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Gordon J. Grinwis obituary

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… for 34 years, died Thursday, March 28 , in Kalamazoo. He was 81. Grinwis, a gifted painter and sculptor as well as a … effective April 23, 1995. Dr. Gordon J. Grinwis Grinwis was born in 1931 in Grandville, Mich., and served in the … neighbor boy from his burning house. Remembrances A service was held Tuesday, April 2. Memorial donations may be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6280

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw over 700 industry leaders

Haworth College of Business

… conference theme "People, Purpose and Passion: The Pathway to Success." Registration is ongoing at … discount ends March 25 . Rooms are blocked at the Amway Grand hotel and the conference rate is available until … he oversees the strategy for Meijer's more than 200 self-service combination supermarket-discount department stores …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30897

Marcia L. Thompson obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died April 20 . She was 67. Thompson joined the WMU staff in 1997 and retired … from the Human Resources office in 2010 after 13 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, she was a human resources assistant. The position involved …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33459

Norma Cook obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died June 22 . She was 94. Cook joined the WMU staff in 1974 and retired in 1984 after 10 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, she was a baker in Dining Services. Services At Cook's request, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33324

Sophia Julia Marvin obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died April 9 . She was 94. Marvin, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1973 and retired in 1983 after 10 years of service to the University. She was a data operator. Services and remembrances Cremation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31803

WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April

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… WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … at their June 3 meeting. Grants for research led the way, passing the $1.3 million mark, while grants for public service climbed past $547,779. Grants for academic support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633

WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive year

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… on WMU's Office for Military and Veterans Affairs offers services to military veterans. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … then nurture these wonderful communities. We award the Best for Vets designation to the very best—the … enrolled at a public university in Michigan. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28436

In Memoriam, winter 2024

W Magazine

… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during winter 2024. Alumni Josephine … MI Thomas E. Coyne , vice president emeritus for Student Services, Jan. 14, 2024, Kalamazoo, MI Russell M. Goldfarb , … 2022 Lawrence A. Williams, assistant professor emeritus of industrial and manufacturing engineering and director …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74821

Dina Bangdel obituary

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… Michigan University faculty member, died July 25 . She was 54. Bangdel joined the WMU faculty in 1998 and left in 2002 after four years of service to the University. She was a former associate professor of art. Most recently, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41737

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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… flight teams. Honored with 2016 Excellence in Diversity awards from the college were: Gregory A. Lyman , retired … to be an annual event. William 'Bill' Hatfield Hatfield was honored for 46 years of service that put him at the forefront of the agricultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239