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Alumni spotlight: Phindi’s journey through WMU’s IHS Ph.D. program

College of Health and Human Services

… nonmedical vaccine exemptions. Her motivation for the topic was personal—navigating conflicting information about … development. From her first visit to campus, she knew she wanted to work with Dr. Kieran Fogarty . His global health … epidemiology. Today, she serves as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/phindi

Peggy Seals obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Dec. 20 . She was 78. Seals, of Kalamazoo, was a former employee in the residence halls. A memorial service was held. Her guestbook can be viewed online . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20950

WMU in final preparation for switch to consolidated dispatch

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… emergency calls or texts made on cellphones from being forwarded from one department to another." But campus calls for … or other assistance will still see the same level of service campus community members have come to expect. The … from WMU public safety officers and the appropriate service organizations. The transfer of dispatch activities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46694

Student plans to bring a helping hand to families through financial planning

Haworth College of Business

… those he meets. He says helping individuals is the most rewarding aspect of his upcoming career, something he wants to share with those he interacts with—whether it's … analysts who focus on tasks behind the scenes, and service coordinators who help clients answer any questions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69740

Winter recess 2022-23 hours announced for campus offices, facilities

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… Friday, Dec. 23 , through Tuesday, Jan. 3 . Some campus services will close or operate on limited hours through the … below are holiday hours for select University offices and services. Students, faculty, staff and the public are … 23 through Jan. 3 and reopen for regular hours on Jan. 4.   Waldo Library is closed Dec. 18 with limited hours until the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70116

WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state

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… June 5 includes $750,000 in the Department of Human Services appropriation to support Western Michigan … State University. The formula used to apportion increases was based on the number of degrees awarded in critical skill areas, research and economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/771

Two local special education leaders set for Keystone talk

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… local leaders with the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency will be the November speakers for the … The state-of-the-art special education learning facility was the first of two construction projects funded by a $25.4 … County, from birth to age 26. From 2007 to 2009, Montgomery was director and supervisor of special education for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3062

Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Bassam E. … Merrion , dean of the College of Fine Arts and professor of music, 13 years, effective June 30, 2013 David Orchanian , … College of Business, 14 years, effective March 31, 2013 Dr. Warren E. Lacefield , senior research associate in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5806

Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—When mechanical engineering student Dorian Olson was little, his personal hero was a popular one. Marvel’s Iron Man has been an inspiration … step Olson has taken to get closer to his goal. He joined after some friends with similar interests started the group …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/advanced-learning-dorian-olson

Maria Saldivar obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 12 . She was 60. Saldivar, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1988 and was an administrative assistant for precollege programming. Services and remembrances A private memorial service has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42233