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Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries
University Libraries
… Submitted by Sara Volmering on Jean Douglas, manager, User Services, will retire from Western Michigan University on … Michigan University on July 31. After graduating from Indiana University with her bachelor’s degree in sociology, … on East Campus. When the Business Library merged with Waldo Library, Douglas moved into new roles as periodical …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement
Foundation Scholars help special education students create holiday crafts
News
… by Deanne Puca on WMU Foundation Scholars complete service-learning project at King-Westwood Elementary … community, with the primary focus being on relationship-building. "I can't tell you the joy I feel every time I think of … the gifts young students with special needs offer. It was the first partnership with King-Westwood. Previous …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36907
Grants to WMU top $2.1 million in February and March
News
… and March, WMU trustees learned at their April 19 meeting. Awards in March amounted to 72 percent of the total, coming … total awarded to WMU to more than $17.3 million. Public service awards led the way, coming in at more than … Community Mental Health Services to Dr. Carol Sundberg, director of the Center for Disability Services, to provide …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/368
WMU closes Kalamazoo campuses March 19 due to widespread power outage
News
… outage in the Kalamazoo area. Aside from essential services, the Kalamazoo campuses remain closed and classes … to the calendar are expected to update the event post to indicate whether the activity will continue as planned, … Center will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center are closed …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/closure-march-19-2026
Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU
News
… ready for the fairs. WMU ’ s Career and Student Employment Services offer s advising and resources year-round to help … and refine their resumes. Students with questions regarding writing resumes and cover letters, activating their … ing virtual fairs , and following up with employers after ward . Find more information about the career fair prep …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/2026-spring-career-fairs-begin
Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees
News
… Feb. 12 , meeting. He and Trustee Kelly Burris , who was elected vice chair Thursday , will lead the governing … Michigan University are better today for Shelly Edgerton’s service,” Turfe said, adding that he looks forward to continuing to work closely …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair
Friday Feature: Jessica Birnbaum
College of Aviation
… of the best flight schools in the country and I just knew I was meant to go here” she said, “I did not want to be anywhere else, so it was the only school … time at DTW, she worked for Comair Inc. as a lead Customer Service agent. Her duties included baggage service, deicing …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/birnbaum
Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients
College of Aviation
… Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … exemplify the spirit of innovation, mentorship, and service. From trailblazing alumni to champions of diversity, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/ard
Aphasia awareness community workshops at WMU
College of Health and Human Services
… Aphasia awareness community workshops at WMU Submitted by Jillian … learning event designed to increase awareness and understanding of aphasia, a communication disorder that can affect … the Unified Clinics in the College of Health and Human Services and aims to improve communication access and …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/06/workshop
Employee spotlight: Andy Kaliyati
University Libraries
… Libraries is excited to welcome Andy Kaliyati to our User Services team. Andy Kaliyati, Coordinator, User Services, University Libraries … for me to assist students with whatever they need since I was in their shoes,” Kaliyati says. As he starts his new …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/spotlight-andy-kaliyati