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Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

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… and full of opportunity,” Burris says.  “I look forward to continuing this work with my fellow trustees, … career spanning intellectual property law and the aerospace industry. She is the owner and founder of Burris … and that perspective clearly shapes her approach to board service,” says WMU President Russ Kavalhuna . “Drawing on …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… to engage members, and successes they have had in service. Students presented on a variety of current … of accountancy. First place team The first place team was composed of Jessica Chin , Shelby Christian , Max … as on- and off-campus communities, discussing three main ways the chapter impacts others, through: Expanding the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127

Jo Ann Betz obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died March 15 . She was 84. Betz, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1978 and retired in 1995 after 17 years of service to the University. She was a finance clerk. Services Cremation has taken place; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46809

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

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… will present its 2011-12 Annual Make a Difference Award to four staff members being honored for their exceptional service contributions. This prestigious honor is reserved … place to work and study. 2011-12 Annual Make a Difference Awardees Myra L. Currie , parking clerk in the Department of …

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

Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies

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… and professional development, died Oct. 1 in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Cain, who retired in April 1991, was a member of the faculty for 30 years, and she … Mary Cain Widely lauded for her teaching ability and her service to the University and community, Cain was the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35428

Dining Services expands offerings at Student Center Dining for spring 2024

Dining Services

… Dining Services expands offerings at Student Center Dining for … alternatives; the continental corridor, offering waffles, cereals, bagels, breads, etc.; and the fruit stand … from the dining center, and this expansion is one step toward that goal,” says  Paul Choker,  director of dining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74305

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

Academic achievement: Dean Lillian Smith’s collaborative research published in scholarly journal

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Lillian Smith , Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, and her co-authors recently had an article …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/dean-smith-published

Kirk D. Arnold obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died Oct. 3 . He was 58. Arnold, of Delton, Mich., was a custodian in building custodial and support services. He was hired in 1981 and had worked at WMU for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2226

Charlene R. Bennett obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died June 9. She was 88. A former administrative assistant for more than 16 … University Programs, Bennett retired from WMU in 1979. Services There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1039