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Joan B. Rickard obituary

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… she remained in the Kalamazoo area for several years with her husband, the Rev. O'Ryan Rickard, who is also a WMU … as a number of other family members. Rickard was active with the United Methodist Church, and for many years played … House at Goshen-Indiana University Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, PMP Research Foundation, or the Portage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11126

Mansberger takes the reins of WMU academic collective bargaining

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… verified) on Mansberger KALAMAZOO—A longtime faculty member with a research background in the areas of school reform and … during that period. She has played important research roles with WMU's Evaluation Center, the Merze Tate Research … in leadership positions with the WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors. She served as vice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12569

WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… students to pursue careers in audit. Cordell graduated with honors in April 2020 and plans to graduate with her Master of Science in Accountancy degree next year. … After completing her master’s, Cordell will join Ernst & Young as an assurance staff member at their Chicago office. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60068

Fulbright Scholar visiting WMU's vision studies programs

College of Health and Human Services

… Okonji in the CHHS building Dr. Okonji is currently working with a team of experts at the Department of Ophthalmology at … State University Teaching Hospital to establish a West African Regional Research and Training Centre for Low Vision … in low vision rehabilitation. "In addition to working with faculty on research projects related to low vision …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62851

Sustainability Celebration highlights campus programs and projects

Sustainability

… campus programs and projects Submitted by Brianna McCann on Refreshments, an Inclusive Bike Ride and an opportunity to connect with the Office for Sustainability are highlights of the … Kalamazoo. This opportunity is open to everyone, so bring your bike and join the fun!   The ride will leave from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65431

Professor starts endowment to strengthen department's multiculturalism

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… and Counseling Psychology in 1984 as the first African American tenure track faculty member in the department. Over the … Multicultural Counseling and Psychology. The award assists with the many expenses associated with doctoral studies. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47374

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… Michigan University's Soga Japan Center has been presented with a 2023 Key Partner Award from Michigan State University … the wider Michigan community.  Yoshimoto began partnering with Michigan State University Extension in 2010, where she teamed up with the 4-H Youth Development program to prepare kids for trips to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255

New director appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey

College of Arts and Sciences

… 1, 2024 .  Sara Pearson, hiking on an Icelandic glacier with her husband, fellow geologist Adam Heft. In her new … science in the public interest positions her as the ideal candidate to lead the MGS into its next phase of success." … facility, facilitate statewide geological mapping, aggregate research and exploration for critical minerals, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75636

Newest Kalamazoo festival features funk, R&B music

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… The Dazz Band Featured acts Friday, July 19 —The Floaters, with opening acts Valarie Barrymore and the Foundation of … and the 33rd Street Band Saturday, July 20 —The Dazz Band, with opening acts Nadir and the Out of Flavor Boys For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8043

WMU's global engagement growth reflects national trends

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… this fall and has expanded its global engagement efforts with new partnerships in Iraq, Turkey and Brazil. Compared … Nov. 12 by the Institute of International Education with support from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of … during the previous year. A new dual degree agreement with Anadolu University in Eskiehir, Turkey will allow its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3017