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William M. Cremin obituary

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… for more than three decades, died Sept. 10 in Marshall. He was 72. Cremin, of Albion, joined the faculty in 1975 and retired in 2007 after 32 years of service to the University. He left an outstanding legacy … in the Central Plains and Midwest, receiving more than 100 awards in support of his scholarly and applied (cultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20677

Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU club and winner of the 2023 First Year Student Leader Award. In its first year, Darrah's club crafted 35 blankets … of donating blankets to hospital patients. This passion was inspired by a close family friend who started donating … to volunteer, and my major is teaching me how to be of service to children." Darrah's leadership skills have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to a team of Western Michigan University professors. … talented students in STEM fields," says Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department of Chemistry and principal … It will also involve community outreach, such as a service project, that students in the cohort will direct and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges

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… Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Karen … Students seeking roles in afterschool, community service and youth activism programs; public and private … to elevate youth assets within our community. "Our vision was to create programs for all levels of those who want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714

Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input

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… house Sept. 28 in Miller Auditorium. The event, which also was part of the groups' ongoing membership drives, was an opportunity to share information about APA and PSSO … President Shannon Rininger , assistant director of patron services at Miller Auditorium. About the survey The WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43027

Norman Greenberg obituary

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… Michigan University's global engagements, died May 26 . He was 93. Greenberg joined the WMU faculty in 1972 as dean of … of anthropology and social science. In addition, he was named dean of international education and programs in … for international affairs after nearly 20 years of service to the University. His wife, Dr. Gilda Greenberg, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48292

2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

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… consistently recognized as a Tree Campus since the program was launched in 2008. The Arbor Day Foundation recognized … nice habitat for things such as butterflies, songbirds and water birds," says Junkins. "This is the 17th year we have … on a job well done. … Congratulations (to Landscape Services) on making campus look so beautiful." The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542

Dennis R. Corbin obituary

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… R. Corbin , senior associate athletic director for medical services at Western Michigan University, died March 7 . He was 63. Corbin, who had been battling cancer for four years, … for all of us as we begin to say goodbye to Dennis. There was never a person more true to the spirit of being a Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45693

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… Submitted by Chris Hybels on Attendees of the "So, you want to be a Teacher?" event pose for a photo after the … Michigan University recently hosted their annual, "So, you want to be a Teacher" workshop to introduce students to the … expose members to professional learning opportunities and service projects that help prepare college students for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409

Fall residence hall sign-up is underway

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… Fall residence hall sign-up is underway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Western … East and West. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sign-up is underway for Western Michigan University students planning to … the "Residence Life Housing" link under the GoWMU My Self Service section to take advantage of the many campus living …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44901