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Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The engineering building has become an area landmark. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences facility that was begun during Floyd's presidency and serves as the anchor … 59. 'A new standard in higher education' "President Floyd's service relative to our College of Engineering and Applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25452

Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive

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… Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive Submitted by … the Department of Spanish, died at Bronson Healthcare. She was rushed there after being found in the pool at the Maple … degree and a doctoral degree from the University of Iowa. Services The visitation and memorial services will be held …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18987

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam … Alzheimer's Association in its effort to end Alzheimer's disease. "If I can lend my image and open the eyes of my fan … says. "Our players are all required to complete community service. Most of them meet that requirement and quadruple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Norm Braksick , the retired executive director of Foods Resource Bank , an organization that … solutions to hunger. The organization also is devoted to awareness; Foods Resource Bank brings visitors from its … the recipient of the Portage Rotary Club Annual Community Service Award, which recognizes the many years of volunteer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610

Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies

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… Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Curtis … for 43 years, died Oct. 10 at his home in Kalamazoo. He was 73. Curtis Curtis-Smith Washington native Curtis-Smith … Gilmore International Keyboard Festival is named. Memorial service details are pending. For more news, arts and events, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619

OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant

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… work, received the grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding will support WMU's Interprofessional Peer Education and … Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. Harrison says the new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45083

Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… University students majoring in food marketing have been awarded scholarships from Grocery Manufacturers’ … also a sign of the hard work I have put into my college studies so far,” says Raches. “It gives me motivation to … has received the Food Marketing Association Distinguished Service Award. Evan Raches  is a junior from St. Joseph, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742

Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Keeton Bigham-Tsai was among the students who participated in the first Bronco … and the opportunity ahead of us," says Jeff Spoelstra , director of Western's Office for Sustainability.  "All of us … teams of students were charged with creating a product, service, business or public policy that addresses one or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world … Mich.—A Western Michigan University residence hall was the birthplace of several ideas for cybersecurity … WRAVEN gained access to its own nonprofit benefits to offer services to small businesses.   “We help local small …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member

College of Aviation

… the WMU aviation program in 1974 and logged 30 years in its service.  Ron Sackett , a 1959 WMU graduate who served as the program's chief when it was part of the College of Engineering and coordinator of flight instruction from 1973 until his 1999 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/nicolai