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Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, the highest honor Western Michigan University bestows on its faculty members. … First presented in 1978, this award recognizes outstanding artistic, literary, philosophical, historical, … will be honored during WMU's 2017 Fall Convocation and receive a plaque, a $2,000 honorarium that becomes part …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36861

Campus events scheduled for Veterans Week

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… Mission." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A 2-mile run, gift card giveaway and pancake breakfast are some of the activities planned … Nov. 6-11 , in recognition of Veterans Day on the campus of Western Michigan University. Sponsored by the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, the events mark the availability of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43613

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The ninth president of Western Michigan University, President Edward Montgomery has … In November 2023, President Montgomery helped announce Western's commitment to the Okanagan Charter, an … initiatives around the well-being of students, faculty and staff members. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

Shirley K. James obituary

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Shirley K. James , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died July 18 . She … was 75. James, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 2001 after almost 24 years of service to the … She was a head cook in Davis Dining Hall. Service and remembrances Cremation has taken place, and a memorial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42232

Business students clinch victories at sales competition

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… (not verified) on WMU business students Gabe Pelak, left. and Trevor Bageris, right KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University business students Trevor Bageris … and business marketing program is effective." "Coming into Western as a senior transfer student, it was amazing to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56440

Chemistry student awarded NSF graduate research fellowship

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Schoffers and Sellers KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University doctoral student is the second … He completed an honors thesis with Dr. Bruce Baldwin at Spring Arbor University and earned his bachelor's degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2409

Check campus office hours for Thanksgiving recess

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… recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will not hold classes beginning … are hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University offices and services. Students, employees and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66274

Kay A. Shearer obituary

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… Puca on Kay A. Shearer , retired office coordinator in Western Michigan University's Mallinson Institute for … of Kalamazoo, Michigan, joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 2005 after almost 19 years of service to the University. Services and remembrances Cremation has taken place, and no services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35303

Zhang Career Center celebrates 10-year anniversary

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Zhang Career Center, located in Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, … is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a brief program and reception at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28 , outside … of Room 3020 of Schneider Hall. The center oversees thousands of student interactions, organizes dozens of programs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52266

Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach

Haworth College of Business

… Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach … on what trends are influencing consumer behavior and impacting households. Home for the holidays, food and gatherings Dr. Russell Zwanka, associate professor of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/festivities-finances-2024