice president for diversity and inclusion Alice …

… Va., the group spent its first working weekend traveling to Washington for meetings at the White House and the National … care. Also part of the group are leaders from international service agencies and such local, state and federal … Kavalhuna also is a licensed attorney who returned to WMU after serving for six years as a federal prosecutor in the …

… her co-pilot Kenzie Koenig. Every time Ella Hanson heads skyward as a flight science major in WMU's College of Aviation, … with me.  Each time I fly, I feel connected to him in a way that's difficult to put into words.     A young Ella and … clarity and expanded my options for what I hope to pursue after college."   In that vein, Hanson and her fellow …