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Virginia S. Doornbos obituary

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… Doornbos Virginia S. "Ginny" Doornbos , a retired staff member, died Dec. 31, 2016 . She was 81. Doornbos, of … Homes and the Kalamazoo Gazette . Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37669

WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases

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… community market, monthly apartment rates will rise between $0 and $27 starting fall 2019. All campus apartments are currently per-bedroom WMU's Western View apartment-style housing single … approval means rates will increase by 3 percent. The per-bedroom rate will rise by $12; the total monthly rate is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… grant will help two Western Michigan University faculty members expand educational opportunities for thousands of … . “The College of Education and Human Development has been a key player in promoting learning in Southwest … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship

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… impact on kids, particularly preventing Black children from being misdiagnosed with a mental health or behavioral issue based on a lack of understanding.  “One … “Their knowledge is underestimated. After (Umoja), I’ll be more open to interpreting what kids are saying. You have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532

WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April

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… the $1.3 million mark, while grants for public service climbed past $547,779. Grants for academic support came in at … awards to $26,923,255. May and June grants are still to be added before the June 30 end of the year. Notable grants The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

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… WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … its 2011-12 Annual Make a Difference Award to four staff members being honored for their exceptional service … one nominator wrote. "Myra is efficient and offers suggestions to improve our business processes." Currie was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646

WMU to recognize top staff members for outstanding service

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… WMU to recognize top staff members for outstanding service Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Four staff members who have made exceptional contributions to Western … employees. She is very responsive when asked for her suggestions on how to enhance business or the customer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9757

Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit

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… for storytelling. As a youth, cruelly and frequently teased because of his condition and treated in school as though he … fingers caused by cerebral palsy. Billings recognized the beauty and inspiration of Simon's life experiences after the … his cerebral palsy as a setback, but rather as a reason to be even more motivated in pursing his dreams," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32044

WMU graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship

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… Mich.—A Western Michigan University graduate student has been selected for a coveted addictions counselor fellowship. … Ursery will receive an $11,000 tuition stipend and will be recognized at the May 2015 Minority Fellowship Program … management and treatment plans for clients who struggle with suicidal ideation, mental impairment and/or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23156

William 'Bill' Doolittle obituary

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… Sunday, June 22 , on campus in the Seelye Center. Gifts may be made to WMU's Gary Athletic Fund . Remembrances Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15123