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Lynda S. Blair obituary
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… her life. She took leave when her health left her unable to work earlier this year. She served WMU for eight years and … with a minor in marketing from WMU in 1987. She went on to work in a variety of roles for IRDC and Kalamazoo College. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9128
University Symphonic Band celebrates the music school's centennial
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… of bands from 1979–91, who will conduct the opening work. Anthony Iannaccone’s "Sea Drift," commissioned by … of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia in 1993, will follow. A favorite work of WMU bands pioneer Leonard Meretta , director of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9525
WMU’s 2025 fall awards to spotlight distinguished contributions across campus
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… teaching, service and longtime and emerging scholarly work. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. in Kirsch Auditorium …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/2025-fall-awards-celebration-recognizes-wmu-best
WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study
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… similar to a college dorm—single rooms, common areas for socializing and a dining center under one roof. But, in … long-lived relationships, but also individuals dealing with social isolation toward the end of life. “They’ve learned … to make of their new cohorts. Were they at the facility to work? Volunteer? Be occupational therapists? It took time …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636
WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree
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… WMU-Traverse City and complete the final two years of coursework required for the bachelor's degree. Students also may … focuses on freshwater ecosystems and the environmental, social and economic issues of their sustainable use and … environmental and resource managers, corporate social responsibility coordinators, and environmental …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542
Western launches sustainability challenge to spark student innovation
Sustainability
… done by diverse, cross-functional teams. In the 'world of work,' most work is done in teams, and team experience is a factor that … with their academic programs to prepare them for the work that needs to be done by them and future generations." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69331
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… to thrive as global citizens and professionals in a diverse workplace by encouraging them to be locally oriented and … (My International Dateline)." Free and open to the public. "Social Media in China: An Update" lecture —4 p.m. in 1028 … youth from the Midwest for two days of learning about social justice. WMU student volunteers are needed to serve …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374
Interim dean continues tradition of advocacy for future educators and human service professionals
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… recalls. “Our faculty, staff and students are continuing work that is meaningful and impactful.” “I enjoy the work I get to do to bring students to the University and … adds. “With the teacher shortages we are now seeing, our work is more important than ever and very rewarding." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69765
Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Wagner on Dr. Kristina Lemmer and student Margaret Mooney work in the Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments. … , says that one of the best-kept secrets is that those working in STEM have all the fun. “We get to ask, how does the world work? And we go figure it out.” For Dr. Kristina Lemmer , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801
Data is only the beginning for ambitious business student
Haworth College of Business
… world one step at a time. Collyer is passionate about the work he is doing and is always looking for new … deadline. He also transformed low-quality data into valuable data so the client could use it for making … extra help.” Staying involved on campus has also been valuable to Collyer’s time at WMU. He has served as president …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73049