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… Covell , chair of Western Michigan University's Department of Comparative Religion , has a deep passion for Japan … for University faculty rather than students. "I’ve always found the study abroad trips with students to be … ‘study abroad-like’ trip with faculty," says Covell. "This was a rare opportunity to bring faculty members who are not …

… Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision' Submitted by Erin Flynn on LOS … him a spot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). "I've wanted to work on those big projects for forever," says … two decades ago when he was applying to college. An avid gamer as a kid, he initially thought about pursuing a career …

… the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to the internet was a common discussion. Districts took different approaches … or tablets to students and offering mobile Wi-Fi in some areas. What to do with the technology made available, however, was a less common discussion. “You can give people access to …

… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Twenty-three staff members are in the running for Western Michigan University's 2012 Make a Difference annual awards, which carry a $1,200 before-tax prize and will be … Programs Jeffrey Carr, Facilities Management-maintenance services Tracy Corstange, College of Education and Human …

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Coates Sue S. Coates , longtime chair of the former Department of Home Economics and … Resources and Technology, died Friday, June 14. She was 86. Coates retired in 1990 after serving 15 years as … dietetics, family studies, fashion merchandising, food service administration, teacher education, interior design, …

… (not verified) on Hoekje Hall KALAMAZOO—Current and former students, faculty and staff and other members of the … two faculty members for whom the halls were named. Dr. Howard F. Bigelow was an economics professor at WMU from 1924 … of both facilities. During their more than 50 years in service, the two halls have been home to tens of thousands …

… Alpha Lambda Delta earns outstanding chapter award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Alpha … society has won another prestigious Maintaining the Flame Award , it was announced in July. The award was presented … continued excellence in programming, communications and service during the 2012-13 academic year. It is a follow-up …

… WMU named 'Best for Vets' school for fourth year in a row … and Marine Corps Times noted that this year's assessment was driven by a focus on academic rigor in its analysis of each school's complete services for veterans. Ranking criteria "As with all of the …

… Convocation, scheduled to take place Friday, Sept. 30 . Members of the campus community are being asked to mark … This fall's convocation will include: A campuswide award ceremony recognizing achievement in teaching, research and service. President John M. Dunn's State of the University …

… (not verified) on Herbert "Herb" E. Ellinger , professor emeritus of transportation technology, died Thursday, May 25 . He was 96. Herb Ellinger Ellinger came to Kalamazoo in 1942 as … Ellinger filled a variety of roles at WMU over 41 years of service. A former aircraft mechanic, he taught vocational …