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Karen Lawrence obituary

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… University staff member, died Tuesday, Jan. 29 . She was 48. Lawrence, of Kalamazoo, was an office associate in the Department of Chemical and … academic and athletic achievements in the Mattawan school system. Lawrence and her smile will be sorely missed. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4493

Spring 2013 staff award nominations sought

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… Spring 2013 staff award nominations sought Submitted by Anonymous (not … for the spring round of WMU's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due by Thursday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … Police Officers Association; and Staff Compensation System. Nomination instructions and forms are available year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4378

Safety communication options grow out of committee appointed by Dunn

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… are being unveiled this month. The campuswide committee was appointed by Dunn after shootings in Kalamazoo on a … additions that would allow the University to improve the way it advises students of imminent danger that is off … Additional committee recommendations The existing WMUAlert system, which uses phone, email and text for timely warnings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37740

Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… and how social workers contribute to community-centered systems. Honor Credit Union: A Model of Community Investment … Educational Advancement: 3,000 academic scholarships awarded and $20,000 in classroom supplies donated to local … organizational structure, logistics, and outreach A brief walking tour of downtown Kalamazoo to observe local …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2

Ruth E. (Kiel) Sparks obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died July 19 . She was 77. Sparks, of Portage, joined WMU's staff in 1980 and … retirement, she worked in the University's residence hall system. Services Services have taken place. Remembrances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48022

Nicole Blankenship is designing a future in engineering technology

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Nicole Blankenship is gearing up for a career that is always evolving.   Blankenship, set to graduate in the fall of … of her mind. The design aspect of engineering technology was an intriguing concept to Blankenship, and when … she developed an electronics hub for the company’s overall system.   Now, Blankenship is a student ambassador for …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/nicole-blankenship-engineering-design-technology

Ingenious invention gives plant lovers a green thumb and wins Bronco Pitch

Haworth College of Business

… a solution to the frequent and frustrating task of watering plants, a team of Western Michigan University … brainchild of three engineering students, is an atmospheric water generator that helps nature lovers enjoy the benefits … that is placed into the ground and uses a rubber tubing system to feed small plant bed root systems. Zindoga …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71591

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

International Student and Scholar Services

… three years ago to explore her Midwestern roots. She was born in Kalamazoo ; her parents are alumni; and the school was offering her a competitive scholarship.    Three years … Saiful Andree and her peers are helping design a water system for the San Antonio de Upa community in …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2

Make a Difference Award nominations due

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… Make a Difference Award nominations due Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Make a Difference Award winner Jessica Parker with President Dunn … Association Police Officers Association Staff Compensation System Nomination instructions and forms are available year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1698

WMU nets $140,000-plus in energy savings during holiday closure

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… Using WMU's sophisticated building energy management system, more than 3,000 thermostats across the campus were … pieces of mechanical equipment. "We need to be good stewards of the University's resources and a model for campus … the building space temperatures from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2 was originally estimated to avoid spending $140,000 and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12514