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Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach 

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with … Submitted by Emily Monacelli Guzman on The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. Bianca … – Western Michigan University’s new director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/10/lewis-walker-nightengale-lee

Cybersecurity student dreams big

Cybersecurity

… Cybersecurity student dreams big Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Focusing on coursework and hands-on experiences, … McElroy ’s website reads “student, builder, hacker, dreamer!” And this cybersecurity student is learning, … says McElroy. “My roommate, Finley Burns, and I really wanted to create a space for students to get really hands on …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/lochlan-mcelroy-cybersecurity

James N. Adduci obituary

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… James N. Adduci obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on James N. … Michigan University staff member, died Sunday, Nov. 1. He was 68. Adduci joined the WMU staff in 1990 and retired in 2009 after 19 years of service to the University. He was assistant manager of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28978

Paul E. Czuchna obituary

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Czuchna Paul E. Czuchna , a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died Friday, Oct. 12 . He was 80. Czuchna joined the WMU faculty in 1967 and retired … of speech pathology and audiology after 19 years of service to the University. He was a speech pathologist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2328

Paper and chemical engineering chair wins educator of year award

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… Paper and chemical engineering chair wins educator of year award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Abubakr … nationally renowned paper and chemical engineering department an educator of the year award. Dr. Said Abubakr, chair … and full professor. In 1993, he joined the USDA Forest Service's Forest Products Laboratory where he was the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2935

Veteran South Pole researcher to describe U.S. Antarctic efforts

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… efforts Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Bob Melville will speak at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. … talk about "Science, Engineering, Adventure and Education: Service with the U.S. Antarctic Program" in a free lecture … He also will describe the scientific work in which he was involved, including efforts to include high school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9604

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday to consider new AFSCME contract

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday to consider new AFSCME contract Submitted by … Aug. 12, 2027. The union's 300 members perform custodial services, dining operations, landscaping, skilled trades and … reviewed the results to reach an agreement on market-based wage rates for each position for the 2025-26 fiscal year. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wmu-trustees-consider-new-afscme-contract-wednesday

WMU recognized by area veterans as Purple Heart University

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… and Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University was recognized April 20 as the first Purple Heart University … staff. About the designation The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States armed forces who are wounded in … University designation to universities for outstanding service to military service members, veterans, their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31902

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw over 700 industry leaders

Haworth College of Business

… year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s acclaimed Food Marketing Conference unfolds Monday and Tuesday, … conference theme "People, Purpose and Passion: The Pathway to Success." Registration is ongoing at … he oversees the strategy for Meijer's more than 200 self-service combination supermarket-discount department stores …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30897

WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive year

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… WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive … on WMU's Office for Military and Veterans Affairs offers services to military veterans. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … then nurture these wonderful communities. We award the Best for Vets designation to the very best—the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28436