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Four WMU students receive Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship has been awarded to four Western Michigan University students to study … At a selection success rate of 40 percent, Gilman awards to WMU students are well above the national average … Quito, Ecuador. Deidre Shepherd is majoring in healthcare services and sciences with a minor in holistic health care. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/05/wmu-students-gilman-scholarship

New WMU dance faculty member Tyreis Hunte turns Hip Hop into a living archive

Dance

… The Sideshow (2025) -  Photo credit: Amanda Tipton Hunte was part of the inaugural cohort of the Rennie Harris … Detroit—two epicenters of Black expression and Afrofuturism—was part of what drew Hunte to WMU.  “I have always been … will also happen in cyphers, conversations, rehearsals and service to others.” Hunte has worked with Rennie Harris …

https://wmich.edu/dance/news/2026/08/wmu-dance-faculty-tyreis-hunte-hip-hop

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Kimchi. The nationwide contest invites non-commercial food-service operation employees to create an original dish … says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … desired result. This mentality is a major asset for Dining Services, especially as we move to offering more global …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Gerontology expert Page-Robin dies

News

… Ellen Page-Robin , professor emerita of community health services, died Jan. 3 in Kalamazoo. She was 82. Ellen Page-Robin Page-Robin joined the University in 1968 as assistant professor of sociology. She was later promoted to professor of community health services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21424

Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… any and all of that at the College of Aviation, she has a warm spot in her tool box for faculty specialist Dr. Gail …  "I liked the pace of them," she says, "and that each step was hands-on.  You had to right your own mistake on the … charters, avionics maintenance, in-flight catering, and services for fixed-based operators at airports.  For the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/shannon-carpenter

Propellors, Powerplants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich’s Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a joy ride for Mason Mihelich.  It pointed the sophomore from Elgin, Ill., toward Western Michigan University and charted a career path.  … radar is a fleet-maintenance job with United Parcel Service (UPS) Worldwide.  But if competitors such as the U. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich-0

Gladys Stuifbergen obituary

News

… staff member, died Sunday, Jan. 24 in Kalamazoo. She was 98. A former senior clerk in the Office of Admissions at … in 1960 and retired in 1980 after nearly 20 years of service. Services and internment have been held. Memorials may be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4488

Louwina Petersen obituary

News

… Western Michigan University custodian, died April 26. She was 86. Petersen, of Kalamazoo, joined WMU custodial and support services in 1978 and retired in 1988 after 10 years of service to the University. Services were held April 30, with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/449

John E. Martell Jr. obituary

News

… University, died at home in Kalamazoo Nov.  12 . He was 71. Martell is best remembered for his dedication to … national scholarships. As late as June 2009, Martell was still serving on a temporary basis as an advisor for the … retired in 2005 after 21 years of continuous full-time service to the University, but he was first professionally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11646

Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

News

… Thanksgiving Day hours for selected University offices and services. Faculty, students and the public are encouraged to … days Nov. 26-27 since the University continues to provide services during Thanksgiving recess. Represented employees … at 8 a.m. on Nov. 30 . WMU Libraries ' first floor of Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 25 and reopen at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62015