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… Six to be feted as top staffers for spring 2018 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six Western … 2018 recipients of WMU's Semiannual Make a Difference Award . Only members of the nonfaculty workforce of more than … 1,800 people are eligible to receive the accolade. Spring award recipients Laura Cornish , dance production supervisor, …

… changes name to World Religions and Cultures Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After over … and thematic issues. “I think it’s really helpful that way,” says Covell. “Our program helps students see the world more broadly, and as I tell them, if you want to understand history, you can't understand it without …

… to boost student success in high-risk courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … courses through a statewide effort called Michigan Gateways to Completion. At WMU, the effort was launched in 2015 as an initiative of the WMU College of …

… Leona Heerlyn obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Leona Heerlyn , a former … Michigan University staff member, died April 14 . She was 81. Heerlyn, of Michigan, joined the WMU staff in 1980. She was a medical office assistant in the Sindecuse Health …

… honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Russell Pliley, standing next to a … veterans who attends our institution," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "We appreciate the commitment to service … Hat Trick—OHT—is a nonprofit organization that generates awareness and support for the recovery of service members and …

… is new WMU associate vice president for research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Obare KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … vice president for research. Obare, whose appointment was effective Dec. 1 , has a long track record of attracting … serve WMU in this important role," says Obare. "I look forward to working with our faculty, staff and students and …

… wins recognition from national organization Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lindstrom KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … Occupational Therapy Association's Roster of Fellows Award . The honor will be presented at the organization's … the department The WMU Department of Occupational Therapy was the first non-teacher education program at Western …

… high performance at national competitions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Khaja, Eckert and … Institute National Sales Challenge . The two-person team was composed of Asad Khaja of Kalamazoo and Alexa DeVos of … for the role-play portion of the competition, which was held Nov. 19-21 at William Paterson University. Last …

… 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I have been bullied, … about the terrible experiences that I've had that made me want to hide and hate that aspect of myself," says Marshall … Kilgore , an openly bisexual WMU student. "If there was not the Office of LBGT Student Services , and if I had …

… receiver Corey Davis earns consensus All-American Submitted by Deanne Puca on (Graphic: WMU Intercollegiate Athletics) … Association and Football Writers Association of America. He was named Second-Team All-American by the Sporting News and the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the other two official …