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WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to advancing sustainable packaging Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Jason Wang (right), senior research associate, and Qaseem Haider (left), Ph.D. candidate in the Department … With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Western Michigan University is taking on a leadership role …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions

James N. Adduci obituary

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on James N. Adduci , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Sunday, … Nov. 1. He was 68. Adduci joined the WMU staff in 1990 and retired in 2009 after 19 years of service to the … was assistant manager of Dining Services at WMU. Services and remembrances A memorial celebration has been held. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28978

New WMU administrator to provide perspective at community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Terrentine KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's continuing evolution will be … Business. Tim Terrentine , vice president for development and alumni relations at WMU, will give a presentation titled … to serve anyone who desires a deeper relationship with Western Michigan University. The office works to increase …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36033

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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587

Judith A. Kirk obituary

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… coordinator of authority control in University Libraries at Western Michigan University, died March 20 at home in Kalamazoo. She was 57. Kirk came to WMU in 1986 and at the time of her death, had served the University for 28 years. Services and remembrances Private services were to be held. Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26323

Shirley A. Ray obituary

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… A. Ray , who retired in 1991 after years of working with Western Michigan University students with disabilities, died … She was 91. Shirley A. Ray Ray first worked at WMU in 1964 and retired from the University in 1991. She was assistant director of what was then called Handicapped Student Services at the time of her retirement. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45853

Elton Mayo obituary

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Elton Mayo , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Jan. 26, 2015 … Care Center. He was 83. Mayo joined WMU's staff in 1972 and retired as a painter in Facilities … served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Services and remembrances Arrangements were handled by Life Story …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29627

WMU becomes part of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute network

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Bernard Osher Foundation has selected Western Michigan University to become the newest member of … since 2011, is now the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University . The agreement, effective … foundation to WMU. Once the institute demonstrates success and potential for sustainability, the Osher Foundation will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16136

Networking, network security will highlight WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… WMU Cybersecurity Summit Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's Cybersecurity Summit will kick off at 8 a.m. on … says  Evey Ortiz-Martinez , a cybersecurity student. Western Michigan University will bring together information technology experts, educational partners and security professionals to address best practices in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/networking-cyber-security-summit-october-2024

WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections

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… 2024-25 Sky Broncos team KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sky Broncos, Western Michigan University’s precision flight team, landed in fifth place in a national contest in Oshkosh, … great job to overcome those," says coach  Nick Olnhausen , Western graduate and flight instructor at the College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-sky-broncos-national-safecon-top-five-finish