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Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… early childhood education), serves as the day camp director at Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to school always provided Grace Eishen (B.S.'23, early childhood … with disabilities. T hrough a variety of activities, services, and opportunities on campus and in the community, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

Educator wins national community leadership award

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… Educator wins national community leadership award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lewis … advisory capacity through the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The council promotes healthy lifestyles through … WMU's Office of Service Learning. He was cited for working diligently with and for underserved youth, as well as WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/578

University partners with city to promote 'shared prosperity' for residents

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery and Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell have … shared prosperity in the city.  The memorandum of understanding, signed July 9 , designates the University's Lewis … students and staff to engage in community-based research, service and service learning in support of SPK, and to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48062

Conference on healthcare information technology returns to WMU

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… information technology returns to WMU Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Halamka KALAMAZOO—The evolving roles of … Advancement at Western Michigan University. Healthcare service professionals, health IT solution providers and … Fetzer Center. The theme of this year's conference is "Expediting Healthcare Reform through Service Innovation and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9631

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on … contributions to education, research and public service across the state.   Led by President Russ Kavalhuna … success and academic excellence.   A highlight of the event was a live demonstration from the College of Arts and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

Sally L. Stickan obituary

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… a retired Western Michigan University staff member, died Dec. 7. She was 79. Stickan, of Portage, Mich., joined the WMU staff in … clerk in the Office of Residence Life after 12 years of service to the University. She was born in Sturgis, Mich., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/69

Four WMU students receive Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Scholarship Submitted by Raine Kuch on The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. Benjamin … Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship has been awarded to four Western Michigan University students to study … Quito, Ecuador. Deidre Shepherd is majoring in healthcare services and sciences with a minor in holistic health care. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/05/wmu-students-gilman-scholarship

Equipment Library supports student success

University Libraries

… DSLR camera, laptops, and other equipment to support media projects. A student recently used our document cameras … helped them complete their assignments.  “They were incredibly pleased as they had been considering ordering a device for home use,” said Brandon Meissner , manager, User Services. “They said we saved them hundreds of dollars by …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-equipment-library

Robert E. Shamu obituary

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… Shamu, a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died Oct. 26 . He was 79. Shamu, of Kalamazoo, joined the faculty in 1967 and … emeritus of physics in 2004 after more than 37 years of service to the University. He was trained in electrical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2883

Joe R. Chapel obituary

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… , a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died Dec. 1 . He was 73. Chapel joined the WMU faculty in 1965 and retired in 2000 after 35 years of service to the University. He was an associate professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3354