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WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society
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… WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations … local and nationally. We cannot remain silent during this time." Comprised of three live panel sessions, the series … social justice through many applied research and community service projects. The Walker Institute continues this work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824
Elton Mayo obituary
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Elton Mayo , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Jan. 26, 2015 , in the Upjohn Community Care Center. He was 83. Mayo joined WMU's staff in 1972 and retired as a painter in Facilities Management-maintenance services in 1993 after 21 years of service to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29627
Robert S. Wirbel obituary
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Robert S. Wirbel , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Nov. 1, 2014 in Holland, Michigan. He was 87. Wirbel joined the WMU staff in 1964 and retired in 1987 after 23 years of service to the University. He was a security officer for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587
Albert E. Castel III obituary
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… on Albert E. Castel III Albert E. Castel III , professor emeritus of history, died Nov. 14, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 86. Castel joined the faculty in 1960 and retired in 1991 after 31 years of service to the University. He was a professor of history, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22704
Ruth H. Peterson obituary
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… H. Peterson , a retired Western Michigan University staff member, died April 20 . She was 81. Peterson, of Kalamazoo, had worked in the Office of … the staff in 1986 and retired in 1997 after 11 years of service to the University. Early in her career, Peterson was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40212
Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network
College of Education and Human Development
… 1 KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University has become the fiscal agent for MiSTEM Network Region 1, which … the state, Region 1 supports Southwest Michigan educational service agencies and intermediate school districts across … STEM events and organizations and Project Lead the Way programs. "We couldn't be more excited to have Lori …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson
ISM students earn honors in regional competition
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… Stacey Lowis on The winning team of integrated supply management students KALAMAZOO—A team of students enrolled in … in Downer's Grove, Ill. WMU team members were Layla Farwana , of Kalamazoo, Mich., Justin Giola , of Clarkston, … Michael Merling , of Jackson, Mich., Ashley Moyle , of Mattawan, Mich., Brendan Mulcahy , of Livonia, Mich., and Kyle …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14632
Physics alumnus journeys from space dreams to quantum realities
College of Arts and Sciences
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Manqoba Hlatshwayo (middle) with his advisors Prof. Elena Litvinova (WMU, … 2023. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Progressing from a young enthusiast mesmerized by the cosmos to a quantum application engineer … quantum technologies, with applications spanning financial services and scientific research, including nuclear physics. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73965
Marjorie M. Bartholomew obituary
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… Marjorie M. Bartholomew obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Western Michigan University staff member, died May 12 . She was 92. Bartholomew joined the staff in 1972 and retired as … I in the purchasing department in 1982 after 10 years of service to the University. Following the death of her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9130
Wayne C. Mann obituary
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… Wayne C. Mann obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mann Wayne C. Mann , former Western Michigan University archivist and a co-founder … history collections at the end of 1995 after 32 years of service to the University. Wayne C. Mann A Berrien County, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14521