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New WMU center promoting diversity in primary health care workforce
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… is operated through WMU’s College of Health and Human Services in Kalamazoo. About the program The Area Health Education Center program was developed by the U.S. Congress in 1971 to recruit, train … to underserved populations. WMU's Western Regional Center was created in 2013 through an agreement with Wayne State …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29243
Trustees approve retirements of five staff members
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… staff members' names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Cynthia E. … 2015. Deborah J. Goostrey , coordinator of building services, College of Health and Human Services, 12 years, effective June 19, 2015. Blaine D. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26032
New Michigan autism resource launched at WMU
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… University's work in training professionals and providing services for children and families. "It totally changes the direction of people's lives...And Kalamazoo is way ahead of the curve in putting together partnerships and … elements of the WMU Autism Center of Excellence, which was funded by a special $4 million appropriation by the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26859
Shirley C. Woodworth obituary
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… emerita of communication, died Feb. 26 in Portage. She was 86. Shirley C. Woodworth Woodworth joined the department … communication in 1963 and retired in 1997 after 33 years of service to the University. In addition to teaching, she also … served as an undergraduate advisor to that department. She was a widely recognized leader of workshops and seminars for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22400
Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61
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… Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve … Steve Zegree died in Bloomington, Indiana, March 7 . He was 61. Zegree retired from WMU in 2012, ending 34 years as … degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Services A Celebration of Life for Zegree will be held at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402
Doris 'Dori' A. Rey obituary
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… Michigan University staff member, died Feb. 11 . She was 79. Rey, of Kalamazoo, came to WMU in 1965 and retired in 2006 after 41 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, … serving for several years as an office associate in what was then the Department of Health, Physical Education and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45487
Associate athletic director honored by professional organization
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… , associate athletic director for medical and support services at Western Michigan University, was inducted into the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society … in the state of Michigan. Corbin received the highest award granted by MATS during the association's annual Awards …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16887
Nominate colleagues for spring 2018 staff award
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… Nominate colleagues for spring 2018 staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Wednesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45007
Nominations sought for LBGTA awards program
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… Nominations sought for LBGTA awards program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … are being accepted through Sunday, March 16 , for awards that will be presented during Western Michigan … Outstanding Ally Award Stonewall Award for Distinguished Service and Leadership Nominations for each award are being …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13452
WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
… WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away Submitted by David Bernard on Phyllis Joan Rappeport was born on February 19, 1929, in the New York City borough … of Arts Award, and in 1995 she received the Distinguished Service Award from the College of Fine Arts. On a broader …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511