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Jean E. Lowrie obituary

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… Jean E. Lowrie obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jean E. Lowrie Dr. Jean E. … and elementary education, died Nov. 9 in Florida. She was 96. Lowrie retired from WMU in 1983 as professor emerita … by colleagues and former students around the world as a warm and caring mentor who remained a prominent figure in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20588

WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision

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… WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Kim Dr. Lee Dr. Wiebold … Mich.—Four recent grants totaling $3.7 million have been awarded to the Western Michigan University Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138

Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention

College of Education and Human Development

… prepares juveniles for success after detention Submitted by Chris Hybels on Donna Soko is a youth specialist intern … that's younger and they're coming here to help. So in a way, being a role model has been something that I feel like … is encouraged by staff, including BCJC therapists, as a way for youth to share more time together to communicate and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72160

Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

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… problems, connect with resources to build success Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No Bronco left behind. … Her entire life, especially after she moved on from WMU, was about helping students, helping others. And I think … and so much more beyond education. That's something that we want to embody, too, is breaking down boundaries for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

Open house at Unified Clinics to spread awareness about aphasia

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… Open house at Unified Clinics to spread awareness about aphasia Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western … Speech and Hearing Clinic is observing National Aphasia Awareness Month in June by hosting the open house from noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24792

Bush named American Council on Education Fellow

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… Bush named American Council on Education Fellow Submitted by Deanne Puca on Bush KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Western Michigan … Bush, chair and professor in the Department of English, was named an interim associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in February. He was one of 47 emerging college and university leaders …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23207

Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

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… Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The ancient … University students are invited to take their first step toward planning an overseas learning experience as part of … have the cross-cultural communication skills and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in today's globalized economy. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18864

Doctors Without Borders board member to speak at breakfast series

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… Borders board member to speak at breakfast series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Martha Huckabee will discuss … 1968. A group of young doctors set out to assist victims of wars and major disasters. The organization was officially founded in December 1971 and at that time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23887

Diann J. Miller obituary

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… Diann J. Miller obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Diann J. Miller Diann J. … University assistant professor emerita, died March 2 . She was 76. Miller, of Kalamazoo, joined the University … in 2002 after 33 years of service to the University. She was the coordinator of academic advising for the Undecided …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45874

WMU sales students take third at national sales competition

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… students take third at national sales competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Kirk, Eckert and … most competitive university sales competition. Ted Kirk of Walled Lake, a senior graduating in May, was awarded $1,500 for coming in second on the individual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23291