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John D. Grace obituary
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… joined the WMU faculty in 1969 and retired in 1997 as professor emeritus of geosciences after 27 years of service to the University. His … as a geologist with the Carter Oil Co. Grace earned a bachelor's degree from Denison University in 1955, a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/693
Gordon J. Grinwis obituary
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… Grinwis , who served as a Western Michigan University art professor for 34 years, died Thursday, March 28 , in … faculty on Sept. 1, 1961, retiring as emeritus associate professor of art, effective April 23, 1995. Dr. Gordon J. … Mich., and served in the U.S. Army before earning a bachelor's degree at WMU in 1959 and master's degree at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6280
Graduate College moves, extends hours
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… Sylvie Coulibaly (left) stands with Linda Comrie in front of the Graduate College KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To better meet the needs of graduate students, the Graduate College at Western … hours. The college moved from its area on the second floor of Walwood Hall's west wing in August and now occupies the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34667
WMU biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate
College of Arts and Sciences
… career in fish genome research. Today, as an assistant professor in Western Michigan University’s Department of Biological Sciences , Thompson's passion led him to co-author a paper …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73661
Event draws top students to vie for $60,000 scholarships
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… Scholarship Program's 34th annual competition. Half of the students will be on campus for the Friday, Dec. 2 , … Scholarships receive a top-tier award based on their state of residency. Michigan residents can receive a $25,000 President's Academic Excellence Scholarship and out-of-state residents a $50,000 Presidential Gold Plus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36704
Area families needed to host international visitors
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… and students arriving from Japan in August. A stipend of $450 a month will be paid to each hosting family for the duration of the guest's stay, which can range from four weeks to one … personal expenses while in the United States. Benefits of hosting a visitor Exposing your family to a new language …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41798
Student organization seeks imaginative technological solutions to today’s societal problems
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… community impact at Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “GDSC WMU’s mission is to empower our community … , who is a computer engineering major and president of WMU’s chapter of GDSC. Since the development of GDSC WMU, …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/student-organization-seeks-solutions-societal-problems
WMU counseling professor to edit prestigious professional journal
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… WMU counseling professor to edit prestigious professional journal Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Vandiver KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Beverly J. Vandiver , professor of counselor education and counseling psychology at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30194
International students at WMU to share their cultures
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… various countries and cultures during its annual observance of International Education Week, set for Saturday through … during which attendees can experience Caribbean life by way of the Dominican Republic, learn about how various refugees … have made it to the United States and test their knowledge of the African continent. There also will be opportunities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36352
New gifts will support K Promise students headed for teaching careers
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… verified) on From left: Li, Dunn, Martha Warfield, Nancy Loftis, Washington and Rice KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An anonymous … hope to become educators and could enhance the diversity of Kalamazoo Public Schools' teaching staff. The anonymous … M. Dunn and KPS Superintendent Michael Rice . Importance of a diverse teaching force "We have a wonderful donor who …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31819