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Fieldwork in Alaska: Students bring mobile tax preparation to residents

Haworth College of Business

… Fritz Allhoff, the trip took volunteer teams who provided services in the villages of Napaskiak, Oscarville and … Senior Will Roosien says the volunteer trip to Alaska was "eye opening." WMU Haworth College of Business senior … as help others in the process. Alaskan skyline “The trip was arranged to fly trained volunteer tax preparers out to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75147

Refreshments, games to greet returning students, faculty and staff

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… and introduce members of the campus community to the many services and resources available to them at Sindecuse. About … and improving patient health. Clinic and nursing services include evaluation and treatment for a variety of … promotion and education programs, counseling and psychiatry services for students, lab and X-ray diagnostic services, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18070

Herbert W. Kenz obituary

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… and longtime member of the military, died Sept. 17. He was 87. Kenz, of Kalamazoo, spent 30 years in education, … associate director of the office in 1988 after 23 years of service. During his tenure as associate director, Kenz was responsible for all federal, state and University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27621

Make a Difference staff award nominations due

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… Make a Difference staff award nominations due Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due by Friday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … awards presented to employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/12876

Martin E. Gingerich obituary

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… , professor emeritus of English, died Oct. 19 . He was 84. Gingerich, of Buckley, Michigan, joined the WMU … in 1968 and retired in 1990 after more than 21 years of service to the University. He conducted research in the Wales while on sabbatical leave in 1977-78. His book, W.H. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43957

Student Financial Aid Office has new interim director

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… capacities in financial aid. Most recently, she was a former associate director for the office, with primary … including the Financial Literacy and Education Program. "I was thrilled with her willingness to assume the director … to continue to move forward in providing quality customer service in meeting the needs of our student body," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/40988

Experienced manager, Army officer takes military affairs helm

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… Tracey Quada, who in June became director of Career Services at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. "Joyce … business and higher education knowledge to WMU. She's well aware of the needs that current, reservist and dependent … for Academic Success Programs. "Her positive attitude and unwavering commitment to help students make her a wonderful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19184

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen U.S. Army sergeant

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… Hinton, 36, died Sunday, May 14, after the vehicle he was riding in during a training exercise in Hawaii overturned. Hinton had been stationed in Hawaii as a … of Grand Rapids and graduated from Ottawa High School. A service in Hinton's honor is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40270

Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman will speak at the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring … East and Northern Africa. Now, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman will share her story at Western Michigan … as mentors to younger students. Business students in a service-learning course also complete dozens of volunteer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

RSOs have something for everyone

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… WMU focus on a variety of interest areas from academics to service to zombies. Students can travel the country to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54761