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Non-bargaining staffers honored at recent events

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… Western Michigan University staff members received 2012-13 awards from the Administrative Professional Association and … and professional staffers APA-eligible employees receiving awards, along with the awards earned, were: Judith Gipper , director of Dining Services, Outstanding Professional Award for service of five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7160

Professors get $2.6 million to train English as second language learners

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… of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition has awarded a $2.6 million grant to a team of Western Michigan … WMU is the only university in Michigan among this year's awardees to obtain funding. About the project Piazza Drs. … comprehensive professional development program for both pre-service and in-service teachers. WMU pre-service teachers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43139

Robert 'Rob' E. Fedorchak obituary

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… on  Robert "Rob" E. Fedorchak , a former maintenance services staff member at Western Michigan University, died April 14 . He was 69. Fedorchak was a millwright/maintenance mechanic in the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31797

Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Ronald B. … Crista Boyle , assistant manager in Valley II Dining Service, 17 years, effective June 30, 2012 Satit … , assistant professor of counseling services Dr. Delores D. Walcott , professor of counseling services Contact: Jeanne …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363

Student group earns recognition for superior efforts

Haworth College of Business

… been recognized for its dedication to professional and service activities, as well as projects that involved … of a significant number of professional and community service hours," says Dawn Mason , faculty specialist in … students in the Gamma Rho chapter for their commitment to service and excellence." The WMU chapter is active on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54398

Two late night robberies trigger warnings to campus

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… Two late night robberies trigger warnings to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Western Michigan University officials to trigger emergency warnings to safeguard the campus. One student reported an … reported a similar incident moments later near the Parking Services facility on the west edge of campus. The students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3390

WMU Children’s Place Learning Center offers back-up care

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… there is adequate space. Back-up care is not a drop-off service. Possible occasions for back-up care Snow day Teacher in-service day Time needed beyond child's normal schedule An …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9675

Thomas L. Swihart obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 24 . He was 67. Swihart joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 2010 after 24 years of service to the University. He was an equipment operator for landscape services. No service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35096

A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant

College of Health and Human Services

… Michigan University. This innovative clinic has just been awarded a multi-year grant of $45,000 over three years from … promise.   Founded in August 2022, the Therapy Dog Clinic was born from a simple yet powerful observation: therapy … grant will directly support her work in providing support services to individuals receiving services at Unified …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025

An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp

College of Aviation

… An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … AAR Corp. AAR Corp. is an independent provider of aviation services to commercial and government customers in more than … the fuselage. The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is a military aerial refueling aircraft capable of refueling aircraft …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/walesaar-0