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Shirley A. Ray obituary

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… (not verified) on Shirley A. Ray , who retired in 1991 after years of working with Western Michigan University … students with disabilities, died March 16 in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Shirley A. Ray Ray first worked at WMU in 1964 and … director of what was then called Handicapped Student Services at the time of her retirement. She remained active …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45853

Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … were announced in April. The students were selected after competing for the awards in the 31st annual Medallion … Barra has been involved in numerous school and community service projects through her membership in the National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16679

Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear

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… Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear Submitted by Anonymous … with hearing loss as newborns and will also support services for late-identified infants and children, as well … work started by William and Marie Carls lives on many years after their passing. This is the latest in a series of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1243

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… undergrad with stars in her eyes to a sought-after aerospace engineer,  Margaret Mooney , B.S.'18, has … she'll be joining the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C. She credits  Dr. Kristina Lemmer , … in 2013 without a real plan for the future. "I knew I was pretty good at math and physics, so I figured I would …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

WMU Ethics Center offers soul searching for professionals

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… of Ethical Commitment: Finding Your Ground for Finding Your Way," is free and open to the public. Miller will explore … for the Legal Assistance Center, a courthouse-based service providing legal forms and information to thousands … of Michigan recognized Miller with the John W. Cummiskey Award for pro-bono service. Miller's presentation is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28335

WMU Catering to showcase new services and menu

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… WMU Catering to showcase new services and menu Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … the world. The updated menu will highlight three levels of service including modern favorites, new selections, … Center. Modernizations include new carpeting, updated wall finishing and bathroom renovations. Bernhard Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37473

Reservations due for spring employee luncheon

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… University will gather for the annual APA/PSSO Spring Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, … May 9. This year's theme is "Bronco Casino Royal." The service project is the Kalamazoo Humane Society, and the … Support Staff Organization, will feature annual award presentations by PSSO and the Administrative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/388

Karen Lawrence obituary

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… University staff member, died Tuesday, Jan. 29 . She was 48. Lawrence, of Kalamazoo, was an office associate in the Department of Chemical and … system. Lawrence and her smile will be sorely missed. Services Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4493

Spring 2013 staff award nominations sought

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… Spring 2013 staff award nominations sought Submitted by Anonymous (not … for the spring round of WMU's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due by Thursday, 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/2013/02/4378

Julie M. Christensen obituary

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… University staff member, died Wednesday, Aug. 15. She was 54. Christensen, of Kalamazoo, was a secretary and office associate at WMU for 18 years. … in the Sindecuse Health Center, College of Health and Human Services, and annual giving unit of the Development Office. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1279