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Trustees approve retirements of seven faculty, 13 staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Hans J. … services, 25 years, effective April 30, 2015. Margaret J. Watson , classroom technology consultant, Office of … 2015. In addition to Freudenburg rejoining the faculty, he was granted a sabbatical leave, effective for fall 2015. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25390

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday to consider new AFSCME contract

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… Aug. 12, 2027. The union's 300 members perform custodial services, dining operations, landscaping, skilled trades and … reviewed the results to reach an agreement on market-based wage rates for each position for the 2025-26 fiscal year. In … each member will receive a 2.5% increase.  In addition to wages, the agreement trustees will consider Wednesday also …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wmu-trustees-consider-new-afscme-contract-wednesday

Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective

W Magazine

… discovering flavors that lingered on the tastebuds long after the meals were complete. She experienced moments of … in the span of 10 unforgettable days. Fraley had always dreamed of studying abroad. But as a nursing student … felt as though those dreams would never be realized. “I always wanted to study abroad. I just never had the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859

Spring 2026 student exhibit

University Libraries

… This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the rotunda . Jadyn Carl Pittman … the sections of the beats I’m most proud of, whether it was using only stock VSTs in “FLXR” or solving an 808 … dart past me and like any ADHD individual I chased after it, and when It landed I took the photo.   Digital …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/student-exhibit-spring-2026

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

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… Flynn on Adaora Osolu is ready for her career to take off after majoring in aviation flight science and aviation … technical operations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Adaora Osolu has always been fascinated by the unexplored—whether it's the … really great," says Osolu. "The first time I flew a plane was so exciting! I didn't know what to expect, but it was …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management

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… Domingo.  Peña Cabreja sings with an orchestra. "Yes, there was architecture, but every time there was an audition, I … new experiences, I found out that I was good at customer service, that I liked selling and marketing the University," … "You need to pass it on and do something for those coming after you. I want to support the young people who, like me, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476

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