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Ruth H. Peterson obituary

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… staff member, died April 20 . She was 81. Peterson, of Kalamazoo, had worked in the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships as well as the Department of Paper and Printing Science and Engineering. She joined the staff in 1986 and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40212

Richard F. Raklovits obituary

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… on Richard F. Raklovits Richard F. Raklovits , associate professor emeritus of health, physical education and recreation, died Nov. 21, … to 1974 and coached golf for two years. Raklovits earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45100

Awareness merges with object in 'Essential Rhythms' art show

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… show on display at the Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services that explores the meeting place … viewer. The "Essential Rhythms" exhibit features the work of Justin Bernhardt and is on display in the building's … either side of his home in Kalamazoo. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in fine art from The School of the Art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9528

Governor appoints accountancy professor to state board

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… Governor appoints accountancy professor to state board Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Rick Snyder has named Dr. Ola Smith , associate professor of accountancy, to the State Board of Accountancy. … and the WMU Research Development Award. Smith holds a bachelor's of business administration in accounting from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8910

Regional locations to offer convenient master's program

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… Regional locations to offer convenient master's program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on New degree offerings at WMU's Metro Detroit and Southwest regional … Dr. Larry Buzas , the program's coordinator. An accredited bachelor's degree in most areas is a good base for beginning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8018

First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook

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… and operations graduate PLAINFIELD, Ill.—In a time of rushes on toilet paper and concerned shoppers hoarding … Sánchez, a first-generation college graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and operations, … lot, but I couldn’t have done it without them.” Now with a bachelor’s degree in hand, he’s forging a new path for his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302

Spring Make a Difference award recipients to be honored

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… the event, which recognizes the spring 2013 recipients of WMU's semiannual Make a Difference award. The recipients … Voss , University Recreation Cris Obreiter , Department of Military Science Donna DeVries , Facilities Management-landscape …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/5819

WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling

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… Kevin Romeo , co-founder, CEO and creative director of Rhino Media . Romeo graduated from Western Michigan University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in business management. In his interview, he reflects on his time at WMU and offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. How would you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48156

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your guy. He … of Aviation as a student and staff member.  He earned a bachelor's degree in  aviation science and administration  in 2012 and, while employed by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542

Gov. Snyder reappoints department chair to state board

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… , a Western Michigan University department chair and professor, to the State Board of Accountancy. Smith, chair and professor in the WMU … American Corp., and Wayne State University. Smith holds a bachelor of business administration in accounting from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41684