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Russell P. Griggs obituary

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… Russell P. Griggs , a retired construction supervisor with landscape services at Western Michigan University, died Aug. 13 . He was 81. … of Kalamazoo, Michigan, joined the WMU staff in 1958 and retired in 1997 after 39 years of service to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35304

Arthur T. Howson obituary

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… obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Arthur T. Howson , Western Michigan University assistant professor emeritus of education and professional development, died Aug. 15 . He was 85. … of Rockford, Michigan, joined the WMU faculty in 1967 and retired in 1991 after almost 24 years of service to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35095

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Nicole Sherman , a Western Michigan University supply chain management student … business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for Supply Management's Richter … activities, Sherman exemplifies the professionalism of the Western supply chain management program. “Nicole represents …

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

University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends

Student Affairs

… is buzzing with activity. At any time of day, basketball and pickleball games can be heard from the courts below, … heart of this constant stream of activity are the weight and cardio rooms on the second floor. From open to close, a … students are seeing things that attract them to Western is important. We want to make sure that our …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update

Business accelerator launched to help student entrepreneurs

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… being sought to take part in a new business accelerator at Western Michigan University that will help them grow their … accelerator that will test students' business ideas and models, provide mentorship from faculty and members of … for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with the Western Michigan University Office of Community Outreach. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8806

Clara Ouding obituary

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Clara Ouding, a former Western Michigan University staff member, died April 24. She … was 97. Ouding, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1965 and retired in 1984 after more than 19 years of service to … in Goldsworth Valley II for WMU Dining Services. Services and memorials Services occurred in April, and burial took …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39753

Joseph Asenbauer obituary

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joseph Asenbauer , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Monday, … Asenbauer, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 1988 after 11 years of service to the University. He was an equipment operator for landscape services in the Department of Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39751

WMU percussion ensemble performance to explore world music

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… will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Percussion Ensemble will explore world music for the Live and Interactive! concert at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 … in the Dalton Center Recital Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University. The series will showcase guest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19970

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

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… Nguyen, Katie LaBonte, Ella Kubesh, Tyler Clendenning and Markus Vanderzwaag show off some of the rockets their … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition!" Members of Western Michigan University's American Institute of … of hard work, the launch marked a historic milestone for Western's team: For the first time ever, it competed in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

Emilie A. Garrity obituary

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Emilie A. Garrity , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Feb. 10. She … was 104. Garrity, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1963 and retired in 1983 after almost 20 years of service to the … She was a utility food person in Walwood Union. Services and remembrances Services and burial were held in February. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30524