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Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award

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… Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Tuesday, Oct. 31 . 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/2017/10/43443

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

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… in your chosen career and experience the challenges and rewards firsthand.  "Experiential learning isn't just a resume … we meet our students' learning needs," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Our unwavering commitment to offer a … internships, research collaborations with our faculty or service-learning. This practical application not only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen Air Force staff sergeant

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… , in honor of Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Bosley , of Wasilla, Alaska, formerly of Iron Mountain. Bosley, 31, died … with the F22 Fighters 525th Raptor Fighter Squadron. He was deployed twice to the United Arab Emirates and was … Joint AFB in Anchorage, Alaska, at the time of his death. A service was held in his honor Saturday, April 29, in Iron …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39727

Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, … University is honoring  Jamie Korinek  and  Dr. Pam Schwallier  with Golden Apple Awards,  Desiree Pfeifer  with a … coach for Kalamazoo Public Schools. During his 20 years of service in the field of education, Korinek has served as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73000

Three professors lauded as emerging scholars

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… chemistry, will be presented the Emerging Faculty Scholar Award during WMU's Academic Convocation ceremonies beginning … and the presentation of several other faculty, teaching and service awards. The Emerging Scholar Award program was launched late …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1514

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

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community

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… arts-based youth development program created by WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … by Lou Rizzolo , WMU professor emeritus of art. Tim Ready , Walker Institute director, says the initiative is one of the … mission that focuses on engaging in applied research and service to make southwest Michigan communities more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145

New café open in Valley Dining Center

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… a comfortable atmosphere, lounge-style seating and a full-service coffee bar. Café 1903 carries a wide variety of … the lower level of the Valley Dining Center through the doorways nearest the Goldsworth Valley Pond footbridge and walkway. A Bronco Transit stop is conveniently located …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36417

Swain Library reopens for student study on Aug. 31

University Libraries

… Swain Library reopens for student study on Aug. 31 Submitted … campus this fall. The University Libraries will reopen the Swain Library in Sangren Hall for open study and academic … partnered with campus departments to offer academic support services in Swain. “Our campus partners will continue their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68968