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Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher
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… Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … the area of flexible printed electronics with its highest award. The foundation awarded Dr. Margaret Joyce , a WMU … the faculty, she was employed at SYN-CHEM Inc. as technical service manager and director of research from 1985-96. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28499
Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd
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… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences facility that was begun during Floyd's presidency and serves as the anchor … first lady and President Floyd's surviving spouse. Floyd was president of WMU from 1998 to early 2003. He went on to … 59. 'A new standard in higher education' "President Floyd's service relative to our College of Engineering and Applied …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25452
Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships
Haworth College of Business
… University students majoring in food marketing have been awarded scholarships from Grocery Manufacturers’ … serve as a reminder that perseverance and dedication are always worth it.” Katie Pesola Quick credits her … has received the Food Marketing Association Distinguished Service Award. Evan Raches is a junior from St. Joseph, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742
Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive
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… the Department of Spanish, died at Bronson Healthcare. She was rushed there after being found in the pool at the Maple Street facility where she regularly swam. She was 65. Visitation information will be announced … degree and a doctoral degree from the University of Iowa. Services The visitation and memorial services will be held …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18987
Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign
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… Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam … rolled out in June to coincide with Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. He joins celebrities like actress Rita … says. "Our players are all required to complete community service. Most of them meet that requirement and quadruple …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687
World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum
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… solutions to hunger. The organization also is devoted to awareness; Foods Resource Bank brings visitors from its … their stories and often takes visitors and U.S. farmers to Washington, D.C., to influence policy on sustainability and … the recipient of the Portage Rotary Club Annual Community Service Award, which recognizes the many years of volunteer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610
Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies
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… for 43 years, died Oct. 10 at his home in Kalamazoo. He was 73. Curtis Curtis-Smith Washington native Curtis-Smith joined the faculty in 1968 as … Gilmore International Keyboard Festival is named. Memorial service details are pending. For more news, arts and events, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619
Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award
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… of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether … Western Michigan University's 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award honorees. The Distinguished Teaching Award is the … the Distinguished Faculty Scholar , Distinguished Service , Emerging Scholar , Excellence in Diversity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching
OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant
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… work, received the grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding will support WMU's … IPEER project connects the educational training and direct service provided through WMU's College of Health and Human … Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. Harrison says the new …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45083
Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Keeton Bigham-Tsai was among the students who participated in the first Bronco … today, and Western Michigan University students aren't waiting until graduation to make an impact. … teams of students were charged with creating a product, service, business or public policy that addresses one or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762