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Earl Borr obituary

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… of education and professional development, died Nov. 5 . He was 90. Borr moved to Portage, Michigan, in 1957 to join … as an assistant professor for the Campus School, which was later known as University High. He was teaching seventh … and Professional Development after almost 27 years of service to the University. Earl Borr During the latter part …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160

Future Iraqi engineer learns English and new perspectives at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… as his study abroad destination because he believed it was, by far, the best place in the world to receive an … If he graduates with honors, as he hopes to do, his payback service to Iraq will be reduced to one year, after which he … met people on campus from all over the world.” About the Haenicke Institute for Global Education      The Diether H. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/nemeah-spotlight

Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality

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… compelling and important part of being on campus. We also want to give (students) a chance to connect with campus … that they may not have other opportunities to find or be aware of." Students can register for Virtual Bash on the … MLK Celebration webpage . King believed in a commitment to service, saying, "Life's most persistent and urgent question …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676

Three faculty members named academic leadership fellows by MAC

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… to academic success, research excellence and community service," says Todd Diacon , senior vice president for … of future leaders in higher education and is another way in which the MAC can provide value to its membership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43138

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … the 2022 State History Award for Distinguished Professional Service at the Historical Society of Michigan's Annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May

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… May, bringing the year-to-date total for externally funded awards to more than $23.2 million , WMU trustees learned at … A second NSF grant, for $499,999, was awarded to Dr. Fahad Saeed , assistant professor of electrical and computer … by graduate student athletic trainers. Grants for public service rose to $841,243 led by a $242,000 award to Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865

Transformational Dunn Decade comes to a close

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… come to a close at the end of July. Dunn's successor, Dr. Edward B. Montgomery , will take the reins of WMU when he … on Tuesday, Aug. 1. His selection as the ninth president was announced by the WMU Board of Trustees April 12 after a … Montgomery's start date. Dunn will now begin a year of service as president emeritus, accepting special assignments …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41513

CommUniverCity weekend will feature inauguration of WMU president

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… include the inauguration of WMU's ninth president. Dr. Edward B. Montgomery , who will become president of WMU Aug. 1 … to save the date. Montgomery's appointment as WMU president was announced April 12. He comes to the University from … Dr. John M. Dunn , who is retiring after a decade of service as president. A presidential tradition Collegiate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40663

Engineering student awarded prestigious Department of Defense SMART scholarship

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Engineering student awarded prestigious Department of Defense SMART scholarship … Wagner on Adam Tuckey KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Adam Tuckey , an aerospace engineering and mathematics student at Western … . About the SMART program The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68119

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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… closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61739