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Do Young Chang obituary
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… professor of political and social science, died Aug. 3. He was 89. Chang, of Windermere, Fla., joined the WMU faculty … social science and retired in 1993 after nearly 22 years of service to the University. He transferred from social … science to political science in 1989. A Korean exile, Chang was born in 1923 in Yong Chun, Korea, and emigrated to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1312
Grants to WMU top $15 million for fiscal year
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… the period reported to the board, December grants led the way, totaling nearly $2 million and accounting for 54 … November grants came in just below $600,000, while January awards totaled slightly more than $1 million. Research grants … $1.8 million, followed closely by grants for public service at nearly $1.2 million. Notable research grants …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/230
Grants to WMU exceed $24 million for the year
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Externally funded awards to Western Michigan University soared past … all other categories, exceeding $2.6 million, followed by awards for public service at $1.3 million. Notable research awards included a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8304
State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment
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… in the Cold Case Program because I know that the moment I walk into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who … assistance," Cole says. "I wish (a program like Western's) was there when I was in college." "Participating in the Cold Case Program has …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment
Honors college dean honored by international geochemists group
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… be honored with the Geochemical Society's Distinguished Service Award when the group gathers for its annual meeting in Sacramento, California, in early June. The award recognizes and documents outstanding service to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15865
Robert H. 'Bob' Luscombe obituary
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… Michigan Hospital after a valiant fight with leukemia. He was 77. Luscombe, of Richland, Mich., retired in 1999 after 26 years of service to the University, 19 of them as the second dean of … then came a series of promotions in quick succession. He was appointed assistant dean of the college in 1974, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7602
Three to be inducted into WMU's Aviation Hall of Honor
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… be formally inducted as the third class of Hall of Honor awardees. They will be celebrated during an induction … Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek. Aviation Hall of Honor awardees Sidney Adams Jr. of Battle Creek, Mich, a former … Hill, Calif., a 1965 WMU alumnus and a Distinguished Service Cross recipient. Adams Sidney Adams Jr. Born in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/733
WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather
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… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses will close at 2 p.m. today, … to a virtual format or be canceled. Campus services Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will close … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/early-release-january-27-2026
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
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