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WMU begins new academic year with preferred name policy

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… name policy, according to Campus Pride, a national service and advocacy group for LGBTQ and ally student … to the inclusion of all individuals," says Dr. Martha Warfield , vice president for diversity and inclusion. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26662

Boil water advisory in effect for some campus locations through Saturday evening

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… Boil water advisory in effect for some campus locations through … Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Update: The water main has been repaired, and water was being turned … from the Hoekje/Bigelow dining facility or Valley II Dining Service. Bistro3 will reopen at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27458

“Say yes to opportunities”: Desiree Krawczyk on growth and grit at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… applications and study abroad experiences. Hailing from Walled Lake, Michigan, Krawczyk has found ways to shine at Western Michigan University’s Haworth … currently serve on the executive board for the  Financial Services Association as the internal relations officer, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/finance-leadership-business-strategy-desiree-krawczyk-bronconess

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… College's director of recruitment, outreach and marketing, was booked on a short flight from Detroit to Kalamazoo when … the intercom.   It can't be him, Thinnes wondered.  But it was -- Cole Dillon, a 2018 recipient of a degree in aviation … of the airline industry."   Closer to home was his service as an aviation ambassador.  "I enjoyed attending …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … as recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 11 a.m. Friday, … Faculty Scholars as well as winners of the Distinguished Service and Make a Difference awards. Initiated in 2006, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43111

Top seniors to be honored as 2017 Presidential Scholars

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… Hall , vice president of the Western Student Association. After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert reception will be held while … D. Roosa of Ann Arbor Anthropology— Thomas A. Nagle of Coldwater Art— Audrey Mills of Redford Aviation Sciences— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39008

Community invited to help WMU celebrate 2015 Homecoming

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… are gathering across campus to welcome home alumni, stage award programs and hold special pregame tailgates Oct. 24 to … Alumni Society—Annual Golden Apple and Keystone Awards reception and dinner, 5:30 p.m., Bernhard Center. … Beer , owner-director of Child and Family Psychological Services, PC. Tug of Oar and food drive—New tradition, 9 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27946

Filtration solutions company next up in speaker series

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… Friday, Feb. 20 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event, which was rescheduled from the previously announced date of … and has grown to collaborate with premier manufacturers and service companies around the world in an effort to implement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21295

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… the country to receive a nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for … Scholarship Fund. The R. Gene Richter Scholarship, an award presented annually to the top supply management … also set them up for remarkable success in their careers after graduation." Majoring in supply chain management with …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

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… Giles , manager of culinary operations for WMU Dining Services, earned the honors during the 2016 Internationale … of what you do, and especially if you medal, it's so rewarding," Giles says. "This was definitely the toughest … was a grueling road for Giles, who came to WMU in 2014 after nine years with Bronson Healthcare Group and a career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355