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College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… 2023-24 Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Recipients were honored during a ceremony on April 12 … Faculty Achievement Award in Professional and Community Service Dr. Leah Omilion-Hodges , School of Communication … , Department of Physics Dean’s Appreciation Award Michael Worline , College of Arts and Sciences Marketing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75480

Boil water advisory still in effect for impacted WMU Kalamazoo locations; Parkview Campus, West Hills outside affected area

News

… Boil water advisory still in effect for impacted WMU Kalamazoo … area Submitted by Emily Doran on Sunday, Sept 20: A boil water advisory remains in effect for impacted areas of WMU's … by the city or the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department. This story will be updated with …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/kalamazoo-boil-water-advisory-includes-wmu-campus

Join the Fun at the 2026 White Cane 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… Western Michigan University’s College of Health and Human Services Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, … for a day of fun, connection and inclusion while raising awareness of the white cane as an important symbol of … people who are blind or have low vision. Whether you run, walk, volunteer or cheer from the sidelines, everyone is …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/09/join-fun-2026-white-cane-5k

Ida Mae Cutshaw obituary

News

… Ida Mae Cutshaw obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Western Michigan University staff member, died May 10. She was 75. Cutshaw, a finance clerk in accounting, joined the WMU staff in 1979 and retired in 1995 after 16 years of service to the University. A lifelong resident of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/557

Emma 'Em' Hollingshead obituary

News

… member, died July 24 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was 93. Hollingshead, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in … years later. She retired in 1983 after almost 13 years of service to the University. Cremation has taken place. A full … to make a memorial guestbook entry. Memorial service A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1129

Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Chansheng He was awarded his third Fulbright Specialist Program award in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71392

Strike up the band: Homecoming 2026 promises traditions and a whole lot of Bronco pride

News

… tailgate on the Heritage Hall Grand Lawn, before heading to Waldo Stadium. Beyond game day, homecoming activities throughout the weekend include alumni award ceremonies, anniversary celebrations, student … Development , along with the College of Health and Human Services’ 50th Anniversary Golden Gala .   While alumni …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/bronco-pride-homecoming-2026

R. Marcus 'Mark' Spink obituary

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… (not verified) on Spink Ralph Marcus "Mark" Spink, an award-winning film producer and director and former Western … Michigan University faculty member, died June 17. He was 86. Spink joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired in 1989 after more than 23 years of service to the University. He was a professor of media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1065

Katrovas to combine storytelling and song in recital of Czech composers

News

… on the composers' four-year friendship and the pre-World War II era they lived in. The project is under the auspices …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43299

Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Libraries Submitted by Sara Volmering on Julie Hayward, manager, user services will retire from Western Michigan University on … 31 years of service to the University Libraries,  Julie Hayward , manager, user services,   will retire from Western …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/07/julie-hayward-retirement